I would think that any good business plan would have a Plan B, a Plan C, and so on.
Maybe they thought that the plan they had, if indeed it has fallen through, was so "in the bag" that they didn't need to think in those terms.
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Maybe they thought that the plan they had, if indeed it has fallen through, was so "in the bag" that they didn't need to think in those terms.
Not Sure Why 100.9 would rather locate to a (different) cell tower to use as a transmitting site, and not decide to Co-Lo on one of their other sites ... and 1110 AM's site is pretty close to the planned/future 100.9 site.
The diamond-shaped Blaw-Knox towers used by 1110 are unique and in a nice location. I think that site would be perfect for 100.9 by Topping off one of the 3 towers with a directional 2-bay antenna - could easily be done.
As a Class C3 station, 1110's site would provide similar or even better coverage, and perhaps the HAAT potential is better there as well... and since they own the towers & site, wouldn't it cost alot less (no tower rent), and they can they can adjust the directional antenna & power levels accordingly.
Their other Charlotte AM & sister station WPZS 610 AM uses one of their site's 4-towers, to host it's FM translator on 102.5 (W273DA), but it's also used by Beasley for an AUX Site for 101.9 WBAV too (when the main site on Crowders Mtn is off). That's literally their direct competition and it's top competing station. 🤔
The diamond-shaped Blaw-Knox towers used by 1110 are unique and in a nice location. I think that site would be perfect for 100.9 by Topping off one of the 3 towers with a directional 2-bay antenna - could easily be done.
As a Class C3 station, 1110's site would provide similar or even better coverage, and perhaps the HAAT potential is better there as well... and since they own the towers & site, wouldn't it cost alot less (no tower rent), and they can they can adjust the directional antenna & power levels accordingly.
Their other Charlotte AM & sister station WPZS 610 AM uses one of their site's 4-towers, to host it's FM translator on 102.5 (W273DA), but it's also used by Beasley for an AUX Site for 101.9 WBAV too (when the main site on Crowders Mtn is off). That's literally their direct competition and it's top competing station. 🤔
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A couple weeks ago WGN's Rollye James took a phone call from a listener in NC, and they ended up discussing WBT for almost 20 minutes. It was mostly stories about the history, but Rollye mentioned that yes, WBT is a 50 KW flamethrower but in the market that matters (Charlotte) night coverage is lousy with no signal to the west, which makes the signal mostly a dud, and may not be worth as much as people think. Of course she has no idea about the future.
Speaking of Gastonia, they have a local news/talk WGNC. As well as Rock Hill WRHI. Both look like they super serve their respected communities. No idea how well they are doing.
Speaking of Gastonia, they have a local news/talk WGNC. As well as Rock Hill WRHI. Both look like they super serve their respected communities. No idea how well they are doing.
Radio One is not going to sacrifice the gains FNZ has made on 92.7 for a lesser signal, much less to be replaced by Mix which wasn’t even that successful on 107.9. They also aren’t going to sacrifice one of their better signals for the old skewing, low billing Praise.
If anything, I’d suggest adding a second FM for FNZ.
Mix is scrambling. They’re tweaking the music a lot and have an expensive airstaff to justify. I don’t think it will go away, but I do think it’ll end up being a jukebox.
Here's a map of the population density and racial breakdown of the Charlotte market for reference. (Reference https://www.censusdots.com/?map=4.858417888915726,38.4975,-95.9668)
I'm surprised it's taken a bit longer and WMXG has yet to get it's Audio Optimized (still too loud & in Mono) ..
A few years ago in Upstate SC, 106.3 WSPA waited about 2 weeks to fix the audio quality & turn on stereo - when Magic Upstate was briefly moved there - a nearly forgotten leftover after swapping with WYRD which was promoted to much stronger 98.9 .. It's not that much work to fix it, but maybe it's not that important, especially if no one complains about it, I guess.
However looks like U-1 so far is doing the same thing with 99.3 's Audio Quality on MIX, as Audacy did with on 106.3 with Magic, then sold WSPA just year later, so (again) Magic was put on the back burner, and nearly put out of it's existance, still only on HD, but just barely, and basically an afterthought, even to this day.
A few years ago in Upstate SC, 106.3 WSPA waited about 2 weeks to fix the audio quality & turn on stereo - when Magic Upstate was briefly moved there - a nearly forgotten leftover after swapping with WYRD which was promoted to much stronger 98.9 .. It's not that much work to fix it, but maybe it's not that important, especially if no one complains about it, I guess.
However looks like U-1 so far is doing the same thing with 99.3 's Audio Quality on MIX, as Audacy did with on 106.3 with Magic, then sold WSPA just year later, so (again) Magic was put on the back burner, and nearly put out of it's existance, still only on HD, but just barely, and basically an afterthought, even to this day.
Right—I know BBN already has WYFQ-AM. But there are ways that could be worked if it ever came to that. They could sell 930 after directing listeners to 1110, or even flip 930 to the Spanish-language service.
I’m not saying I’m a BBN fan or advocating for the format itself. I am saying they’d take care of the signal, and it would stay in local hands since they’re Charlotte-based. At this point, I’d much rather see that than the station go dark and the towers come down.
As I noted upthread, this kind of programming can be heard on WHKY Hickory and WSPC Albemarle, but per Radio-Locator, both provide only rimshot fringe coverage to greater Charlotte. WHKY is 50KW during the day but it is directionalized away from Charlotte, and WSPC is only 1000 watts. There might be a listenable signal from WVOC Columbia but Charlotte-area listeners wouldn't be generally aware that the station even exists. I have tried listening to it in Greenville when I've been there, but the signal is pretty anemic on the south side, and if you go a little further north into town, it's not listenable.
I have to doubt listeners in a saturated market such as Charlotte would be going in search of OOM radio, unless it were blowtorch WMIT for those who like Christian radio, or WNCW's Charlotte translator for those who seek a funky, eclectic format.
Said it before and will say it again - if there was interest in those shows they’d already have been on here. Especially Hannity. He’s had 20+ years to latch on and never did.
And KKKlay and Buck are an embarrassment to the medium.
I think I found the reason why Hannity, Clay and Buck, and Glen Beck may not be available to WBT.
Look at WGNC Gastonia's talk show schedule:
www.wgncradio.com
Look at WGNC Gastonia's talk show schedule:
HOME | WGNC AM 1450 | FM 101.1 Radio - Local News, Talk, Sports - Kings Mountain
WGNC- AM 1450 and FM 101.1 radio is the region's local News - Talk - Sports source. Thrilling live sports, Engaging conversations, and the latest news and insight form some of the best personalities in on-air. Serving Kings Mountain and Counties: Cleveland NC, Gaston NC, Mecklenburg NC, York SC...
I wonder if there was some objection by WGNC to Premiere, as they are part of the Charlotte -Gastonia-Rock Hill market, just like WBT-AM. Having those shows during the day on WBT would definitely step on the toes of WGNC having exclusive market rights.
Yeah, Premiere would dump WGNC in about 5 minutes if they had to make a choice. 1450 is a graveyard frequency, so it's probably a total mess once you get east of the Charlotte airport at night.
If WGNC is in a contract with Premiere, wouldn't WBT have to wait until the current contract ends? Maybe, that's the holdup....
I wasn't aware of WGNC. Even if their signal into Charlotte is marginal, still, they're probably considered a Charlotte-market station.I think I found the reason why Hannity, Clay and Buck, and Glen Beck may not be available to WBT.
Look at WGNC Gastonia's talk show schedule:
HOME | WGNC AM 1450 | FM 101.1 Radio - Local News, Talk, Sports - Kings Mountain
WGNC- AM 1450 and FM 101.1 radio is the region's local News - Talk - Sports source. Thrilling live sports, Engaging conversations, and the latest news and insight form some of the best personalities in on-air. Serving Kings Mountain and Counties: Cleveland NC, Gaston NC, Mecklenburg NC, York SC...
I understand and you do bring up some good points. I enjoy some of BBN, not as much as I used to, though. Speaking of flipping an existing AM to Spanish, I do know that 'TBI in Greenville did something similar and it's still in good hands. Wonder how all that's working out? Just thinking out loud, again LOL.
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Columbia? Maybe I'm missing something, but, I don't see how that's even listenable in Charlette. I remember, around twenty-three years ago or so, one of the Bellmont DJs telling me, that Rush, etc, were after programs on 'CGC, because they weren't on in the market. Taking Hello Henry out of the equation for just a minute, how long has 'BT been local talk? Oh and for the record, I believe that's a good thing.
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I think I found the reason why Hannity, Clay and Buck, and Glen Beck may not be available to WBT.
Look at WGNC Gastonia's talk show schedule:
HOME | WGNC AM 1450 | FM 101.1 Radio - Local News, Talk, Sports - Kings Mountain
WGNC- AM 1450 and FM 101.1 radio is the region's local News - Talk - Sports source. Thrilling live sports, Engaging conversations, and the latest news and insight form some of the best personalities in on-air. Serving Kings Mountain and Counties: Cleveland NC, Gaston NC, Mecklenburg NC, York SC...
HMMM, interesting, didn't know they were doing this now and out of King's Mountain, none the less LOL. I'm kinda confused, though, which doesn't take much LOL. Are Clay and Buck on from 12-3 or Dave Ramsy. I know C&B's Fast Time (as we say here) is 12-3, 'cause I hear them some on 'HAS then, just wondering. Looks like something's out of date, somewhere. Oh and DR is kinda like Jay Seculo (sp) Live (not), most stations air him anytime. No offense to him at all, just stating what I've seen on program logs, etc.
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Now that's probably true. I remember coming through there on a bus some years ago and hearing the Hornets ballgame on 'GNC, I was shocked! Is it still part of Hometown, etc? Just thinking out loud, I do a lot of that LOL.
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