Royce International saga, update

[Radiomusik]

So, KREV is back on the air? When did that happen?

Its still off the air.

 

[Michael Rivers Kramer]

Makes you wonder if Stolz gets back 92.7 would he sell it or continue with the dance high energy format? We will see...

Ed dumped the Dance format when he took over 15 years ago or so. He was running a jockless CHR.

 

[Delete My Account]

It'd be an interesting proposition for a public broadcaster that wanted to offer a Bay Area version of The Current or KEXP.

 

[Frequency1]

There is also a LPFM on 92.7 in San Jose KCXU-LP.

 

[Hole in your radio]

"Five to six broadcasters" in this case does not mean five to six MAJOR broadcasters.

KPPC/KROQ FM had a very poor signal when it was on Flint Peak with KZLA and one or two others. It improved when the new transmitter was turned on (I have a recording of the switch, it was amazing) and again when it moved to Tongva Peak but still had problems until translators and boosters were authorized.

 

[DrAkbar]

"Five to six broadcasters" in this case does not mean five to six MAJOR broadcasters.

Nurse Jeff and I are two of the 5-6. We're kicking tires just to say we've dealt with Crazy Ed. It's been on our bucket list for years!

 

[Signal Geek]

KPPC/KROQ FM had a very poor signal when it was on Flint Peak with KZLA and one or two others. It improved when the new transmitter was turned on (I have a recording of the switch, it was amazing) and again when it moved to Tongva Peak but still had problems until translators and boosters were authorized.

KROQ's Flint Peak signal wasn't THAT bad. Just a standard Class B (25kw at 660ft HAAT, IIRC). Problem is, all their Class B competitors were grandfathered in at greater height and/or power. And you need height+power to cover that huge metro area well.

Also, KROQ only has one booster. It covers the Santa Clarita Valley, a trouble spot for every L.A. FM station (except KYSR). Plus, KROQ has no translators I'm aware of.

 

[Cityguy76]

If Ed Stolz does get all 3 of his radio properties back the more certain station that could be more profitable when its up for sale would be KREV 92.7

 

[davideduardo]

If Ed Stolz does get all 3 of his radio properties back the more certain station that could be more profitable when its up for sale would be KREV 92.7

Why? It was reported by the court appointed liquidator that it was never profitable.

 

[Hole in your radio]

KROQ's Flint Peak signal wasn't THAT bad. Just a standard Class B (25kw at 660ft HAAT, IIRC). Problem is, all their Class B competitors were grandfathered in at greater height and/or power. And you need height+power to cover that huge metro area well.

Also, KROQ only has one booster. It covers the Santa Clarita Valley, a trouble spot for every L.A. FM station (except KYSR). Plus, KROQ has no translators I'm aware of.

You are correct. I was referring to the overall approval of boosters, etc.
Not specifically KROQ's. That station indeed has just Santa Clarita.

Your clarification is appeciated.

 

[Cityguy76]

Why? It was reported by the court appointed liquidator that it was never

Why? It was reported by the court appointed liquidator that it was never profitable.

Oh I did not know it was mentioned in the court report memo. I must of overlooked that. Thats my bad...

 

[Cityguy76]

I do remember there was a mentioned somewhere that if Ed Stolz gets his radio properties back he would sell KREV out of the 3 radio properties but right now there is no equipment to start operating KREV radio when it goes back on the air...

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Why? It was reported by the court appointed liquidator that it was never profitable.

True and VCY was supposed to have full control of KREV-FM.

 

[nd2023]

I do remember there was a mentioned somewhere that if Ed Stolz gets his radio properties back he would sell KREV out of the 3 radio properties but right now there is no equipment to start operating KREV radio when it goes back on the air...

The license is still worth something

 

[TheBigA]

Stolz tells the judge that a sale of the SF FM is still on the table:

Ed Stolz Tells Bankruptcy Court A Sale Of His Bay Area FM Is Still On The Table.

Royce International Broadcasting founder Ed Stolz has told a federal bankruptcy court that he is prepared to sell three homes and a 40-acre parcel of land in Shingle Springs, CA

www.insideradio.com

 

[DrAkbar]

Stolz tells the judge that a sale of the SF FM is still on the table:

https://www.insideradio.com/free/ed...cle_9e81844c-29c4-11ed-bda8-53b801ea385b.html

$15m for KREV? EMF paid $3.18 for KRTY, so I guess that makes KREV worth almost five times more.

Not.

 

[Cityguy76]

Wow 92.7 signal is worth $15 million??

 

[TheBigA]

In the meantime, another court has upheld a lower court ruling that would keep the stations in receivership

Ninth Circuit Upholds Lower Court Ruling, Keeping Ed Stolz’s Stations In Receivership.

A three-judge federal appeals court panel has upheld a lower court decision to maintain Larry Patrick as receiver over a trio of Royce International Broadcasting ratio stations. Royce owner Ed

www.insideradio.com

The article says the victory for Larry Patrick is symbolic, because the bankruptcy returned the stations to Royce.

 

[DrAkbar]

In the meantime, another court has upheld a lower court ruling that would keep the stations in receivership

Ninth Circuit Upholds Lower Court Ruling, Keeping Ed Stolz’s Stations In Receivership.

A three-judge federal appeals court panel has upheld a lower court decision to maintain Larry Patrick as receiver over a trio of Royce International Broadcasting ratio stations. Royce owner Ed

www.insideradio.com

The article says the victory for Larry Patrick is symbolic, because the bankruptcy returned the stations to Royce.

Another Crazy Ed can of worms....an extra large can. Could someone please give me a status update on this in say ten years from now? I'm sure this one will drag on for a long time!

 

[Radiomusik]

$15M for a small signal that doesn't even cover much of the South Bay? Ugh, seems over exaggerating for an asking price.