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Washington KEWU sold to KPKL-FM operator Oldies Preservation Society

I wouldn't be surprised. It would fill a gap that Spokane has had since KNHK was on 104.5.
 
107.1 is now KBNW News/Talk, according to local reports. And they changed the 1230 AM to KBNW as well? How could they do that when the Bend OR station is on 1340? Unless the KBNW branding is on "KSBN Spokane".
 
Note that EMF/K-LOVE Inc. took over the usage of the KPKL call sign for a low-power 90.7 in the Colorado mountains. Any call sign with "KL" anywhere in it is bound to be used by the national Christian network more than anything else. The Oldies Preservation Society would probably love to have KPKL back, but it's impossible now.
 
I love this story. When people complain about K-Love buying up all these stations, I say there's nothing stopping anyone from starting a non-profit and doing exactly what they're doing, except with some form of music instead of religion. There are a few of these around the country. I think there's one in California. Just do it! Don't wait for someone else.
 
TheBigA said:
I love this story. When people complain about K-Love buying up all these stations, I say there's nothing stopping anyone from starting a non-profit and doing exactly what they're doing, except with some form of music instead of religion. There are a few of these around the country. I think there's one in California. Just do it! Don't wait for someone else.
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I kinda think it's initial capital problem, bank rejection (they don't loan for purchasing/starting terrestrial AM/FM stations anymore), lack of investors right now. That kind of thing. Or other ball and chains.

But you're right. Dirt cheap radio stations are indeed a-plenty. But everybody is broke. It's still tight out there. And it will be as long as inflation is sky high and everybody's jittery about the immediate future financially as they grumble about the $5: gallon gas.

And people typically hold back on casual spending and lending when it gets like that. This includes everything from buying morning lattes or making public radio subscriptions.

So, you're right. Anyone (technically) can easily get a radio station right now.

It's just the worst possible time economically for it.
 
Bongwater said:
I kinda think it's initial capital problem, bank rejection (they don't loan for purchasing/starting terrestrial AM/FM stations anymore), lack of investors right now. That kind of thing. Or other ball and chains
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I'm going to throw out a word popular among young people today: Crowdfunding. You don't go to a bank. You go to the people. The people who will become the listeners. That's how you raise the money. Because not only will banks not fund you. But the SBA won't fund you. The only way to do this is with the people who will listen.


Is it easy? No. Asking people for money isn't easy. It takes commitment, dedication, and passion. That's how things get done.
 
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TheBigA said:
I'm going to throw out a word popular among young people today: Crowdfunding. You don't go to a bank. You go to the people. The people who will become the listeners. That's how you raise the money. Because not only will banks not fund you. But the SBA won't fund you. The only way to do this is with the people who will listen.


Is it easy? No. Asking people for money isn't easy. It takes commitment, dedication, and passion. That's how things get done.
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How many stations were started this way?
 


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