From: wdp@airwaves.chi.il.us (RRB MODERATOR)
Subject: ** WHAT IS R.R.B? ** Periodic Informational Posting 
Originator: wdp@gagme
Organization: Internet Radio Journal
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 23:51:58 GMT


Greetings readers  of rec.radio.broadcasting.

Here is a brief synopsis of what rec.radio.broadcasting is about.

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.

  ****************** Appropriate Subject Matter *************************

Subjects which are appropriate are many.  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, except for the occasional article pertaining to
technical or engineering matters, 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 its 'offspring' industries.
7)  Technologies affecting the industry, and its '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 its 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  ...

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

* Articles pertaining to 'non-broadcast' radio services, such as cellular,
  two-way, ham, citzens-band, and such.

* Articles  that are too long for submission as-is.  If your article is
  longer than 10k (10,000 bytes), consider splitting it into two parts, or
  better yet, edit it down to a more reasonable size.  Check to see if you
  can eliminate any quoted text.  If you believe that your article is of an
  especially urgent or inforamative nature, and you also feel that you cannot
  reduce the size without damaging the content, let me know and I will try to
  work with you.  

* Articles 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.

* Articles which contain 'miles' of quoted and multiple quoted text followed
  by a few lines 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 49 (or less) of quoted text.  If the thread is old, (not
  current) more quoted text is appropriate.  Only the worst offenders are
  omited, usually I will edit quoted text myself, when I have time. If you
  feel the need to offer one or two sentence replies, consider e-mail.
  Conversely, if your e-mail reply contains information of potential interest
  to others in the group, consider posting it AS WELL as mailing it to the
  original poster. We can all benefit from good information.  

* 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.

 ************ If your article is rejected for publication *************

If your article *is* rejected, you will be notified via e-mail with a form
letter explaining why the article was rejected.  If you post an article, and
DO NOT receive such a reply, AND do not see your article posted within a few
days after sending it, please notify me via e-mail.  Include your article, if
you can with that letter.  Occasionally e-mail and news software gets goofy,
and an article gets lost.  If you DO resend, be sure to mark your article as
a 'repost'.  Do not assume that your article was rejected, unless you receive
a notification. 

   ******************* 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 - journal@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) you are welcome
to receive the Journal for distribution within their system.

I am open to suggestions on how to improve this group.  Send them via e-mail
to wdp@airwaves.chi.il.us.  Feel encouraged to post.  The group is only as
good as its 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 - Internet Radio Journal

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