Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, October 22, 1994 TAG: 9410250009
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Ralph Stewart of WJJJ remembered an occasion in the late 1970s when the station ran its annual Thanksgiving turkey-calling contest. Listeners who called in were eligible for prizes. "One day, Lewis ran the contest and no one called in," Stewart recalled, and announcer Dick Boekeloo - who followed Kanode on the air and got plenty of calls - chided Kanode about having no listeners. "But what had happened was that so many calls came in that it locked up the phone system," Stewart said. "Dick found out but didn't tell Lewis until the next year."
Jim Roberts, early morning announcer on Radford's WRAD (1460 AM), was Kanode's on-air competitor for many years. "He'd be on one side of the hill and I'd be on the other," he said this week, adding that he didn't really consider Kanode as a rival. "Hopefully, we each got our share of the audience."
WRAD-WRIQ newsman Bob Thomas recalled interviewing Kanode, who talked about his days at WBCR-WJJJ and earlier at WRAD - and about meeting Elvis and the Colonel - during one of the stations' remote broadcasts in Christiansburg recently. "It was wonderful," Thomas said. "He was a delightful man." Thomas said now he wishes he'd recorded the interview for posterity. "That was the last time I saw him."
Two noncommercial, listener-supported radio outlets in the New River Valley are holding ON-AIR FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGNS:
The PARfm Radio Network concludes its "Two Days of Destiny" campaign today at midnight. The contemporary Christian network includes WPIN (91.5 and 102.5 FM) in the New River Valley and WPIR (91.3 FM) in the Roanoke Valley. Listeners wishing to donate should call 951-9791 or (800) 627-9747.
Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.7 FM) continues its semiannual radiothon through Tuesday. The station hopes to raise enough money to move its transmitter away from campus, where it has caused interference with radios, stereos and TV sets. Donors should call 231-9880.
Live Appearances:
14-K, WKEX (1430 AM) broadcasts from the annual Senior Arts and Crafts Fair, today, 9 a.m.-noon., at the National Guard Armory in Christiansburg. Bob Smith and the WKEX Happy Clown will have prizes and freebies for visitors.
Levi Garrett of KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) is the host of Country and Western nights Thursdays, 5-7, at Pizza Inn in downtown Christiansburg.
Radio Sports:
"Armchair Quarterback:" Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., on Super 710, WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett moderates as John Beamer, John Hale and M.J. Dougherty field listeners' questions and comments about area and regional sports.
West Virginia University football: Today, the Mountaineers are back in Morgantown against Miami (Tech's opponent next week). The game airs at 11:30 a.m. on WFNR (710 AM).
Virginia Tech football: Today, the Hokies play Pitt at Lane Stadium. The game broadcast begins at noon on WNRV (990 AM), WJJJ (1260 AM), WKEX (1430 AM), WRAD (1460 AM), WRIQ (101.7 FM) and WVVV (104.9 FM). "The Point After" call-in show follows on many Tech sports network affiliates.
Washington Redskins: Sunday, the 'Skins are at Indianapolis. The game airs at noon on WFNR (710 AM).
NASCAR: From the North Carolina Motor Speedway today, 1:45 p.m., it's the AC Delco 200 and Sunday, 12:30 p.m., it's the AC Delco 500 on WBNK (100.7 FM), WPSK (107.1 FM) and WNRV (990 AM).
"Virginia Tech Update:" Monday through Friday, 7 a.m., WVVV (104.9 FM) and WJJJ (1260 AM). "Hokie Hotline" coach's show: Mondays, 7 p.m.
"NASCAR LIVE " Tuesdays, 7 p.m., on WBNK (100.7 FM) and WFNR (710 AM).
"RU Sports Update:" Dave Hunziker, the sports voice of the Highlanders, reports Fridays during newscasts at 7:45 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 4 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM).
"Hudson's Huddle:" New River Valley high school football preview, Fridays, 5:40-6 p.m., WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM).
Christiansburg Blue Demons: Fridays, 7 p.m., WBNK (100.7 FM).
Blacksburg Indians: Fridays , 7 p.m., WKEX (1430 AM).
Radford Bobcats: Fridays, WRAD (1460 AM) at 7:15 p.m.
Pulaski County Cougars: Fridays, 7:15 p.m., WRIQ (101.7 FM).
Radio Shorts:
"Long Live Rock" begins a four-part feature on The Who, Tuesday, 8 p.m., on Radford University's student-run WVRU (89.9 FM). The first installment covers the group's beginning years through 1968, including the albums "My Generation," "Happy Jack" and "The Who Sell Out." "The Radio Works" - a program of audio theater - airs Sundays, 5:30 p.m. 831-5180.
14-K, WKEX (1430 AM) airs "Focus on the Family - Weekend Review" with James Dobson, Sundays, 9:45 a.m.
"It's Your Time" - the New River Valley's longest-running buy, sell and trade show - is on the air Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Host Bob Travis also offers community announcements and information. 382-6106.
WJJJ (1260 AM) hopes to move its transmitting tower - a fixture for many years on North Franklin Street in Christiansburg - to a site on Walton Road in Montgomery County. An application for a special-use permit on the site is before the Planning Commission. A public hearing probably will be held in late November.
Visitors to the WRAD-WRIQ remote booth can register to win a framed, signed limited-edition print of country superstar Garth Brooks the stations are giving away Dec. 15 to one of the lucky donors to Radford's Empty Stocking Fund. The fund helps to provide toys, clothing and food for needy families during the holidays. Listeners can donate and sign up during any of the stations' remote broadcasts or send them care of WRAD, P.O. Box 1168, Radford 24141. 639-2461.
Cablecasts:
"Krafty Kids" - an arts and crafts series for youngsters and parents alike - airs Monday at 4:30 p.m. and repeats Wednesday at 7 p.m. on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television.
"Community Speaking:" Sundays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at noon, and Thursdays at 7 p.m. on American Cable Entertainment, Channel 9. Host Bill Yerrick welcomes two members of the Radford Police Department to discuss changes in Virginia's drunken driving law. 831-5180.
"NRV News:" Produced by Media Studies students at Radford University, Thursdays, 7 p.m., WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg.
"VT News:" Produced by communications studies students at Virginia Tech, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg.
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