for me it was like local MW reception as Tx is only 6o kms away from Munich (Wertachtal) - was listening the whole day on sunday - was like listening to the radio in good old times at home and in the car. - Looking forward to next week-end. Hope KBC will take BigL on board in the future
I hope so too - I further hope there hasn't been a falling out as is sometimes the case with radio stations? Did Roger happen to say goodbye and good luck to Eric and his team per chance? Does anyone know? I hope they haven't fallen on tough times again? I know I'm a worrier but Hey Ho - when I say it (& not just think it) - it doesn't usually happen ;0)
I truly find it hard to believe that there has been no falling out. A couple of years ago Eric was very keen on getting an overnight "European Truckers" service on 1395 which he finally achieved in I think it was late 2009 & all went well until Mike Read & Co's "One Gold" dabble in November 2010 which I still see as the straw which broke the camels back with the resultant loss of 1395 in February 2011.
In Erics words "You need new batteries for 1395. Big L will test with Seagull on 1395. Testing with different power. The tests will start with some luck this weekend or on Monday." he still seemed pretty keen on moving forward with getting back on AM last October. Now he has left Big L to concentrate on SW & DRM. I have already said that I see no commercial future in SW or DRM for that matter these days other than as a "hobby" but many of course disagree only time will tell as to who is correct.
I leave you all to draw your own conclusions on what has happened since but to me it looks like a disagreement. Unfortunately in radio disagreements seem to be part & parcel normally with differing opinions in programming & policy formats etc which often end in tears for one side of the equation. Thats a fact I've been there in the middle of plenty of that in the past!!!!!
Zitat von ShelleyI hope so too - I further hope there hasn't been a falling out as is sometimes the case with radio stations? Did Roger happen to say goodbye and good luck to Eric and his team per chance? Does anyone know? I hope they haven't fallen on tough times again? I know I'm a worrier but Hey Ho - when I say it (& not just think it) - it doesn't usually happen ;0)
Zitat von DavidI truly find it hard to believe that there has been no falling out. A couple of years ago Eric was very keen on getting an overnight "European Truckers" service on 1395 which he finally achieved in I think it was late 2009 & all went well until Mike Read & Co's "One Gold" dabble in November 2010 which I still see as the straw which broke the camels back with the resultant loss of 1395 in February 2011.
In Erics words "You need new batteries for 1395. Big L will test with Seagull on 1395. Testing with different power. The tests will start with some luck this weekend or on Monday." he still seemed pretty keen on moving forward with getting back on AM last October. Now he has left Big L to concentrate on SW & DRM. I have already said that I see no commercial future in SW or DRM for that matter these days other than as a "hobby" but many of course disagree only time will tell as to who is correct.
I leave you all to draw your own conclusions on what has happened since but to me it looks like a disagreement. Unfortunately in radio disagreements seem to be part & parcel normally with differing opinions in programming & policy formats etc which often end in tears for one side of the equation. Thats a fact I've been there in the middle of plenty of that in the past!!!!!
I am not sure on all of this, but I will agree with you that Mike Read messed things up. I always felt it was not in the best interest of BIGL knowing some history on the man, but I am a little ignorant to all the past history of BIGL and I hate to comment on things that I have not experienced. I think Roger and Eric will always be friends and I want to believe that the parting was due to Eric not being able to press on with what he envisioned for BIGL because of maybe two other men in the picture. This is just my assumption and I am probably wrong.
I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it. Pour l'amour de la musique
Zitat von scaniaman_davewhere has ron o quinn gone to can anyone shed any light please
Ron O'Quinn was sponsored by eric on BIgL - you can listen to him now on KBC at weekends on 6095 khz. SW or (stream icons are up on weekends only) http://www.kbcradio.eu/.
Also Steve Collet sadly has left BigL now
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quote: They still hold the license I believe. I have a feeling they will always be in the picture.
they hold the 1395 AM (transmitting-)license and as far as I know the rights on the name "BigL" But RD is the boss of BigL i-net station and all what surrounds it. - and yes eric is interested in 'real' radio via the airwaves - mind, he has AM in his blood whilst RD is an IT man
try 6095 khz. on Saturday after 09:00h - reception should be excellent in the UK (also with a coffee shop trany) - and then drop a reception report on the KBC page. - Not sure what eric really plans - I guess his dream is 7/12 transmitting on 6095 SW and a later switch to DRM
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