WVLG radio

[SNOK]

I always enjoy hearing WVLG when in TV. When not there, it would be nice if WVLG was streamed on the internet so those of us that are not there full time could still listen in, not only for entertainment, but also to keep up with the goings on. The web site is good, but the radio would be more current. Anyone ever inquired about the possibility of WVLG streaming their programming? I'm sure it would require an investment in equipment, as well as an internet connection. Anyone have any idea if the cost would be prohibitive for a station as small as WVLG?

[aln]

I don't know about the technical aspects or costs but I DID put the same suggestion on my 'resident survey'.
I also think it would be a good idea and aid in MARKETING.

[GatbTester]

Along those lines, how about for those of us up after 11PM, some talk radio. Couldn't hurt!

[Avista]

Your right about some talk radio at night. I can't get any other station, but 640 and night programing is not good. I ended up getting XM Radio. That solves the problem, but of course have to pay for it. When we moved here I was stunned at the lack of radio stations. Can get them on my car during the day, but that's it.

[Talk Host]

It is my opinion that you will never hear "talk" radio on WVLG. It goes against their business model.

[tpop1]

Your right about some talk radio at night. I can't get any other station, but 640 and night programing is not good. I ended up getting XM Radio. That solves the problem, but of course have to pay for it. When we moved here I was stunned at the lack of radio stations. Can get them on my car during the day, but that's it.

Hi Avista,

After only spending 2 weeks in our new place in TV, I knew I'd have to do something about the lack of radio station choices. Need my sports talk to fall asleep.

Back here in the other world I also bought XM portable radio in preparation of our return in Nov. I have the house kit but since our bedroom window is opposite the bed, I need to figure out a way to ge the signal over to headphone at the bed. Wireless speaker with a jack? Have you faced the same problem and if so, how do you work it?

Thanks

[Avista]

My antenna works if I keep it with the radio, but just aimed in the right direction. I have a portable radio that I connect it to and put the radio on AUX. When I say talk radio, I don't mean Rush Limbough and his ilk, but there are quite a few great stations.

[BobKat1]

It is my opinion that you will never hear "talk" radio on WVLG. It goes against their business model.

I agree with you. Potential discussion topics might not be in the builder/developers best interests.

[champion6]

Back here in the other world I also bought XM portable radio in preparation of our return in Nov. I have the house kit but since our bedroom window is opposite the bed, I need to figure out a way to ge the signal over to headphone at the bed. Wireless speaker with a jack? Have you faced the same problem and if so, how do you work it?Does your XM receiver have a built-in FM modulator (aka FM transmitter)? Many models have this.

This is what I do. I set my XM receiver to transmit on 88.3FM. I tune in that frequency on a pocket-size FM radio with headphones and I'm good to go anywhere in (and near) my house.

[tpop1]

Does your XM receiver have a built-in FM modulator (aka FM transmitter)? Many models have this.

This is what I do. I set my XM receiver to transmit on 88.3FM. I tune in that frequency on a pocket-size FM radio with headphones and I'm good to go anywhere in (and near) my house.

Hey Champion...

That's the solution!!!! Thanks, you just saved me $100 I might have spent on a wireless headphone setup.

I'm not sure if my XM radio has a built-in FM modulator but I have one I use in the car to play the XM on my FM car radio.

It's battery operated so I should be able to use it in the house, right?

Thanks for the idea.

Len

[Avista]

Now I'm confused. Don't know what an FM modulator is. I just have a portable radio that I can put on AUX, a pocket sized XM tuner and an antenna. Guess I shouldn't worry as it works just fine.

[wxradio]

I'm involved with WVLG and you have to remember that they are trying to please an adult audience. People in their 50's do not necessarily like the music of those in their 70s+. The music starts off in the early AM as soft and relaxing and then increases in tempo through the day.
On streaming, it's very expensive, and there are copyrights involved.
WVLG is a station much like they had back in the 60s with real DJs, real weather people and local news and events. Most stations today are run from a small cubicle in a large building containing a lot of other stations. Content is network supplied and a call to that station will yield a admin person answering the phone.

[Ceafolks]

I'm really sorry to say that WX has it exactly right. There is very little "real" radio left. Lets enjoy WVLG while we can cause just like us, it's a dyeing breed. :cus:

[F16 1UB]

Although we have XM radio I still enjoy listening to WVLG. It reminds me of WING in Dayton OH back in the day when Gene "By Golly" Barry and Steve Kirk were spinning 45's alongwith Dusty Roads in Cincinnati. A touch of yesteryear is pleasing to ones ears.

[otherbruddaDarrell]

I really like the station.
Does anyone remember hearing Wolf man Jack back in the 60's...........
I was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California before going overseas and remember listening to him at night. He was a blast!
ARE YOUR PEACHES SWEET?

[Hawkwind]

Although we have XM radio I still enjoy listening to WVLG. It reminds me of WING in Dayton OH back in the day when Gene "By Golly" Barry and Steve Kirk were spinning 45's alongwith Dusty Roads in Cincinnati. A touch of yesteryear is pleasing to ones ears.

I wonder if that is the same Dusty Roads that is the DJ on XM46? She broadcasts from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and has some great stories of some of the older groups.

[MelZ]

I have to agree with F16, I have Sirius radio, while in TV I am always tuned to WVLG. My MG TD has never had a different station tuned in. I remember listening to it while sitting at Starbucks in LSL, the better half and I were discussing whether or not to buy our house and retire in TV.

One of my first impressions of the town squares was the music. Brought to mind Cousin Brucie, The WMCA good guys, Murray the K and of course Alan Freed. I guess it's the sounds of my youth and my future.

Keep the Music Alive.

:agree:

[swrinfla]

F16:

"What's a '45,' Daddy?" :a20:

SWR
:beer3:

[tpop1]

F16:

"What's a '45,' Daddy?" :a20:

SWR
:beer3:

Smaller than a '78', son!

[Don H]

MelZ: Cousin Brucie can be heard on Sirius/XM. On XM receivers he's on "The Sixties" channel - channel 6.

[sunflower3630]

I grew up in northwest NJ and was in high school in the 60's. Anyone out there who ever listened to WABC radio in NY - here's a great Web site and lots of sound bites from that wonderful age of rock 'n roll! Remember Cousin Brucie, Dan Ingram, Scott Muni, Herb Oscar Anderson, Harry Harrison?? Check it out!

http://www.musicradio77.com/

[tpop1]

I grew up in northwest NJ and was in high school in the 60's. Anyone out there who ever listened to WABC radio in NY - here's a great Web site and lots of sound bites from that wonderful age of rock 'n roll! Remember Cousin Brucie, Dan Ingram, Scott Muni, Herb Oscar Anderson, Harry Harrison?? Check it out!

http://www.musicradio77.com/

Thanks for the link Sunflower!!! I opened it up but closed it fast cause it's bedtime and if I let myself start listening to it tonight , I'd never be able to get up for work.

This kid from central Connecticut let the radio steal sleep back then spending many hours, late into the night, listening to WABC and WKBW out of Buffalo (Joey Reynolds and Sandy Beach).

Rolls back the years.

[golfnut]

tpop, by work i assume you mean golf....GN

[tpop1]

tpop, by work i assume you mean golf....GN

No ,the other 4-letter word was correct.

[Judy S]

I've been reading the blog about radio stations. My question is: If I purchased a new HD radio, would I hear digital stations inside my stucco home? Does anyone have an HD radio they can recommend?

[Walt.]

Anyone looking for loads of good music on the net might try www.tropicalglen.com/

You just pick your year and let it run. Lots of good songs.

Talking about radio 'back in the day' did anybody else listen to Jean Shepherd?

Walt.

[swrinfla]

Judy:

I bought an HD radio (an iLuv) with great reluctance. I'm 99.9% a classical music person and my best source for that in TV is UFla's FM operation (NPR). They recently split all their classical music (and then some) onto their HD channel. So, with a great deal of searching I bought an HD.

But, the HD broadcast doesn't get to me, despite an FM antenna in the roof, and one as a part of the radio. They nice folks in Gainesville, apologized, but said their signal is still not adequate for TV.

So, for me, a bad purchase. Since I almost never listen to AM, I can't comment on the viability of an HD there.

Eventually, maybe.

SWR
:beer3:

[katezbox]

Judy:

I bought an HD radio (an iLuv) with great reluctance. I'm 99.9% a classical music person and my best source for that in TV is UFla's FM operation (NPR). They recently split all their classical music (and then some) onto their HD channel. So, with a great deal of searching I bought an HD.

But, the HD broadcast doesn't get to me, despite an FM antenna in the roof, and one as a part of the radio. They nice folks in Gainesville, apologized, but said their signal is still not adequate for TV.

So, for me, a bad purchase. Since I almost never listen to AM, I can't comment on the viability of an HD there.

Eventually, maybe.

SWR
:beer3:

SWR,

We listen to NPR in the car - but also don't et it really well in the house. Although for Car Talk we will suffer a little static. :coolsmiley:

We sometimes listen to classical via DirectTV

[cologal]

I grew up in northwest NJ and was in high school in the 60's. Anyone out there who ever listened to WABC radio in NY - here's a great Web site and lots of sound bites from that wonderful age of rock 'n roll! Remember Cousin Brucie, Dan Ingram, Scott Muni, Herb Oscar Anderson, Harry Harrison?? Check it out!

http://www.musicradio77.com/

I grew up in Sussex County NJ...way up north. Listened to WABC all the time. Hear Brucie on XM Radio now.

[Boomer]

I wonder if that is the same Dusty Roads that is the DJ on XM46? She broadcasts from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and has some great stories of some of the older groups.

Hi Hawkwind,

The Dusty Rhodes that F16 is talking about was a Cincinnati DJ in the 60's and is now the auditor for Hamilton County where Cincinnati is located. When I was a kid, I used to hide my transistor radio under my pillow so I could listen to WSAI when I was supposed to be asleep. The transistor radio was kind of big though.

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When we were in TV two years ago, I really liked WVLG. When we get back there, I know I will still like it. I love the music of the 50's and 60's, and even the 40's. The lyrics are wonderful. (And I think I know most of them. The radio in my house was on all the time during my years in the playpen and the highchair. I guess some of those lyrics got stuck in my baby boomer head.)

I can find the other stuff on my iPod. But the stuff TVLG plays I don't have as much of.

But whatever would I do without an NPR station? (Sigh) I can only stand so much static. Sit in my car I guess. I can see that happening. Those NPR Driveway Moments will turn into Radio Free Boomer.

And thank you to those of you who put the links here to that old music.

And about radio stations.....remember "WKRP in Cincinnati"? I wish I could find some reruns.

Boomer

[batman911]

SWRINFLA,

Try WCPE which streams on line: http://theclassicalstation.org/today.shtml

Best classical radio station I have found.

[rabonkmontage@msn.com]

Can you listen to wvlg on the internet?

[tpop1]

Can you listen to wvlg on the internet?

I have looked for it up here in the north, but no luck...don't think they stream their audio?

Anybody find it?

[Hawkwind]

Can you listen to wvlg on the internet?

No. WVLG is not streamed over the internet. I was able to find a few links via Google that had that option but none of them worked.

[GatbTester]

I just wanted to make an addendum to my earlier comment about talk radio and TV. I did not mean a LOCAL talk show, I doubt that anyone currently working for WVLG could handle such an assignment. I meant why not offer a talk show at night that comes out of Atlanta, or somewhere else, where local issues are NOT discussed, and at the same time could add some national political flavor to our menus here in TV.

[Boomer]

WVLG will never broadcast talk radio politics.

WVLG is part of TV's marketing concept. The music contributes to the marketing of the image of a place to relax and have fun and not worry and feel young again. And that's OK.

The station playing those wonderful oldies all the time is a part of the ambiance. The biggest controversy WVLG might create is some may think it's too much Sinatra and not enough Stones. (Not me. I like it like it is. But I don't own there yet. But as a potential buyer, I gotta tellya, I like that station. And besides, I got the Stones right here on my own iPod. But I don't have enough oldies.)

And I mean this in the kindest way possible......

And I am not trying to go political......

And I am just talking about marketing and how marketing works and not about the opinions of any individuals. They have a right to those, of course.

But talk radio just ain't gonna happen on that station.

Why?

Because only a marketing idiot politicizes a business if the business is not the business of politics. And TV's marketing department is not staffed with idiots.

Boomer

[BobKat1]

TVLG will never broadcast talk radio politics.

TVLG is part of TV's marketing concept. The music contributes to the marketing of the image of a place to relax and have fun and not worry and feel young again. And that's OK.

The station playing those wonderful oldies all the time is a part of the ambiance. The biggest controversy TVLG might create is some may think it's too much Sinatra and not enough Stones. (Not me. I like it like it is. But I don't own there yet. But as a potential buyer, I gotta tellya, I like that station. And besides, I got the Stones right here on my own iPod. But I don't have enough oldies.)

And I mean this in the kindest way possible......

And I am not trying to go political......

And I am just talking about marketing and how marketing works and not about the opinions of any individuals. They have a right to those, of course.

But talk radio just ain't gonna happen on that station.

Why?

Because only a marketing idiot politicizes a business if the business is not the business of politics. And TV's marketing department is not staffed with idiots.

Boomer


Well said. As mentioned before, this type of format would not be in the builder/developer's best interests.

[Boomer]

Whoops!

I just looked back at my post from this morning and saw that I called the station TVLG not WVLG.

And I just sneaked in there and fixed it.

Was that typo just a duh for me? Or was it a Freudian slip? I just now caught it. (And some things I will just never know.)

Well, whatever it was, TV has a nice radio station going. TV controls it for marketing purposes. And that's OK.

But, you know, among all those TV residents, there is enough radio knowledge for some to start their own station.......could be fun.......but that sure would have to be one heckuva stealth antenna.......but just think.......your very own station.....any of you radio guys want to run that one up the flagpole?

Boomer

[Talk Host]

Whoops!

I just looked back at my post from this morning and saw that I called the station TVLG not WVLG.

And I just sneaked in there and fixed it.

Was that typo just a duh for me? Or was it a Freudian slip? I just now caught it. (And some things I will just never know.)

Well, whatever it was, TV has a nice radio station going. TV controls it for marketing purposes. And that's OK.

But, you know, among all those TV residents, there is enough radio knowledge for some to start their own station.......could be fun.......but that sure would have to be one heckuva stealth antenna.......but just think.......your very own station.....any of you radio guys want to run that one up the flagpole?

Boomer


Interesting you should say this. The FCC in the past ten years has opened up a ton of licenses for what are called "class A" radio stations. They are FM stations with enough power to cover about a 30 or 40 mile area. They cannot be commerical, but can serve a community. Perhaps some residents would like to put one on the air.

"These stations are authorized for noncommercial educational broadcasting only (no commercial operation) and operate with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100 watts (0.1 kilowatts) or less, with maximum facilities of 100 watts ERP at 30 meters (100 feet) antenna height above average terrain (HAAT)."

[GatbTester]

I have a hard time believing that the majority of TV residents are just older versions of horny teenagers looking constantly for a thrill and not caring about what happens outside of TV. To those who cannot see beyond the "thrill of the dance" shame on you for your myopic and sad views. As Jerry Williams, a fairly famous talk show host from Florida years ago during the Nixon debaucle said, "Wake Up America."

[Boomer]

Good morning,

I think we are having two different conversations here. And, of course, people need to be informed and aware of what is happening politically. But political talk radio broadcast on WVLG just won't happen.

Political talk today is more controversial than conversational and sometimes it can get downright combative. But whatever it is, it is definitely being served to us cafeteria style. People choose how they want to hear their news when it comes to talk radio. It is the business of Infotainment. And it causes lots and lots of controversy, no matter which direction the lean may be.

And while people may grumble a little because they think there is too much Dean Martin and not enough Doors on WVLG, I don't think that kind of controversy is going to cause spontaneous combustion like political talk radio can.

And therefore, WVLG will remain a marketing tool, but it will not market the business of politics because that is not the market TV is in. Political controversy would limit the target market. It's about smart marketing. That's all.

And it is kind of nice I think. Sometimes we can all use a little "Memories Are Made of This" playing in the background.

Peggy Sue Boomer

PS: Hey TH, can I have the morning drive-time slot? I am diurnal for sure. But please never, ever let me broadcast after midnight. I cannot be responsible for what I might say when I get sleepy. I am just a daytime kinda girl and I know if I would broadcast after midnight, I would get too sleepy and would be irresponsible and I could turn into one of those awful shock jocks. So even if I beg you for the late night spot, do not let me have it. OK?

Boomer in the Morning

[BobKat1]

There are talk radio stations everywhere up and down the dial, which appeal to all political and social leanings. They're easy to find, but IMO only, not too unique.

WVLG is a (smart) marketing tool, but their music and information format is unique and pleasant to my ears at least. If one tires of the format it's easy to find other options out there.

[saratogaman]

And then there was WNEW...Clavin & Finch, William B. Williams ("Make Believe Ballroom") and Al 'Jazzbo' Collins ("Purple Pagoda")........that was radio!

[GatbTester]

Well, while all of us are entitled to our own opinion on the subject, I do agree with Boomer in that TV uses everything related to media to push TV lifestyle and promote sales. That being said, not all of us are "Stepford Wives" either. So we move here and turn our lives over to "big brother?" Is that what retirement is made of? Pity! Also remember, the philosophical statement......."I think, therefore I am!"

[Larryandlinda]

My antenna works if I keep it with the radio, but just aimed in the right direction. I have a portable radio that I connect it to and put the radio on AUX. When I say talk radio, I don't mean Rush Limbough and his ilk, but there are quite a few great stations.

Bravo Avista on discretion with program preferences.
We love Coast to Coast AM and TV folk would too, even if a delay rebroadcast after prime time

[tpop1]

[QUOTE=BobKat1;230460]There are talk radio stations everywhere up and down the dial, which appeal to all political and social leanings. They're easy to find, but IMO only, not too unique.

QUOTE]
Hi Bobkat,

Early in this thread the discussion was about the inability to pull in stations other than WVLG, especially at night.

Unfortunately there are not "talk radio stations everywhere up and down the dial" in TV. I like the programming of WVLG during the day but not 24 x 7; I need some variety! I especially like their long playlist, it's not same 30 songs over and over. Always guarenteed to hear a blast from the past I haven't heard for a long time.

That said I also like sports talk which I could not pull in at all in TV. My XM radio should fix that problem, then the Villages will be PERFECT !!!

[Larryandlinda]

My antenna works if I keep it with the radio, but just aimed in the right direction. I have a portable radio that I connect it to and put the radio on AUX. When I say talk radio, I don't mean Rush Limbough and his ilk, but there are quite a few great stations.
Avista
Bravo on discretion with your talk show hosts.
I like the non political Coast to Coast AM, though it comes on late in the East. but our station in DC plays the previous day's show earlier, just after prime time.
While most Villagers would love it, some of the occasional paranormal topicalities might not fly.
I'm going to miss Pacifica when we full time, but at least they are on line.
Then again, many Coast to coast host stations stream as well.
Larry

[Larryandlinda]

Thanks for that link, WALT, even better than Pandora.
We appreciate real radio and don't know how they can afford to stay on (not too many ads, and they have to subscribe to their news feed (but ugh, poor choice!) but at least they are not part of a pre-programmed conglomerate!

Larry

[Silverhammer]

I have a background in radio and the last station I was at in New Zealand featured online streaming and two separate advertisers sponsored the service for us, one a restaurant and the other a hardware store. Whenever we mentioned the online website where you could tune in, we also mentioned the sponsors. We also had spots dedicated to the sponsors. I took requests from New Zealand, England, Australia, the Philippines, and the U.S. The station engineer told me that the cost for online streaming was roughly $100 per month.

[Silverhammer]

Good morning,

I think we are having two different conversations here. And, of course, people need to be informed and aware of what is happening politically. But political talk radio broadcast on WVLG just won't happen.

Political talk today is more controversial than conversational and sometimes it can get downright combative. But whatever it is, it is definitely being served to us cafeteria style. People choose how they want to hear their news when it comes to talk radio. It is the business of Infotainment. And it causes lots and lots of controversy, no matter which direction the lean may be.

And while people may grumble a little because they think there is too much Dean Martin and not enough Doors on WVLG, I don't think that kind of controversy is going to cause spontaneous combustion like political talk radio can.

And therefore, WVLG will remain a marketing tool, but it will not market the business of politics because that is not the market TV is in. Political controversy would limit the target market. It's about smart marketing. That's all.

And it is kind of nice I think. Sometimes we can all use a little "Memories Are Made of This" playing in the background.

Peggy Sue Boomer

PS: Hey TH, can I have the morning drive-time slot? I am diurnal for sure. But please never, ever let me broadcast after midnight. I cannot be responsible for what I might say when I get sleepy. I am just a daytime kinda girl and I know if I would broadcast after midnight, I would get too sleepy and would be irresponsible and I could turn into one of those awful shock jocks. So even if I beg you for the late night spot, do not let me have it. OK?

Boomer in the Morning

I would love the midnight shift! Plus, what about someone doing a NON-political talk show? I'm sick and tired of politics and we could use the graveyard shift for a music/paranormal format. Very casual, no reason for vast differences of opinion on a format like this. Worst case scenario would be debating whether the aliens are grey or green or whether the Florida Skunk Ape smells like garlic or the South Bronx. :D

[pauld315]

I you want to listen to the radio on your computer or smart phone you can go to www.iheartradio.com. Clear Channel radio broadcasts most, if not all of their radio stations, on the internet. There are some very good talk stations as well as sports stations available. You can also download an app for your smartphone.

[njbchbum]

And then there was WNEW...Clavin & Finch, William B. Williams ("Make Believe Ballroom") and Al 'Jazzbo' Collins ("Purple Pagoda")........that was radio!

i loved the drive-time traffic reports on that station...'looks like the harvest moon dance competition semi-finals have been moved from the roseland ballroom to the lincoln tunnel' or 'when are they going to move the transit authority bowling league out of the lincoln tunnel'...lol! thanx for that memory!

[escapequeen]

We would like to hear more southern rock played on WVLG. They seem to play mostly bubble gum music. And why not play more doowop? Different types of music at different times of the day perhaps. Some jazz thrown in for coolness, lol! JMHO

[alstock]

I am working on putting a not for profit low power FM station up to serve the Villages.

TWO questions
1- Would anyone like to help?

2- How do you feel about another station?

Comments please...
Thanks,
Alan

[memason]

I am working on putting a not for profit low power FM station up to serve the Villages.

TWO questions
1- Would anyone like to help?

2- How do you feel about another station?

Comments please...
Thanks,
Alan

Are you looking for sweat equity or "real" equity ?

What music format would you envision for TV?

[getdul981]

I you want to listen to the radio on your computer or smart phone you can go to www.iheartradio.com. Clear Channel radio broadcasts most, if not all of their radio stations, on the internet. There are some very good talk stations as well as sports stations available. You can also download an app for your smartphone.

For the smartphones, there's also TuneIn Radio for Android, but I suppose it's available for iPnones too. I have a docking/charging station for mine and I plug ear buds in and listen to oldies and sometimes the radio station from our old home town.

[memason]

For the smartphones, there's also TuneIn Radio for Android, but I suppose it's available for iPnones too. I have a docking/charging station for mine and I plug ear buds in and listen to oldies and sometimes the radio station from our old home town.

Another vote for TuneIn radio. Yes, it's available for both Android and iOS (iPhones & iPads). With TuneIn, you can listen to radio stations all over the world.

If you don't want to use a docking/charging station, you can simply purchase an audio cable and connect your smartphone (or iPad) to your stereo system, including most newer car stereo's. Very simply to do and sounds great.

With this app, I am canceling XM in my car...

[getdul981]

How does that work when you receive a call while listening to radio?

[memason]

How does that work when you receive a call while listening to radio?

The call rings through. You have to disconnect the phone to talk though. This should be no different than using a dock, I believe. I should add, I use a cable that plugs into the headphone jack on the phone and then the stereo on the other end. Of course, you can listen to the radio or any other music you happen to have on your phone or iPad.

I use the phone to connect to the car stereo. I have the iPad connected to the home stereo.

[getdul981]

If you had your phone connected via bluetooth in the car, you might not have to disconnect. I'm not a big fan of the bluetooth connection in cars though. Our previous cars seemed to have a delay and it was kinda like talking with walkie talkies instead of a phone. I have the cables to connect the phone to the car and I think I might try that today.

[2BNTV]

I really like the station.
Does anyone remember hearing Wolf man Jack back in the 60's...........
I was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California before going overseas and remember listening to him at night. He was a blast!
ARE YOUR PEACHES SWEET?

I have an old record that plays songs for the sixties and one song has Wolfman Jack talking. What a great voice.

He was big in the New York area as well as others. He was one of a kind.

[Villageshooter]

For about $10 a month a person can setup his own stream of wvlg thru the Internet .... Just feed a earphone jack into your sound card an away you go...I have been tempted to do this ..if someone does this post a link here...I have does this with high school sports for friends in Iraq. It works like a champ.

[pauld315]

I am working on putting a not for profit low power FM station up to serve the Villages.

TWO questions
1- Would anyone like to help?

2- How do you feel about another station?

Comments please...
Thanks,
Alan

When we finally move there in a few years, if you still need help, I would love to do that. That has always interested me.

[DeborahL]

I have a C Crane Radio and I live almost 870 miles north of The Villages, I want so badly to listen to this station. I enjoyed it alot when I was down there and I'd like to be able to pick it up from Olney, IL...what's the best way to do that? Thank you for your kind response.

[DeborahL]

For about $10 a month a person can setup his own stream of wvlg thru the Internet .... Just feed a earphone jack into your sound card an away you go...I have been tempted to do this ..if someone does this post a link here...I have does this with high school sports for friends in Iraq. It works like a champ.

I didn't know that could be done...I'd like to know more.

[RichieB]

I didn't know that could be done...I'd like to know more.

Try WVLG 640 AM (http://www.ontheradio.net/wvlg)

You should be able to do a download and be able to access streaming audio. Many radio stations are available this way.

[DeborahL]

Thank you for the site, I downloaded the FLV Player from the site, but it needs a file...how do I get that?

[skyguy79]

Try WVLG 640 AM (http://www.ontheradio.net/wvlg)

You should be able to do a download and be able to access streaming audio. Many radio stations are available this way.I downloaded the program and WVLG could not be found. With further Google searching I found an indication on one of the streaming sites that the station is not currently streaming. I'm presuming that it's WVLG that doesn't stream rather that the site I found itself doesn't stream.

[DeborahL]

Ahhh, what a let down.

[skyguy79]

Thank you for the site, I downloaded the FLV Player from the site, but it needs a file...how do I get that?I didn't get that message and was able to listen to what was available. I would have no clue why you're being asked to download it, but you can find numerous placees where you can do so at FLV Player - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?q=FLV+Player&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7PRFB_enUS464)

[DeborahL]

I have the right one now, thank you. However, I'm still not sure how to download the Villages Radio station.

[memason]

What is the attraction of WVLG? It's a small AM station in TV that plays a 50/60's format. Is it the music or the local news, or .... ????

If you use TuneIn Radio [for example], you get more than 50,000 radio stations, worldwide. For sure, any music format you can imagine.

Just curious the attraction to this station ???

[Granitestater]

Another solution is a smart phone. There are several radio apps that you can purchase that will give you a large selection to choose from. Also, chances are that your favorite stations back home have free apps that stream their signal. I know that WFAN in NY is one of them. I use an iPod Touch, with WIFI, on the nightstand with an ear bud & listen to station all over the country for free.

[RichieB]

She probably wants to use it to hear local info about The Villages.

I'm interestedd in that, too.

[RichieB]

My apologies to DeborahL for the misleading info. The concept is correct, but, in fact, WVLG does not stream audio. Probably had a different station in mind. :(

[DeborahL]

That's okay, no problems. Mistakes do happen. The reason why I like WVLG, it's the music and the DJs...they made it very good to listen to. And at night, that good relaxing music to help put you to sleep. When I lived in The Villages area...to me, that was radio. Where I am right now, too much country music and it's hard to get the kind of station I want with that kind of format WVLG has. It was always fun to listen to.

[RichieB]

That's okay, no problems. Mistakes do happen. The reason why I like WVLG, it's the music and the DJs...they made it very good to listen to. And at night, that good relaxing music to help put you to sleep. When I lived in The Villages area...to me, that was radio. Where I am right now, too much country music and it's hard to get the kind of station I want with that kind of format WVLG has. It was always fun to listen to.

Good......some good radio to look forward to IF and when we move there !

[DeborahL]

Oh yes, it is good radio. You will really enjoy it. :) :) :) :)

[wxradio]

One word LOCAL!

[Mack184]

I always enjoy hearing WVLG when in TV. When not there, it would be nice if WVLG was streamed on the internet so those of us that are not there full time could still listen in, not only for entertainment, but also to keep up with the goings on. The web site is good, but the radio would be more current. Anyone ever inquired about the possibility of WVLG streaming their programming? I'm sure it would require an investment in equipment, as well as an internet connection. Anyone have any idea if the cost would be prohibitive for a station as small as WVLG?
While I cannot speak specifically for WVLG, I spent 37 years in broadcasting & on the radio, so I'll try to answer a couple of your questions.

First and foremost virtually every commercial radio station in the country no matter how large or small has some sort of internet connection. They simply cannot operate without one. All sorts of programming items come from internet service along with news services and other content.

Almost all radio stations entire music & commercial files are now accessed by computers. I have seen WVLG's set-up through the window of it's Spanish Springs studio and they are operating with a computer in their main control room.

Most radio stations today DO some sort of streaming of their programming on the internet.

In terms of equipment the cost of operating a streaming website is minimal. However, there IS a cost for the playing of music on the internet that your standard ASCAP/BMI/SESAC broadcast royalty agreements do not cover. You have to make a separate agreement. WVLG may not see the advantage of that particular cost.

Finally, while WVLG may be thought of as "small", it is really only small in the sense that it's in a small studio. The general service area reaches a population far in excess of 100,000 people. While that is not large such as WABC in New York, it is certainly not a small, insignificant audience.

I hope this is of some help to you.

[Bogie Shooter]

While I cannot speak specifically for WVLG, I spent 37 years in broadcasting & on the radio, so I'll try to answer a couple of your questions.

First and foremost virtually every commercial radio station in the country no matter how large or small has some sort of internet connection. They simply cannot operate without one. All sorts of programming items come from internet service along with news services and other content.

Almost all radio stations entire music & commercial files are now accessed by computers. I have seen WVLG's set-up through the window of it's Spanish Springs studio and they are operating with a computer in their main control room.

Most radio stations today DO some sort of streaming of their programming on the internet.

In terms of equipment the cost of operating a streaming website is minimal. However, there IS a cost for the playing of music on the internet that your standard ASCAP/BMI/SESAC broadcast royalty agreements do not cover. You have to make a separate agreement. WVLG may not see the advantage of that particular cost.

Finally, while WVLG may be thought of as "small", it is really only small in the sense that it's in a small studio. The general service area reaches a population far in excess of 100,000 people. While that is not large such as WABC in New York, it is certainly not a small, insignificant audience.

I hope this is of some help to you.

I wonder if the OP is still with us, since the post was in Oct 2009!

[Mack184]

I don't know. I just saw it and thought I'd add my 2 cents.

[Schaumburger]

I don't know. I just saw it and thought I'd add my 2 cents.

Mack184 -- Thank you for the information. I also wish that WVLG would stream their broadcasts but that may not be in the cards...I will listen to WVLG next month when I am visiting TV.

[Bogie Shooter]

I don't know. I just saw it and thought I'd add my 2 cents.

Forgot to add "Welcome to TOTV".

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Your right about some talk radio at night. I can't get any other station, but 640 and night programing is not good. I ended up getting XM Radio. That solves the problem, but of course have to pay for it. When we moved here I was stunned at the lack of radio stations. Can get them on my car during the day, but that's it.

use your computer or smartphone and down load I heart radio or go to your fav talk radio station and download the app for that station and listen for free

[Didiwinbob]

If you have an iPhone you can download apps that provide 100's of radio stations. Some that I have, Radio, iHeart Radio , & Tunein. I don't remember the cost of the apps, but I don't usually pay over .99 for any app


Chris

[eddie888]

The morning programing is great.Except when the weather man goes on and on and on with his melodious voice.please get to the point.