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Aleluya moving translator into Conroe

How the hell is Aleluya able to do anything when they were running 95.1 in Alvin they got a big fine from the FCC about a yr ago have then even payed the fine yet that is why they sold the station
 
DJ, K236AR is licensed for 1801 feet, which equates to 549 meters when switched over to the metric system.

Yeah, I never learned the metric system in school either, lol, but in this instance you are both correct. Minus CW's sloppy finger that apparently threw in a 9.9 instead of a 99, lol.

Not sure why we're on to another translator than the original in the thread but....

I'm certain Aleluya paid that fine, shrugged, and moved on. I mean, the fine was what, 25k? That was likely paid for in the first month of the lease of K236AR to Daij Media to relay KBRZ. Surely that's water under the bridge at this point.

Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to return us to the original topic, as some intriguing issues arise with this move-in.

First, KEOR-LP will need a new home, if it is to ever light up. Coverage of this new 101.5 will basically render the LP useless. Secondly, what kind of headache is this going to cause the new Cypress Radio on the adjacent 101.7? There is no protection afforded to either the translator or the low powers, so it appears Rhema and Jim Pruitt may be in search of a new home, don't you think?
 
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Of course, this is just an application. No guarantee it will be granted. Note that the 60 dBu contour does not cover Conroe itself. Were the transmitter to actually be in Conroe, there might not be any issue with KOER, but first adjacent KSAM-FM would would probably kill such a plan.

The 60 dBu contours of the proposed K268CJ and first adjacent KCYB do not overlap.

Meanwhile, Rhema Gospel Radio has updated its website to include links for information and donations to build KOER: http://rhemagospelradio.com/index.html
 
purpledevil said:
DJ, K236AR is licensed for 1801 feet, which equates to 549 meters when switched over to the metric system.

Yeah, I never learned the metric system in school either, lol, but in this instance you are both correct. Minus CW's sloppy finger that apparently threw in a 9.9 instead of a 99, lol.

Not sure why we're on to another translator than the original in the thread but....

I'm certain Aleluya paid that fine, shrugged, and moved on. I mean, the fine was what, 25k? That was likely paid for in the first month of the lease of K236AR to Daij Media to relay KBRZ. Surely that's water under the bridge at this point.

Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to return us to the original topic, as some intriguing issues arise with this move-in.

First, KEOR-LP will need a new home, if it is to ever light up. Coverage of this new 101.5 will basically render the LP useless. Secondly, what kind of headache is this going to cause the new Cypress Radio on the adjacent 101.7? There is no protection afforded to either the translator or the low powers, so it appears Rhema and Jim Pruitt may be in search of a new home, don't you think?
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Damn finger slip!!! Somehow it didnt look right when I saved it....oh well, thanks for correcting it Devil...I did talk with the licensee of 101.7...He knows about the issue with 101.5....CYB originally applied for 101.5 but when the other app came up, he moved to 101.7 to avoid MX....of course, the 101.7 frequency is clobbered by KNTE down the coast...

but lets all remember, the LP service was meant for Low Power, low coverage ......a translator has more power and HAAT (typical 250w at 100m) but the 1mV contour cannot conflict with any broadcast signal including a LP..this means KEOR-LP cannot touch the 1mV contour of the move in translator....Mike Calvert with KCYB-LP filed a petition to revoke the KEOR-LP CP & may want to move KCYB to 101.5 but the move in translator may cause more issues than the 101.7 cochannel does now. Oh well...that LPFM for ya....its not meant to cover miles and miles like the big signals do...
 
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Mike Calvert with KCYB-LP filed a petition to revoke the KEOR-LP CP & may want to move KCYB to 101.5 but the move in translator may cause more issues than the 101.7 cochannel does now.
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Somehow I don't see that petition going anywhere. They should have known what they were getting into on 101.7.

At my location about 13 miles from the KCYB transmitter the two signals (KNTE) fight it out while driving around. There is, however, a very nice sweet spot for KCYB in my driveway. Tropo enhancement has to be nonexistent for KCYB to get a decent signal this far. However their signal is quite good in the HEB parking lot near 249 and Louetta.

Oh well...that LPFM for ya....its not meant to cover miles and miles like the big signals do...
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In the old days of Class D FM's, the 10 watt stations I heard would usually put in a decent signal five to seven miles out...and would completely fade ten to twelve miles out...this was on a car radio. I suppose someone with a large yagi antenna for FM reception would do much better. Fewer stations on the band in those days, so fewer issues with co-channel interference.

In my fantasy world of an expanded FM band down to 76 MHz, I would reserve 76 to 78 MHz exclusively for LPFM.
 
Mediafrog+ said:
Somehow I don't see that petition going anywhere. They should have known what they were getting into on 101.7.

At my location about 13 miles from the KCYB transmitter the two signals (KNTE) fight it out while driving around. There is, however, a very nice sweet spot for KCYB in my driveway. Tropo enhancement has to be nonexistent for KCYB to get a decent signal this far. However their signal is quite good in the HEB parking lot near 249 and Louetta.



In the old days of Class D FM's, the 10 watt stations I heard would usually put in a decent signal five to seven miles out...and would completely fade ten to twelve miles out...this was on a car radio. I suppose someone with a large yagi antenna for FM reception would do much better. Fewer stations on the band in those days, so fewer issues with co-channel interference.

In my fantasy world of an expanded FM band down to 76 MHz, I would reserve 76 to 78 MHz exclusively for LPFM.
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I would love to see 75.1 to 79.5 opened for unlicensed radio 250w 150 high antenna max this would cut down on LPFM and pirate station in the commercial band
 
This came up on the FCC Daily Digest today.....FCC dismissed the move of the 101.5 translator to "Conroe" (more like The Woodlands!)...

Daji/Aleluya wanted to claim a waiver under "Mattoon". Mattoon allows a station to move out of its coverage area as noted on its original longform application by adhering to several items. One is the proposed site is exclusive to the licensed facility. However, the translator is NOT licensed. It was a CP held by Proctor but never built and licensed. (OOPS!)

So the FCC denied the application to move it....either Daji/Aleluya will have to build it and license it first in Livingston THEN apply to move or leave it in Livingston (where it is out of receive range of any of its owned stations..in fact, the CP shows the station would rebroadcast KJAS out of Jasper...not possible in Livingston!) or find someone to unload it on.....Nice money in the pocket for Gerald....

Here is the actual FCC letter denying the application:
http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=51503
 
Oh thank heaven, 7-11!

Actually, I believe KTYR Trinity would have a compatible signal to feed K268CJ from Trinity down to Livingston, at least to get the thing lit up in Livingston, so they can make the attempt at the move again. I'm surprised that KTYR isn't listed as the primary for it.

Of course, their other Livingston translator K273AL is supposedly fed by Centerville's KUZN. Now, I know firsthand that 105-9 does not reach Livingston from Centerville, so you tell me how they are REALLY feeding 102-5 in Livingston??

I wish they would unload it, CW, but I have my doubts. They will most certainly try something else.

Thanks for posting the update, it has made my day.
 
You'd be surprised, stan. You can never underestimate the power of the relationship between the traveling tonic salesmen, and the fool willing to pay the 5 bucks for the magic cure.

Still...not as bad as our old chum here in H-Town needing his congregation to buy him some new helicopter propellers, as a donation offering to transportation expenditures, but yeah, I agree with you. I could do without Aleluya on my dial.
 
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