Friday, January 26, 2007
Concerned about Mama Jazz
I have noticed over the last several month that the Tuesday editions of Mama Jazz's Traditional Night seem to be recordings of past shows, not live as in the past. I know she was ill early last year and wasn't on for quite a while. Has she ever come back to live shows or if not yet, will she?
--Norman Elser
[Program Director John Hingsbergen replies: "You are correct that Mama's shows have been recorded lately. Her health has not been great but we have high hopes that she'll be doing some "live" shows in the near future. In the past year, there have been very few weeks when she was able to come in for all four nights of her normally-"live" show but I think the last time she was at the station was in early or mid-December. I'll pass your inquiry along to Mama. I know she'll be glad to know that you, and others, are wondering."]
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--Norman Elser
[Program Director John Hingsbergen replies: "You are correct that Mama's shows have been recorded lately. Her health has not been great but we have high hopes that she'll be doing some "live" shows in the near future. In the past year, there have been very few weeks when she was able to come in for all four nights of her normally-"live" show but I think the last time she was at the station was in early or mid-December. I'll pass your inquiry along to Mama. I know she'll be glad to know that you, and others, are wondering."]
Request for 'Simply Money'
I have to go back to my email in the past about Simply Money [a program formerly on WVXU - ed.]. They do major fund raising for their station. Why couldn't they be inserted in a 6:00 hour or put them on live at 7:00? It's also a big issue when you travel south at all. Your signal drops off quite a bit. It is really bad around Sharonville.
I also think there was backlash at WVXU when they were bought out. Maybe you need to let those old listeners know about WMUB and perhaps pick up some new users, even if the internet users only. That is the only way I listen. I live in Fairfield township and reception is not good here either.
Your local programming is usually very good except for Monday. It's way too religious for me - but considering this area, maybe it works for you. I almost never listen. I used to not like the noon show(s) but I have learned to enjoy them for a different perspective. I do get a little tired of them feeling like they are the only minority who faces discrimination.
Keep up the good work.
--David Allen
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I also think there was backlash at WVXU when they were bought out. Maybe you need to let those old listeners know about WMUB and perhaps pick up some new users, even if the internet users only. That is the only way I listen. I live in Fairfield township and reception is not good here either.
Your local programming is usually very good except for Monday. It's way too religious for me - but considering this area, maybe it works for you. I almost never listen. I used to not like the noon show(s) but I have learned to enjoy them for a different perspective. I do get a little tired of them feeling like they are the only minority who faces discrimination.
Keep up the good work.
--David Allen
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Reception problems
WMUB used to have a good signal in Dayton. However, over the last several months the signal has been quite poor and at times it makes it impossible to listen to your programing. I understand that the poor signal in Dayton is due to interference from another station. I sent a complaint to the FCC and received [a] reply. I am not sure what this reply means except that it does not appear that the FCC thinks there is a problem.
--Rudy in Dayton
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--Rudy in Dayton
