Re: Wireless receiver - computer problem?

["Robertm" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I used to be a commercial broadcast engineer and
>> there were lots of amateurs who would ask for
>> professional advice. I never minded. Guess it
>> depends on the person.
>
> I've also been on the amateur side of things.  Years ago the
> pastor of my church asked me to fly two angels as part of our
> annual "Passion Play".  I agreed as long as I would have the
> final say on safety issues.  I'd done some theatrical work and
> knew how to secure dynamic as well as static loads above the
> stage, but this was going to be a challenge.  The "angels" were
> teenagers and I didn't want anyone to get hurt.
>
> I checked the library at UCONN, looking for a good textbook on
> controlling the movement of live actors in the air.  There wasn't
> anything available.  Next I contacted a man who did lighting
> design (my primary theatrical interest) for the Crystal Cathedral
> in LA.  That's a huge church with a renowned passion play and
> Christmas presentation.  Both had flying angels at times so I
> thought he could help.
>
> He referred me to the man who did their work for them -- a
> respected professional in the trade named Peter Foy.  I called
> Mr. Foy and his secretary gave me his cell phone number.  I
> called him and he offered to do our project for us.  His fee,
> unfortunately, was more than the entire budget for the play.  I
> explained we weren't in a position to hire him but asked if he
> would mind sharing some advice.
>
> He offered to help me plan my setup, free of charge.  He gave me
> an equipment list and even suggested vendors who could supply the
> needed hardware.  He spent about 30 or 40 minutes on the phone
> explaining things to me, knowing full well that I would not be
> hiring him.
>
> Later I realized who Peter Foy is.  He flew Bette Midler in
> "Witches" (I think) and did countless others, including "Tarzan",
> "Peter Pan", etc.  I followed his instructions and our angels
> flew beautifully for several seasons until I moved away.  As an
> amateur (DIY) in theater, I'll be forever grateful to a very kind
> professional.  So will about a dozen or so kids who flew over our
> stage, their parents who watched anxiously and over 20,000 people
> who came to see our play during those years.  It's one of the few
> things about New England that I miss.
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
> www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
>

Ah, yes, U-CONN. When I lived in Massachusetts, I volunteered my services at
U-Conn's radio station, WHUS. U-CONN had some of the best theatre
attractions in the area. I bought season tickets to their plays every year.
I left New England in '93.

Bob