I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680 "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
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GuardDog079
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I would say if Cox Radio wants to get back into the business of broadcasting sports they should go after the Thrashers contract onces its up on 680 they have a very strong signal at night and it would be a perfect fit<P ID="signature">______________
M. M. Louviere</P>
M. M. Louviere</P>
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
It's the FCC. No station in this market or most others go off-the-air or power down, by choice.
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
It's the FCC. No station in this market or most others go off-the-air or power down, by choice.
M
MikeRose
Guest
The only option would be WSB or an FM station. I don't think anyone would be interested in the Thrashers except 680 or 790. So you won't hear them at night except on the internet.
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
680 has to power down to protect WPTF Raleigh, NC and WWTQ Memphis.<P ID="signature">______________
"...and the countdown continues until the neanderthals that govern college football do something about their pathetic postseason."--Tim Brando, Sporting News Radio</P>
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
680 has to power down to protect WPTF Raleigh, NC and WWTQ Memphis.<P ID="signature">______________
"...and the countdown continues until the neanderthals that govern college football do something about their pathetic postseason."--Tim Brando, Sporting News Radio</P>
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
Yes, the FCC says WCNN must power down at night, from 50,000 watts to 10,000 watts. That's to protect WPTF out of the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill market. Hope that answered your question.
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
Yes, the FCC says WCNN must power down at night, from 50,000 watts to 10,000 watts. That's to protect WPTF out of the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill market. Hope that answered your question.
> I would say if Cox Radio wants to get back into the business
> of broadcasting sports they should go after the Thrashers
> contract onces its up on 680 they have a very strong signal
> at night and it would be a perfect fit
>
Southside folks(not SS Steve) can hear Thrashers on 98.1 FM.
But the burning issue here is: Who the hell wants to listen to hockey on the radio??? It's fun to WATCH but Geeezzz.....listening to pucks pounding flesh.....in stereo??
Even in a drunkin' fit, do you think Bob Neil is stupid enough to put Thrashers on a clear channel blow torch?
> of broadcasting sports they should go after the Thrashers
> contract onces its up on 680 they have a very strong signal
> at night and it would be a perfect fit
>
Southside folks(not SS Steve) can hear Thrashers on 98.1 FM.
But the burning issue here is: Who the hell wants to listen to hockey on the radio??? It's fun to WATCH but Geeezzz.....listening to pucks pounding flesh.....in stereo??
Even in a drunkin' fit, do you think Bob Neil is stupid enough to put Thrashers on a clear channel blow torch?
No worse than GA Tech fans with 790
If you are not within range of Rome's South 107 (which doesn't even broadcast all the hoops games) you're screwed.
790 is dead outside the perimeter at night. Meanwhile I can hear Larry Munson in Kentucky on a clear night. So I could really care less about hockey, when I can't hear my Jackets....ever. The life of a Tech fan in Atlanta (the hometown of the Dawgs that are 70 miles away).
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
If you are not within range of Rome's South 107 (which doesn't even broadcast all the hoops games) you're screwed.
790 is dead outside the perimeter at night. Meanwhile I can hear Larry Munson in Kentucky on a clear night. So I could really care less about hockey, when I can't hear my Jackets....ever. The life of a Tech fan in Atlanta (the hometown of the Dawgs that are 70 miles away).
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
Re: No worse than GA Tech fans with 790
> If you are not within range of Rome's South 107 (which
> doesn't even broadcast all the hoops games) you're screwed.
>
> 790 is dead outside the perimeter at night. Meanwhile I can
> hear Larry Munson in Kentucky on a clear night. So I could
> really care less about hockey, when I can't hear my
> Jackets....ever. The life of a Tech fan in Atlanta (the
> hometown of the Dawgs that are 70 miles away).
>
>
> > I have to say that I think it is a shame that the
> Thrashers
> > games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
>
> > Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that
> 680
> > "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> > part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> > station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
> >
> The night games were on 91.1 WREK. You could hear it anywhere on earth via the WREK stream.
> If you are not within range of Rome's South 107 (which
> doesn't even broadcast all the hoops games) you're screwed.
>
> 790 is dead outside the perimeter at night. Meanwhile I can
> hear Larry Munson in Kentucky on a clear night. So I could
> really care less about hockey, when I can't hear my
> Jackets....ever. The life of a Tech fan in Atlanta (the
> hometown of the Dawgs that are 70 miles away).
>
>
> > I have to say that I think it is a shame that the
> Thrashers
> > games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
>
> > Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that
> 680
> > "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> > part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> > station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
> >
> The night games were on 91.1 WREK. You could hear it anywhere on earth via the WREK stream.
C
Chatham5150
Guest
> I have to say that I think it is a shame that the Thrashers
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
Too bad the Hawks have WSB tied up. I know I'd much rather listen to the Thrashers. I live in Mississippi and get WSB as clear as a bell here at night, but when I turn it on...it's the Hawks. Talk about depressing.
MC
> games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
> Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that 680
> "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
>
Too bad the Hawks have WSB tied up. I know I'd much rather listen to the Thrashers. I live in Mississippi and get WSB as clear as a bell here at night, but when I turn it on...it's the Hawks. Talk about depressing.
MC
> > I have to say that I think it is a shame that the
> Thrashers
> > games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
>
> > Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that
> 680
> > "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> > part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> > station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
> >
>
> Too bad the Hawks have WSB tied up. I know I'd much rather
> listen to the Thrashers. I live in Mississippi and get WSB
> as clear as a bell here at night, but when I turn it
> on...it's the Hawks. Talk about depressing.
>
> MC
>
I don't know how often you turn on your radio but the hawks mooved to 790 the zone this season.
> Thrashers
> > games are broadcast with a signal that does not even reach
>
> > Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that
> 680
> > "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> > part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
> > station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
> >
>
> Too bad the Hawks have WSB tied up. I know I'd much rather
> listen to the Thrashers. I live in Mississippi and get WSB
> as clear as a bell here at night, but when I turn it
> on...it's the Hawks. Talk about depressing.
>
> MC
>
I don't know how often you turn on your radio but the hawks mooved to 790 the zone this season.
C
Chatham5150
Guest
> > > I have to say that I think it is a shame that the
> > Thrashers
> > > games are broadcast with a signal that does not even
> reach
> >
> > > Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that
>
> > 680
> > > "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> > > part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
>
> > > station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
> > >
> >
> > Too bad the Hawks have WSB tied up. I know I'd much rather
>
> > listen to the Thrashers. I live in Mississippi and get WSB
>
> > as clear as a bell here at night, but when I turn it
> > on...it's the Hawks. Talk about depressing.
> >
> > MC
> >
> I don't know how often you turn on your radio but the hawks
> mooved to 790 the zone this season.
>
Haha!! Can you tell what a loyal Hawks fan I am these days? I remember that now that you mention it...which also means I can start listening at night again.
MC
> > Thrashers
> > > games are broadcast with a signal that does not even
> reach
> >
> > > Marietta clearly at night. Is it an FCC requirment that
>
> > 680
> > > "power down" at night, or is it just cheapness on their
> > > part? Either way, I hope the Thrashers brass can find a
>
> > > station that the fans can actually hear the games on.
> > >
> >
> > Too bad the Hawks have WSB tied up. I know I'd much rather
>
> > listen to the Thrashers. I live in Mississippi and get WSB
>
> > as clear as a bell here at night, but when I turn it
> > on...it's the Hawks. Talk about depressing.
> >
> > MC
> >
> I don't know how often you turn on your radio but the hawks
> mooved to 790 the zone this season.
>
Haha!! Can you tell what a loyal Hawks fan I am these days? I remember that now that you mention it...which also means I can start listening at night again.
MC
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