1962: The humble entrance to Alert Radio Station. |
1962: A young Ron Reyno (25 years old) working Alert Radio Station as a disc jockey using very basic studio equipment. The tape recorders were used for broadcasting music. Note the "No Swearing At Any Time " sign on the wall and the Johnny Mathis LP jacket near the turntable. |
1962: The Hammarlund SP-600 receiver on top of the console was used for the reception of the CBC Short-Wave News Service, then simulcast over Alert Radio. ARS was fitted with two turntables. |
1962: Everyone who was a disk jockey at Alert Radio Station received a Certificate of Recognition of some type. This is the early 1960's version of that certificate. The station's call sign of CHAR was yet to be assigned. |
All images in this table courtesy of Ron Reyno. |
Credits and References:1) Ron Reyno VE3RYN <ronmar40(at)cogeco.ca>
May 9/08