Paging you from 2002
2026: A Radio Odyssey
Thank you immensely to Max and Jarret from WAYO-LP Rochester for driving out in a blizzard to deliver and hook up this massive broadcast console, which they also donated to our station! What a huge honor it is to be given this beautiful beast of a broadcast console.
This is a Harris Legacy console, manufactured in the early 2000s (roughly 2001–2003), right when Harris Corporation was transitioning from its classic analog roots into the digital era. Like many consoles from this era, it requires lots of very specific, finicky connectors to tie together every piece of equipment. It’s all worth it, though, for the hands-on, tactile experience you get from a console like this.
Over the course of one week, we got the grounding wire and ground bar connected (thank you, Steven and Skip, for tackling this!), got the coaxial cable ends put on, soldered most of the cables (thank you, Romeyn for helping!!), set the console in place, tested the EAS, and got microphone boom arms in position. Since then, we also got some really sweet chairs. (Thank you, Jess and Yuri!).
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If you’re curious about this station and want to know what’s UP, we’ll be hosting an Open House in April—tentatively April 19th, but more details to follow.
Thanks to T’Chaka for being the dedicated videographer.
Tomorrow! (or Today!), there is a democratic committee forum hosted at the Grange. Attend in person, or, if you can’t make it, wait for Wheat Paste Radio’s recording to drop!
If you missed the recent episode of The Catered Financials Podcast :
In this episode, I answer a listener’s question about whether maxing out a Roth IRA is enough for retirement. I break down what a Roth IRA actually is, how it works, and why it’s such a powerful tool. Then we zoom out and look at the bigger picture: how to think about retirement income, what “enough” really means, and why most people benefit from multiple financial tools to build long-term stability.
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The Catered Financials Podcast is about helping people better understand their money and the feelings and habits that come with it. The podcast focuses on general financial education and insight, designed to help listeners think more clearly and confidently about money decisions.
Whether you’re just getting started, trying to clean things up, or navigating money conversations with people you care about, this is a space to hear thoughtful, relatable answers to the questions you’ve been carrying around.
SEND MARLA YOUR QUESTIONS:
Or email cateredfinancials@gmail.com to submit a financial question to be answered in an episode.
Kira Gets Real… Estate Episode 2: NYSAR Grant Funding for Closing Costs??
Kira Witherwax sits down with Kalen Raynor of the Long Island Board of Realtors, to discuss the NYSAR grant program designed to assist first-time homebuyers. They explore the application process, eligibility criteria, and the positive impact of the grants on individuals and communities. Kalen shares insights on fundraising efforts and the importance of community support in sustaining the program.
Thank you to everyone on this journey. It’s been two + years of trying to get all of the details sorted and things figured out, and it is finally starting to show.
If you want to support in some way, please come to our Open House on April 19th… more details will follow. And please consider becoming a monthly supporter of this station:
Talk soon!
-Nico