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I love this website!! Just completed my 28th year in radio broadcasting. Been here in Lewistown for 105.5 WCHX/AM 920 WKVA since the summer of 2002.

Started my radio career during the summer of 1980 after I graduated from York College of PA.

AM 920 WSBA (1980-84)

AM 580 WHP (1984-85)

FM 102.3 WHYL Carlisle (1985-1989)

104.3 Country KCY Harrisonburg, Virginia (1989-2002)

105.5 WCHX (2002-???

You can all reach me at:

chesterclippers@aol.com

or cell 717-953-4094

Thanks

Dave Burman

Hey, everyone. Here’s a bit of trivia for ya. I used to work with broadcasting pioneer, Mike Ross. He tipped me off to this tidbit.
You know those letters that radio and tv stations use to identify themselves? They may seem insignificant now, but in the early days of broadcasting the intent of those letters was to make it very clear to everyone listening (or watching) where the signal was coming from. Every letter had meaning that was a key to the station’s identity. For example…in Harrisburg:
WHP …. well that’s pretty obvious: “Harrisburg, Pennsylvania”
WTPA …. originally for TV channel 71 (then later 27): “Television for PA”
Now here’s one that’s a hit at cocktail parties: WGAL ….
“Garden Spot of America: Lancaster”.
Anybody know of any others in PA? Add ‘em, and keep this list growing.

With March storming in, we watch NCAA basketball wind down to a champion. We also see the beginning of baseball as the Florida circuit heats up. The Museum will honor all the memorable play callers and announcers. Remember Richie Ashburn when he was the color man for the Phillies? Don’t forget, beyond his vast career as a center fielder, a hall of famer and a true gentleman, he was a strong voice for the Phillies behind the microphone through many decades. Pennsylvania, with major sports in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia shows us a vast history of memorable play by play individuals that will live forever in our minds and hearts. 

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How does everyone feel about the look and feel of the website? I have tried to make it as easy to read, easily accessable and something we, as Pennsylvanian’s can be proud of. Your coments and questions are certainly welcome.

Frank

Here you can comment on specific topics, talk about music, radio or TV, suggest things we as an organization can do and discuss anything you desire as long as it is music or broadcast industry related.

This blog works like most blogs. If you register, you will have the ability to write a post and comment on other posts. If you have a question about anything pertaining to the music and broadcast industry in Pennsylvania both past and present, please don’t hesitate to ask. 

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You may ask the board of directors questions about the organization or anythng pertaining to the Museum in the future.

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The Museum will be a place for the TV, Radio and Music industries to be learned and experienced. From the old and forgotten, to the present and future, we hope you will climb on board and make this a place for the learning and sharing of ideas and accomplishments.

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