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The Official Old-Time Radio (OTR) FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) File
for OTR
(Old-Time Radio)
Last Modified: Monday, September 25, 2003
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Copies of this FAQ are distributed quarterly to rec.answers,
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file: /pub/usenet-by-group/news.answers/radio/old-time-faq or
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/
The most recent HTML-ized version is at
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Table of contents:
Q01. What is "OTR"?
Q02. You haven't mentioned OTR music, why not?
Q03. Where can I buy recordings of old radio shows?
Q04. Which vendors have (lower prices) (higher quality) (faster
response)?
Q05. Are OTR shows rebroadcast? If so, where and when?
Q06. I remember a great show called (x). When was it aired?
Q07. Are there any books about OTR?
Q08. Does anybody trade tapes of OTR shows?
Q09. What's this stuff about Copyright?
Q10. How can I get my local radio or TV station to broadcast OTR
programming?
Q11. I have some old transcriptions and tapes, how can I make them
sound better?
Q12. Are there any OTR clubs near me?
Q13. I have some OTR tapes of the same program, but their dates are
different. Why?
Q14. Is there anywhere I can get a complete listing of all the
episodes in a serial?
Q15. Is there anywhere I can get a written synopsis of the plots or
themes of OTR programs?
Q16. Is there a World Wide Web page (URL) I can access for more info?
Q17. Is there an email newsletter on OTR? How do I subscribe to it?
Q18. What ever happened to the person that played [insert character]
on [insert name of show]?
Q19. What is the best way to archive OTR programs?
Q20. My old reels squeak. Why does this happen, and can I fix it?
Q21. Where can I find more information about antique radios?
Q22. What is the best radio / antenna to get distant OTR stations?
Q23. Is there a group for modern radio drama ("new-time radio")?
Q24. I have only email access to the Net. Can I still get the files
at your site?
Q25. I have never heard "Old Time Radio". Can I get an audio sample
via Internet?
Q26. I have lots of loose OTR cassettes filling my drawers. Is there
a better way to store these things?
Q27. (deleted)
Q28. I am interested in re-creating some OTR drama. Where can I get
scripts?
Q29. I can hear what sounds like another program playing in the
background on many of my OTR tapes. Is this due to the tuning on the
old radio or to the tape recorder that recorded the program?
Q30. Can I chat with other OTR fans on the internet?
Q31. (Deleted)
Q32. Is there an internet news group for old time radio?
Q33. OTR network shows were usually heard at\ the same local time, no
matter what the time zone. How did they do this?
Q34. I'd like all the information there is about [insert name of OTR
show]. Is there a FAQ that covers all the shows ever on the radio?
Q35. Is there any information on OTR conventions?
Q36. Are there any WWW Bulletin Boards where I can post OTR questions
and read OTR information?
Q37. I would like to find recordings of [fill in rare OTR show name].
I have seen the show mentioned in Jay Hickerson's book, but haven't
seen the show in any of the paper or on-line catalogs. How do I get
this show?
Q38. I see a lot of OTR MP3s on the WWW. Are these worth collecting?
How about the OTR CD-ROMs being offered on the WWW, are they worth
the money?
Q39. Were any of the old-time radio personalities interviewed
recently? Where can I find these interviews?
Q40. What MP3 player is best for OTR?
Q41. I keep reading/hearing about the LOC hoarding a bunch of
unreleased OTR episodes. Is this true? How can I get them?
Q42. Where can I find OTR to download?
Q43. I bought some CDs with OTR MP3s. Some of the programs sound
pretty bad. Why is this, and how can I make them sound better? If I
make an audio CD from the MP3s, will it be better?
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Q01. What is "OTR"?
A01. OTR is an acronym for "Old Time Radio", a term loosely applied
to radio programs broadcast from the dawn of broadcasting to the very
early 1960s. Alternate names are "radio nostalgia", "golden age
radio", etc. Usually this applies to radio drama, mystery stories,
comedy and adventures. Some individuals classify the resurgence of
this type of radio programming in the '60s and '70s as "Revival
Radio", and similar programming since the '70s as "Modern Radio
Drama". Purists even discriminate between the "Golden Age" (late '30s
and the decade of the '40s) and the "Silver Age" ('50s). In any case,
there are plenty of programs of various types that are enjoyable
entertainment. Best of all, they don't require a large screen TV to
enjoy 'em -- the "visuals" are provided by the listener's
imagination.
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Q02. You haven't mentioned OTR music, why not?
A02. There was a good deal of big band, bluegrass, country and other
music broadcast during this era. For some reason, there seems to be
more current interest in the dramas rather than in the music. You
will find much more discussion about this topic in alt.music.big-band
or the various news groups specializing in music of various types.
Bluegrass fans might enjoy the Old Time Music on the Radio WWW pages.
(They happen to use the same acronym, "OTR", but are not affiliated
with The Original Old-Time Radio (OTR) pages). In addition, there is
a Big Band and Other OTR Music BBS at www.old-time.com/otrbbss.html
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Q03. Where can I buy recordings of old radio shows?
A03. There are several individuals and companies willing to sell
tapes and CDs of OTR programs. A partial list can be obtained from
the www.old-time.com site. Many public libraries have a small stock
for perusal as well. Some vendors and collectors even have their own
WWW pages.
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Q04. Which vendors have (lower prices) (higher quality) (faster
response)?
A04. Prices, quality and service differ somewhat among all vendors.
Check with other OTR fans to learn of their experiences, then check
with potential vendors.
Audio quality is an important consideration when purchasing recorded
tapes. As yet, there is no "standardized" description of sound
quality. Jim Widner and other OTR collectors have suggested various
metrics to describe the quality of OTR recordings. Discussion of
these standardized descriptors is summarized at the www.old-time.com
site
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Q05. Are OTR shows rebroadcast? If so, where and when?
A05. Yes, several AM and FM radio stations, satellite feeds, a
shortwave station, and at least one Public Access TV station
rebroadcast OTR. Check the Old-Time WWW page for current info. If you
learn of other sources, leave a note!
For AM listening, try the National Radio Club's AM Radio Log, 17th
Edition: Complete Listing of U.S. and Canada AM Radio Stations
(Mannsville, N.Y.: NRC, 1997). All AM stations carrying things like
"Old Time Radio" are listed with the format code NOS (Nostalgia), and
there are lots of other codes. [Order from NRC Publications, Box 164,
Mannsville NY 13661-0164 USA. Price is: $22.95 post paid]
For FM listening, try Bruce F. Elving's FM Atlas (Esko, MN: FM Atlas
Pub., 1993). Alongside lists, this has maps of your area and its
stations as well. [Order from Bruce Elving, PO Box 336, Esko MN
55733-0336. Price Range: $11.00 + approx. $1.00 s/h]
The M Street Radio Directory, M Street at +1 615-251-1525 voice, or
+1 615-251-8798 FAX. The address is M Street Corp., PO Box 23150
Nashville, TN 37202 The price for the 8th edition is $65.00 plus S&H
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Q06. I remember a great show called (x). When was it aired?
A06. If the show was heard nationwide, look through the program
databases / logs at the Old-Time site or at Jerry Haendiges' site
(see answer A14 below). If the show was only on local radio, you will
have more difficulty in finding an answer. Checking with your local
radio stations is probably the best bet.
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Q07. Are there any books about OTR?
A07. Yes, there are many books related to OTR. See the
www.old-time.com site for a bibliography of several hundred books.
There is also a page where you can read or enter critiques or reviews
of various books on OTR.
Jim Widner and Everett L. Slosman left this address for a bookstore
specializing in OTR books:
Rainy Day Books
P.O. Box 775, Rt. 119
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603)585-3448
Bob Crump reminded us that most good used book stores will do a
nationwide search for a title, if given enough time. Henry Brugsch
related a good experience with the following on-line bookstore:
Acorn Books acornbks@netcom.com
There are also several "book finding" services that will help obtain
old/out of print books for a fee.
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Q08. Does anybody trade tapes of OTR shows?
A08. Yes. Check with the various on-line OTR services. Leave a note
in the OTR Digest, alt.radio.oldtime, or Ray Plumlee's OTR Traders
BBS at http://otr-trader.com/ Remember to observe copyright laws!
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Q09. What's this stuff about Copyright?
A9. The copyrights on some OTR shows have expired. Several copyrights
have been renewed, and some may have fallen under "common law"
copyright (even though they were not originally copyrighted). 1970s
era Berne Convention agreements further cloud the issue for
non-lawyers. See the Old-Time WWW site for the latest "common sense"
and legal citations.
A concise answer was given by 'A. Joseph Ross' (lawyer@world.std.com)
(used with his permission):
Just to get a little perspective in this
controversy, copyrights do expire. Under the old
copyright law, a copyright was good for 28 years
from the date of first publication, renewable for
another 28 years, for a total of 56. Under the 1976
act, those copyrights were extended to 75 years,
provided they were renewed. Copyrights under the new
law, which took effect on 1 January 1978, are good
for the life of the author plus 50 years. Copyrights
on anonymous works, works made for hire, etc. are
good for 75 years after first publication.
So, since otr has just barely been around for 75
years, little or none of it is in the public domain
yet by reason of having been around for a long time.
The question of what constitutes publication, and
the fact that sound recordings could not be
independently copyrighted until the new law took
effect add additional complications.
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Q10. How can I get my local radio or TV station to broadcast OTR
programming?
A10. Call the station and tell them of the many people who like to
listen to OTR. Suggest this programming will increase the number of
listeners and help buy things from their advertisers.
Shawn Fulper-Smith (shawnf@cc1.uca.edu), a managing director of a
non-commercial station, tells us:
The days of radio being ruled by the artisans is over, and
for some time now it has been in the hands of people who
only look at the bottom line, so to reach them you must
talk through public radio pledges, or through sponsors
on commercial stations.
Don Fisher (dfisher@sover.net) has been successful in getting his
local Public Access TV station to rebroadcast OTR. In fact, Don is
the MC of the program. Contact him for hints on how to get your
Public Access TV station to do something similar.
Elizabeth McLeod (lizmcl@midcoast.com), who has spent more than 15
years working in local radio, gave the following advice:
I can tell you that one phone call from a listener
means absolutely nothing to a program director. PD's
are totally under the thumbs of their General
Managers -- and GMs, in turn, base their decisions
EXCLUSIVELY on sales issues. It doesn't matter how
many people want to hear something -- if the GM
doesn't think he can sell it, if the GM doesn't
think it'll bring hard cash into the station, it
won't get on the air. Period.
The only reason a commercial station exists is to
make money for its owners. ALL decisions at the
station, be they about programming or anything else,
are made with this in mind.
Don't bother to approach the station itself, APPROACH
THE STATION'S ADVERTISERS!!!
Listen to the station and figure out who its biggest
sponsors are. Generally, they'll be local banks, car
dealers, insurance agencies, and appliance
retailers. Do you know anyone connected with these
advertisers? Then approach these people. Tell them
you've heard their ads on such and such a station,
and that you think a lot of people would be
interested in hearing OTR, and that advertising on
an OTR series might be a good strategy. And get your
friends to do the same. And be persistent! In other
words, SELL THEM ON THE IDEA!
You need to keep in mind that some types of stations
are more likely to air OTR than others. If your
local station is has a firmly-defined format, you
are probably "S-O-L," as the saying goes. They won't
break format, no matter what. On the other hand, if
you have a local non-commercial community-type
station, way up on the left side of the FM dial, you
may have a very good chance of success.
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Q11. I have some old transcriptions and tapes, how can I make them
sound better?
A11. You might try using a good equalizer and/or digital signal
processing (DSP) unit between the playback and recording devices.
Some people have mentioned that the Radio Shack DSP unit does a fair
job. There are also other, more expensive DSP units available from
Ham radio stores and audio stores. Some subscribers have attested to
the efficacy of the Timewave brand of DSP units.
There are several computer programs available to convert analog
sounds (as on a tape) to a digital format (e.g. WAV file). Some of
these computer programs also have noise reduction, filtering and
enhancement capabilities. In many cases, application of digital
technology will improve the sound of a noisy or deteriorating analog
tape. There is a problem, however, if the digitized rendition is
re-recorded to tape, and subsequently re-digitized for further
treatment. Since digitization is a sampling technique, sampling a
sample can result in extremely degraded sound patterns.
A very nice program that will convert analog material to digital
format is Audiotools by Andrew Fish. For more information on this
software, visit the Audiotools BBS at www.old-time.com/otrbbss.html
or Andrew's site at http://www.unrelatedinventions.com/Audiotools/
From: hhoward@mindspring.com (Henry Howard)
For cassette machines (and reel to reels for that matter)
occasionally take a "Y" cord and connect the output of
your cassette player to both "sides" of the "Y". Plug the
combined side of the "Y" into your stereo. If the sound
is mush(ier) than what you hear normally, you have a head
alignment problem (assuming that the tape you are
listening to was properly aligned.)
From: Ron_B._Hare@livewire.com (Ron B. Hare)
Dolby HX on the recording deck makes an audible
difference. Other audio optimization features are of
negligible value for OTR. Dolby HX also requires no
playback decoder.
[Dolby HX uses or "preserves" the Dolby noise reduction method of the
master tape when duplicating - ed.]
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Q12. Are there any OTR clubs near me?
A12. Check the club listings in the Old-Time WWW page, and leave a
note in one of the on-line OTR groups asking about local clubs for
your area. If you find a club that is not listed at www.old-time.com,
ask a club officer to send a note to the webmaster with particulars
about the club.
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Q13. I have some OTR tapes of the same program, but their dates are
different. Why?
A13. Sometimes broadcasts are dated according to their original
broadcast date, and sometimes according to a date on which they have
been rebroadcast. For instance, the Armed Forces Radio Service
rebroadcast many Mutual Radio transcriptions at a later date. Your
tape may be of one of these later dates. Alternately, somebody might
have made a mis-typopgoof.
Finally, some shows -were- broadcast more than once, and sometimes on
different programs! For instance, a few Suspense shows were
re-scripted / re-cast for Escape. You might also find similarities
between certain SF shows as done on X Minus 1 and Dimension X.
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Q14. Is there any place where I can get a complete listing of all the
episodes in a particular program series?
A14. Some on-line OTR collectors have contributed Program Logs for
several well-known series. The logs are available at
www.old-time.com/otrlogs/ . While you are logged in at that site,
check the "Humongous OTR Database" (a database of contributed
catalogs and libraries), which is searchable with your WWW browser.
The "logs and publications" entry at the Old-Time WWW site gives
names and addresses of several vendors of these items (thanks to
RadioJoe5@aol.com (Joe Coleman) and others).
Jerry Haendiges maintains a VERY complete set of OTR program logs, at
his Vintage Radio Place: (http://www.otrsite.com/radiolog )
Jay Hickerson maintains several logs and lists, as well as -Hello
Again-, an OTR newsletter. Jay is the author of The Ultimate History
of Network Radio Programming and Guide to All Circulating Shows. You
can see more info at http://www.old-time.com/sponsors/hickerson.html
Jay's address is:
Jay Hickerson JayHick@aol.com
Box 4321
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-2887 FAX (203) 281-1322
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Q15. Is there any place where I can get a written synopsis of the
plots or themes of OTR programs?
A15. Again, some vendors include this information with their
catalogs. If you would like to contribute your interpretations of OTR
plots or themes, send them to the on-line OTR services or to
webmaster@old-time.com for inclusion in one of the databases.
Jim Widner and others have contributed some synopses / introductions
to various programs. They are on file at http://www.otr.com and
http://www.old-time.com.
Also check Frank Passage's logs at the old-time WWW site; most
contain a short synopsis of the program.
Many of Jerry Haendiges' logs contain excellent summaries of not only
the program series, but of each episode as well.
Many of the local and national OTR clubs maintain informational
libraries with this material.
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Q16. Is there a World Wide Web page (URL) that I can access for more
information?
A16. Yes, there are several WWW sites. Each site contains different
information, so you might want to visit them all. The major OTR WWW
sites all have links or pointers to each other, so you can explore
many topical areas within old time radio. Good places to start
exploring are:
www.old-time.com
or www.otr.com
or www.otrsite.com
An excellent database of OTR-related WWW sites, with an explanation
of the contents of each is at
www.otr.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/otr/db.cgi?uid=default
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Q17. Is there an email newsletter on OTR? How do I subscribe to it?
A17. Several newsletters currently exist. Here his how to get the
best:
The Old-Time Radio Digest (AKA "Internet OTR Digest") is a very
popular and freely available electronic newsletter, delivered
nightly. Its purpose is to foster general discussions about the hobby
of collecting, preserving and listening to OTR. To subscribe, send an
email
TO: old.time.radio-request@oldradio.net
SUBJECT: subscribe
(The body of the message is ignored)
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Q18. What ever happened to the person that played [insert character]
on [insert name of show]?
A18. Check the "Personality Pages" at www.old-time.com for home
pages of several well-known OTR personalities. Also check the Where
Are They Now pages at www.440int.com.
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Q19. What is the best way to archive OTR programs?
A19. The most popular way seemed to be reel-reel tapes, using each of
the four tracks to record monophonically. Modern reel machines are in
the > $2,000 range, and used open reel machines are becoming harder
to find.
Purists claim open reel tapes are best stored "tails out", in which
the tape is played (not fast-forwarded) onto the take-up reel. This
method of storage makes "print through" of the magnetic sound image a
little less noticeable because the "echo" will come before the louder
sound that caused it, and be somewhat masked by the louder sound.
Cassettes are generally fine for portability / ease of use /
exchange, but they suffer from several problems when used as a
long-term storage medium. These problems include "overwinding" and
splitting of the tape at the leader. Because of their thinner track
width and slower speed (1 7/8 IPS), the density of the information is
greater than with wider and faster (3 3/4 IPS or 7 1/2 IPS) reel
tapes. This leads to a greater loss of signal (particularly high
frequencies) over time.
The Hi-Fi VHS tape is gaining in popularity because of its six-hour
storage capability and relatively robust mechanical construction.
"Hi-Fi" decks need no video signal to synch the systems, and can thus
record audio without an accompanying video signal. One T-120 Stereo
Hi-Fi VHS cassette can easily hold 12 hours of OTR audio (recorded
monophonically on the right and left channels independently). If the
linear track can be accessed independently, this will add six more
hours of recording time. There is very little fidelity loss when
using this medium to duplicate programs.
Conrad Trautmann (CONRADTRAUT@delphi.com) left this note in response
to a query about finding used reel-reel machines:
You can also call Harris/Allied used equipment division at
1-800-622-0022 or call Radio World magazine at
703-998-7600 for subscription information. Radio World is
an industry trade and has used equipment listings in the
classifieds once a month.
(Jim Blackie [jblackie@aol.com] indicates that the Harris/Allied
number has changed to: 1-800-300-0733.)
From: andy@vintagebroadcasts.com (Andy Blatt)
I wholeheartedly recommend Play It Again, Sam of Lakewood,
Ohio. They also sell used Pioneer reel decks with a
warranty and accept major credit cards for repair or used
machines. The address is 12611 Madison Avenue in Lakewood,
Ohio 44107. The phone number (no answering machine, no fax
machine) is 216-228-7330. As far as pitch control cassette
decks, Marantz offers several one of which is the three-head
portable PMD-430.
[Play It Again Sam has a WWW page at www.playitagainsam.com - ed]
Richard Novak (rnovak@ix.netcom.com) wrote this informative note on
using Hi-Fi VHS as an archival medium:
To clear up any misunderstandings concerning VHS HiFi machines
and their ability to record audio, I offer the following..
It should be understood that what distinguishes a HiFi
machine from a linear machine is that the audio track is
recorded helically (diagonally) on the tape along with the
video track. On linear machines the audio is recorded at the
upper edge of the tape (and a control track at the lower
edge, if anyone wonders what the extra head is for.)
On a HiFi VHS the audio is not recorded as an analog signal
as would be the case with linear recording. Instead the
analog audio signal frequency-modulates a carrier which is
then recorded between the video tracks. A duplicate signal
is also recorded linearly to maintain compatibility with
linear VCRs. The FM signal recorded on the HiFi track should
not be confused with FM radio broadcasts. One of my
customers thought the FM switch on his HiFi was for
recording FM from the radio. Today's machines no longer use
the label "FM", instead use "HiFi". Less confusing.
The sound recorded from FM radio broadcasts (or any other
source) onto HiFi VCRs is virtually indistinguishable from
the source. The material can be dubbed to cassette with no
generation loss.
There is no difference in audio quality using either six
hour or two hour mode.
It is true that at slower speeds the diagonal tracks are
closer together. This does degrade the video signal as
anyone knows who has compared six hour video with two hour
video. But does not degrade the FM carrier with the audio
track.
The tape writing speed of the audio track in HiFi mode is
the same regardless of linear speed. This is because the
head speed remains constant and is independent of the linear
tape speed.
Worked it out once and it is around seven meters per second.
Whatever it is, it's a whole bunch faster than 7 1/2 inches
per second. If anyone really wants to know the writing
speed, it is the circumference of the upper cylinder (or
video head) multiplied by the rotational speed which is 30
revolutions per second, or 1800 revolutions per minute. (Two
heads 180 degrees apart at thirty rps results in 60 frames
per second.)
Who cares how it works.. The point is that VHS HiFi is the
best and cheapest medium around for recording masters. But
not for archiving. Most experts still agree that reel to
reel is the best and most reliable method of archiving.
(Sticky shed syndrome from the 70s notwithstanding.)
Although Bob Burnham does not like dubbing (two-well) cassette decks
for producing highest-quality cassette tapes, he does have a few
recommendations:
One of the BEST dubbing decks (if you must use one) is
made by Denon. Both sides can record at the same time
and both sides have pitch control, and both sides have
separate output jacks for connecting to other
equipment.... almost like TWO (click) TWO (click) TWO
DECKS in one. Tascam (Teac's pro division) also recently
introduced their model 303 double deck. If it's anything
like the 202 MKII, it's probably not worth it. You pay a
high price for the name, but still basically consumer
grade inside and lots of plastic. Denon is better.
I mentioned Kingdom Tapes in Mansfield, PA as a good
source for cassette copiers, and equipment servicing.
All the duplicators I have in use today came from this
company. They have all the major brands (plus their own
house brand), also tape decks, blank cassettes, etc.
Great service (same day usually available). They'll beat
anyone's price on cassette dubbers. 800-788-1122. Fax is
717-662-3875.
Bob Burnham / BRC Productions / P.O. Box 2645 / Livonia,
MI 48151 platecap@gatecom.com / platecap@eworld.com
Several hobbyists are now investigating the utility of using CD-ROM
or MiniDisks for archival purposes. CD-ROMs can hold hundreds of
hours of program material, but at the cost of time-consuming
conversion from analog to digital representations. Selection of
appropriate encoding and compression technologies is extremely
important to prevent digital artifacts. MP3 (MPEG III) compression
seems to be more favored than is RealAudio(R) compression.
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Q20. My old reels squeak. Why does this happen, and can I fix it?
A20. There are at least two causes for "squeaky reels" on a reel-reel
tape recorder. (1) The tape edge may be rubbing against the rim of a
distorted take-up reel, or (2) the oxide may be sticking to your
erase (or other) heads. If the former, the least frustrating
alternative is probably a new take-up reel. If the latter, Fred Korb
left this note:
If you have any squeaky reels that you would like to
recover, I will be glad to send you more information
on how to do it. Just send me a stamped self addressed
# 10 envelope and I will respond. Send your request
to: Fred Korb, c/o Oldtime Radio Collectors and
Traders Society, 725 Cardigan Court, Naperville,
Illinois 60565-1202. I am willing to help you preserve
the sounds of radio days gone by.
[Editor's note: Fred's method consists of a kit by which a
lubricating film can be automatically applied to the tape as it is
played. I tried it. Although temporary, it does indeed work! I'd
recommend it for those squeaky tapes that you wish to re-record onto
newer reels.]
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Richard Fish (lodeston@bluemarble.net) also left this helpful info
about an alternative method:
HYRDROLYZATION is the culprit. The tape material -- the
backing, or the binder compound used to stick the magnetic
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