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WTVN tower crumples in storm

When does this go into effect? They've been running omni-directional every time I've checked since the storm, which here in Reynoldsburg and I'm sure in many other areas makes a world of difference at night.
Have checked a few SDR receivers and I've heard WTVN's night signal in both Pennsylvania and even northern Virginia, not far from D.C. I'm sure it is affecting the Philly and Kansas City 610's in some areas.
 
The STA probably went into effect the day it was filed, if not then the next working day.
 
I have no reason to doubt you, but if 610 is running just 1,250 watts at night, they sound very good. Of course, where I live along 256, anything would be an improvement from the regular night signal that, if I am lucky, sends 100 watts at me. I am roughly in the noticeable null that also falls right over the 70-270 interchange.
 
When the station first moved to 610 in the early 40's, it had a day and night power of 1kw and DA at night. Somewhere I saw a copy of the night pattern but can't remember where. If I recall, the pattern was much less severe than the 5kw signal. With the market growth and population that is now much more concentrated in nulled areas, the 1kw more relaxed pattern may work better in today's world. Sure you lose Fostoria and Upper Sandusky, but gain Pickerington, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Pataskala and other area that were little unimportant burgs when the 5 kw array was built.
 
Truth. I remember attending college in Toledo and at pattern change, WTVN would actually get stronger because it was now sending more power at me. Meanwhile, as close as parts of Pickerington, WTVN goes from a tremendous signal to absolutely unlistenable just like that. A few miles makes a huge difference with that pattern.
My parents in Thornville cannot listen at night unless they stream.
I would like to see that 1,000-watt night pattern. I don't think 610 would lose anything by serving more of its home market at night. I can't imagine they're monetizing that great northerly lobe at night once you leave the metro.
 
Hope this works. I had this in an archive. The pic on the right is the 1kw coverage map (crude) for both day and night. The one on the right is the current night coverage from radio locator at 5kw. Click on photo for larger version. whkc wtvn.jpg
 
Thanks!
Interesting how the nulls are looser, but that 1,000-watt night pattern would appear to give 610 some decent night coverage.
As far as that Radio Locator map, to call it generous in regards to the night pattern in every direction but north is an understatement. There are some close-in areas within that red line that can't get 610 at night, let alone the purple.
 
Drove past the array about 11 a.m. Friday and the tower was still laying on the ground. Clearly visible from 270 if you know exactly where to look.
 
I was down Obetz Rd Thursday. There's a church with a great view of the fallen tower. It doesn't appear there have been any attempts to begin replacement or site prep. Someone told me Vertical Bridge only bought the tall tower. Can't verify one way to the other. As I underdtsnd it, Verticals long term interest is real estate. If they bought it all, it would seem replacement would fall on them, not iheart.

Again, the 1kw pattern looks to provide better metro coversge. It was done with the 3 mid sized self supporting towers back in time.
 
delgriffith said:
No action could also mean insurance details are being worked out. STA lasts until fall.
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I agree - given the fact they can still stay on the air with the STA - why rush to replace the tower - generally it's usually completely off the air situations that would press a broadcaster or site owner in this situation to move to get a replacement up fast as possible. Both Vertical Bridge (if they do actually own the site) and iHeart are very lucky it was just one of the smaller nighttime towers that fell and not the big tower at the site that is also the home to WODC 93.3
 
delgriffith said:
No action could also mean insurance details are being worked out. STA lasts until fall.
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I'd think that iHeart is big enough to self-insure on the towers they still own (mostly AM structures like this particular short tower).
 
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