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What's one radio moment that stands out when you play it through your system? [message #99870] Mon, 19 October 2026 03:57 Go to next message
Bercle is currently offline  Bercle
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I've been thinking about those special radio moments that one can easily remember. Is there a particular radio moment that still stands out when you play it on your system?

Maybe it has to be a clear, distant radio station late at night or a classic show that felt so real when played through your speakers. Do you remember any that was that was that unique to you?
Re: What's one radio moment that stands out when you play it through your system? [message #99871 is a reply to message #99870] Mon, 19 October 2026 11:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I personally don't listen to radio for a sensation of reality or clarity.  It's not a qualitative choice for me, and I don't expect those things from radio at all.

I use radio for convenience.  It is a convenient way to get background music and information.

I also kind of like it that I know thousands or millions of people are listening to the same station.  Especially when I'm listening to a program being broadcast live.  When I know that a program is airing with unique content - and I'm listening live - that gives it a spontaneity similar to what I experience at an in-person event.
Re: What's one radio moment that stands out when you play it through your system? [message #99872 is a reply to message #99871] Mon, 19 October 2026 18:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rusty is currently offline  Rusty
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Beaker St. Radio KAAY, Little Rock Arkansas early 1970's. Hosted by Clyde Clifford. A midwestern hippy-dippy trippy show. Clyde spaced out his vocal delivery like he indulged regularly in herbal recreation and played the popular head music genre of the era. A late night ritual that captured that time period perfectly.
The system back then was pretty primitive to play through. But then, it really didn't matter.

A touch of Clyde..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykjcrlK7gxo&t=9s

Re: What's one radio moment that stands out when you play it through your system? [message #99873 is a reply to message #99872] Mon, 19 October 2026 21:43 Go to previous message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi. Well sort of.  WABC 770 AM in the 64-70 time period.  Cousin Brucie and submarine race watching.  Great on date nights. Rolling Eyes

Good Listening
Bruce
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