Historical Photo Gallery - Utica AM Radio Website


	Page 1 : Page 2 : Page 3 : Page 4 : Page 5 Johnny Mathis Lou Barile talking with Johhny Mathis, asking his opinion on Frank Comstock, who conducted the orchestra on a lot of his albums in the 1950's. Fats Domino This photo is taken with "Fats" Domino, Mr. Nice Guy USA, surviving Hurricane Katrina and doing very well. Buddy Holly & The Crickets Buddy Holly and the Crickets (left to right): Joe Mauldin, Buddy Holly, Lou Barile, Jerry Allison, Niki Sullivan. The Everly Brothers Lou Barile with The Everly Brothers Phil and Don. Remote Vehicle One of the first WIBX remote broadcast vehicles. Pictured at the right is Freddy Hoffman, who passed away in 2006; the person to his right is not identified. Help please Jack Dowdell On Smith Hill, Deerfield Jack Dowdell and his dog. Bowen Visit A rare visit to the Transmitter building by the Boss Lady, Mrs. Margaret Bowen, to her left is Doug Bowen and a friend. Mrs. Bowen Mrs. Margaret Bowen, widow of Scott Bowen, who assumed CEO status when Mr. Bowen passed away. Ted Fischer Ted Fischer, control room operator. Jack Dowdell Handsome Jack Dowdell, my first radio boss, chief engineer for WIBX for a score of years. Jack started as a runner on Wall Street, located to Saranac Lake and thence to Utica and Big Time Radio at WIBX. He also administered an FCC exam for my third-class FCC license. Jack and I became very close friends. Deerfield Transmitter FM Transmitter building on Smith Hill, Deerfield, NY Marcy Transmitter A beautiful day in the Mohawk Valley at the WIBX Transmitter site in Marcy. When WIBX increased its power to 5000watts, the site was changed to Clark Mills Road in Town of Whitestown where it stands today. Access to this site was via Barnes Avenue. Ralph & Betty Ralph Allinger, staff announcer, WIBX and Betty Cushing Griffin, when both were staff members of WIBX. They were married in 1955.