ALT UNIVERSE TOP 40

All of us here at ALT UNIVERSE TOP 40 are thrilled to be part of the just-launched RADIO ANGELA project on WBCQ, 4790 kHz, Monticello, Maine!  Check out our show that focuses on NEW RELEASES, which is called the SCORCHED EARTH MUSIC SHOW!  Every other week, John plays 13 hot and catchy new releases that DESERVE some airplay, based solely on the quality of the music itself.  While SCORCHED EARTH does not involve a countdown, each episode culminates with a "Matter of Time Track," a selection that is SO incredible, that it is simply a matter of time until the entire world recognizes its greatness!  JOIN US FOR SOME BRAND NEW MUSIC THAT WILL BURN ITS WAY INTO YOUR LIFE!!!

Hey friends!  Be sure to catch Marie "Mac" McMullan on Radio Channel 292 and WRMI tomorrow, September 4, 2021, as she spins a stack of records that we NEVER EVER want to forget!  

Your regular host, John McMullan, has spent too much time practicing law this week to do a proper job as a DJ. And, Marie "Mac" McMullan is off on a trip with her buddies from the Mizzou Tour Team. So, be sure to meet our virtual host tonight on WRMI, "Engine Carla!" Her visual existence began back in 1982, when artist Cindy Cannon drew her and gave her to John McMullan to use for the single cover of "Girl at the Holiday Inn" by The Trend. However, that single was never actually released, and therefore her picture remained unused until now! Carla will host several synthesizer-based episodes, with tonight's being the first.

Special Broadcast soon:

On December 31, Radio Channel 292 will present a 2-hour special, Neujahrsgrüsse von Radio Channel 292 featuring segments from nine different music programs with classical, jazz, rock, Cuban and volksmusik from 2300-0100 UTC on 3955 (10kw), 6070 (100kw from Moosbrunn) and 9670 (10kw) hHz. It will repeat on all three frequencies at 10kw from 0900-1100 UTC on January 1. Time for the 10kw transmissions was donated by the station. ALT UNIVERSE TOP 40 will be providing the Rock and Alternative Rock Music for this special!  Don't miss it!

Our friends at WRMI have determined that shortwave broadcasting conditions will necessitate making a frequency change to current winter broadcasting schedules.  Beginning on December 14, 2020 at 14:00 UTC, all transmissions previously broadcast on 9455 kHz will be instead broadcast on 5950 kHz.  This will affect our Saturday evening broadcasts during the winter months!  We will keep you posted if and when there are any further changes to the broadcasting schedule!

Showcase 292 will air with time donated by the station on Radio Channel 292 from Rohrbach, Germany on September 7 from 2100 to 2200 UTC on 3955, 6070 and 9670 kHz. This is Channel 292’s first collaborative simulcast featuring five music and variety programs that appear on its weekly schedule – Alt Universe Top 40 (rock), Encore (classical music), From the Isle of Music (Cuban music), Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot (world and novelty music) and the Voice of the Report of the Week (listener request music plus commentary). 3955 and 9670 are both new frequencies, and listeners are encouraged to try them as a DX catch in eastern Canada and the eastern United States. A special eQSL will be available from the producer (details will be given during the broadcast). 6070 kHz will of course not be receivable in Canada due to CFRX on the same frequency.

BE SURE TO CATCH OUR SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEEKEND!!!

Just as a reminder, the Alt Universe Top 40 radio show is simulcast by Channel 292 every Saturday at 11:00 UTC on 7440 kHz and 6070 kHz to Europe, and broadcast by WRMI (Radio Miami International) to North America on 9455 kHz (9.455 Megahertz) every Saturday at 10:00 p.m. Eastern. WRMI airs a repeat of the show on Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Eastern on 9395 kHz, and Channel 292 airs a repeat of the show on Thursdays at 10:00 UTC.

THIS WEEKEND I WILL BE HOSTING THE SHOW WITH MY DAUGHTER MARIE!

That's right! Marie spins some of her favorites, and I throw in a few of mine! In the process, we will be featuring the studio contributions of the British production team known as Stock, Aitken & Waterman! On the other end of the production spectrum, we also take a look at some work by the legendary Jim Dickinson, playing a few records that have a connection to him and to Big Star. Marie will also play three different selections by recording acts that have a connection to her current school, THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI!

In the meantime, keep on making those good-hearted adjustments that time and taste demand, and KEEP ON SMILING THROUGH THE STATIC!!!

Hello again, friends!  It is vacation time again, which means that some of you will have heard the next two shows on Alt Universe Top 40.  Tomorrow, Channel 292 and WRMI will both broadcast a repeat from April 27, 2019, which happens to be the 2nd most popular episode we have ever had, judging from reception reports, emails, and Mixcloud messages.  Also, the following Saturday will be a repeat of the January 4, 2020 show.  Personally, I look forward to catching one of my favorite Shortwave shows, "ENCORE from RADIO TUMBRIL" while listening to my portable DX-375 on the beach!  We will be back to work with two special episodes after vacation.  One will be a show that Marie and I will do together, and the other will be a special on bands named for PLACES!!!