Happy National Radio Day, y’all! Seriously, it’s a real holiday. Look it up!
Ironically, August 20th was also the day that I left home 40 years ago to begin my radio journey. Just a few days earlier, I received “the call” from Mike Kronforst, Placement Director at Brown Institute. Mike said “I think I might have something for ya. But I have to warn you, she’s a very demanding employer.” I didn’t care. At that point, I would have worked free of charge for Attila the Hun. I was 19 and had wanted to be on the radio since I was 4 years old. Finally, my dream was coming true. So off I went, U-Haul loaded to the gills, into the great unknown.
Two days later, my 16 year radio adventure began at KNAB AM/FM in Burlington, Colorado. I did a DJ show, read news and sports, produced commercials, shoveled the snow, burned the trash, and washed the boss lady’s car. 6 days a week (sometimes 7) for $750 per month. That’s before taxes. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would without hesitation. Heck, I would have done it for free! When you’re 19, all you need is enough money for rent, fast food, gas, and beer. Good times!
I still cringe when I listen to this aircheck. But hey, we’re all beginners at some point, right?
The air check was not your greatest work you have said but wow, whoever did that sign off was amazing. 😂
When I first arrived at KNAB, you were voicing the AM 1140 sign off at sunset (as heard here) and Bob Olsen voiced the FM 104.1 sign off at midnight. I believe that cart was recut at Bette’s request VERY shortly after Mr. Olsen abruptly ended his employment with the station