ROAR is a digest of fun, frolics, music and tidbits of information we hope you find both entertaining and informative; coming to you almost live, from St. John's in the heart of the Republic of Avalon.  St. John's is North America's oldest port, the most easterly point of the continent (closest to Europe) and the place where Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless message in 1901.  That's right folks it all started right here.  Radio, you rock on with your bad self! 

Your presenter, Jim Fidler, is a long time radio buff, shortwave listener, past college radio broadcaster and has held an advanced amateur radio operator's ticket since 1984.  For you hams out there, Jim's call sign is VO1RV.  Drop in and say hi on his IRLP node (IRLP 7680).  As a teenager, he also dabbled considerably in the eleven meter hobby (CB radio).  Just don't tell his ham friends.  Jim produces the show in his studio, The Roots Cellar, where he also does his musical work, producing albums for himself and other artists.  Check out Jim's official website.