Escapees September-October 2022

• “Atomic Beats,” an online talent show fi lled with fun performances by talented nomads. • And “The RV Ace,” a real-world advice segment with tips and tricks for RV life on the road. Through live appearances, the MyRVRadio.com website and smartphone app for Android and iPhones, is the fi rst audio broadcast experience giving RVers of every age and background a place to share, learn and bond over the highs and lows of a life on wheels. Going Beyond the Broadcast From the beginning, the Beldens wanted MyRVRadio’s reach to go beyond online streaming. They wanted to connect like minded travelers who would probably never meet otherwise. Will and Lucinda’s vision was to create a station that builds community at real-time rallies and other recreational sports events. “We can operate like a terrestrial radio station by deliver ing live broadcast on location,” Lucinda explains. And less than one year after

A road trip isn’t complete without our favorite music, audio books, and talk radio along for the ride. Bulky CDs and iPods used to clut ter up our consoles with our au dibles, but not anymore. Improved cellular Internet connectivity has ushered in a supersonic era of 24/7 music, talk and podcast listening options, creating endless choices for the RV driving experi ence. Internet listening technolo gy lets us personalize our playlists to every RV adventure but enjoy ing them has always been a one way experience—until now. O ne Xscapers couple from the terrestrial radio world is taking Internet broadcasting technol ogy to a whole new level. This motorcycle-riding, dog-crazy, full-timing techie couple just launched MyRVRadio. com (KRVR-DB), the fi rst 24/7 online radio station from RVers to RVers. Created by Will and Lucinda Belden (SKP #159950), MyRVRadio isn’t just another streaming podcast, static website or curated social media feed. It’s an interactive way to revel in the RVing experience through music and engaging talk shows that not only celebrate the spirit of wanderlust, but strengthen the bonds of our nomadic community on the move. Wherever we go, there it is, and MyRVRadio is also coming to a live event near you. “MyRVRadio stands apart from a podcast and video channels because we are not episodic, we include a music experience,” says Lucinda. The station doesn’t home in on a speci fi c topic, idea or music genre for one demographic. Instead, the Beldens are building a broadcast community of inter-generational listeners passionate about RV travel and adventures. Listeners unite on the air for RV-centric programming such as: • “Tales from the Folding Chair,” where listeners share their school-of-hard knocks RVing experiences.

“…the Beldens are building a broadcast community of inter-generational listeners passionate about RV travel and adventures.”

launch, the couple has pulled it off. This year they broadcasted on-location at RV watering holes, like the 2022 Xscapers 4th of July Convergence in Salida, Colorado. In 2023 they’ll reach listeners live from Escapees’ annual Escapade, and more large event appearances are in the works. The idea for MyRVRadio is a natural progression of the couple’s tech-based talents. The Belden’s professional lives and personal passions have always revolved around web development, content creation and radio programming. From his work as a self-employed web developer and hers as a web designer and writer, the couple has a long track record as entrepreneurs working together to build user-friendly online and

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