1110 New Format

[IM42A]

Promise? What, do you have some sort of contractual commitment or marriage with WBT?
The only obligations they have are to the FCC and ownership.
There are no tea leaves. RO has said nothing. The only conversation about WBT/1110 is happening in this message board.

I wouldn't be so lucky. I am just going by what someone said upthread about WBT's plans.

 

[Mike Sheridan]

Once again, the ratings prove that being on 11:10 AM was not the problem. 107.9 has not shown much improvement at all in the ratings. Maybe they should go back to 1110 to put a music format on 107.9.

 

[caudleweather]

I just posted this on my Facebook page:

Today I had the opportunity to visit the Charlotte headquarters of the Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN). During my visit, I toured the facility, learned more about the network's operations, and had the chance to ask questions about some of the recent changes in Charlotte radio.

A big thank you to Executive Director Carl Redemann and Business Manager Jason Padgett for taking the time to show me around and answer my questions. The facility is impressive, but what stood out most was how welcoming and gracious everyone was.

Our conversation included BBN's recent acquisition of 100.9 FM from Urban One. The station is now WYFQ-FM and holds a construction permit to move its transmitter site and city of license from Indian Trail to Weddington. BBN hopes to have 100.9 FM upgraded and operating from the new site by the end of the year.

We also discussed the future of WYFQ 930 AM. Carl and Jason acknowledged that the nearly 20-acre transmitter site on Tar Heel Road in Charlotte is being marketed for sale. While the long-term future of the frequency remains uncertain, they expressed hope that a buyer can be found for the license and that the station can continue serving Charlotte from a new transmitter location.

I also asked whether Urban One had offered 1110 AM as part of its divestiture efforts. I was told that it had, but acquiring the station would have required relocating its transmitter site from Nations Ford Road. Carl and Jason explained that, given the realities of today's radio marketplace, purchasing 100.9 FM ultimately made more sense for BBN than acquiring 1110 AM.

It was a fascinating discussion and an enjoyable visit. I appreciate Carl and Jason sharing their time, insights, and perspective on an evolving chapter in Charlotte radio. I also left with a few very thoughtful gifts, which was certainly appreciated.

 

[IM42A]

I just posted this on my Facebook page:

Today I had the opportunity to visit the Charlotte headquarters of the Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN). During my visit, I toured the facility, learned more about the network's operations, and had the chance to ask questions about some of the recent changes in Charlotte radio.

A big thank you to Executive Director Carl Redemann and Business Manager Jason Padgett for taking the time to show me around and answer my questions. The facility is impressive, but what stood out most was how welcoming and gracious everyone was.

Our conversation included BBN's recent acquisition of 100.9 FM from Urban One. The station is now WYFQ-FM and holds a construction permit to move its transmitter site and city of license from Indian Trail to Weddington. BBN hopes to have 100.9 FM upgraded and operating from the new site by the end of the year.

We also discussed the future of WYFQ 930 AM. Carl and Jason acknowledged that the nearly 20-acre transmitter site on Tar Heel Road in Charlotte is being marketed for sale. While the long-term future of the frequency remains uncertain, they expressed hope that a buyer can be found for the license and that the station can continue serving Charlotte from a new transmitter location.

I also asked whether Urban One had offered 1110 AM as part of its divestiture efforts. I was told that it had, but acquiring the station would have required relocating its transmitter site from Nations Ford Road. Carl and Jason explained that, given the realities of today's radio marketplace, purchasing 100.9 FM ultimately made more sense for BBN than acquiring 1110 AM.

It was a fascinating discussion and an enjoyable visit. I appreciate Carl and Jason sharing their time, insights, and perspective on an evolving chapter in Charlotte radio. I also left with a few very thoughtful gifts, which was certainly appreciated.

Finally, something substantative about what they tried to do with WBT. Thanks so much for getting this information.

I'm assuming that is entirely possible Urban One has shopped 1110 AM to entities other than BBN.

 

[MediaMan]

Any one here know for certain which two of the three WBT towers are the replicas erected after Hurricane Hugo? I saw WBT had operated nighttime with special temporary authority non directional due to a base insulator on one of the three towers needed replacing. As I recall the back tower or most eastern tower was only one survived Hugo so the most western closest to street and center tower were the replacements.

I know an AM station which still does well needs to replace their tower be something if at least one of those towers could be saved. Those are 425 feet high which is about quarter wave of station needing to replace their tower.

 

[caudleweather]

Any one here know for certain which two of the three WBT towers are the replicas erected after Hurricane Hugo? I saw WBT had operated nighttime with special temporary authority non directional due to a base insulator on one of the three towers needed replacing. As I recall the back tower or most eastern tower was only one survived Hugo so the most western closest to street and center tower were the replacements.

I know an AM station which still does well needs to replace their tower be something if at least one of those towers could be saved. Those are 425 feet high which is about quarter wave of station needing to replace their tower.

I can't remember who gets credit for the attached photo, but the middle tower is original. Hugo got the top sections of the two outer towers and only the top section of those were replaced.

 

[TV Guy that still loves radio]

Once again, the ratings prove that being on 11:10 AM was not the problem. 107.9 has not shown much improvement at all in the ratings. Maybe they should go back to 1110 to put a music format on 107.9.

From their biased and snarky morning news anchor to the one-sided hosts, WBT is a disaster. WFAE has shown solid journalism and no drama is what works. Maybe we’re finally turning a corner.