With all of this technology nowadays how does this happen?
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Sports to replace KNX News simulcast at 97.1 FM
- Thread starter Rollo-Smokes
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You answered your own question. It's because of "all of this technology nowadays". It's not like they have a physical switch on the board sending it out via a telco line. It's all programmed into the automation system.
I thought Brock and Alex was the best of the three shows. Alex has a TON of energy. Derek and Decker has potential, but Derek needs a Red Bull or a strong cup of coffee. I realize 6am is early, but Derek is wayyyy too sleepy for morning drive in LA.
I see what you’re saying about Derek’s energy. But I think he provides great insight, especially about the Lakers. He’s “entertaining “ enough to listen to. He might not need Sedano and Kap energy
The station is very positive about the Lakers and very down about the Angels. I’m reading tea leaves. But, I feel 97.1 will try their hardest to get Lakers rights. Anyone know the details of the KSPN/Lakers deal?
How come 1110 was sacrificed by GK and not 710?
The KSPN radio deal with the Lakers was extended in 2025. No end date was listed on the press release.
www.nba.com
ESPN LA and the Los Angeles Lakers Extend Radio Rights Agreement | Los Angeles Lakers
Continuing a long-standing partnership, ESPN LA 710 AM will carry all regular-season games as well as all preseason and post-season games.
www.nba.com
You have to wonder if there is contract language enabling the Lakers to opt out of the 710AM deal should an FM station become an option.The KSPN radio deal with the Lakers was extended in 2025. No end date was listed on the press release.
ESPN LA and the Los Angeles Lakers Extend Radio Rights Agreement | Los Angeles Lakers
Continuing a long-standing partnership, ESPN LA 710 AM will carry all regular-season games as well as all preseason and post-season games.
KNX on 1070 only ..just in time with wildfires breaking out. All news on AM could have a decent first ratings book as AM only
Are they going to add a teletype sound to complete the effect?
Did they ever have the teletype sound?
Yes, up until the early 2000s I want to say. Could have been KFWB tho. I know one of the all news stations (KNX and the former KFWB) ran teletype up until the early 2000s.
Yes, for decades.... from its April 15, 1968 launch and through its first couple decades KNX mixed in audio from a live microphone situated inside its actual news teletype room.
Growing up in Northern California, I don’t think o ever heard teletype sounds on KCBS, even in the 1970s. I do, however remember it prominently when hearing KNX at night. Cheesy effects work better in LA
Smart calculated move to go back to AM when they did it. Of course I hate seeing anyone affected by wildfires
Judging by streaming on the Audacy app, KNX is still running brokered programming this morning (Saturday) as of the 8 a.m. hour. I thought they had a separate, live feed where news was still going when they were on FM and maybe also on streaming while brokered programming is on AM? In comparison, KCBS is still live at the moment.
Not really. KPFK, KBIG and KRTH, among others, are stronger signals.
When comparing the two specific frequencies you mentioned: yes, both are on Mt. Wilson. But 93.1 has a higher tower. Also, 97.1 is directional away from the high-desert areas of Los Angeles County. Decades ago, that may not have mattered. But Palmdale and Lancaster are very large commuter cities now. It matters enough that KIIS and KYSR (last I checked) have full-power satellite stations out there.
Also, 97.1 cannot increase their power, because they had to lower ERP significantly when they moved up from Flint Peak decades ago.
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Live news on Saturday was on FM, the brokered programming was on AM.
Talk about confusing the listeners. Is there a lack of sports talk content on the weekend?
On FM?