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A Camera Viewfinder Makes A Great TVWhen we think of CRT camera viewfinders, most of us probably imagine the tiny CRTs you’d find in a 1980s camcorder. They’re super cute and a load of fun to play with, but they’re very much a consumer device. Professional cameras of the type you’d find in a studio had their own viewfinders, which were a lot closer to a small TV. They’re about as high quality as it gets for a monochrome CRT, and [Evan Monsma] has done the conversion to a general-purpose monitor.
On one side, this is a very straightforward hack, simply a case of tracing wires to identify the power and video pins. Given a tool battery, the monitor fires up and gives a super-sharp picture. What we like about this is the wooden base he’s made for the thing, at the same time rough-and-ready, and professional-looking from the outside. It has a routed space for the cables, and once mounted flush with the monitor base and given a bit of wood stain, it looks almost as though it was manufactured that way.
It’s likely most of us won’t find a broadcast viewfinder in the trash, instead settling at best for a little Chinese portable TV. But it’s still interesting to see these unusual devices. Perhaps it might make a good cyberdeck.

Thanks [Luis] for the tip!

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Breaking Enigma with an FPGA, Just like at Bletchly ParkThe pioneering work done by Alan Turing and others at Bletchley Park in England was perhaps as important in the history of technology as it was the history of the war. Given the last 80-odd years of technological development, their revolutionary work should be within the realms of a student project — which it was, specifically in ECE 5760 at Cornell University. The work was done by [Erica Jiang], [Kelvin Resch], and [Isabella Frank].
Nowadays if someone told you there was a code to be broken, you wouldn’t be reaching for electromechanical devices, but you just might think of trying an FPGA. After all, the programmable gate arrays allow for much faster execution of fixed logic than software running on a traditional CPU. That won’t help much with modern RSA schemes, and for Enigma, it’s massively overkill, but doing it that way was a great learning opportunity for the students.
Their project emulates the whole Bletchley Park cryptography apparatus, not just the Bombe Machine, and if you’re interested in learning about this piece of history you could absolutely do worse than to examine their documentation. If you’re into video, you can check out the final presentation and demo video below. Meanwhile if you’re wondering what the opposition was up to, we have good explainer of the enigma machine here.

Thanks to [Hunter Adams] for the tip!

Radio Memphis Keeps Memphis’ Heritage Upfront… and PersonalIf ever there were a musical “bunker,” it’s the place Radio Memphis calls home. You find it tucked deep in the basement of an unassuming strip mall somewhere around 4745 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, TN. It’s easy to miss from the outside—but once you’re inside, you realize this little station has been sending out waves of good vibes since day one.

Before long, you understand why it’s become the go-to groove joint for musicians passing through Memphis.

What happens here—what you’re stepping into—is an outlet for the music, the culture, and the history of Memphis. And the blues, of course. Keeping that flame alive isn’t always easy, but every day something happens in the station that reminds you why it matters. You leave feeling proud to be even a small part of the musical fabric of Memphis, TN.

You’re plugged directly into the city’s musical bloodstream—from Beale Street to the Delta, from the P&H Café to Little Rock. There’s a pulse here that hits harder and grooves deeper than almost anywhere else.

But access to The Bunker isn’t automatic.

You might even face a little pop quiz at the door.

Four Things You Must Do Before Entering the Radio Memphis Bunker

Know something about the Memphis Blues scene.

Order a cheeseburger from Matt at the P&H Café (bring the receipt).

Grab a cup of coffee at Java Cabana in Cooper-Young.

Know what the “B.B.” stands for in B.B. King.

Get those right—do a little homework—and you’re in good shape. And if you love Blues or rock-and-roll in any of its many forms, you’ll have a mighty fine time down in the Bunker.

Meet the Crew

At the center of it all is Rick Chetter, the calm eye of the storm and the waterspout from which the Radio Memphis groove flows out into the known universe.

Rick’s on the mic in the Bunker more often than not—day or night. If you stop by, chances are you’ll find him there, rocking the airwaves amid the flotsam and jetsam of what can only be called The Radio Life.

There’s always something happening: new recordings arriving, new guests dropping by, or the occasional surprise visit from an A-list blues artist who happens to be in town. Interviews happen. Impromptu showcases happen. Sometimes people just walk through the door and plug in.

Legends like Paul Butterfield, Howlin’ Wolf, and Stevie Ray Vaughan are part of the station’s musical DNA, and the playlist also welcomes rising artists from around the world.

Send in your music, and chances are they’ll play it.

Then there’s “Dirty D”—Dianna Fryer—who’s been with Radio Memphis since the very beginning. She hosts several shows and also serves as the station’s General Manager. Good radio attracts good people, and when it comes to Dirty D (Detroit street shorthand), you’ve hit the jackpot.

She’s the driving force that keeps the station alive—keeping the lights on, the doors open, and the signal strong. So be polite, be respectful… and don’t challenge her musical knowledge unless you’re ready to lose.

Running a radio station is a labor of love. It can be challenging, infuriating, and occasionally overwhelming. But when the day ends and the microphones go quiet, you realize there’s nowhere else you’d rather be than right here at Radio Memphis, working with remarkable people and helping keep Memphis music alive.

Dianna also happens to be a terrific on-air personality and a skilled interviewer. Like Rick, she has a way of putting you at ease immediately. Talking with her feels natural—easy, relaxed, and genuinely fun.

And they’re not alone. The station has a fantastic team of hosts, including Phil Berger and Jeff Janovetz, along with a lineup of other dedicated radio lifers who bring their own shows and personalities to the airwaves.

Connected Locally… to the Universe

If you’re serious about the blues in Memphis, sooner or later you’ll cross paths with the Memphis Blues Society. The organization plays an important role in keeping the scene thriving—and it’s closely tied to the Radio Memphis family.

If you’re heading to Memphis or just passing through, make a point of connecting with Mark Caldwell from the Memphis Blues Society. He’s the kind of guy you’d clone if science allowed it—but until that technology arrives, you can meet him in person at the station.

And while you’re exploring the region, don’t forget the nearby musical landmarks—Muscle Shoals, FAME Studios, and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. That whole corridor is soaked in music history.

Back at Radio Memphis, you never quite know who you’ll meet. Artists wander in, friendships form, and bands you hear in the Bunker today might be touring nationally tomorrow.

Take Slim and the Percolators from Philadelphia. Memphis noticed Slim tearing it up at The Twisted Tail in Philly. A few years later he landed in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge—and he’s been rocking stages ever since.

That’s the magic of the place.

Everyone you meet at the station feels real—natural, grounded, and completely committed to the mission. Before long, you find yourself caught up in the excitement and riding the same wave.

The Blues World Converges Here

Every year Memphis hosts the International Blues Challenge, one of the biggest gatherings of blues talent anywhere on the planet. Artists come from around the world—and if Jupiter or Mars had blues clubs, they’d probably send competitors too.

If you’ve never been, you’re missing out.

Because one day—far, far down the road—you may find yourself sliding up to the Pearly Gates. And St. Peter might look over his glasses and say:

“Hey… weren’t you the one I saw in Memphis last year at the P&H Café?”

Think about it.

Note: Sadly, we lost Diana a few months back and she’ll be forever missed...The post Radio Memphis Keeps Memphis’ Heritage Upfront… and Personal first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

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New Music Critique of The New Music SculptorsContact: crj@newmusicsculptors.comWeb: newmusicsculptors.bandcamp.comSeeking: ReviewStyle: Freak Rock, Punk

Who are the New Music Sculptors? “A group of sonic sculptors with over a century of combined musical wherewithal,” is what they say. A song like “Doom” would suggest that this is a band of skilled, experimental musicians, happy to dispel the notion that a group needs to be tied down by genres and labels. It’s jazz-like in its desire to deconstruct traditional song structure. Fans of Zappa and Captain Beefheart will love the freedom and whiff of chaos with which these guys play. But the songs are there. Like Zappa, or perhaps Primus, you just have to dig a little.The post New Music Critique of The New Music Sculptors first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

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