QBS Radio

JoeKanuck
By JoeKanuck

What is the deal with this radio station...? It is some of the worst radio I've ever heard. There is the occasional good song but overall, it's a mess.

I say this, not only from a listeners point of view, but from spending more than 12 years working at a number of radio stations in Canada.

Overall, it sounds a lot like a high school or college station. Maybe that's the charm, I don't know.

Most of the problems can be fixed with a bit of guidance and work. It's too bad, really. This town could really use some good radio.

By the 13th parish• 4 Jun 2008 15:26
the 13th parish

hi came across this interview with bernie lyons qbs what a load of trash done some research most of his claims untrue wrote hit etc worth reading for a laugh

www.dustinsenger.com/?p=98

By eyhab• 14 May 2008 16:07
eyhab

Please share it with me

[email protected]

By Snowstorm• 14 May 2008 11:20
Rating: 3/5
Snowstorm

ihave an mp3 file of one minute news reading. you will laugh you azz off hearing that. will try and upload here or in you tube and give the link.

or if you guys send me a pm with your emai id i will forward it.

cheers

 

YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!

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By theironsheik• 14 May 2008 10:26
theironsheik

HMMMMMMM...

Any electrical engineers with soldering irons out there?

By e46M3• 1 May 2007 08:50
e46M3

Well the call letters are quite telling!

By Paul R• 1 May 2007 08:47
Paul R

This morning I woke to QBS at 6.20, playing Spanish Flamenco music with the dancing and stamping !!!!

Then UB40 - Baby come back, that was played again at 7.25 !

Followed by a Celine Dion Cover !

Morning shows are all about waking the listener up, lively banter and music. Instead Boring Bernie sends me back to sleep. Yes I know Fruit and Vegetables are good for you ! No I don't want to know you have a pop up for a free meal at Chilis.......Whats next Bernie ? Going to start reading your shopping list to us ?

By JoeKanuck• 30 Apr 2007 20:43
JoeKanuck

That's the frustrating part; it can be fixed. Radio isn't rocket science. I know because otherwise radio people couldn't do it.

I like radio...sorry...I like good radio. It really wouldn't take too much to make QBS into good radio...considering it's so easy to make it better already...turn down the volume.

By grandkruizer• 30 Apr 2007 20:36
grandkruizer

bernie lyons = worst dj EVER !!! (dear mr. bernie lyons, please please sir - quit, u r makin our office drive/mornings horrible)

joe mitri = baaad baaad hopeless english wid a crappy accent + annoying stutterin n stammerin, but atleast he plays good music...

elias is ok..

the female djs r good...

the french show, london line, and wats that weird language show on fridays(?????)

By eyhab• 30 Apr 2007 15:36
eyhab

And what is wrong with the new lady presenter, the one that keeps on cutting the other one (which sounds like a 12 years old girl)

I like Elias though, very gloomy mood but sarcastic.

By JoeKanuck• 30 Apr 2007 15:14
JoeKanuck

I think last 2 letters says it all; B.S.

By novita77• 30 Apr 2007 14:52
Rating: 4/5
novita77

no more radio for me, i have my 80 GB of ipod, and it is a god send.

QBS ... supposed to be english station but half of the time in french. Go and figure !

By Apple• 30 Apr 2007 12:24
Apple

I always listen to Radio sawa 92.6 and Radio montecarlo 93.4

I like mixed songs English-Arabic. QBS? eerrr full of craps!

seriously! they need some guidance of work.

By r7• 30 Apr 2007 12:18
r7

U should try getting a DVD player installed its the best... lets u kill time when ur stuck in traffic for ages..at least u can watch some music vid's :) gotta watch out while driving though....

By King Edshel• 30 Apr 2007 12:16
Rating: 3/5
King Edshel

Yeah, ... I don't listen to the Radio unless I forget my iPod [it is dead now] or my 'Creative Zen M Vision'. The quality of the sound is not that good as well as the same songs are playing with a -Loop option. They should make their songs classification more specific. Just like 1 hour for the Metal Show, 1 hour for Rock, 1 hour for Pop and so on ... I don't like to listen to everything there, so this way everyone would know when it is going to be his favorite hour and open the Radio, listen to it. Te current way, most of the people are switching off, .. sorry they forget about what do other people call Radio.

By dweller• 30 Apr 2007 12:13
dweller

They already thought of that and have police on the gate. They also search the car when you go in.

By Colt45• 30 Apr 2007 12:13
Colt45

Kudos to you Joe... way to go!!!

By JoeKanuck• 30 Apr 2007 12:09
JoeKanuck

I've considered dropping by to chat with the general manager. With a little gentle guidance, (and some random beatings), they could be made to sound a lot better...they can't sound much worse, I'm sad to say.

By dweller• 30 Apr 2007 12:03
dweller

They used to be behind the TV station on TV roundabout.

I understand that the need for QBS has been discussed. Don't know if that included the television too.

By Colt45• 30 Apr 2007 11:59
Rating: 2/5
Colt45

Maybe you could call them and offer your services... time permitting... I'm sure someone on here would have the nbr or address...

By Oryx• 30 Apr 2007 11:57
Oryx

The news readers sound like they are anxious teenagers reading something in front of class!

By JoeKanuck• 30 Apr 2007 11:51
JoeKanuck

I don't even know where they are...probably hiding out behind some big walls...lest they get stormed by the mp3less masses...evil fiends...

By eternity• 30 Apr 2007 11:49
eternity

ha ha ,,,yea!! this jingle has been with QBS ever since i can remember..... long long ago when Gina Coleman used to read the news!

By e46M3• 30 Apr 2007 11:45
Rating: 4/5
e46M3

Radio, what radio. Ever since coming here it's been CDs in the car.

By Colt45• 30 Apr 2007 11:43
Rating: 4/5
Colt45

Oh yeh... and not to miss the "You're in the gulf... QBS radiooo"... lol!!! they need a makeover... Joe, maybe you could lend some of your expertise to them...

By Ivanhoe• 30 Apr 2007 11:36
Ivanhoe

I know it is not my radio as I have heard it on different stereos, a constant ticking sound out of the righthand channel?

Wish the weather was clearer - 106.5 is pretty good, as are the FM modulators...

By eternity• 30 Apr 2007 11:31
eternity

My guess is QBS has a secret deal with mp3 player companies... so ppl get sick of listening to QBS and dash out to buy the first mp3 player in sight!!!!!! at least thats wot i did!! Hail Ipod!!

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