Neat! Alaska is kind of "different", and radio waves don't seem to follow normal propagation patterns up there, so I'm not surprised
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Fresno / Central Valley Fresno Translator Battles
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Neat! Alaska is kind of "different", and radio waves don't seem to follow normal propagation patterns up there, so I'm not surprised
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No, no... they certainly dont and I've proven that many times over.
AM 940 Fresno used to have a listenable nighttime signal into the Central Willamette Valley of Oregon until KWBY Woodburn launched its 230-watt nighttime signal. That was several decades ago. Comparing KMJ's to KYNO's AM signal is no match. KMJ performs better during the daytime along the I-5 - listenable almost up to Red Bluff.
Was KYNO ever fully repaired? I know it was down to 10,000 watts after having the ground wires stolen, really hurting it's signal on the west side of the valley. It's been awhile since i've been out that way with a good radio.
Huh, I did not know that.
They must have repaired it, as their signal has consistently gotten much stronger lately. And more consistently so than propagation patterns would suggest.
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Earlier this year KYNO boomed into Boise. That was not their normal signal here. They're back to just in there but not strong.
Yeah, that was probably related to the unusually extreme auroral conditions we were experiencing during that G5 solar storm back in May. All kinds of signals were coming in weirdly. Some were stronger, others weaker. It was interesting.
Speaking of, the auroras – and their unusual southerly reach – were absolutely remarkable. Even with all the awful light pollution in the SFBA, I was actually able to faintly see some of it from outside my front door! I thought it'd never happen!!
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So that mean's they probably did. We discussed it on this forum, but it may not have been it's own topic. The signal was really hurt on the north side of Fresno.
Today, Dan Alpert, lawyer for DeLawder Communications, filed to TOLL the application for the Muscatel-Fresno K261FF modification to move to 100.1 from 100.3, increase power from 25 to 250 watts, move the antenna to downtown Fresno, and continue to employ a directional pattern . This tolling is because of the "translator protection zone" protests from 100.3 KMAK Orange Cove and 99.9 KCIV Mount Bullion.
Dan is actually the licensee for it. FYI there is no legal company called Ginger Communications.
That's probably not going to work out for the 99.9 folks either, they complained K272GD off of 99.7
I have driven thru that part of town "Muscatel" daily for several years as my job, I have never heard this 25 watt 100.3, just KMAK, it doesn't exist, something is fake there.
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I've tried as well. Also KFRR doesn't need a translator!
This lawyer has a "shady" history. My personal opinion.
The Ginger Broadcasting application for 100.1 translator power increase in Muscatel (Fresno) has seen some action. Apparently the joint petition for reconsideration was granted 5/15 . Could someone explain further?
..."K261FF (the "Translator"), due to predicted interference to regular listeners of both KCIV and KМАК...." There even appears to be false claims for relay certifications in the original application.
..."K261FF (the "Translator"), due to predicted interference to regular listeners of both KCIV and KМАК...." There even appears to be false claims for relay certifications in the original application.
Bott had forms ready for their listeners this time! Good for them.
Comment #1 Petition for Reconsideration granted 5/15/2025. Application grant rescinded and application dismissed.
The current site for the FM translators is a dirt field.
Dear Mr. Alpert:
On November 25, 2024, we received the request for tolling of the construction deadline that you filed on behalf of Ginger Broadcasting (GB) for a construction permit (Permit) for an FM Station in Muscatel, California (Station). The Permit was granted on March 4, 2022, for a three-year term ending on March 3, 2025.1 In your request, you state that on April 7, 2022, Bott Communications, Inc., licensee of KCIV(FM), Mt. Bullion, California, and KMAK-FM, LLC, licensee of KMAK(FM), Orange Cove, California, filed a joint petition for reconsideration (Petition) of the grant of the Permit, which remains pending.2
This request falls within one of the criteria for tolling and is granted, subject to the conditions listed below.3
• Tolling is effective as of October 26, 2024.4 Once tolling ends, 4 months and 5 days will remain in the construction period.
• Tolling will remain in effect until June 8, 2025, absent earlier resolution of the Petition. If the Petition is not resolved by that date, GB shall file a status report and a request for continued tolling by June 8, 2025. As needed, GB shall file additional status reports and requests for continued tolling at six-month intervals thereafter.
When tolling ends (either because GB has not filed a request for continued tolling or because the Petition has been resolved), we will calculate a new permit expiration date by adding the remaining 4 months and 5 days.
Dear Mr. Alpert:
On November 25, 2024, we received the request for tolling of the construction deadline that you filed on behalf of Ginger Broadcasting (GB) for a construction permit (Permit) for an FM Station in Muscatel, California (Station). The Permit was granted on March 4, 2022, for a three-year term ending on March 3, 2025.1 In your request, you state that on April 7, 2022, Bott Communications, Inc., licensee of KCIV(FM), Mt. Bullion, California, and KMAK-FM, LLC, licensee of KMAK(FM), Orange Cove, California, filed a joint petition for reconsideration (Petition) of the grant of the Permit, which remains pending.2
This request falls within one of the criteria for tolling and is granted, subject to the conditions listed below.3
• Tolling is effective as of October 26, 2024.4 Once tolling ends, 4 months and 5 days will remain in the construction period.
• Tolling will remain in effect until June 8, 2025, absent earlier resolution of the Petition. If the Petition is not resolved by that date, GB shall file a status report and a request for continued tolling by June 8, 2025. As needed, GB shall file additional status reports and requests for continued tolling at six-month intervals thereafter.
When tolling ends (either because GB has not filed a request for continued tolling or because the Petition has been resolved), we will calculate a new permit expiration date by adding the remaining 4 months and 5 days.