I’d held onto a TV service because of the cool feeds from LA and New York. The dread of cancelling came not from the loss of service but from the long phone call I’d have to make.
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Surprise Aircheck Gift from Grandma Found Decades Later
A forgotten cassette contained a surprise: a recording recounting the challenging early years of a northwestern Wisconsin public radio station.
Tropo and E-skip Bring Distant FM Signals All Summer Long
This is the time of year when distant signals start to fill up the FM dial. Most of these distant signals are brought in by troposphere-enhanced reception, but some are caused by E-skip. What’s the difference?
Living History: Long-Distance Signals from ‘Golden Age of Radio’ Still On Air
The longer nights of fall and winter bring more opportunity to listen for the old signals that once carried Jack Benny and Dragnet.
Why Canadian TV is Fascinating
The influence of American programming is the dominant force in Canada, with U.S. shows filling prime time and affiliates from south of the border imported on cable.
After 20 Years, A New look
This year marks the 20th anniversary of NorthPine.com, and it’s time for a new look.