Route 66, Air Raid Sirens, and Short-Wave Radio

In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk about Route 66, The Mother Road, and a true piece of genuine Americana. Mike B shares his memories of traveling on Route 66, what the road meant to America, and how the road still exists today in some places. From the desperate people of the plains states in the Dust Bowl days, to countless American families that took Route 66 on vacations in days gone by, Route 66 still conjures up images of small towns, neon, and greasy food. We also talk about air raid sirens. Those sentries that stood watch over our towns and cities during the 50s and 60s, and were there to announce the unthinkable: an enemy air attack. Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z recall memories of hearing the weekly and monthly tests of the sirens in earlier times. Although the implications of these sirens is a scary though to everyone, they nevertheless are a part of just about every baby boomers' memory. And finally we discuss Short-Wave radio. Mike Z and Smitty share their memories of listening to short- wave radio stations in the 1970s. What was being heard back then? Listen in and find out. Not only radio stations transmitting from other countries, but strange and bizarre radio signals with odd tones, and sounds. Our Retro-Commercial is for Eveready batteries. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!