WBCQ The Planet

Thanks to David Hargrave, our kind benefactor, we are pleased to announce that Area 51 programming on WBCQ The Planet is expanding seven hours a week for the next two weeks. The expanded Area 51 schedule, effective Monday, June 8, 2009, is as follows:

• Monday through Friday : 7PM to 10PM US Eastern time (2300 to 0200 UTC)
• Saturday: 6PM to 10PM US Eastern Time (2200 to 0200 UTC)
• Sunday: 6PM to 8PM US Eastern Time (2200 to 0000 UTC)

Keep a close eye on the Area 51 program schedule for up to the minute changes and additions.

Our dear friend and mentor Michael Ketter passed away yesterday, May 17, 2009. He was 48 years old. Michael was an inspiration to us all, a valued member of the WBCQ family, and a great friend.

Michael is survived by his wife Gina in Pittsburgh. There will be a celebration of Michael’s life taking place later this summer. We’ll keep you informed.

For more information, visit our online forum.

Allan’s show from April 24, 2009 featured a warning from Dr. Scott Becker (admin@wbcq.com) about a problem he’s recently encountered on eBay. At Scott’s request we’re providing the information he spoke of on Allan’s show.

Archives of Allan’s show can be found in the WBCQ archive, a courtesy of John Lightning and Radio Newyork International.

Fred Flintstone’s Music Show is moving to Fridays from 7 to PM eastern time (2300 to 0000 UTC) on WBCQ 7.415 MHz, effective Friday, May 1, 2009. Fred’s old time slot on Sundays from 5-6PM eastern time (2100 to 2200 UTC) is now available for purchase.

Frecuencia Al Día es un espacio informativo sobre temas del mundo de los medios de comunicación, Internet, radioafición y la escucha de emisoras de onda corta.

Now heard Mondays at 1900 UTC (3PM United States Eastern time) on WBCQ 7.415 MHz.

The coordinated shortwave broadcast schedules for the new season, including WBCQ transmissions, are now posted in the Technical Area of our web site for your reference.

Now listeners can hear the WBCQ 7415 audio feed on their telephone. Just dial 712-432-7225 and you will be connected to the WBCQ audio stream. It’s just like any other long distance call, so if you have unilimited long distance, Vonage phone, etc., the call would be free. This service provided by the folks at the Overcomer Ministry, thanks to Brother Stair.

Notice to all networks, time buyers, interested parties looking for a lot of bulk shortwave airtime. WBCQ has lots of time available on our 9330 and 5110 transmitters. If you are looking to make a real shortwave presence with your network or radio program contact us today for excellent bulk rate pricing on these transmitters. Call Allan Weiner at 207-538-9180 or email wbcq@wbcq.com for more information.

On Allan Weiner Worldwide on March 27, 2009, Allan and Doctor Becker announced the opening of oceanicbroadcasting.com, a new site dedicated to the radio ship project.

The site is featuring a special extended trailer for the upcoming film The Boat That Rocked.

Keep an eye here and at this new site for the latest news about the world’s latest free speech radio venture.

Allan’s latest radio show is now available in our online archive for your listening pleasure. This week, Allan and Dr. Becker discussed a new radio ship project that’s in the early planning stages.

Dr. Becker also announced a great new web site for fans of classic radio programming. Check out Tennesse Bill’s OTR and tell them that WBCQ sent you!