Pete's Tiger Scout group went to visit a local radio station last Saturday in Leesburg, VA. It is actually in an old house that was converted to a radio station, at the end of a cul-de-sac in a residential neighborhood. The station is WAGE 1200 AM, and has been operating for many years.
They recorded their own commercial, "This is the Tiger Scouts from Pack 1151. Good morning, Loudoun County!". Then the station manager played the commercial a few times during his oldies show. We heard it back at home right after the 11:00 news.
They liked the control room. Everything was computerized. They even lock the doors at night, and leave the computer playing syndicated shows until they come in around 5:00 in the morning. The station was a fascinating mix of old and new. For example, you can see the ancient clock on the wall, in the same room with the fancy touch screen. Other rooms had racks of old magazines and tapes, next to both old and new recording equipment.
Pete and Christopher found some satellite dishes just beside the station.
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