"... I just want to tell you how much your old time radio programs mean to me. I've been a subscriber now since you've been on. It is one of the nicest things I have ever seen and we appreciate all of your good efforts -very much. Thank you."
James, Atlanta, Georgia

 
(25 seconds)

"... when we listen to the radio, especially the old radio shows, it forces the mind to form its own images and for me this is great because TV no longer offers anything important or entertaining to me. I want to thank you very much and keep up the good work"
Bill, North, Connecticut

 
(68 seconds)

RUSC Old-Time-Radio
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most common questions people ask before deciding to join RUSC.  If you can't find the answer to your question among these, take a look at the main RUSC FAQs page by clicking here which includes questions on everything from playing MP3 files through to specific questions about old-time-radio.
 

How much does membership cost?	The cost of membership depends on which of the three membership options you choose. The monthly recurring membership costs $7.50.  The quarterly recurring membership is $18.00 per quarter, which means you save $4.50 on the normal monthly membership.  The annual membership costs $60, which is a saving of $30 on the standard monthly membership.  There is also a 3-day trial membership for just $2.95, which converts automatically to the monthly membership if you do not cancel within the first three days.
Is the membership payment system secure?	The whole of the payment system for RUSC is stored on secure servers that are certified by Thawte, which are one of the largest and more respected certification organizations in the world. Whenever you are thinking of paying for something online, it is worthwhile following these golden rules: 1.  The URL should start with https and not the normal http. You can check this by looking at the URL address line at the top of your browser window.  Https indicates the page is stored on a secure server. 2.  In the task bar at the bottom of your screen, there should be a little icon of a padlock. 3.  There is one more thing you can do just to be completely certain (although this is probably overkill).  If you are using one of the later versions of Internet Explorer, you can click on File and then select Properties.  At the bottom is a button that says Certificates -- click on that.  A window will open detailing the status of the secure server.  There are 3 tabs you can click through and these will tell you who issued the secure certificate (in the case of CCBill, it was Thawte, one of the biggest certificate issuers in the world), and that it is valid until August 2005 and that the certificate status is ok. Not a lot of people bother with this final step of checking the certification, but it does bring added peace of mind, I suppose. I've been using CCBill for nearly 4 years now and have always found them to be very secure and reliable.
What does recurring mean?	It simply means that you don't have to go through the hassle of rejoining at the end of each membership period (e.g. month, quarter or year).  Your card will simply be charged automatically for the next period without you having to do anything.  You can cancel your membership whenever you want.  There is no minimum length of time you must remain a member.  You could, if you wanted, cancel during your first month of membership if you wish, but I am pleased to say that most recurring members stick around for a lot longer.
How do I cancel my membership?	Canceling your membership is easy.  You can do it whenever you want.  All you need to do is click here and enter your details, and the secure automated system will do the rest for you.  Of course, if you have any problems please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail. You can reach me at ned@rusc.com.
Can I pay using PayPal?	Yes, you can!  If you'd prefer to subscribe using PayPal, just go to the following web page: http://www.rusc.com/paypalsignup.asp
How soon after payment will I have access to RUSC?	You'll have immediate access!  The sign-up process takes about 2 minutes -- and that's it.  As long as your credit card or on-line check is valid, then you will instantly receive a User Name and Password -- and you can go straight into the members area and start downloading.
How many shows can I download each month?	Currently, there is absolutely no limit to the number of shows you can download each day.  All that I ask is that members respect other members and don't hog all the bandwidth by downloading thousands of shows at one time.  If the system thinks you're over-doing it may ask you to take a rest for a few hours -- but that's a very rare occurrence.
How many shows are there on RUSC?	At the time of this writing, there are over 7,000 -- and this number is growing daily (except for Wednesdays when I take a break to recharge my batteries).  There are over 200 different series and you'll find everything from comedy through to spooky horror stories, tales of detection, and gripping drama.  You can download a listing of the shows as off September 2003 by going to http://www.rusc.com/rusc_radio_show_listing.html  It's impossible to keep this list up-to-date as new shows are added all the time, but it will give you an idea of the pleasures in store for you at RUSC.
Do I need any special software to play these MP3 files?	Most PCs and Macs come with software that will play MP3 files. However, if you find that your system does not have compatible audio software then there is a wide selection of software MP3 players available for downloading (Winamp, UltraPlayer, MusicMatch, etc.).  You can download any of these players and many more from popular download sites such as www.tucows.com or www.shareware.com.  One very popular player that is completely free is Winamp.  You can download a copy by going to www.winamp.com.
Will the shows on RUSC work on my MP3 player?	All the files on RUSC are standard MP3 files and, therefore,  should work on any popular portable MP3 player.  Every now and then, there might be a file it takes a dislike to and won't allow you to upload it, but this will be very rare and is usually down to the sampling rate of the file in question.
What is the situation regarding copyright?	All the shows on RUSC are believed to be in the public domain.  In addition, the membership fee is a contribution towards hardware costs, server space, bandwidth and general administration, it is not a payment for the shows themselves. There is absolutely no charge, implied or otherwise, for the shows themselves.  The shows are made available free of charge to members of RUSC.  If you feel you have any claim over the copyright for any of the shows on RUSC, please let me know and I will take immediate steps to remove the shows in question.
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