Shortwave Radio, Subway Movies, and How to Find Your Favorite DJ

What are all of those different bands that were found on old radios, and even on newer radios? What does MB, SW1, or LW mean? Smitty talks about the what the different bands, or wavelengths on old sets were. He also talks about what could be heard on these bands at one time or another. How do these signals travel so far? That question is answered on this show. As an aside, Mike brings up the topic of political broadcasts, and how short waves were used also for political purposes all around the world. In "Subways are for Sleeping", Ian rose speaks about movies having to do with Subways in their subject matter. He presents a fascinating view of subways; how they work and the different plots in movies that have been about subways. He also recalls his earlier years riding on them. Mike talks about favorite DJs from the past. Where are they now? How can you find out what happened to your favorite DJ? Mike lets us know about DJ location services, and getting air ]checks of your favorite jock on-line. Plus a great Maxwell House Coffee Retro-Commercial on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site.