RE: The 931 exchange

[EM1 GITCHIER <RGITSCHIER@doyle.navy.mil>]

I don't know the real answer, but perhaps it could have something to do with
tons of calls flooding contest lines (like THAT happens nowadays as compared
to say, the 60s and 70s). That's the only thing I can think of. I remember
that WRKO had (617) 921-1668 as thier number back in the 70s. WLLH (617)
458-8715 / 686-5101 (got a 1973 aircheck that drops the first two digits on
both lines). Exception would be WBZ's was (617)  245-5678 or something
close... remember Larry Glick 'singing' it. 

Ron Gitschier
At sea, far away...

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Sean Smyth [SMTP:sportswriter@dejazzd.com]
> 
> Of course, most of us are familiar with the '931' exchange in the Boston
> area. In area code 617 (and 508, maybe, as well), it's always kind of
> served as a central exchange for radio stations' contest lines.   snip  I
> know this isn't totally on-topic, but I figured someone in here would have
> the answer...
> 
> -Sean