Huntington & Charleston IDs on tophour.com

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Huntington & Charleston IDs on tophour.com

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If you'd like to hear them, I have uploaded IDs from several Huntington and Charleston stations on tophour.com. Interestingly, of all the tapes I rolled, the only legal ID I missed was WDGG, which is a great conversion rate when you're popping in a 45 minute long tape at about 30 after the hour, pressing record, and hoping for the best.

Huntington, WV
Charleston, WV

The WV public radio ID (WVPN/Charleston) is worth hearing because, well, you just don't hear many like that. Listen to it and you'll know what I mean.

If anyone wants to help me fill in the blanks, audio is gladly accepted (just e-mail it in 128 kbps and include at least 5-10 seconds of audio on either end of the ID and its elements.) Credit will be given, or I can hide your name if for some reason you want to avoid the accolades you'd receive from exposure on there.
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Yep, good job.

The tape flutter on that public radio ID is astounding. And it always sounds like that. He really doesn't....but close! :)
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Clinic on how to say "W"
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The Interpreter wrote:Yep, good job.

The tape flutter on that public radio ID is astounding. And it always sounds like that. He really doesn't....but close! :)
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WOW, quite extensive list. good to see my station made the cut too :)
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Nice job Ace. Loved the VPN ID.

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Ace Purple wrote:The WV public radio ID (WVPN/Charleston) is worth hearing because, well, you just don't hear many like that. Listen to it and you'll know what I mean.
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You...have...got...to...be...sh...aving cream! Be nice and clean!...me!

This airs?? On a regular basis???

8O :roll: :? :? :?
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Yep, On all stations.
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What, you haven't heard Frank Stours? (I think that is spelled right)

His pronunciation of classical names, though, is usually right on the money.
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No....if I'm scanning the noncomm range while in WV, I'm probably looking only for Spirit FM.

Sorry if I've been so stunned by a local institution.....
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The Interpreter wrote:The tape flutter on that public radio ID is astounding. And it always sounds like that. He really doesn't....but close! :)
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Just sayin' is all.....


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Post by The Punk WV »

Good stuff Lou!

How do ya transfer the audio from the cassette tape to an MP3 file on your computer? Just curious.
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The Punk WV wrote:How do ya transfer the audio from the cassette tape to an MP3 file on your computer? Just curious.
I have a cord which runs from the headphone jack in my stereo to the line-in jack in my computer. From there I record it in Cool Edit Pro, making sure the audio level max is between -6 and -3 MHz.

Thanks to all of you who listened to the IDs.
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-6 and -3 mhz?

Or db?
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Whew. I thought it was just me who didn't understand that one. It's gotta be decibels...right?
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Actually the db means nothing without the thing it is refrenced to.
In this case it is understood that Ace means FS or full scale.
I don't know what units of measurement Ace used in his business.
TPM (Turds per minute)?
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Post by AmpedNow »

That's an awesome site, Ace...

I have some old ID's from the 80's of both DC and WV stations laying around on tape. I would be happy to send them to you when I find them.
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awesome site!!!
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K-Rock wrote:That's an awesome site, Ace...

I have some old ID's from the 80's of both DC and WV stations laying around on tape. I would be happy to send them to you when I find them.
Thanks, I'm glad you like the site. I'd definitely enjoy hearing the 80s stuff.

And, yes, it's db, not MHz. :oops:
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