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Buckeyes' in-stadium broadcasts to feature new technology

By JOE DODD

The Gilmer Buckeyes will become one of only five Texas high schools to feature a specialized audio system for in-stadium broadcasts this football season.

The Gilmer Athletic Booster Club purchased the system from Smart Bug Corporation of Jefferson with the total cost shared between Etex Telephone and Gilmer National Bank. The new system will replace the poor quality FM transmitter used to broadcast the Buckeyes' play-by-play signal to regular FM radio receivers. The new audio system delivers a clear signal up to one-half mile.

To receive the broadcast signal, fans must purchase a special receiver called a Buckeye Bug for $20. The receiver is specially programmed to tune in to the Buckeyes' broadcast in the stadium and will work at both home and away games. All proceeds from sales of the Buckeye Bug will go to the Gilmer Athletic Booster Club, and will be used for scholarships and needed equipment for all Gilmer athletes.

The Buckeye Bug is about the size of a small cell phone and clips easily onto a belt, pocket, or purse. The Buckeye Bug comes with a soft-covered earplug for comfortable listening, and is powered by two standard AAA batteries, which typically last up to 40 hours when in continuous use.

The Buckeye Bugs will be available for purchase before the Buckeyes scrimmage against New Boston Thursday evening and before all football games this season. The Buckeye Bugs will also be available at the athletic department secretary's office in the field house.

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