I'm doing some research for an RP character - an OC for a soft sci-fi fandom. They have giant robots, but the rest of their technology is pretty close to modern-day stuff (their military dudes are shown using two-way radios, driving jeeps/humvees, using conventional weapons like handguns and machine guns). When I intro my character to the game he ( Read more... )

Setting: Corrupt police state in a modern fantasy world, mostly 70's/80's level technology but some more modern and futuristic stuff as well, no internet, completely state-run media. A small island,  has been placed under blockade. It's about 10 miles by 5,  in an archipelago of other small islands, about 50 miles off the mainland and with the ( Read more... )

I'm hoping someone can help me or give me an idea, because I'm clueless on this one ( Read more... )

For my girlfriend, who isn't a member yet: what would someone be doing in the studio of a college radio station if they weren't on-air talent? My recollection is "nothing in particular or official," but maybe someone whose school actually cared about the student radio station has had a different experience.

I'm working on a background for a character and have run into a bit of a stumbling block. Then I remembered little_detailsI've been trying to figure this out with Wikipedia, some websites dedicated to pirate radio, and the FCC site, but it's not giving me a whole lot to go on, so I thought I might ask here ( Read more... )

A not-very-rich kid is a shortwave radio hobbyist and wants to take one in a car on a cross-country trip. Feasible? How much do radio batteries cost, for instance, and how often would they be replaced if the radio is listened to constantly? Any other lovely details?

First of all-what a great idea for a community! I've had questions for my fics before with no idea of where to go for answers. This is wonderful.

Second-my quesion. What radio stations in the LA area would play light rock? Around here (Illinois) that's basically Britney Spears, Nsync, that kind of music. Would really appreciate the help.