MtWashington-Forgotten-Radio-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1112

MtWashington Forgotten Radio History

Firstly New Hampshire’s Mount Washington is incredible. But the significant role it played in the history of radio has been forgotten. Details in MtWashington-Forgotten-Radio-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1112.

Mount Washington A Must See

Altogether a visit to Mount Washington is well worth the effort.

Highest Peak In The East

Significantly the highest peak in the North Eastern US is said to have the worst weather in the world.

From The Early 1800’s

For one thing I’m amazed tourists have been toiling up over six thousand feet to the peak since the early 1800’s.

Even more hotels dotted the peak in the 1850’s.

And even a daily newspaper was published on the mountain for many years.

To The Dawn Of FM Radio

Nevertheless the mountain also has a significant radio history.

Armstrong’s Invention

In fact almost a century ago Edwin Howard Armstrong invented FM radio.

Additionally Armstrong built the first tower for FM broadcasting on the mountain.

The tower is still there.

The Yankee Network

At the same time he established the Yankee Network.

The first FM Radio Network and hence the first wireless radio network.

Industrial History

Certainly the whole complex at the top of Mount Washington is a tribute to industrial development.

Engineering

As well as the triumph of engineering.

Cog Railway and Weather Station

From the cog railway to the weather station.

In MtWashington-Forgotten-Radio-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1112 I’ll take a trip up the railway to the summit with a good friend.

To explain we both spent many years as broadcasters.

Shock

All in all it’s a shock there is almost no trace of Armstrong’s efforts on the Mountain.

Moreover that’s not New Hampshire’s fault.

InĀ  fact many thanks to the New Hampshire State Parks for giving us a great teaching tour.

Radio’s Failure

On the contrary I wonder why broadcast companies can’t seem to underwrite a permanent tribute to one of it’s greatest pioneers.

Finally maybe the industry is dying because of it’s lack of respect for its history.

Love The Peak

In the meantime I can see why Armstrong loved this peak despite it being a for real arctic zone.

To sum up it’s a must see.

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Nomadlife-Or-Corporatelife-False-Choice-Bob Davis Podcast 1087

Nomad Life Or Corporate Life False Choice

Firstly Nomadlife Or Corporatelife is a false choice. Period. Full stop. Details in Nomadlife-Or-Corporatelife-False-Choice-Bob Davis Podcast 1087.

Quit Your Job

Secondly certain people are saying people in the corporate world back home should quit their jobs and join the nomad ‘movement’.

Really?

Therefore suddenly being a nomad is now an ‘ism’ or a ‘movement’. Really?

Too Big For Your Britches

And some of us think certain prognosticators are getting too big for their britches.

Social Media

In addition social media ‘stars’ don’t speak for the whole.

Certainly that is the whole point of the nomad experience isn’t it?

Being A Nomad Is Not A Statement

Above all I don’t like the idea that being a nomad is some kind of anti capitalist statement.

Or any kind of statement at all.

Natural?

For example telling people the nomad experience is ‘noble’ or ‘ordained’ or ‘natural’ is inaccurate.

Even more maybe out and out wrong.

A Choice

Most importantly this nomad life is a choice.

And so is the corporate world.

You Do You

Further neither choice is right or wrong.

Thank You

Finally a big thank you to those back in the world for all you do.

Respecting Nature

Certainly your contribution makes it possible for us to enjoy and respect this wilderness.

Not Fair Or Factual

But saying the world back home is unnatural isn’t fair or factual.

Life Choices

To sum up we all make choices at different times in our lives for different reasons.

It’s A Lifestyle Not A Judgement

Moreover as a nomad I did not do this in judgement of people back home or their choices.

I’ll tell you more in Nomadlife-Or-Corporatelife-False-Choice-Bob Davis Podcast 1087.

False Intellectualism

In conclusion the assertion humans are pack animals and therefore nomads…

And because of this ‘reality’ you people back home should stop being ‘exploited’ and join us out here…

Is just plain nonsense.

Isn’t The Whole Point Freedom?

To sum up humans who are free can create many things.

Embrace Liberty

Maybe nomads who have appointed themselves chiefs of the tribe ought to embrace liberty and leave people back home alone.

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Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994

West Texas Buddy Holly History

Firstly there’s a lot of history in West Texas including Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Center. Nomad friend Don Anger joins me to talk about it all in Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994.

Still Heading West

I am certainly continuing my nomad travels, heading west.

West Texas

And there is no more West than West Texas.

Firstly as I move west the roadside markers slowly change from historic periods.

Secondly the wind.

Boom and Bust

In addition the boom and bust nature of Texas. Especially West Texas.

Therefore you come across whole towns that have been abandoned over the years.

Those Highways

Even more highways that seem to go on forever.

Music and History Collide

On the other hand Don is a music guy.

As a result Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994 is a nice balance between the two.

Unique Nature Of Texas

Most importantly I think we both realize the unique nature of an amazing place called Texas.

Influence Of Lubbock

In conclusion how interesting it is that someone who had so much influence hails from Lubbock Texas.

Twentieth Century Experience

To clarify this town in West Texas exemplifies the twentieth century experience in the west.

Ranching Oil Business

That is to say ranching, oil, rail roads, cowboys and grassroots business people.

Buddy Holly

Finally from road side markers and ghost towns to Buddy Holly.

A lot worth talking about.

There’s a Feeling You Get

Most importantly there’s a feeling you get out here. For example the sky. Wind. Heat.

In short something about this place calms me down.

All About Distance

Could be the distance from one destination to another. Might be the seemingly lonely places you pass through.

But you’ll never forget West Texas.

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