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 Radio National - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
ABC Radio National is an Australia-wide radio network with many various programs, involving news and current affairs, arts, music, society, science, drama and comedy.
Radio National as it is known today has had a long history.
Some programs also have transcripts available on the Radio National website.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Radio_National   (535 words)

  
 National Public Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Public Radio (NPR) is an independent, private, not-for-profit corporation that sells programming to member radio stations; together they are a loosely organized public radio network in the United States.
NPR attracted these new listeners at the same time that the size of the overall radio audience in the United States was decreasing rapidly as people abandoned the medium in favor of iPods (and similar devices) and satellite radio.
Latino USA: Latino issues (host Maria Hinojosa, KUT Radio)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Public_Radio   (1900 words)

  
 United States Early Radio History
General Electric, Westinghouse and RCA responded by forming their own radio network, however, unable to match AT&T's progress, in 1926 they bought out AT&T's network operations, which were reorganized to form the National Broadcasting Company.
The next step would be to use the lines to interconnect radio stations, and in December, 1921 a memo written by two AT&T engineers, J. Bratney and H. Lauderback, outlined the establishment of a national radio network, financially supported by advertising.
Early Government Regulation (1903-1946) - Documents covering early international and national control of radio.
earlyradiohistory.us   (1652 words)

  
 National Radio Company Tour
National Radio was first incorporated in 1914 as the "National Toy Company".
The National Radio Company had a 77 year history, from 1914 through 1991.
By the early 30's National had established a reputation with the amateur radio community based upon their line of regenerative receivers including the SW-3 and SW-5.
www.io.com /~nielw/nat_tour/nat_tour.htm   (866 words)

  
 RTÉ Ireland's National Radio Broadcaster
RTÉ Radio 1 is RTÉ's premier radio station broadcasting a mixture of speech and music, news and information as well as a host of drama, entertainment, sport and features programming.
RTÉ 2fm has got it all from Ryan on the Radio to Rick O'Shea, from dance to rock, from chart favourites to live sessions and the greatest concerts.
www.rte.ie /radio   (140 words)

  
 National Radio Astronomy Observatory on Encyclopedia.com
(NRAO), federal observatory for radio astronomy, founded in 1956 and operated under contract with the National Science Foundation by Associated Universities, Inc., a group of major universities.
Pictures and Maps for: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
(at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, West Virginia)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/NatlR1adi.asp   (466 words)

  
 Salon.com Technology National Private Radio
National Public Radio was set up in 1972 as a national, noncommercial radio network that would, in the words of its founding charter, "serve groups whose voices would otherwise go unheard."
The balls of great American radio were not stolen by Newt Gingrich but disappeared in the early days when it was decided that public broadcasting would be built on the commercial model.
I also remember thinking that the work that many of us did in setting up alternative radio stations in the 1960s and 1970s had finally been vindicated, and that a new form of lively, involved radio would soon be commonplace.
www.salon.com /tech/feature/2001/07/02/npr1   (918 words)

  
 Radio New Zealand - RNZ Home Page
National Radio is the station that keeps New Zealand informed and entertained with its mix of news, current affairs, documentaries and features, drama and music.
Radio New Zealand International is the country's international radio service, broadcasting news and information to audiences in the South Pacific.
Concert FM is Radio New Zealand's fine music station broadcasting mainly classical music, plus specialist programmes covering jazz, contemporary and world music.
www.radionz.co.nz   (286 words)

  
 NPR : Public Radio Programs
A collaboration between NPR and the National Geographic Society, general themes for stories are the natural world and threatened environments, diverse cultures, and exploration and discovery.
This I Believe is an exciting national project that invites you to write about the core beliefs that guide your daily life.
If you do not see a program you are looking for, it may be produced by your local NPR station or another public radio organization.
www.npr.org /programs   (149 words)

  
 Radio Prague - the international service of Czech Radio
Radio Prague - the international service of Czech Radio
In this week's Mailbox we quote from Christmas greetings sent in to Radio Prague by Charles Konecny, Ted Schuerzinger and Mike Hughes from the US, and Marcela Ross and Arcadia Wylie from New Zealand.
You can't read Radio Prague's "pirate" New Year's programme on the Internet - but you can listen.
www.radio.cz /en   (788 words)

  
 NPR : National Public Radio : News, Arts, World, US.
NPR : National Public Radio : News, Arts, World, US.
One of the nation's most popular magazines is also one of its least known.
Arnold Schwarzenegger denies clemency for convicted murderer and Crips co-founder Stanley Tookie Williams, who is scheduled to be executed early Tuesday morning.
www.npr.org   (718 words)

  
 NOAA Weather Radio
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from a nearby National Weather Service office.
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce.
NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal.
www.weather.gov /nwr   (220 words)

  
 ARRLWeb: ARRL Home Page
The global Amateur Radio contesting competition is held in conjunction with the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) HF World Championship, although WRTC rules differ in some respects from those of the IARU event, and scoring is separate.
Given annually by the Tokyo International Amateur Radio Association (TIARA), the award seeks to exemplify Lynch's dedication to the hobby and his personality.
The Ham Aid funding is due to expire at year's end, and ARRL Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH, urges all eligible ham radio volunteers to request a reimbursement as soon as possible.
www.arrl.org   (1258 words)

  
 Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
ABC Local Radio, a collection of stations that broadcast local information some of the time, state based information and sport more of the time, and national programming some of the time.
Radio Australia is primarily broadcast via short-wave radio and satellite.
Today, some of these are part of ABC Local Radio, a succession of stations broadcasting light entertainment, talkback, and some current affairs and most popular with older audiences.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation   (1258 words)

  
 W5YI : Resources for Amateur & Commercial Radio
National Radio Examiners administers commercial radio operator license examinations throughout the United States.
The W5YI Organization consists of three separate companies, W5YI Group, W5YI-VEC and National Radio Examiners.
The W5YI-VEC sponsors and conducts Amateur Radio Operator examinations at hundreds of locations throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.
www.w5yi.org   (218 words)

  
 SCANNER FREQUENCIES - Online Database - Find Scanner Frequencies In Your Area
National Radio Data - is a subscription-based provider of nationwide scanner frequencies, trunked frequencies, ham radio, and mass media for DXing.
National Radio Data also provides worldwide airport frequencies, civil aviation registry information, public service information, and more.
Our 10+ gigabyte databases are updated regularly from the FCC and other resources, ensuring the most accurate information possible.
www.nationalradiodata.com   (183 words)

  
 the Pacifica Foundation's website: we are community radio - Pacifica is a free speech, listener sponsored, community radio network
This years GRC was coordinated by the Prometheus Radio Project, from Aug. 4 through 7, and was simultaneously the genesis of a new LPFM station (aka barnraiser), along with the 10th annual Grassroots Radio Conference (GRC10).
And Pacifica Radio was there to bring you the sounds of South America's new network launch, more...
The Pacifica Radio Network Brought You The John Roberts Senate Hearing for Nomination to The United States Supreme Court.
www.pacifica.org   (1016 words)

  
 National Public Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NPR attracted these new listeners at the same time that the size of the overall radio audience in the United States was decreasing rapidly as people abandoned the medium in favor of iPods (and similar devices) and satellite radio.
NPR member stations also receive private and government funding, but are famous for raising money through on-air pledge drives, during which programming is interrupted and listeners are encouraged to donate money to keep the station on the air.
NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. NPR hit the airwaves in April, 1971 with coverage of the United States Senate hearings on the Vietnam War.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Public_Radio   (2465 words)

  
 Tunisia national radio: live programs and recorded archives from radio tunis
Tunisia national radio: live programs and recorded archives from radio tunis
www.radiotunis.com   (11 words)

  
 BBC - Radio Homepage
On Radio 4: The Today Programme, The Archers, In Our Time, more...
On Radio 2: Terry Wogan, Jonathan Ross, Jeremy Vine, Chris Evans, more...
Register for our weekly e-guide to radio programmes
www.bbc.co.uk /radio   (105 words)

  
 Air America Radio
Springer on the Radio presents a new version of "Happy New Year" for your listening pleasure.
Defense Lawyers from Florida, Ohio, Oregon and Virginia plan to determine whether the National Security Agency used illegal wiretaps against several dozen Muslim men.
Tune in to hear Jerry bring his fast growing radio show to Air America.
www.airamericaradio.com   (926 words)

  
 Chicago Public Radio
He emerged on the national scene during the sixties as a rare individual who excelled in both mainstream and soul jazz settings.
In honor of Bobby Hutcherson’s 65th birthday, Chicago Public Radio is featuring his music throughout the month of January.
If you have an issue you'd like them to discuss or a question for the experts, e-mail 848@ChicagoPublicRadio.org with the subject line “Economic Roundtable.” Then tune in Tuesday morning at 9.
www.wbez.org   (326 words)

  
 Current.org Public radio links
Radio Expeditions — a collaboration between NPR and National Geographic
Developing Radio Partners — provides professional development training to independent radio stations in countries moving to democracy; founded by Bill Siemering, an influential founder of public radio in the U.S. EUonline — a journal of public radio technology from NPR
Public Radio Collaboration — an annual week of coverage on one subject with contributions from producers, networks and stations around the country
www.current.org /radio   (3242 words)

  
 ABC Radio National
A selection of Radio National programs is available for podcast and mp3 download.
www.abc.net.au /rn   (13 words)

  
 Amateur Radio - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch
Amateur Radio should not be confused with CB radio, General Mobile Radio Service or Family Radio Service, which are limited to voice operation only, lower power limits, fewer frequency allocations, and are unlicensed in most countries.
A holder of an Amateur Radio licence has studied and passed required tests in his or her country and been issued a call sign by its government.
Radio amateurs collect QSL cards from other stations, indicating the continents and regions which they have contacted.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /amateur_radio.htm   (13 words)

  
 Radio National - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
ABC Radio National is an Australia -wide radio network with many various programs, involving news and current affairs, arts, music, society, science, drama, comedy.
Radio National as it is known today has had a long history.
Some programs are mirrored on Radio Australia, Australia's shortwave service.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Radio_National   (13 words)

  
 Radio National: Audio Downloads: Podcasting and MP3s
Welcome to Radio National's MP3 and podcast service.
Audio downloading gives listeners the opportunity for better access to Radio National.
Hard to describe but you'll be glad you listened: a mix of all the best uses of radio in one time-slot.
www.abc.net.au /rn/podcast   (758 words)

  
 94.9 KUOW: Seattle's NPR News and Information Station
More great radio programming on KUOW² - two ways for you to listen - online or in HD Radio.
Hear more national programs and your favorite KUOW-produced local programming at times during the day that fit your schedule.
Copyright© 2005 KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
www.kuow.org   (779 words)

  
 Category:National Public Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Public Radio is a American public radio network.
The main article for this category is National Public Radio.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:National_Public_Radio   (73 words)

  
 National Public Radio Watch
You would expect National Public Radio to be better, but here's an interesting comment off the Democrats.com website: "While Pacifica radio devoted the entire day to coverage of the antiwar protests in DC and SF, "listener-supported" NPR spent exactly 2 minutes of its evening news coverage on the story.
NPR is still the best radio "mainstream" news available, but it's increasingly filling time with fluff and infotainment.
As NPR is a public entity financed in part by taxpayers dollars, it's role should always be to provide balanced coverage that presents views from both sides of the spectrum.
www.bushwatch.net /npr.htm   (5927 words)

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