Author Archives: Frederick R. Vobbe

About Frederick R. Vobbe

Now retired, my 50+ year career has included recording studios, radio & television stations. I have multiple hobbies, and have worked as a tech to corporate management.

The Rescue of the VB28FM

Growing up with depression era parents and grandparents I learned a good lesson.  Don’t be quick to discard something which might have value.  Something broken can be fixed, and with some sweat-equity you can realize something expensive for very little … Continue reading

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Making the (Mental) Load Lighter

This week I started unsubscribing from many e-mail lists, Facebook pages, Twitter and web sites.  The reason is simple, more productive use of my time.  But it’s also because I’ve noticed a change in tone in many pages and lists. … Continue reading

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Memories of a Friend

Yesterday I lost a good radio friend. J.C. Simon passed away in Las Vegas after a prolonged illness. Unless you knew the Michigan radio scene in the 70s, or were one of his many friends in Las Vegas, you may … Continue reading

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