From: rrb@airwaves.chi.il.us (R.R.B MODERATOR)
Subject: *** WELCOME TO REC.RADIO.BROADCASTING ***
Originator: wdp@gagme
Organization: Airwaves, the little Unix that could! (and does)
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 08:03:19 GMT

Greetings readers  of rec.radio.broadcasting.

Here is a brief synopsis of what rec.radio.broadcasting is about.
I have received some e-mail asking questions such as ...

"What is the group about, and what are the guidelines/charter/etc
of r.r.b (what subjects are appropriate etc.)"  Even some articles have
started with queries like "I am not sure if this is the right newsgroup ..."
etc. 

Basically, rec.radio.broadcasting (r.r.b) is dedicated to just what
the name implies, radio broadcasting.  It differs from
rec.radio.shortwave in that we concentrate more on 'domestic'
broadcasting than on international (i.e shortwave).  

By domestic, we mean broadcasts which are intended, primarily,for
reception in the same country/nation in which they originate.  R.r.b
is an international newsgroup, though, and the term 'domestic'
should not be taken to imply 'USA' or even North American.  Readers
in other nations are encouraged to participate.

Subjects:

Basically, if it has to do with broadcast radio, and not _specifically_
international shortwave, it is welcome here.  Occasionally an article which 
IS primarily about shortwave will be posted if the subject seems broad
enough that the readership of r.r.b might be interested, or be able
to assist the poster in some way.  We do not encourage articles
pertaining to television, unless they are of a technical or
engineering nature, and/or dealing with the reception/transmission
of the actual signal.  Articles regarding the 'content' or 'production' 
of television, are usually not posted.  

Generally, if a subject 'seems' like it would be of interest to the
broadcasting community (which includes those involved in creating,
transmitting or listening to broadcast radio) will be published.
These subjects include (but are not limited to)..

1)  Formats and programming.
2)  Engineering & technical matters and interests.
3)  DXing (long distance reception) on the standard broadcast bands
    or (in rare cases) television bands.
4)  Community broadcasting (including non-commercial or utility stations).
5)  Pirate broadcasting (especially non-shortwave, domestic pirates).
6)  Legislation affecting the industry, and it's 'offspring' industries.
7)  Technologies affecting the industry, and it's 'offspring' industries.
8)  General station information.  Who is going on and off the air, and why.
9)  Radio's historical and cultural significance.  
10) Radio's current and future trends.
11) Political and news coverage and it's impact.
12) Job openings and help to those seeking work in the industry.
13) Information on equipment and techniques involved in transmission and
    reception of broadcast radio signals.  
14) The International Scene and how broadcast radio is shaping up in the
    various nations of the world.
15) Gabfesting and all matters of general interest to those involved
    in, or interested in, the general subject of domestic radio broadcasting.

Moderation:

R.r.b is a _very_ loosely moderated group.  Basically, the only articles 
which don't get through are  ...

1 Articles which are not on (or reasonably near) the stated charter and scope
  of the group (domestic radio broadcasting).

2 Those which are merely multiple repetitions of an identical answer which
  has already been offered several times.  Often these will be bundled
  together into a single article to conserve bandwidth and increase
  readability.

3 Articles which contain 'miles' of quoted and multiple quoted text followed
  by a few lines of or less of original text.  Please edit quoted text to a
  minimum and try to adhere to the 50% rule, that is 51 (or more) percent of
  original text to quoted text.  If the thread is old, (not current) more
  quoted text is appropriate.  Only the worst offenders are ommited, usually
  I will edit quoted text myself, when I have time.

4 Articles which are unwarrantedly offensive, abusive or contentious for the
  sake of contention.  Personal attacks and ridicule are considered such.
  Discussion, even argument of issues and opinions are welcomed and
  encouraged.  Flame-wars and such are not.  We have discussions here, not
  shouting matches.

Internet Radio Journal:

R.r.b is also available in a digest form via e-mail.  This is called the
"Internet Radio Journal". If you, or a friend, does not get Usenet (or does
not get rec.* groups) please feel free to subscribe to the Journal by sending
mail to the Internet address of - wdp@airwaves.chi.il.us -.  The Journal is
also available for 'bursting' or local distribution within a non-Usenet
system.  If you run such a system, and it is non-commercial (privately owned
boards which are either free or charge a nominal 'cover' fee) are welcome to
receive the Journal for distribution within their system.  I can send the
Journal to all major e-mail systems, except Prodigy.

I am open to suggestions on how to improve this group.  Send them via e-mail
to the above address (wdp@airwaves.chi.il.us).  Feel encouraged to post.  
The group is only as good as it's contributors.  I would like to extend
a special invitation to the engineering and programming folks among
us.  I would love to see more technical postings. This is an area where I
feel r.r.b could use some more input, but that's just me :-).  The
group is yours and what you make of it, that it will be.

Thanks to all who have, and continue to, participate.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled newsgroup.

William Pfeiffer
Moderator - rec.radio.broadcasting & Broadcast Digest.

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