Reminder...
If you made a donation to WSCA during our Fall Pledge Drive,
Thank You!
If you requested a WSCA logo premium according to the criteria listed below, please come by the station and pick up our thank you gift to you.
$35 donors receive a mug
$65 donors receive a t-shirt
$100 donors receive a hoodie
Not sure if you have a premium waiting? Click HERE to see if your name is on our list.
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CONTACT US
Portsmouth Community Radio
P.O. Box 6532
Portsmouth, NH 03802-6532
603.430.9722
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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the January 2011 issue of Tidings.
Beginning with this issue we happily announce that
Terry Farish has joined our editing team.
As we begin the new year, we suggest one way that may help beat the mid-winter blues would be to check out our Program Schedule and listen to WSCA-LP. Of course we also hope you will attend our annual Fundraiser Dance with the Jeannie Daniels Band at the VFW Hall in Portsmouth on January 29th.
Thank you for supporting Portsmouth Community Radio.
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Homelessness Marathon
Article by Deirdre Hebert
WSCA is once again participating in the annual radio Homelessness Marathon on the nights of Feburary 23 and 24. This national event seeks to raise the level of consciousness about the problem of homelessness in the U.S. Each year, the broadcast originates from a different location; this year, that location is Kansas City, Missouri, at community radio station KKFI. The Marathon's goal is not fundraising. It's only purpose is to increase awareness.
Here in Portsmouth, we are going to try something new this year. With WSCA's new ability to broadcast from remote locations, we are going to set up somewhere downtown, with a tent, possibly coffee, and an intrepid crew, to bring that level of awareness closer to home. The details of our local Marathon are still being worked out, but we expect to make a far greater impact than we have in the past. If you would like to participate or to get more information, contact Deirdre Hebert at dhebert@wscafm.org.
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What's Happening
Don't Forget Our January 29th Fundraiser Dance with the Jeannie Daniels Band
What: Fundraiser dance for Portsmouth Community Radio
with the Jeannie Daniels Band.
When: Saturday, January 29th. Doors open at 7:30 PM,
music 8 PM to Midnight.
Where: The (VFW) Hall at 238 Deer St. in downtown
Portsmouth. Large dance floor. Comfortable
atmosphere. Reasonable beverage prices.
Free on-site parking.
Admission: Tickets are $10.00 and will be available at the
door. Admission is FREE if you join as a new
WSCA member.
Note: This is a 21+ event.
The Jeannie Daniels Band will perform infectious dance music that includes rock, R&B, motown, soul, funk, and a dash of swing. They pride themselves in saying, "When we play, you dance!"
To volunteer at this event email Katie Stewart at kstewart@wscafm.org
More Information? 430-9722 or visit www.wscafm.org
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Board News
Two New Board Members / A New Vice Chair
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Burt Cohen and Charles A. Griffin were elected to Portsmouth Community Radio's Board of Trustees at its January 11 meeting and Terry MacDonald was elevated to Vice Chair.
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We congratulate all three gentlemen, welcome them to their new positions, and look forward to working with them as we continue to develop and improve Portsmouth Community Radio. Read more here.
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Program Snippets
From Radiogazette
 Radiogazette (Fridays 9-9:30 AM) host Ann Haggart is pleased to introduce monthly columnist Mary Flaherty (in photo).
Mary presents Navigating Philanthropy, a segment that focuses on charitable giving.
With over 25 years of helping non-profits reach their philanthropic potential, Mary invites local nonprofits to contact her at radiogazette@gmail.com and become part of the show through a broadcast discussion of her free advice regarding their fundraising needs.
From WSCA Audio Theatre Players - Recruiting New Members For 2011
If you have a burning desire to be part of an Audio Theatre Players group and perform classic and contemporary radio plays, now is your chance to become a radio star!
John Lovering, host of WSCA Audio Theatre (Tuesdays 6-8 PM) would like to hear from you. We are in need of actors, writers, keyboard musicians, sound effects people, and a sound engineer or two (people who can operate a mixing board during a live or recorded performance). If you have no experience in radio acting or creating manual sound effects for a radio production, we will gladly train you.
Send an email with your contact information and area(s) of interest to jlovering@wscafm.org and you will be taking the first step to what can best be described as "a lot of fun!"
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Engineering Notebook
Upgrades - Additions - Improvements - Repairs - Oh My! - from Gordon Sharpless
Thank you to the following individuals and companies for the very important work they have done during the past month. Their efforts are very much appreciated.
 Our Systems Administrator, Steve Diamond,
recently replaced an old PC with a newer unit to ensure system functionality and stability. The installation of software updates and tweaking of multiple computers so that they will work well together is a never-ending job. (Photo: John Lovering)
Jim Holway and his team from Holway Electric (603-964-8888) of Rye very generously donated and installed a new
8 Kilowatt back-up generator. (Photo:Ann Haggart)
The installation of the gas line that will fuel our new generator was graciously donated by Lamprey Brothers of North Hampton
(603-964-6703).
(Photo: Tim Stone)
Portsmouth Community Radio owes a huge debt of gratitude to Holway Electric and Lamprey Brothers. This new generator is an extremely important upgrade that will enable us to continue to serve the community in the event of an extended power outage.
Brian (in photo) and Jorge of Portsmouth Quality Flooring
(603-436-3422) donated their expert repair of the floor in our main broadcast studio. The installed tiles contain a carbon mixture and can be grounded to remove unwanted static discharge that can damage sensitive electronic equipment.
(Photo: Gordon Sharpless)
Recently, in preparation for moving an important equipment rack to a more accessible location, station engineer Richard Fitzpatrick has been hard at work drawing up a very detailed wiring diagram and signal flow chart that will make future repairs and modifications much easier.
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Transitions
Scratchy 45's and Beyond with DJ Supersport (John Scavo) is now heard on Saturdays from 10 AM to Noon.
Don't Dis' My Ability with hosts Ronnie Tomanio, John Eubanks and Ali Ketcham is now heard every other Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:15 PM.
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With Gratitude
Rocking in 2011
WSCA DJs Broadcast from Market Square
Rocky Smith, Jean Proulx, Jenny Freeman, Kevin Caron, Cindy Bistoury
Thousands flooded Portsmouth for a relatively balmy First Night, making for a busy scene in front of the WSCA DJ Booth on the corner of Market and Pleasant.
At the strike of the 5:00 p.m. North Church clock chime, Rocky Smith made the last connection for the PA system and the music filled Market Square. Tim Stone took the first shift from 5-7:30 and entertained the crowd of mostly parents and their children, some of whom "got down" break dancing on the wet pavement. Rocky took over at 6:30. When they're in the studio, the DJs never get to see their audiences. One of the fun things for DJs about providing the music for First Night is the opportunity it gives them to see their fans up close and having a great time. It was hard to tell who was having more fun or doing more dancing, the DJs playing the music or the crowd dancing in the street.
Buster Poindexter's "Hot Hot Hot" got everyone moving. More...
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Radio Activity
Listeners and friends of Portsmouth Community Radio, take note: Every couple of years, it seems, a vocal minority in Congress calls for slashing government support of public and community broadcasting, and they're at it again.
In response, America's public and community television and radio stations have come together to launch a project called "170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting," a way of creating a network of local rallying points for members, listeners, viewers and others who value public and community broadcasting. At the heart of this initiative is the website www.170millionamericans.org, which you're invited to visit if you'd like to support this effort. |
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Comments About Localism and Radio
From August 1, 2010 RadioWorld Magazine
Responding to a Ford official interviewed by RadioWorld:
"I completely agree with (Julius) Marchwicki's point that in-car internet radio is not the 'death' of terrestrial radio. In fact just the opposite, in-car internet radio can only contribute to the growing success of local radio broadcasters."
About a news item, "National Association of Broadcasters Calls for 'Modest' Ownership Reform": "The only thing that will save radio is if it gets back in the hands of local, creative, caring people. More consolidation will just hasten radio's death spiral."
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