Fairfield County 103.7 Danbury sold to CT Public Radio

[MarcB]

103.7W279CI in Danbury has been purchased by Connecticut Public Radio for $500,000. The 250 watt translator currently is called Danbury's New Rock Alternative originating at WDAQ 98.3 HD2. CT Public Radio will also lease WDAQ HD4 to feed the translator.

Connecticut Public Radio To Expand To Danbury - RadioInsight

Connecticut Public Radio is filling a coverage hole in northern Fairfield County with the $500,000 purchase of 103.7 W279CI Danbury from Irv Goldstein's Berkshire Broadcasting. The translator will be utilized to bring the statewide Public News/Talk network originating at 90.5 WNPR-FM...

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[Bill-in-CT]

This means Hartford's WNPR will have a 250-watt signal in Danbury, and that Danbury will have two NPR affiliates. WSHU from Fairfield also has a 250-watt translator in Danbury on 96.1. W241CA-FM 96.1 MHz - Danbury, CT

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

This means Hartford's WNPR will have a 250-watt signal in Danbury, and that Danbury will have two NPR affiliates. WSHU from Fairfield also has a 250-watt translator in Danbury on 96.1. W241CA-FM 96.1 MHz - Danbury, CT

Theres potentially enough population in the area for two public stations, especially if they offer something different

96.1 danbury does WSHU's news and talk network, its too bad CTPR doesnt have an all music network.. I'd put that on 103.7.. or if i were WSHU, switch 96.1 to music.

103.7 has the much better signal too

 

[Bill-in-CT]

>103.7 has the much better signal too

Height above ground level for both of the 250w translators (according to Radio Locator)
WNPR's new translator - 230 feet
WSHU's translator - 95 feet

Now looking at the estimated coverage maps, I can see that 103.7's is better than 96.1's.

 

[Ex-RadioTV]

The W279CI transfer from Berkshire Broadcasting to CPR was approved by the FCC today.

 

[Bill-in-CT]

The W279CI transfer from Berkshire Broadcasting to CPR was approved by the FCC today.

No changes yet on 98.3 HD 2/3/4. I'm guessing CT Public will take over a 98.3 HD slot and the 103.7 translator in the beginning of the year.

 

[Bill-in-CT]

WNPR is now simulcasted on 98.3 HD4 and 103.7 in Danbury.

 

[TPO]

This means Hartford's WNPR will have a 250-watt signal in Danbury, and that Danbury will have two NPR affiliates. WSHU from Fairfield also has a 250-watt translator in Danbury on 96.1. W241CA-FM 96.1 MHz - Danbury, CT

There are actually three NPR stations serving Danbury. The two listed above plus WANR, Brewster, 88.5. They are owned by Northeast Public Radio/WAMC in Albany. They're only 225 watts but their transmitter is in Danbury.