Oct 262011
Splash FM has decided to use its spare processing power to help the Seti Institute search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Radio SETI, uses radio telescopes to listen for narrow-bandwidth radio signals from space. Such signals are not known to occur naturally, so a detection would provide evidence of extraterrestrial technology.
Join Splash FM in the search and add your account to New Zealand LPFM Broadcasters group. To join visit http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/
Jan 302011
In a world of constant change it is comforting to have reminders of the way things used to be. This is how I felt about the iconic Waiheke bach hanging on to the hillside at the eastern end of Onetangi Beach. It seemed improbable in so may ways. To see it yesterday morning, strewn down the hillside like a carelessly discarded bag of rubbish, sent a chill through me like losing an old friend.
There are plenty of pictures on the web of the aftermath, lets just remember it like this.
Dec 042010
The un-announced use of the JetRaider on the Waiheke run yesterday (QuickCat on charter) saw the 5:00 sailing leave ten minutes late. The Lass on the Tannoy announced that they would be going as fast as poosible to make up the lime. I guess she forgot to tell the skipper as he dawdled down the harbour at 19 knots. Finally managed to get a beer by Emu point and it was warm The final result was 18 minutes late in the door. Fullers – Fail
Oct 042010
Inspired by his baby son, Tiki Taane has written a beautiful and melodic song as a gift for all New Zealand children.
Starship Lullaby is the first single from the upcoming album In The World Of Light, (due for release in March 2011). All proceeds from every download of Starship Lullaby will be donated to Starship Children’s Hospital.
“I wrote this song for my son, Charlie Te Marama – I’m always singing and playing the guitar and it totally calms him down. One day when he was 3 months old, I was jamming some random chords and noticed he got really excited, every time I played them he went nuts. So off to the studio I went to piece the song together, and after a few days I had fleshed out the beginnings of the Starship Lullaby.
Jun 272010
The rumour mill has been rife with stories of Big FM being in trouble, tonight it is dark. Any info?
Is this vindication for the consolidators that stand alone radio can’t survive or has radio had its day?
Will it be left to the LPFM broadcasters to reflect the community?
The Genual User License for FM has been released and in conjunction with the Lazy Lounge and Waiheke Radio we have developed a plan for Splash FM to move to 87.6 and the Lazy Lounge will move to 88.0 and Waiheke Radio will remain on 88.3.
This press release from Waiheke Radio will be in this weeks Gulf News
Local Radio Frequencies to Change
Waiheke radio stations are this week changing frequencies following a review of broadcasting regulations.
Community radio station Waiheke Radio will retain its existing frequencies, 88.3 and 107.4fm. Onetangi radio station Splash FM will broadcast on 87.6fm and 107fm in Ostend. Waiheke Wireless, operated by the Lazy Lounge in Oneroa, will shift to 88.0fm.
Waiheke Radio’s Chris Walker explained that the changes will be positive for listeners of all three stations as the new regulations have allowed the stations to have greater separation between frequencies, reducing the risk of interference.
The change also means all three stations may cover areas that they didn’t before. “People who haven’t been able to pick up a station should try again on the new frequencies”, said Chris Walker.
Radio regulations restrict all three Waiheke stations to broadcasting on low power FM frequencies. Reception will be improved by use of an aerial. Inexpensive wire aerials are available at many electronic goods stores.
