Is Jump coming back? I can only hope.
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Loud Media aquires WGAP/WKVL
- Thread starter Ktownradioman
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Is Jump coming back? I can only hope.
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mrkymrk67
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And WKVL as well with local sports.
They did as far as I know. Maybe, they are leasing it? One Major Media is the operator. I do remember it being reported as a sale though.
Also something else interesting, jump1049.com was recently registed and redirects to one of their other Jump stations. Only 104.9 they own is in Knoxville.
Nothing would surprise me anymore with this company. They make so many changes. At least they are keeping local radio interesting.
While checking various registered domains myself, I see that someone has recently registered 106vlz.com (as opposed to the current 1061vlz.com). This makes me wonder if they are going to drop the ".1" from the branding and simulcast the rock format on 105.9 (and of course then also on 1400 WGAP). I remember when WVLZ first moved to 106.1, many Blount County listeners got on social media to voice their displeasure about not being able to hear the signal. A new "106 VLZ" on 106.1 and 105.9 would solve that problem.
That's what i'm expecting too. As far as 100.9, not sure what to think. I thought Lake FM was safe, but with Jump1049.com registered, who knows? 104.9 has an awful signal in most of the downtown area though. I've questioned why 104.9/105.1 haven't done a similcast yet.
Not sure if it's Loud's doing or a fluke, but this morning WGAP's 105.9 translator is running at very low power. I live about 1 mile and have not had a decent signal on 106.1 since the translator went on the air. This morning 106.1 is strong on every radio in my house, RDS running flawless. Also can hear 105.7 The Hog. I actually forgot how good of a signal 106.1 got into Blount County back before the translator existed.
Also, to add to that last post, WGAP-AM is off the air at 9:30am.
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mrkymrk67
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As of 1:30 PM, WGAP and its translator are back on the air.
WGAP/WKVL launched at 3:30 under Loud Media ownership as Adult Hits "Random Music Radio" randommusicradio.com. I'm assuming this isn't the end of changes considering both translators are broadcasting from the same tower in Maryville. Also, according to radioinsight.com WPLA-FM has applied to move to the tower on the foothills parkway and licensed to Greenback. https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&appid=25076ff38265744901826eec51110319&facid=36230
Here's the newly posted radio insight article. According to them, this may be a place holder format. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/238803/wgap-wkvl-go-random/
Interresting on the WPLA move. Going from a Northern rimshot to a southwestern rimshot, though I suppose closer.
WPLA may get into Knoxville a bit better being on the southwestern side. Sharps Ridge seems to block signals from the northern side pretty well. Also, even though the lower wattage, the height increase may help a ton. I'd love to see the WKVL/WGAP translators moved up there. How are their current signals in Knoxville?
Unlistenable here in West Knox. I mean I can hear their static-filled signals on my car stereo, but I can't tolerate them for very long.
As for 104.9, if this upgrade gets them into Knoxville better, then I can see your Jump prediction coming true.
What suprised me is the fact that they aren't currently similcasting VLZ on 105.9. People from Maryville get on their facebook page and complain about the interference. Now they are interfering with themselves.
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