Apparently there was a fire in the Fisher Building early Saturday that knocked power out to the building, including the WJR Studios. They got up on generator power fairly quickly but the first hour of Joe Gagnon's show had no voice phone service although they could receive texts, For some reason, while Joe's show was clear, the next hour, which was The C.A.R. Show was very staticy. Surprised there were no news stories about the fire. While it must've been small, it did occur in a landmark, iconic building. I was driving my wife to the airport and noted that the lights that keep the 'golden tower' lit, were out during this time.
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WJR Leap Day Technical Issues
- Thread starter umfan
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WJR's audio has sounded excessively loud and distorted for many weeks now, and the issue seems to be getting worse with time. Does Cumulus no longer employ engineers knowledgeable in AM radio, or are they simply unwilling to spend the coin to replace failing equipment?
When listening on a narrow band receiver, it's nearly unbearable. No wonder their ratings are in the toilet.
Glad to hear the fire caused only minor damage. This was the second small fire in a Detroit high rise within the last 30 days roughly. There was one in the Penobscot Building downtown not that long ago.
When listening on a narrow band receiver, it's nearly unbearable. No wonder their ratings are in the toilet.
Glad to hear the fire caused only minor damage. This was the second small fire in a Detroit high rise within the last 30 days roughly. There was one in the Penobscot Building downtown not that long ago.
I've only noticed issues for limited times, like the 8-9 hour last Saturday when there was a lot of static.
I suspect Cumulus saw their veteran engineering talent retire or leave the company and has replaced them with fewer personnel with less experience, especially in audio quality optimization.
I suspect Cumulus saw their veteran engineering talent retire or leave the company and has replaced them with fewer personnel with less experience, especially in audio quality optimization.
Rather than speculate, why not call or send the Engineering department an E-mail and ask why since the fire, that the station is sounding a little rough around the edges?
Having had to personally come up with temporary work-arounds during extreme situations, sometimes everything can't be perfect until replacement or repaired equipment can be put back into service. It's not an issue whether the Engineering department is qualified, seasoned, or whatever your assumed criticism from an 'arm chair' view. They may be operating on some sort of backup system that doesn't sound the same as you're accustomed.
Having had to personally come up with temporary work-arounds during extreme situations, sometimes everything can't be perfect until replacement or repaired equipment can be put back into service. It's not an issue whether the Engineering department is qualified, seasoned, or whatever your assumed criticism from an 'arm chair' view. They may be operating on some sort of backup system that doesn't sound the same as you're accustomed.
From what I've heard, WJR doesn't have much of an engineering department. It's sad.
A: I was commenting and providing a post for others that may have heard it as well to comment.
B: This post is now six weeks old. Had the issues persisted, I may have contacted the station, but they were resolved.
C: For Mark W's comment, at which your post may have been directed, I do agree if he had been noticing issues for weeks, when I was only referring to those on a day when the fire likely explained them, he could've contacted the station if he felt strongly enough about it to do so. I suspect he just changed the channel.
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