GCR2 Back Online

Dear Friends and Listeners:

I am happy to report that the GCR2 stream is back online with normal programming. It returned to the air Wednesday, 12/13 at Midnight Eastern. Over the next few days, all the logs will be rebuilt. Our tech, Andrew, did a heroic job getting a new hard drive installed into a like-new computer for us. So we should be set for the foreseeable future.

Thanks to all of you for your patience, understanding and continued support.

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Jason Longwell

Status Update: GCR2

 Dear Friends:

I am sorry to say that the repairs to the GCR2 machine will take longer than previously hoped. Further damage to the hard disk was discovered by our technician. So, the drive itself must be replaced, and then the automation and related files must be reinstalled and rebuilt. At this time, the earliest we can hope for the stream to be back online is Wednesday, December 13th. But, even then, I honestly can't make any promises. Please be assured our computer tech, Andrew, is doing his best to help us get back online. But this is a busy time for him, he is also waiting on parts, and he has other clients and commitments. He and I both ask for everyone to please understand this, and to be patient. One way or another, tough, we WILL be back online soon. The repeating backup loop will run on the GCR2 stream until then. But, if you want fresh content for your station, I suggest switching to either the GCR1 or GCR3 stream, even if on a temporary basis. Your listeners may enjoy the change.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support.

Jason Longwell

GCR2 Status Update

 Unfortunately, the unit is still down. Still receiving error messages when trying to load the sound card software. I have been in contact with my tech. He will be here to have a look at the problem, but he won't be able to make it until Wednesday evening. So, assuming he and I are able to resolve the issue while he is here, GCR2 should resume normal programming by Thursday morning, 11/30. I'm afraid that's the best I can offer everyone at this point. I am sorry. Stations, if you don't want the backup loop of programming that is on the GCR2 stream right now, I suggest temporarily switching to GCR1 or GCR3, as normal programming continues on these streams. I will post further updates here as I have them. Thank you again, and my apologies for this unexpected frustration and inconvenience.

GCR2 Stream Offline

Dear GCR2 Listeners and Partner Stations:

I am sorry to report that the GCR2 stream is offline. A driver that powers the sound card for the computer seems to be corrupt. I do not have the needed skills to repair or reinstall this device. So I am going to call my computer tech later today. I do not know when he will be available to have a look at the problem. It may be up to a week before he can do it. I will know more when I talk to him later today. Fortunately, the backup loop of programming in our Streamerr cloud will run so you won't be left with dead air, but, normal programming will be suspended until further notice. I sincerely apologize, and I thank you for your support, patience and understanding. Here's hoping we can have the problem fixed soon.

 

Sincerely,

Jason Longwell
GCR Station Manager

GCR2 Announces Changes to Its World Music Programming

 Global Community Radio Channel Two is pleased to announce some changes to its very popular World music lineup. Due to the Voice of America ending its daily hosted music program, African Beat, we are moving most of the Sunday World music programming to weekdays at 6PM Eastern/3PM Pacific. We are also adding two new series. Far and Wide, Near and Deep from WBDY community radio in Binghamton, and a two hour Latin music show, Nuestra Musica (Our Music). We are also delighted to welcome back to our diverse program schedule the weekly eclectic music program Ambassador Radio.

The GCR2 program schedule has been updated to reflect these changes. We hope our listeners and partner stations will enjoy the new lineup. As always, your comments about our programming are welcome at globalcommunityradio@gmail.com, or give us a call/send us a text at 315-217-1308.

Another Round of Programming Changes At GCR2

 Global Community Radio is pleased to announce more programming changes to its diverse lineup.

Recently, several long time programs that had been airing on the network have ended their run. GCR thanks all of the volunteer program hosts who tirelessly put forth quality radio shows for so many years.

Some of the new shows we have added are:
The Breeze With Kyle Jameson
Synthelectro
That Driving Beat

Also, there are new times for programs like The Lively Lounge, Lake Air, and Something Beautiful.

The new, up to date GCR2 program schedule can be found on this website.

Thank you for listening to Global Community Radio.

GCR1 Welcomes A New, Unique Show To Monday Afternoons

 GCR1 is pleased to welcome Storage Unit 217 to its lineup. This is a production of Kutztown University Radio, and is hosted by Lew Green and Tony Wellman. Each episode takes the listener inside Storage Unit 217. Lew Green has been accumulating a wide variety of odds and ends inside unit 217 since 1972, and each show tells the story behind a particular item.

Storage Unit 217 will air on the 3rd and 5th Monday of each month at 3:30 PM Eastern/12:30 Pacific. 

Our thanks to the folks at Kutztown University Radio for granting GCR access to this truly unique show.

GCR2 Programming Changes

 Dear Listeners and Partner Stations of GCR2:

There have been several recent programming changes to the GCR2 program schedule. These changes have become necessary as several of our longtime program hosts have gone on an indefinite hiatus.

We are pleased to welcome new shows, including The Modern Jetset, Little Bit of Everything, Nash Holos: Ukrainian Roots Radio, and Folk Brothers. Also, new times for shows such as The RFA Blues Show, Beyond the Barrier, Sounds Irish, Direct From Mussel Shoals, and The Piano Men, among others. These schedule changes are designed to help the blocks of programming on GCR2 flow more smoothly, and so that similarly minded programs are grouped together where appropriate.

Check out the updated schedule on this blog for all the details.

Thanks for listening to GCR2, Where Music Matters.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO STREAM URLS

 

Folks:

WIthout my knowledge, my streaming provider switched all of my streams to another server. I was out of town this morning, and was not in studio when this happened. I am just now learning of this issue, and am repairing the damage done. Below are the new URLs for the streams. I know it seems like we just changed URLs recently, but I assure you this was totally out of my hands. If this happens again, I will be taking my streaming business elsewhere. Here you go.

GCR1: http://142.4.219.8:8019

GCR2: http://142.4.219.8:8110

GCR3: http://142.4.219.8:8327

Please acknowledge that you got this email. It is very important that I know you are back online and able to connect to the feeds.

Thank you, and, again, I am so very sorry about this!

Normal Programming and Service Restored.

Dear Partner Stations and Listeners:

I am pleased to report that we are back to full strength with our new internet connection. All streams are now running their full normal program schedules. I thank all of you for your patience and support as we transitioned to new, more robust internet service.

GCR1 Adds More International Programming To Its Lineup

Global Community Radio is pleased to announce the addition of even more international public radio programming to its already diverse weekly and daily lineups. 

Effective immediately, GCR1 will present the daily (Monday to Friday) English news bulletins of Radio Nepal and YLE Finland between 8:15 and 8:30 AM Eastern/5:15 and 5:30 Pacific. Additionally, we are adding a weekly news roundup from YLE called All Points North which will air Saturdays at 12:30 PM Eastern/9:30 AM Pacific, as well as an expanded version of the weekly news roundup from the ABC in Australia, Between the Lines, Saturdays at 1:05 PM Eastern/10:05 AM Pacific. 

View the updated GCR1 schedule on this website for all the details. Global Community Radio truly is your window to the world.