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La Calle now on 102.5

I’m hearing La Calle on KJFI 102.5. Format pretty much the same as it was on 92.5 a few years ago. La Mejor gone now? Perhaps the programmers are getting out of the way of the impending SBS launch of Regional Mexican on 92.1?

Curious if this is also on KJHJ and K273AL. The La Calle liners are giving the 102.5 frequency, so not a feed mixup.
 
interesting that they would do this , for sure not a signal that would compete with power 105.3. Maybe a placeholder?
One of La Calle’s liners was (in Spanish) “The only Tropical station in Houston.” Power 105.3 might have something to say about that.🤣

KJFI was transmitting dead air earlier today, and La Mejor was still on yesterday, so the flip happened this afternoon.

If this is a placeholder I would have no idea what is coming next.🤔
 
Numerous thoughts occur to me. Could there be issues within the family once more? Both sides of the family are currently competing in a limited niche within the market with their tropical stations. I am curious whether Hector is preemptively responding to an anticipated change or reacting to something, particularly considering the possibility that Power 105.3 might reportedly introduce a Mexican Regional station in the future. The developments over the next 60 days will be intriguing...
 
I still think they should had launched LA MEJOR on 101.7 and 106.9 HD3.
As I said I enjoy the programming RADIO SOL has been airing but still in my opinion the name of the station and the format doesn’t fit in. SOL RADIOs name brings me LA TREMENDA vibes.
 
Might I add that I just went to LA MEJOR MVS Facebook page and they updated the logo. It now just shows a picture of a radio. Maybe something will happen with this station? Or maybe it’s just nothing?

The LA CALLEs FACEBOOK page says in Spanish. You can now listen to us on 102.5.
 
This is a little off topic, but unlike Austin Houston seems to have a ton of very marginal translators. Many highly directional, low wattage, or on the same channel as other translators.

What are say the three best in terms of coverage and signal that are on the air right now?
 
Curious if this is also on KJHJ
It is.
What are say the three best in terms of coverage and signal that are on the air right now?
Some of these translators will definitely make you scratch your head with how strong they are so far out. But the best is 105.3 with 104.5 & 94.1 behind it. 95.1 also does very well. 99.5 is also really good
 
Legally or illegally?
I meant to say I am NOT trying to start anything or throw shade on any of the current stations. I’m only in Houston a handful of times per year and can’t keep all the translators straight.

The question was more in line of how they cover in the real world as they are presently built and operated.
 
It is.

Some of these translators will definitely make you scratch your head with how strong they are so far out. But the best is 105.3 with 104.5 & 94.1 behind it. 95.1 also does very well. 99.5 is also really good
92.5 covers pretty good and so those 101.7.
 
Numerous thoughts occur to me. Could there be issues within the family once more? Both sides of the family are currently competing in a limited niche within the market with their tropical stations. I am curious whether Hector is preemptively responding to an anticipated change or reacting to something
Can someone shed some light on who owns and produces some of these formats? Not talking about who owns the actual station licenses, but rather the programming groups behind Sol Radio, La Calle, La Mejor, La Grande, and Power. Info is rather murky.
particularly considering the possibility that Power 105.3 might reportedly introduce a Mexican Regional station in the future. The developments over the next 60 days will be intriguing...
The Power folks might be waiting to see what SBS does before deciding on a specific flavor of Regional Mexican for a possible launch on 97.5. All purely speculative, and I don’t think we’ll see a change on KFNC until after the New Year, if it happens at all. Would love to know what’s going on inside the walls at 5353 West Alabama.
 
Can someone shed some light on who owns and produces some of these formats? Not talking about who owns the actual station licenses, but rather the programming groups behind Sol Radio, La Calle, La Mejor, La Grande, and Power. Info is rather murky.

The Power folks might be waiting to see what SBS does before deciding on a specific flavor of Regional Mexican for a possible launch on 97.5. All purely speculative, and I don’t think we’ll see a change on KFNC until after the New Year, if it happens at all. Would love to know what’s going on inside the walls at 5353 West Alabama.
Allow me to offer some insight to the best of my knowledge, although I cannot guarantee complete accuracy.
1. The Mexican Regional format of La Grande 104.5 is owned by Hector Guevara/Centro Cristiano. Previously, the station was managed and leased by Chayane Ortuño, a gentleman with extensive experience in the Dallas market who had formerly operated the Univision stations. Chayane Ortuño leased the station for approximately six months. Meanwhile prior to Chayane, Daniel Melendez, along with his business partner José Romero, had been leasing the station for about a year. Both parties underperformed due to the station's lease costing nearly 50k per month. "La Grande 104.5" is presently managed by Hector Guevara, who has reappointed Daniel Melendez to oversee its programming.

2. Power 105.3 FM is owned by SDK Franco, the former wife of Hector Guevara. SDK Franco entered into a business agreement with Omar Romero a few years back and his company, Space City Broadcasting. Although Omar is Hector's son-in-law, they do not have a harmonious relationship. It is my understanding that Space City also acquired KGBC some time ago. The agreement between SDK Franco and Space City has been established for some time, although I am uncertain about the specifics.

3. La Mejor 102.5 is managed by Hector Guevara and his brother Roberto Guevara. Originally a tool to maintain "formats alive," they have recently decided to switch to a Spanish tropical format, which is considered an ill-advised decision. However, this change is intended to be temporary and not of significant importance.

4. Cesar Guel owns 106.1 FM, which is operated by "Pare de Sufrir," a church known for its controversial reputation but substantial financial resources, allowing them to lease 106.1 FM for $40,000 per month. Cesar Guel is not listed on any FCC documents, yet he is the individual directing the operations/leasing to the church.

5. 101.7 FM Sol Radio, a station owned by a local pastor in the Bellaire area, has been sold to Pastor Antonio Simaj. Cesar Guel was the vendor. Chayanne Ortuño has entered into a lease agreement with Pastor Antonio Simaj for 101.7 FM and with Omar Romero for 101.7 FM Pasadena. And now Running Mexican Regional format under the name "Sol Radio"
 
Allow me to offer some insight to the best of my knowledge, although I cannot guarantee complete accuracy.
1. The Mexican Regional format of La Grande 104.5 is owned by Hector Guevara/Centro Cristiano. Previously, the station was managed and leased by Chayane Ortuño, a gentleman with extensive experience in the Dallas market who had formerly operated the Univision stations. Chayane Ortuño leased the station for approximately six months. Meanwhile prior to Chayane, Daniel Melendez, along with his business partner José Romero, had been leasing the station for about a year. Both parties underperformed due to the station's lease costing nearly 50k per month. "La Grande 104.5" is presently managed by Hector Guevara, who has reappointed Daniel Melendez to oversee its programming.

2. Power 105.3 FM is owned by SDK Franco, the former wife of Hector Guevara. SDK Franco entered into a business agreement with Omar Romero a few years back and his company, Space City Broadcasting. Although Omar is Hector's son-in-law, they do not have a harmonious relationship. It is my understanding that Space City also acquired KGBC some time ago. The agreement between SDK Franco and Space City has been established for some time, although I am uncertain about the specifics.

3. La Mejor 102.5 is managed by Hector Guevara and his brother Roberto Guevara. Originally a tool to maintain "formats alive," they have recently decided to switch to a Spanish tropical format, which is considered an ill-advised decision. However, this change is intended to be temporary and not of significant importance.

4. Cesar Guel owns 106.1 FM, which is operated by "Pare de Sufrir," a church known for its controversial reputation but substantial financial resources, allowing them to lease 106.1 FM for $40,000 per month. Cesar Guel is not listed on any FCC documents, yet he is the individual directing the operations/leasing to the church.

5. 101.7 FM Sol Radio, a station owned by a local pastor in the Bellaire area, has been sold to Pastor Antonio Simaj. Cesar Guel was the vendor. Chayanne Ortuño has entered into a lease agreement with Pastor Antonio Simaj for 101.7 FM and with Omar Romero for 101.7 FM Pasadena. And now Running Mexican Regional format under the name "Sol Radio"
I apologize for forgetting about 92.5 FM.

The station was owned by SDK Franco and subsequently sold to David Gow. David Gow successfully acquired two stations operating on the 92.5 frequency: Senior Road 92.5 and Downtown 92.5. Please remember that Hector possesses multiple LPs on the 92.5 frequency near Humble, Texas, and in Katy. This makes the 92.5 frequency a strategic advantage. If they collaborate effectively, the 92.5 signal from downtown will provide excellent coverage for the Houston Metro area. When many of you mention that frequencies like 104.5, 105.3, 92.5, and 94.1 are too overpowered , I believe it's crucial to thoroughly examine how the chest pieces are stacked and understand the dynamics of how the game is actually being played.
 
believe it's crucial to thoroughly examine how the chest pieces are stacked and understand the dynamics of how the game is actually being played.
What many broadcasters understand is that the entirety of both operations is, dare I say, rather shady in appearance.

I mean, what would you expect from people that allegedly engage their own congregation, and target non-church member listeners as well, by requiring financial compensation to offer up a prayer on the sinner's behalf, acting as the self-appointed middle man between the sinner and their maker?

On who's authority is Hector Guevara the mouthpiece of God? Last I checked, the guy in charge of that is from Argentina and sitting in the Vatican in Rome.

Did God instruct him and his associates to buy the big fancy homes, the megachurches, the lavish cars, and the multiple, additional radio frequencies, not to further spread the word of God directly from his own ministry, oh no, but to instead air secular, non-Christian based music, targeted at the same Mexican community they are allegedly charging to pray for the forgiveness of their sins, replete with multiple references in the music being played to drinking, womanizing, drug use, and...wait for it...all types of sins which will require more praying for these listeners in the near future?

Is that the direction laid forth by God, Yahweh, Jehovah, JesuCristo, or whatever you want to call Him? Sounds like a hell of an alleged scheme to me.

There's a reason the group that you allegedly associate with did this down in ol' Houston. Those that could stop it from the jump didn't, and this is what results from that initial inaction.

How'd things go for Guel, and those allegedly associated with him, when the same playbook was attempted to be implemented in Dallas? Some of the same ideas were put into action by overpowering, moving operations to unlicensed coordinates, and all of the other silly foolishness that they've allegedly gotten away with down in H-town. Shall I tell you all the fascinating story of the Royse City translator K295BF? Heard all the way down to Lancaster once upon a time? That one had a Guel fingerprint all over it. Allegedly, of course.

The difference being, there was a line of folks acting as a roadblock for such activities up this way, and after fines and forfeitures started significantly eating away at the finances, everything owned or operated up here stayed within their licensed parameters, or those who were allegedly overseeing things related to these facilities just got the hell out of Dodge. Or Dallas, as it were.

That's the viewpoint of just one sinner, who's not an active Christian. Even without seeking God out on a daily basis, and living my life my own way, I can see the alleged hypocrisy just oozing out from under the concrete foundation on Pasadena Blvd. Karma's a bitch, amigo. You ever stop to think that the coal-raking and misery that the ex-wife has been putting on the husband is God's way of paying him back for the blasphemy of which he is firmly embedded? Allegedly, of course.

Does it sound like I know well of the game of which you speak? None of them, Guel, Franco, or Guevara are fit to hold a license, given their past, present, or future association with each other. They were, allegedly, all in cahoots with each other when it all began down in Houston. With an assist by the ol' unspoken one, who (I'm guessing) helped to guide them down the primrose path. You don't get the privilege of using a TV subchannel and an abbreviated 100 watt AM play toy just for sitting around idle and staring up at a half-collapsed tower, surrounded by former drunks.
 
What many broadcasters understand is that the entirety of both operations is, dare I say, rather shady in appearance.

I mean, what would you expect from people that allegedly engage their own congregation, and target non-church member listeners as well, by requiring financial compensation to offer up a prayer on the sinner's behalf, acting as the self-appointed middle man between the sinner and their maker?

On who's authority is Hector Guevara the mouthpiece of God? Last I checked, the guy in charge of that is from Argentina and sitting in the Vatican in Rome.

Did God instruct him and his associates to buy the big fancy homes, the megachurches, the lavish cars, and the multiple, additional radio frequencies, not to further spread the word of God directly from his own ministry, oh no, but to instead air secular, non-Christian based music, targeted at the same Mexican community they are allegedly charging to pray for the forgiveness of their sins, replete with multiple references in the music being played to drinking, womanizing, drug use, and...wait for it...all types of sins which will require more praying for these listeners in the near future?

Is that the direction laid forth by God, Yahweh, Jehovah, JesuCristo, or whatever you want to call Him? Sounds like a hell of an alleged scheme to me.

There's a reason the group that you allegedly associate with did this down in ol' Houston. Those that could stop it from the jump didn't, and this is what results from that initial inaction.

How'd things go for Guel, and those allegedly associated with him, when the same playbook was attempted to be implemented in Dallas? Some of the same ideas were put into action by overpowering, moving operations to unlicensed coordinates, and all of the other silly foolishness that they've allegedly gotten away with down in H-town. Shall I tell you all the fascinating story of the Royse City translator K295BF? Heard all the way down to Lancaster once upon a time? That one had a Guel fingerprint all over it. Allegedly, of course.

The difference being, there was a line of folks acting as a roadblock for such activities up this way, and after fines and forfeitures started significantly eating away at the finances, everything owned or operated up here stayed within their licensed parameters, or those who were allegedly overseeing things related to these facilities just got the hell out of Dodge. Or Dallas, as it were.

That's the viewpoint of just one sinner, who's not an active Christian. Even without seeking God out on a daily basis, and living my life my own way, I can see the alleged hypocrisy just oozing out from under the concrete foundation on Pasadena Blvd. Karma's a bitch, amigo. You ever stop to think that the coal-raking and misery that the ex-wife has been putting on the husband is God's way of paying him back for the blasphemy of which he is firmly embedded? Allegedly, of course.

Does it sound like I know well of the game of which you speak? None of them, Guel, Franco, or Guevara are fit to hold a license, given their past, present, or future association with each other. They were, allegedly, all in cahoots with each other when it all began down in Houston. With an assist by the ol' unspoken one, who (I'm guessing) helped to guide them down the primrose path. You don't get the privilege of using a TV subchannel and an abbreviated 100 watt AM play toy just for sitting around idle and staring up at a half-collapsed tower, surrounded by former drunks.
Impressively, you elevated a straightforward translator discussion to the level of Vatican City. Please don't misconstrue my knowledge of George Soros at Audacy, Bob Pittman at iHeart, Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean, or Daniel Alegre at Univision as indicating any association or business partnership with them. Having spent 50 years in radio, I've witnessed Roy Henderson and the Werlingers accomplish feats that no one else could achieve. I concur with several of your points, while ensuring this discussion remains open and impersonal and not getting shutdown. All i can say is the family's divided for the same reason mentioned and Hector's court defeat both occurred for specific reasons. Exploiting the word of God for personal greed is reprehensible.
 
What’s this 3rd frequency LA GRANDE is on? I heard LA GRANDE now bigger than ever with 3 frequencies .
 
LA CALLE is on 102.5 KJFI

And I hearing LA LEY also on 102.5 assuming I’m listening to K273AL
 
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