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Motorola Wins $140 Million US Bureau of Prisons Radio Contract
Motorola Solutions Inc. was awarded a US government contract valued at almost $140 million to upgrade the Federal Bureau of Prisons communications systems at 63 facilities across the country. The contract calls for replacing older equipment at…
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Greg James issues 'statement' as he misses Radio 1 show after Manchester night out
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Greg James had a message to share with…
Zoe Ball's dad Johnny accuses BBC of 'ageism' after her Radio 2 exit
Zoe Ball's dad Johnny has accused the BBC of 'ageism' after his daughter's exit from Radio 2. The radio star and presenter left the station's Breakfast Show after nearly six years at the helm. At the time, she was believed to be earning…
What causes mysterious long delayed radio echoes in Earth's atmosphere?
In 1927, Norwegian civil engineer and amateur radio operator Jørgen Hals made an unusual discovery: while monitoring transmissions from a shortwave radio station in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, he began hearing odd, 'delayed' radio echoes…
Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Cast
Jeanna de Waal (Diana, Kinky Boots) and Martin Landry (Oh, Mary!) have joined the cast as standbys for all principal roles in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, when it comes to Broadway next month. Previews begin Wednesday, November 4, with…
Will Iowa follow the country's trend to drink less liquor? - Radio Iowa
Researchers say they're seeing a national trend toward lower alcohol consumption, and the pattern may be catching on in Iowa through efforts like Sober October, though one study shows Iowa's binge drinking rate remains the nation's worst.
Game Details for Boston College Football's Week 9 Matchup at Duke: TV, Radio and Opponent Breakdown
Coming off its victory over Georgia Tech in Week 8, Boston College football will head back on the road for a Week 9 matchup with Duke this upcoming Saturday. The Eagles (4-3, 2-2 ACC) are tied with the Blue Devils (5-2, 2-2) in conference win…
Charming design and features aplenty, but will the Pure Bloom radio blossom when it comes to sound?
If radios could talk, we are fairly sure they would make great use of the phrase “back in my day”. Indeed, times used to be simpler for the humble wireless radio. In the not too distant past, it only had to cope with two wireless…
Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell wants radio station punished for producer's tweet
Texas billionaire and oil magnate Cody Campbell has become a face of modern-day college football, thanks to the money he's poured into the Texas Tech Red Raiders program and his political advocacy for his preferred vision for the sport's future.
Canadian broadcasters join Radio Ready coalition
Canada's commercial broadcasters have joined an international campaign to keep radio easy to find and use in connected cars. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) has become the latest member of Radio Ready, a global coalition working to…
Emergency radio advice sparks surge in sales of FM receivers
Sales of radios have increased by as much as 160% after the Government encouraged households to keep a battery-powered or wind-up FM radio for emergencies. The advice forms part of the new Be Ready campaign, which encourages people to prepare for…
Wheel of Fortune' Scandal Takes New Turn as Alleged Witness Says FBI Hasn't Contacted Her - 'Radio Silent
The woman who reported former 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton after allegedly seeing disturbing messages on his laptop during a commercial flight says she still has not been contacted by the FBI, according to TMZ. Sources close to the…
Jon G. Aguado's LIA dog collar tracks a pet over Meshtastic radio with no SIM, and its Beacon mode lights the dog up in the dark
Commercial pet trackers ride on a cell plan or a Bluetooth leash. “Lose signal, stop paying the bill, or wander somewhere off the grid, and the tracker goes dark,” Aguado writes in his Instructables build guide. LIA swaps the carrier…
CSI report finds Iowa is Midwest leader in data center development - Radio Iowa
A Common Sense Institute review suggests currently operating and proposed data centers in Iowa would generate $3.1 billion in property taxes by 2040. Ben Murrey, CSI's director of policy and research, said data center owners and operators have…
Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto, 51, dies after collapsing during live radio interview
A prominent actor has died after collapsing during a live radio broadcast. Owass Radio in Tarkwa confirmed the death of Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto, who collapsed while speaking with host Prince Gyimah. Dzokoto initially fell ill during the…
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