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Monday, June 22, 2009:
Being a lover of weather, I was excited to be driving into Nashville, TN just as a severe thunderstorm warning
was in progress, but this one was a little different. Exiting I-24 near the Hickory Hallow Mall, just SE of
downtown, I shot this photo of a horizontally rotating funnel cloud. Now it was not approaching ground yet,
so it was not a tornado, but the storm sure packed a punch. One mile from the job site and the heavens opened up.
It was raining so hard that the streets almost immediately flooded with water. I was now at the site, but decided
to wait till the storm passed before leaving my car. Then came the wind; rocking another vehicle in the parking lot.
What was about to happen, I decided that I MUST get inside as maybe this was becoming more than just a thunderstorm.
Running into the building a bolt of lightning hit a close light pole in the parking lot, but I am still here. God
must not be ready for me yet! No tornado was confirmed to have touched down and no Tornado Warning was issued,
however power was knocked out to 15,000 Nashville residents and it was difficult getting to the motel room because
of downed trees covering the road.
Monday, June 22, 2009:
Jack is Back in Chattanooga! The Jack-FM radio format in Chattanooga, TN was located on 95.7 as WHJK until the format
was switched to Pulse News, a News and Talk radio Format under the call letters WPLZ. However while driving through the
city I found the Jack FM format on the 93.1 FM signal which is a Northeast rim-shot broadcaster WSSA, however data or
location of transmitter has not yet been determined. Just like all smaller Chattanooga Stations, the signal begins
around the I-24 & I-59 intersection when coming out of the mountains from Nashville, but this signal while weak, did
provide a signal south of Dalton, GA. Jack FM is a radio format that plays a very large library of music from the 70’s,
80’s, 90’s and today with a focus on the 80’s. WSSA will transmit the closest Jack format to the city of Atlanta;
however it is too weak to be received like some of the larger Chattanooga stations (ex: 96.5 the Mountain, KZ 106
(106.5) and US-101 (100.7). There is another Jack radio station located in Murfreesboro/Nashville at 96.3-Jack FM and there
is an estimated 100 more through the US and Canada. Jack-FM’s slogan is “We Play What We Want” and sometimes this is a good thing..
Sunday, June 21, 2009:
Arizona, Utah, & New Mexico Road Trip IS FINALLY COMPLETE!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009:
Many say the world is coming to an end, not yet but real close…
Paul Lossner is now on Facebook and Windows IM…Join the Carnage!
Sunday, June 5, 2009:
June 12th is the big day and are you Ready? All Full Power Broadcast Channels stop Broadcasting
in Analog signal, the standard which has been around for years, and switch to digital broadcasting.
There are many advantages to Digital Broadcasting. First, more information (multiple channels) can
occupy the same space. Second If you get the signal it is Crystal Clear, no ghosting, no static
interference. You either get the channel or you don’t. There is no in between (outside of freeze ups). On issue however,
the digital channels appear to be harder to receive here in the Atlanta Area. I have had a HDTV for
a couple of years and while living in a fourth floor Apartment on Windy Hill Road, I could receive
all Digital Channels in Atlanta just using a connected piece of speaker wire. However up near the
Town Center Mall area of Northeast Cobb County with rabbit ears only one channel, 5 (WAGA-Fox) can
be received. Using an outdoor antenna I get most channels, but 11 (WXIA-NBC) and 36 (WB) do not
serve my area with a suitable signal. I am do not worry however, as I subscribe to cable, and I
was just testing but not relying on antenna service. Here are links to help you out on Friday,
June 12th when you television goes dark. If you have any questions feel free to email and I will
help you out.
Dtv Answeres with $40 Coupon Application
AntennaWeb.org - TV antenna Information based on Zip Codes & Channel
One second note Comcast Cable also informed me that their service in my area is also going Digital for all Extended Basic Channels (non-local channels) also in June so all televisions will be required to use a converter box (which they will more than happy to rent to you). They loan each house two boxes at this moment to make the transition. They claim that when the conversion is complete, the new HDTV tuners with ATSC and QUAM tuners will still require a converter box, which if true I find appalling as that is why the QUAM television standard was set up.
MSN Story - Digital Cable Transition
Again if you need any help feel free to ask.. Paul KE4NFU
Sunday, May 31, 2009:
Chattanooga Day Trip
Tuesday, April 21, 2009: New FM Signal in Atlanta!
Atlanta has a new FM Radio Signal. Well actually and old one is back. WWWQ-HD2 which is now known
as the Old 99x is broadcasting from 97.9 FM as “99x on 97.9”. Broadcasting from the low power
translator W250BC located in Riverdale, GA its signal can be heard in the car North of Cumming.
Transmitting with an antenna height of 1,000 feet and a very limited 250 watts, the station
give a good broadcast signal to the North side the Atlanta Metro Area in the car, however in my
Marietta home, interference from 97.7 in Rome, GA and stations on 98.1 destroy the signal. The
station returns Commercial Alternative broadcasting to the Atlanta metro area which was partially
covered by “Project 961” and “Rock-100.5” in some of their play lists. 99x was widely known as
one of the first Commercial Alternative format radio stations in the United States and is widely
credited with helping launch the new broadcast genre in the early 1990s. It is great to hear old
music favorites on the radio, however an outside antenna will be needed in the house if listening
is desired OTP (outside the perimeter).
Thursday, April 01, 2009: Atlanta Radio does some Flipping!
Atlanta for the last few years has maintained a rather steady and STAGNET radio industry over the last
few years. Some exceptions to this was WPCH (Light Rock) switching to WBUL (Country) and the new
Move in 105.3 frequency rolling from 80s to talk to its current format of Spanish in the last couple
of years. Also Atlanta witnessed the migration of 102.3 in Buford and 100.1 on the north side also
to Spanish Broadcasting. But there has been a real shakeup for most of the Atlanta Radio Cluster in
Atlanta. 107.5 “Jazz Flavor” and 97.5 “Gospel” have both merged to form “107-5 97-5 Magic FM”
playing R&B Mix of the 70s, 80s and 90s along with major syndicated programs. The gospel format has
moved to Mableton’s 102.5 as “Praise 102.5”. With every modification of the Atlanta Radio Format
structure comes more R&B, more Spanish. Of the stations left in the Rock, Soft Rock and even Country
formats come more mainstream convergence in programming. I have heard the same song play on Star94,
Q100, 955 the Beat, Hot 107.5, and a possible Pirate Energy 98 in the same hour. The same statement
can be made for the same Eagles song being played on 949 the Bull, 971 the River, B98.5 and Rock
100.5 in a two hour period.
Atlanta has relatively few radio stations for its size and much less format selections than even
smaller cities like Nashville, TN; St. Louis, MO and even Albuquerque, NM which all have much more
radio variety. Why not try other innovative radio format mixes. “The Point” stations in Tampa
and Jacksonville, FL plays an upbeat rock selection of the late 70s, 80s and early 90s and is very
good. “Jack-FM” format stations are on many other stations; they play a little variety of
everything. “92.9 Dave-FM” is a rather bad attempt at this idea by only concentrating on a very
small niche and small library of songs. “Energy” or “Party” formats are another radio option and
my favorite. These stations play Dance music: Not Disco, but Club music and Club mixes of Popular
Music both Current and from the Past. Party type radio stations have fallen off radio dials in
cities such as Chicago, Miami, Phoenix, and Los Angeles so this option may not every be given a
viable chance in Atlanta. This format is however available online. One final interest format
which I found from listening to a local Pirate was introduced by KNRJ (known nationwide at
“Energy 98” out of Phoenix). They recently dumped their dance format to introduce “Classic
Hip-Hop” playing the best music of early and current Hip Hop Genre. I actually have listed to
the station online several times as it is rather entertaining as you are older. However like all
other stations: REPETITION may also hurt that station.
One thing that is killing the radio industry and satellite radio industry is the constant repetition
of the same 30-50 songs for months. More variety is needed. As time passes more music is in the
library, SO PLAY IT! Back to Boortz and Clark Howard maybe they should go to FM!
Saturday, January 31, 2009:
--Colorado/Wyoming Ski and Road Trip ---- Chicago and Milwaukee Trip Photos---
Saturday, January 31, 2009:
COBB COUNTY POLICE - HELP NEEDED!
Charlie Enricky Jones
is a Hit and Run Victim --Information Needed!!
"Cobb police have issued a partial description of a car that hit Charlie Enricky Jones Saturday and drove away, leaving him to die. Based on the numbers inscribed on a mirror found at the accident scene, the car was an Infinity 130 or 135 made between 2000 and 2004, spokesman Sgt. Dana Pierce said Thursday. The color of the car is unknown because the frame of the mirror was not knocked off on impact, just the mirror insert. Jones, 23, was hit a second time by a (second person) driving a Toyota Tundra near the intersection of Peidmont Road and Rio Montana Drive in Marietta at 4:55 am Saturday, January 24, 2009. Though police do not know yet which impact killed Jones, they do not expect to charge the Tundra driver unless subsequent investigation shows he was impaired. Jones was airlifted to Atlanta Medical, where he later died.
If anyone has any information regarding this tragic event, Please contact Cobb County Police at (770) 499-3900 and the victim's family at (404) 964-1223. " Information quoted directly from hand out delivered to residents traveling along Piedmont Road with assumption of accuracy.
Saturday, January 24, 2009:
Last week, while listening to the news I heard an astounding sound bite: “Half a million new unemployment jobless
claims were filed” just last week alone. Astounding and daunting for all of those who have been out of work, or who
are now out of work. Currently I am still employed, but know of several friends who were shocked at loosing their job.
One friend Matt worked at the same retail job for 10 years and for no truly apparent reason was unexpectedly let go.
The company however had this all planed out and had the paperwork in order. After 10 years it’s not too hard to nit pick
a minor mistake. This is the new reality that America now has to face in their professional lives. There is one bright spot
which I hope all utilize is your local Unemployment Office. Years ago while I was out of work, I attended job coaching
seminars at the Georgia Department of Labor office near Town Center Mall. I was utterly surprised at the lengths these
people go in their office to not only assist you with finding a new job and developing a new possible career path which
may be totally different than what you do now. I recommend on a career assessment test to see what other forms of
work you may be interested in as I was truly surprised and benefited a lot from this class. In the past when I have been
let go from work, I have always had retail jobs to fall back on to get back into the game. That is NO LONGER TRUE.
I have been saying for years that the retail industry had been expanding at an extremely aggressive rate. From where
I am, I can get to five Wal-Mart Supercenters, four Home-Depots, and ten Grocery Stores all in less than 15 minutes.
We all knew this was coming as we have been counting for years on the retail industry to hold up the American economy.
But for this job market nothing should be off the table, but don’t give up as there are jobs out there. My company is
expanding and several companies we work with are expanding; so don’t give up on your future, because as Americans
we always come back stronger. And while I did not vote for Obama, because of his socialist views, his passion may be
exactly what America needs to pull together as one and work for much stronger and sounder America!!! GOOD LUCK and
DON’T GIVE UP… As we have all in the past or will all (as industries change) in the future be in your shoes one day!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009:
I have a new email address. Several links on the website will take you to the old closed out email account. Click the link below
or on this page for the current email contact information. It will take a while to update all the pages..
Email Me!
Wednesday, January 7,2009:
Where has Paul been? These last few months have brought many changes into my life. To catch you up I am still working
for CCI as a Project Manager. You could bump into me in Nashville, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Columbia, Charleston,
Mobile, Macon, Greenville and all surround points and all points in between doing work. My most pronounced change is I
have moved into a house. I am spending evenings and weekends painting, cleaning, and organizing the finest pad. I will
have pictures soon. For you ham radio listeners, I have already erected the antennas and am ready for whatever HF,
VHF, or UHF is ready to through my way. I have also traveled for fun. Within the last year I have traveled to Utah,
Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico and seen covered some of the Midwest cities including Chicago, Minneapolis,
Cincinnati, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Cleveland. I can now say I have been to the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Gulf
and the Great Lakes and not be lying. I over the next couple of months have pictures up from my latest travels. While
driving for work, I have many things to say, so check back regularly…
I have many interesting hobbies that all follow electronics and technology.
I am an FCC General licensed Ham Operator with the call sign KE4NFU (kilo-echo-4-november
-foxtrot-uniform). I am also heavily interested in computers and the Internet.
But, I have to also save time for Television, which I am an avid television watcher.
I regularly follow: Two & a Half Men, That 70s Show, Gary Unmarried, Friends,
How I Met Your Mother, and other Prime Time Television shows. I am always connected
to a radio to keep up will all the music available. My favorite music
genres are 80's, Dance, and Alternative. For the Exterior part of life, I prefer
Travel, Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving, Golf, and Hiking/Backpacking in the North Georgia
Mountains.
Currently on the Professional side, I work for Cam Connections, a company out of Florida.
I am the Atlanta Region Project Manager and oversee a team of 4-6 employees who are upgrading
security for our customers covering the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Alabama, and the Florida panhandle upgrading CCTV equipment in a chain of grocery stores.
Previous work experience includes HobbyTownUSA in Kennesaw, Georgia where I worked as a
Department Manager and Buyer for the Science and Activities department. Before that I worked
as a Low Voltage Electrical Installer Subcontractor doing commercial installations of Access Card
Security Systems, CCTV Video Surveillance Systems, Category-5 Computer Networking Systems,
Fiber Optic Networking Systems, and regular 110V and 220V Electrical Power Systems. Before
that I worked Computer Retail and Electronics Retail. On the side I do personal and small business
website design for individuals and small businesses which would like to start a web presence.
Paul J. Lossner
Hello, My Name is Paul Lossner. I am a 35-year-old male
living in Marietta, Georgia USA. I graduated at Kennesaw State University
with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and received a high school
education from Sprayberry High School, also here in Marietta in 1992.
Thanks to the US & Coalition Forces worldwide risking their lives protecting my rights and Safety as an American!!
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