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Propagation Report from Carl K9LA

9 AM

K9LA will briefly review Cycle 23 and then take a detailed look at this solar minimum. Next he will discuss Cycle 24, its progress and its forthcoming impact to HF and 6m propagation. A couple other timely solar / propagation topics will be covered, followed by a Q & A period.

THE HISTORY OF WLS

10 AM

SCOTT CHILDERS W9CHI WILL BE PRESENTING A 30 MINUTE AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION ON THE HISTORY OF WLS RADIO, BASED ON HIS BOOK, WLS RADIO CHICAGO.

With over 200 pictures, CHICAGO'S WLS RADIO scans the entire history of the station, featuring engaging hosts, the biggest stars, and lots of fun. It will be a must have for any radio fan! It feature many never seen before photographs as well as an informative glimpse into the long and storied history of the 50,00 watt powerhouse. Plus, the book features a compelling introduction by longtime WLS personality and station voice Jeff Davis.

Authored by the creator of the WLSHistory.com website Scott Childers, this illustrated history of the Big 89 will take you from it's inception by Sears Roebuck in the 1920's all the way to the Memorial Day Big 89 Rewind specials!

Many well-known celebrities, like Gene Autry, owe their careers to the Big 89, through the famous Saturday night program The National Barn Dance. Local personalities such as Dick Biondi, Larry Lujack, and John Records Landecker became household names thanks to the stations incredible influence.