The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air. So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
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1010 Changing Formats Jan. 1
- Thread starter TampaRadioFan
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Say it ain't so, Chix!
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
That really blows! I hope to hear the Chix on the air again very soon. Hopefully they can make a switch without having any down time. The Chix have been able to flex through all different types of formats, and have always given their audience a great show. They have a very loyal fanbase that would no doubt have been a lot bigger by now if not limited by such a cruddy signal/ coverage area.
It's also nice to be able to click on the radio to hear a locally produced show with real personality that doesn't shove a political agenda into your face, and isn't 100% sports. (despite the name)
I used to listen to them every day until my own gig switched my schedule so that I am now on the air at the same time. I actually had today off, and got to listen to them, and it was just like catching up with old friends.
If they leave the airwaves, they will definitely be sorely missed.
As for Don and Mike, I'm sorry, but I would really like to hear our own fine Tampa Bay talent first. Then, if there are any airshifts left Don and Mike would make great filler. They are definitely better than All Comedy Radio.
Sincerely, A BIG B.L. FAN!
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
That really blows! I hope to hear the Chix on the air again very soon. Hopefully they can make a switch without having any down time. The Chix have been able to flex through all different types of formats, and have always given their audience a great show. They have a very loyal fanbase that would no doubt have been a lot bigger by now if not limited by such a cruddy signal/ coverage area.
It's also nice to be able to click on the radio to hear a locally produced show with real personality that doesn't shove a political agenda into your face, and isn't 100% sports. (despite the name)
I used to listen to them every day until my own gig switched my schedule so that I am now on the air at the same time. I actually had today off, and got to listen to them, and it was just like catching up with old friends.
If they leave the airwaves, they will definitely be sorely missed.
As for Don and Mike, I'm sorry, but I would really like to hear our own fine Tampa Bay talent first. Then, if there are any airshifts left Don and Mike would make great filler. They are definitely better than All Comedy Radio.
Sincerely, A BIG B.L. FAN!
Re: Say it ain't so, Chix!
> > The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> > (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
>
> > So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> > elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
> That really blows! I hope to hear the Chix on the air again
> very soon. Hopefully they can make a switch without having
> any down time. The Chix have been able to flex through all
> different types of formats, and have always given their
> audience a great show. They have a very loyal fanbase that
> would no doubt have been a lot bigger by now if not limited
> by such a cruddy signal/ coverage area.
>
> It's also nice to be able to click on the radio to hear a
> locally produced show with real personality that doesn't
> shove a political agenda into your face, and isn't 100%
> sports. (despite the name)
>
> I used to listen to them every day until my own gig switched
> my schedule so that I am now on the air at the same time. I
> actually had today off, and got to listen to them, and it
> was just like catching up with old friends.
>
> If they leave the airwaves, they will definitely be sorely
> missed.
>
> As for Don and Mike, I'm sorry, but I would really like to
> hear our own fine Tampa Bay talent first. Then, if there are
> any airshifts left Don and Mike would make great filler.
> They are definitely better than All Comedy Radio.
>
> Sincerely, A BIG B.L. FAN!
Well, I am sure Dave and Lola will welcome the Chix back to WTAN with open arms. As long as Hooters is still footing the bill.
> > The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> > (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
>
> > So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> > elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
> That really blows! I hope to hear the Chix on the air again
> very soon. Hopefully they can make a switch without having
> any down time. The Chix have been able to flex through all
> different types of formats, and have always given their
> audience a great show. They have a very loyal fanbase that
> would no doubt have been a lot bigger by now if not limited
> by such a cruddy signal/ coverage area.
>
> It's also nice to be able to click on the radio to hear a
> locally produced show with real personality that doesn't
> shove a political agenda into your face, and isn't 100%
> sports. (despite the name)
>
> I used to listen to them every day until my own gig switched
> my schedule so that I am now on the air at the same time. I
> actually had today off, and got to listen to them, and it
> was just like catching up with old friends.
>
> If they leave the airwaves, they will definitely be sorely
> missed.
>
> As for Don and Mike, I'm sorry, but I would really like to
> hear our own fine Tampa Bay talent first. Then, if there are
> any airshifts left Don and Mike would make great filler.
> They are definitely better than All Comedy Radio.
>
> Sincerely, A BIG B.L. FAN!
Well, I am sure Dave and Lola will welcome the Chix back to WTAN with open arms. As long as Hooters is still footing the bill.
WAGI
> Well, I am sure Dave and Lola will welcome the Chix back to
> WTAN with open arms. As long as Hooters is still footing
> the bill.
>
I thought I had it tough trying to get their signal at the Hillsborough/ Pasco County line before! At least with the Wagenvoords, they can be syndicated again... er simulcast on three stations.
> Well, I am sure Dave and Lola will welcome the Chix back to
> WTAN with open arms. As long as Hooters is still footing
> the bill.
>
I thought I had it tough trying to get their signal at the Hillsborough/ Pasco County line before! At least with the Wagenvoords, they can be syndicated again... er simulcast on three stations.
S
studiotwenty
Guest
Re: WAGI
> > Well, I am sure Dave and Lola will welcome the Chix back
> to
> > WTAN with open arms. As long as Hooters is still footing
> > the bill.
> >
>
> I thought I had it tough trying to get their signal at the
> Hillsborough/ Pasco County line before! At least with the
> Wagenvoords, they can be syndicated again... er simulcast on
> three stations.
>
Make that two. WDCF-1350 Dade City has gone TexMex, and reportedly will stay that way for the foreseeable future.
Don't know what kind of an audience the Chix would stir up on WZHR 1400 Zephyrhills. The nearest Hooters is in New Tampa or Lakeland.
> > Well, I am sure Dave and Lola will welcome the Chix back
> to
> > WTAN with open arms. As long as Hooters is still footing
> > the bill.
> >
>
> I thought I had it tough trying to get their signal at the
> Hillsborough/ Pasco County line before! At least with the
> Wagenvoords, they can be syndicated again... er simulcast on
> three stations.
>
Make that two. WDCF-1350 Dade City has gone TexMex, and reportedly will stay that way for the foreseeable future.
Don't know what kind of an audience the Chix would stir up on WZHR 1400 Zephyrhills. The nearest Hooters is in New Tampa or Lakeland.
O
Obtuse
Guest
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
Most likely Progressive Talk:
http://www.radio-info.com/mods/board?Post=600803&Board=tampa
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
Most likely Progressive Talk:
http://www.radio-info.com/mods/board?Post=600803&Board=tampa
WBZZ will simulcast FM station
The hosts who filled in for The Afternoon Buzz team today said it will be a simulcast of the FM station. They didn't specify which FM, but they seemed to imply it would be WQYK.
Darned shame to lose this station again. I'll miss having live, local talent in the middays. In fact, 1010 carried me from noon (after Beck) until 7 p.m. (through Don & Mike), or whenever the signal would fade after dark. That's seven hours of listening time -- or 28 consecutive quarter-hours, for you ratings hounds out there. I'm a 970 loyalist, but WFLA could never keep me for seven hours at a stretch, unless it's wall-to-wall hurricane coverage or if I happen to wake up at 5 a.m.
And I know I'm in the minority, but I loved All-Comedy Radio during the schedule lulls.
Thank God for XM, folks.
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
The hosts who filled in for The Afternoon Buzz team today said it will be a simulcast of the FM station. They didn't specify which FM, but they seemed to imply it would be WQYK.
Darned shame to lose this station again. I'll miss having live, local talent in the middays. In fact, 1010 carried me from noon (after Beck) until 7 p.m. (through Don & Mike), or whenever the signal would fade after dark. That's seven hours of listening time -- or 28 consecutive quarter-hours, for you ratings hounds out there. I'm a 970 loyalist, but WFLA could never keep me for seven hours at a stretch, unless it's wall-to-wall hurricane coverage or if I happen to wake up at 5 a.m.
And I know I'm in the minority, but I loved All-Comedy Radio during the schedule lulls.
Thank God for XM, folks.
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
Re: WBZZ will simulcast FM station
> The hosts who filled in for The Afternoon Buzz team today
> said it will be a simulcast of the FM station. They didn't
> specify which FM, but they seemed to imply it would be WQYK.
>
Couple thoughts here....
If they simulcast an FM it's gotta be 99.5 or 92.5. Wild 98.7 would gain nothing except for Polk County but those listeners wouldn't be on the AM dial anyway. Smooth Jazz WSJT has a huge signal and I think the smooth "jazz" would sound a litte funny on AM and Q105 I guess would be a crapshoot. If they simulcast La Nueva, they might get some more exposure to that station being on both bands. Honestly, picking up a net like Air America seems to be the logical choice. Probably wouldn't cost anything and would "serve the community" by offering something that's not already out there. Even though the name is "Free-FM", programming that 24 hours a day would still be a better choice that an FM simulcast. Running 99.5 on there like the old days is stupid. They might as well just turn it off and save on the 50kw electic bill.
> The hosts who filled in for The Afternoon Buzz team today
> said it will be a simulcast of the FM station. They didn't
> specify which FM, but they seemed to imply it would be WQYK.
>
Couple thoughts here....
If they simulcast an FM it's gotta be 99.5 or 92.5. Wild 98.7 would gain nothing except for Polk County but those listeners wouldn't be on the AM dial anyway. Smooth Jazz WSJT has a huge signal and I think the smooth "jazz" would sound a litte funny on AM and Q105 I guess would be a crapshoot. If they simulcast La Nueva, they might get some more exposure to that station being on both bands. Honestly, picking up a net like Air America seems to be the logical choice. Probably wouldn't cost anything and would "serve the community" by offering something that's not already out there. Even though the name is "Free-FM", programming that 24 hours a day would still be a better choice that an FM simulcast. Running 99.5 on there like the old days is stupid. They might as well just turn it off and save on the 50kw electic bill.
Re: WBZZ will simulcast FM station
>> Running 99.5 on there like the
old days is stupid. They might as well just turn it off and
save on the 50kw electic bill. <<
I'm not for this or against this, but for what it's worth, they will be saving money by becoming WQYK AM/FM again (gotta change the WBZZ call letters first). They would not have to pay the staffing needed to run 1010 anymore ( on air talent, board ops, etc) and that's one more studio that could be used for other purposes. Now a days it's all about the money, and how much you don't have to spend. It could also be used as a sales pitch too. Advertisers don't really know who is listening to what station when they see the ratings that the salespeople show them. They could use the pitch "you are getting two stations for the price of one". Even though us radio geeks know that most people would listen to the FM first, in the aribitron ratings we all see in the papers (over all 12+) simulcast stations are combined.
>> Running 99.5 on there like the
old days is stupid. They might as well just turn it off and
save on the 50kw electic bill. <<
I'm not for this or against this, but for what it's worth, they will be saving money by becoming WQYK AM/FM again (gotta change the WBZZ call letters first). They would not have to pay the staffing needed to run 1010 anymore ( on air talent, board ops, etc) and that's one more studio that could be used for other purposes. Now a days it's all about the money, and how much you don't have to spend. It could also be used as a sales pitch too. Advertisers don't really know who is listening to what station when they see the ratings that the salespeople show them. They could use the pitch "you are getting two stations for the price of one". Even though us radio geeks know that most people would listen to the FM first, in the aribitron ratings we all see in the papers (over all 12+) simulcast stations are combined.
P
Part-timer
Guest
Re: WAGI
> > So, is this where Air America will show up???
> >
>
> As just mentioned near the top of this thread, it'll become
> a simulcast of an FM station -- which we definitely don't
> need.
>
Could be a precursor to Infinity delling off the station.<P ID="signature">______________
"With God as my witness, I could have sworn turkeys could fly."</P><P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Part-timer on 12/17/05 02:51 AM.</FONT></P>
> > So, is this where Air America will show up???
> >
>
> As just mentioned near the top of this thread, it'll become
> a simulcast of an FM station -- which we definitely don't
> need.
>
Could be a precursor to Infinity delling off the station.<P ID="signature">______________
"With God as my witness, I could have sworn turkeys could fly."</P><P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Part-timer on 12/17/05 02:51 AM.</FONT></P>
I
Ivan
Guest
Clueless?
Isn't it amazing that SatRad cannot get enough channels but terrestrial is clueless as to what to do with what they have?
There are many options available and the great idea is to replay what is already obtainable elsewhere. If any one at Infinity, ooops, CBS Radio, hasn't noticed FM radios are more readily available than AM.
Culd it be time to trade in the '66 Bel Air for maybe an 81 Monte Carlo?
Isn't it amazing that SatRad cannot get enough channels but terrestrial is clueless as to what to do with what they have?
There are many options available and the great idea is to replay what is already obtainable elsewhere. If any one at Infinity, ooops, CBS Radio, hasn't noticed FM radios are more readily available than AM.
Culd it be time to trade in the '66 Bel Air for maybe an 81 Monte Carlo?
F
FloridaBear1776
Guest
The only way this makes any sense...
> >> Running 99.5 on there like the
> old days is stupid. They might as well just turn it off
> and
> save on the 50kw electic bill.
>
Diary misattribution is the only way this makes any sense.
Perhaps someone better versed on Arbitron could fill in the blanks.
Let's say someone writes down "WQYK AM" in a diary. Since currently there is no WQYK-AM, attribution would give less than 100% credit to WQYK. But if there "is" a WQYK-AM, that handful of diaries that get the band wrong will go to WQYK. Maybe a tenth of a point, maybe two-tenths. But with WFUS breathing down its neck, Ochs must figure 'QYK needs all the help it can get.
There may also be the question of combo selling, since 1010 won't generate enough audience on its own to be a standalone. If 1010 ran Air America, how would you combo-sell that with 99.5? The station that put on a "victory rally" for the troops after Saddam fell? That plays Toby Keith and all the other "boot in your ass" country singers? Oil and water. Although 94.1 would seem a viable combo partner, perhaps they're looking forward to the day when SJT's audience will age out of saleability. Still, I'm not convinced that Air America is out of the picture for 1010. This may be a feint...
Even if it's for real, I still think this is a short term (2-3 book) move.
Are they getting ready to sell 1010? I think I have read on this board that other owners have been told the station is not for sale.
> >> Running 99.5 on there like the
> old days is stupid. They might as well just turn it off
> and
> save on the 50kw electic bill.
>
Diary misattribution is the only way this makes any sense.
Perhaps someone better versed on Arbitron could fill in the blanks.
Let's say someone writes down "WQYK AM" in a diary. Since currently there is no WQYK-AM, attribution would give less than 100% credit to WQYK. But if there "is" a WQYK-AM, that handful of diaries that get the band wrong will go to WQYK. Maybe a tenth of a point, maybe two-tenths. But with WFUS breathing down its neck, Ochs must figure 'QYK needs all the help it can get.
There may also be the question of combo selling, since 1010 won't generate enough audience on its own to be a standalone. If 1010 ran Air America, how would you combo-sell that with 99.5? The station that put on a "victory rally" for the troops after Saddam fell? That plays Toby Keith and all the other "boot in your ass" country singers? Oil and water. Although 94.1 would seem a viable combo partner, perhaps they're looking forward to the day when SJT's audience will age out of saleability. Still, I'm not convinced that Air America is out of the picture for 1010. This may be a feint...
Even if it's for real, I still think this is a short term (2-3 book) move.
Are they getting ready to sell 1010? I think I have read on this board that other owners have been told the station is not for sale.
P
Part-timer
Guest
Re: The only way this makes any sense...
> Are they getting ready to sell 1010? I think I have read on
> this board that other owners have been told the station is
> not for sale.
>
Maybe because the deal is already done.
But actually, the most likely scenario is that corporate slashed the budget for the AM to zero.
And a third possibility is that something else is planned. The immediate switch to a simulcast is probably true, but maybe something else is coming thereafter... for instance, maybe the Rays' new owners, if they are still going to be faced with buying time, would like to buy time on a larger signal than 1250. WHNZ is making big bucks... maybe you yank Imus, broker middays and run baseball?<P ID="signature">______________
"With God as my witness, I could have sworn turkeys could fly."</P>
> Are they getting ready to sell 1010? I think I have read on
> this board that other owners have been told the station is
> not for sale.
>
Maybe because the deal is already done.
But actually, the most likely scenario is that corporate slashed the budget for the AM to zero.
And a third possibility is that something else is planned. The immediate switch to a simulcast is probably true, but maybe something else is coming thereafter... for instance, maybe the Rays' new owners, if they are still going to be faced with buying time, would like to buy time on a larger signal than 1250. WHNZ is making big bucks... maybe you yank Imus, broker middays and run baseball?<P ID="signature">______________
"With God as my witness, I could have sworn turkeys could fly."</P>
S
studiotwenty
Guest
Re: The only way this makes any sense...
for instance,
> maybe the Rays' new owners, if they are still going to be
> faced with buying time, would like to buy time on a larger
> signal than 1250. WHNZ is making big bucks... maybe you yank
> Imus, broker middays and run baseball?
>
Any local sports team going solo on 1010 would be ill advised. The north-south signal is still bad.
No FM station has any interest in giving up 162 mostly night slots for anything but music.
for instance,
> maybe the Rays' new owners, if they are still going to be
> faced with buying time, would like to buy time on a larger
> signal than 1250. WHNZ is making big bucks... maybe you yank
> Imus, broker middays and run baseball?
>
Any local sports team going solo on 1010 would be ill advised. The north-south signal is still bad.
No FM station has any interest in giving up 162 mostly night slots for anything but music.
F
FloridaBear1776
Guest
1010 would be a bad choice for the Rays...
The nighttime signal gets weak well north of Tropicana Field, and the stadium itself is barely inside the red line of the night signal on those Radio-Locator maps.
The nighttime signal gets weak well north of Tropicana Field, and the stadium itself is barely inside the red line of the night signal on those Radio-Locator maps.
P
Part-timer
Guest
Re: 1010 would be a bad choice for the Rays...
> The nighttime signal gets weak well north of Tropicana
> Field, and the stadium itself is barely inside the red line
> of the night signal on those Radio-Locator maps.
>
I don't disagree, but is 1250 much better down there?
All I know is that over here in Palm Harbor they're both lousy at night (though 1010 is worse).
<P ID="signature">______________
"With God as my witness, I could have sworn turkeys could fly."</P>
> The nighttime signal gets weak well north of Tropicana
> Field, and the stadium itself is barely inside the red line
> of the night signal on those Radio-Locator maps.
>
I don't disagree, but is 1250 much better down there?
All I know is that over here in Palm Harbor they're both lousy at night (though 1010 is worse).
<P ID="signature">______________
"With God as my witness, I could have sworn turkeys could fly."</P>
Re: 1010 would be a bad choice for the Rays...
> All I know is that over here in Palm Harbor they're both
> lousy at night (though 1010 is worse).
>
Where in Palm Harbor, because, for me, east of 19 and north of Tampa Rd, 1250 is okay at low power to loud and clear at regular power, while 1010 is brutal at low power.
> All I know is that over here in Palm Harbor they're both
> lousy at night (though 1010 is worse).
>
Where in Palm Harbor, because, for me, east of 19 and north of Tampa Rd, 1250 is okay at low power to loud and clear at regular power, while 1010 is brutal at low power.
D
DJJack
Guest
What is 1010 running in mornings now that Howie has finally left the "house that he built?"
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
> The Sport Chix announced that 1010 is changing formats
> (again) on Jan. 1, and they will no longer be on the air.
> So what will be the new format? Will the Chix show up
> elsewhere? Am I the only one who will miss Don & Mike?
>
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