Dr. Chuck said:
There's a 21-watt, low-power station on 94.7 in Ridge (WLIX) that is playing "easy favorites" that causes interference with the other 94.7.
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There's a 21-watt, low-power station on 94.7 in Ridge (WLIX) that is playing "easy favorites" that causes interference with the other 94.7.
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I heard that old radios (from the 50's/60's) get better reception. Would investing in one of these help someone on the island get 94.7 in? And if so, any suggestions?
islndbreze said:
You might get some help from an outdoor, directional FM antenna. But, depending on where you are, there may only be so much you can do.
If you are in a fringe area, you could also consider an Internet radio. Like the other Cumulus stations, I'd guess that they plan to stream 94.7 on iheartradio.
With no information from Cumulus about a launch date for the new format on 94.7, it would not surprise me if the simulcast of WPLJ continues for another week, or even longer. As other posters have indicated, there may still be a lot of work to be done, such as building a studio and even setting up a new transmitter and audio chain.
Those radios are probably AM. The fidelity was far superior to what we have today, but because of iBoc, you will be able to hear the lack of fidelity. Especially, if you listen when they turn it on and off at sunrise and sunset, respectfully.islndbreze said:
As for FM, there weren't as many stations back then, so a big antenna would work well. As there are more stations added, those closer stations will block even your possibility of receiving those stations.
I used to receive ESB from Atlantic City in the car. That is not possible anymore.
Jeff in Sa-ra-so-ta!
Barry said:
I promised myself I would avoid this thread till something actually happens, but I find it hard to believe you are one of the largest radio groups, commit to spending $40m months before a handover and don't do any behind the scenes legwork till after it's in your lap. I've been a part of something similar on a much smaller scale and I'm very sure we would've all been sacked if that was our execution strategy. Sure a few things can't be done, but most can. It could be now, tomorrow, or next month I just don't think that's the reason, there's other things or planned initiatives going on.
Perhaps this is well planned.
People were probably totally unaware of 94.7 as a station due to its previous format.
How best to get some attention than to use your current stations to promote the fact, "Hey, a new radio station is coming soon."
The trick is deciding how long to keep doing this. I see nothing wrong with a week to 10 days. However, the "stunt" will reach a point when people will begin to say to themselves, "Oh, it's taking so long, this station will never change."
And here is another factor: If the former WFME's physical plant (including transmitter) are anything like the former WKDN in Phila/Camden, Cumulus has some serious technical work to do. No sense debuting a new format when the signal isn't optimized.
It really hasn't been that long yet. Give it another few days. If they're smart, they'll either debut the real format or start some other type of stunting, like the format of the day the new station in Boston did earlier this month.
People were probably totally unaware of 94.7 as a station due to its previous format.
How best to get some attention than to use your current stations to promote the fact, "Hey, a new radio station is coming soon."
The trick is deciding how long to keep doing this. I see nothing wrong with a week to 10 days. However, the "stunt" will reach a point when people will begin to say to themselves, "Oh, it's taking so long, this station will never change."
And here is another factor: If the former WFME's physical plant (including transmitter) are anything like the former WKDN in Phila/Camden, Cumulus has some serious technical work to do. No sense debuting a new format when the signal isn't optimized.
It really hasn't been that long yet. Give it another few days. If they're smart, they'll either debut the real format or start some other type of stunting, like the format of the day the new station in Boston did earlier this month.
Off topic....is this the longest replied thread in here? #593 is this one 
Tony Santiago said:Off topic....is this the longest replied thread in here? #593 is this one
It's the longest one on the NY board. There's a longer one on the Boston page. (just wait til the format change actually happens!)
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I am loaded with questions and in awe of the collective knowledge in this group regarding radio. And also obsessing over the possible return of alternative to NY via RXP. My question is this.... if Cumulus were to move the antenna to the same place that 95.5 has theirs would my reception of 94.7 match my reception of 95.5 or am I doomed to terrible reception due to spacing issues caused by LI's 94.3 (the shark) and the crappy/creepy weak but close 94.7 WLIX.
One final question - if Cumulus bought WLIX and simulcasted the content of Newark's 94.7 on that station would my reception kick butt at that point???
One final question - if Cumulus bought WLIX and simulcasted the content of Newark's 94.7 on that station would my reception kick butt at that point???
islndbreze said:
Hard-to-say. If 94.7 were to move to Empire or the Freedom Tower, 94.3 would have to move as well. The quality of the signal at your location would depend on where 94.3 (and at least one other station) were to move. Not knowing that, no one can answer this question.
Won't happen. Can't happen. WLIX is an LPFM. Commercial broadcasters aren't allowed to buy LPFM's. Also, an LPFM is required to have at least a certain percentage of its ownership to be local. An Atlanta-based corporation doesn't qualify.
JoeyBagODonuts said:Tony Santiago said:Off topic....is this the longest replied thread in here? #593 is this one
It's the longest one on the NY board. There's a longer one on the Boston page. (just wait til the format change actually happens!)
If this goes dance/EDM for some reason, I will fall on the floor laughing hysterically!!!!! Then I'll submit my demo ;D
Tony Santiago said:Off topic....is this the longest replied thread in here? #593 is this one
The A day in the life of a lamptimer thread on the Phoenix board has 128 pages of posts and 1256 individual posts.
brlmedia said:
Hmm that would be something wouldn't it
I seem to recall a Billboard article back in August 1986, talking about how WAPP 103.5 was almost going to be a classic rock station, but that an eleventh hour decision was made to make it HOT 103 WQHT... No one in the industry was expecting it at all...Ya never know I guess ... Weirder things have happened This thread reminds me of the ongoing, endless thread in the Boston forum a couple of weeks ago when WTKK 96.9 flipped...and the format wheel eventually led to what is now Hot 96.9. Someone brought up a "Jamz 94.7" format that was basically exactly what Hot is here in Boston. I think it would definitely work.
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