LaPowerFM KTWL

[davideduardo]

So should the translator have been listed as KKBQ HD3 in the ratings?

Yes. Nielsen only lists AMs, FM's, HD Channels and LPFMs. Local translators are listed as part of the "parent" signal.

 

[old school radio]

Yes. Nielsen only lists AMs, FM's, HD Channels and LPFMs. Local translators are listed as part of the "parent" signal.

Thanks for the info David. You really Cox will pay for that?

 

[davideduardo]

Thanks for the info David. You really Cox will pay for that?

They have a "market" subscription. They may choose no to give the results to the HD renter, or many have charge for the data. With a third party full suburban FM, I'm not sure who pays and how the right to use the data is assigned.

 

[jras20]

I see it is back on now.

 

[Voicetrack of Reason]

Still Texas Mix, and the sale still not closed, I would bet.

 

[jras20]

Texas mix is still on 94.9 also, every so often they would be broadcasting dead air for a long time then back on.

 

[HTX]

I hope it’s ok to revive this dead thread. But KTWL is now off of the air and I can hear power over 50 miles away.

 

[radioislife2020]

A post started by +713 I wonder what he hid or said to get banned I mean to avoid making that same mistake

 

[Mrtejano]

A post started by +713 I wonder what he hid or said to get banned I mean to avoid making that same mistake

You’re doing it now.

 

[AnyHuman]

You’re doing it now.

Not making a mistake... Just wondering what the mistake is...


Either way the banned user doesn't seem to be coming back, and Frank locked the thread so I don't think it's still up for discussion.

 

[tb_]

I hope it’s ok to revive this dead thread. But KTWL is now off of the air and I can hear power over 50 miles away.

Yep... Power is coming in like a local at my house on Lake Conroe...

 

[HTX]

KTWL is back on the air

 

[ContinuousWave]

I would think, like any transmitter, the power drawn is determined by the efficiency of the transmitter; that is, TPO vs. power consumed.

If the antenna for a 99 watt transmitter has no gain, and the transmitter operates at 80% efficiency (pulling numbers out of a hat) I would think total power consumption out of a standard outlet would be around 125 watts...?

A 120v circuit is usually limited to 20amps, sometimes 25 or 30 but that's rare. So 2400watts max on the circuit. 50% efficiency would get you 1200 watts out...ymmv

 

[AnyHuman]

KTWL is back on the air

Still very low power?

 

[HTX]

Still very low power?

I’m at the edge of their protected contour and always get a 4 out of 5 signal strength. Power came in at a 2 out of 5 when KTWL was off.

 

[Voicetrack of Reason]

I imagine Roy's most recent deal to sell KTWL is probably down the tubes at this point. Not exactly a shocker.

 

[tb_]

I imagine Roy's most recent deal to sell KTWL is probably down the tubes at this point. Not exactly a shocker.

Not a shocker at all... I guess the Guevaras/Francos/whatever finally realized that Español would be a terrible fit in Todd Mission, Texas...

 

[jras20]

I wish they would change KKBQ HD-3 from dead air back to country legends 97.1.

 

[HTX]

I wish they would change KKBQ HD-3 from dead air back to country legends 97.1.

I wish all the Houston translators would be legal

 

[HTX]

KTWL is off again