[BC] Best or worst of NAB

[Scott Fybush]

Harold Hallikainen wrote:

> A station in San Luis Obispo ran something like that 10 or more years ago.
>  You called a 900 number to record your ad. It then went on the air.
> Payment was handled by the 900 charge. It ran for a few months, then
> switched to another format.

But before it flipped, it was preserved for posterity by a certain Mr. 
Hallikainen, who's probably long since forgotten that he rolled tape on 
it for me. (It's buried somewhere in my closet, but could be found with 
a little effort.)

>> Ironic #2...I saw as much floor space devoted to FMeXtra as I did
>> IBOC.  Now there's a technology which has a bright future if it can gain
>> traction and receiver sales.  It needs a BIG infusion of cash to get the
>> word out.
> 
> I'm really seeing FMeXtra as a replacement for subscription SCA services.
> It offers better quality, better security, an access authorization method,
> and fits where their existing SCA is. SCA users are already used to buying
> special receivers. I see this as really expanding SCA use for specialized
> audio program distribution. And, THANKS Lyle for spending so much time
> showing me the system!

And thanks to Harold, Lyle and Scott Cason for an interesting 
conversation over the table at Barry's luncheon! :-)

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