It looks like 'LNH in Laconia has applied to move from their longtime broadcast site on Parade Road up to the top of Belknap Mountain. I have always thought they should have broadcast from there. I wonder if 700 watts from that height will do a better job then the 15.5kw they have been transmitting from down below? they will definitely be the only station to cover the whole lake now. Alton has always had to rely on seacoast stations. Even WLKZ Wolfeboro can't get into Alton from their Gilford transmitting site due to shadowing of other mountains. Also, I am surprised Nassau is spending the money to do this. It can't be cheap? Or maybe it will be cheap since they can probably just strap a few antennas on the fire tower. I was always told the parks department wouldn't allow commercial radio antennas up there.
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98.3 WLNH applies to move to Belknap Mountain
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Jim said:
It might be something Binnie is doing or compromised on, I had heard that the Nassau deal did NOT include transmitter sites or studio locations. Just licenses.
LNH use to own the tower and the house on the property. I wonder when they sold it to Crown. Ironically, SCY is moving from their mountain perch to this same tower. Bad idea and I know it won't cover their COL very well. I wonder why Nassau didn't include studios? What do they need to keep the studios for? I hope he doesn't move LNH out of the Laconia area.NHRadio said:
Nassau sold all of their sites some years ago because they needed the cash. And WSCY will indeed city-grade the COL from that site...the Commission wouldn't have approved it otherwise. If you knew the facts you wouldn't think it's a bad idea. What qualifies you to think it's bad?
And why would LNH get moved out of the area? The Village West site is owned not leased.
Also: the 700 watts will give almost the exact same coverage as Parade Rd due to the increased height.
And why would LNH get moved out of the area? The Village West site is owned not leased.
Also: the 700 watts will give almost the exact same coverage as Parade Rd due to the increased height.
Why the attitude? Geez. This is a forum designed for opinions, questions and inquiry. I have worked at all the stations in the area and lived there for 25 years. We probably know one another. I know that on paper, SCY will cover the COL, but in reality, reception in Moultonboro will be spotty in places. Drive up route 25 and put on 101.5 and you'll see what I mean. I think Jeff is smart for moving to Parade Road. The signal will pack a better punch where the population is. I agree that Belknap is a great idea. I always thought thought LNH should get up there. But, other stations in the area have headed up to a mountaintop and sometimes it seems like they jyst dont have the same punch. Example is WPNH. They are spottier then they use to be before moving from Holderness up to Tenney Mtn. Even though they are still a class A with same coverage. Maybe its just my radio. As far as the studios are concerned, someone above states that the studios were not part of the sale. Maybe I read it wrong. Anyway, I think LNH facility move will be awesome!NHRadio said:
What facts? I am sure Jeff will save a fortune not having to maintain the Moultonboro site. I am sure flying fuel up there is getting old. Also, putting a stronger signal over the population center makes more sense too. I have just never liked that tower location on Parade Rd. I never thought it was high enough. But I suppose it's the cheapest solution.NHRadio said:
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Jim said:
I remember WLNH from that site a long time ago in WEMJ days. Do you know what happened to the O'Shea Industrial Park that WEMJ was located at? It doesn't seem to exist anymore. I had heard it was torn down and converted to condos many years ago.
When a company is bought out of bankruptcy, the purchaser has the right to assume or reject all leases and contracts. Binnie and Shapiro retain the right to accept or reject tower leases, studio leases, auto leases, syndication contracts, etc. Suffice it to say that many of the existing Nassau tower and studio leases are not favorable to another party that would inherit them in mid-term, so Binnie and Shapiro are seeking alternate arrangements where it makes sense.
I know that on paper, SCY will cover the COL, but in reality, reception in Moultonboro will be spotty in places.
Possibly but it's still a city-grade signal. Every signal has minor terrain issues here in NH. Example: 101.5 had wicked multipath issues from their original site. Could multipath be what you refer to as spotty reception?
I think Jeff is smart for moving to Parade Road.
Huh? Yesterday it was a "bad idea".
You are not a very happy person, are you? I understand what multipath is. As far as "bad idea", maybe I have reconsidered after thinking about it. Is that allowed? A change of opinion?
You are correct about the 101.5 site in Meredith. You would get "multipath" just a few miles down route 104. See. I used the correct term. I shall never utter "spotty reception" again. :
You are correct about the 101.5 site in Meredith. You would get "multipath" just a few miles down route 104. See. I used the correct term. I shall never utter "spotty reception" again. :
Your replies come off rude, condescending and insulting dude. It's no to often someone gets under my skin, but you have managed to do so. We can all just move along now I suppose. So, what are the "facts" you referred to about the SCY move that you mentioned earlier. Is it to save money? Does Jeff still have to fly a helicopter up there with fuel? Or is a different reason all together?NHRadio said:
Rude and insulting? Because I called you on the "bad idea" thing? Believe me sir, if I was insulting you, you'd know it. However, I apologize if you were offended. It was not my intention.
The WSCY site is still only accessible by helicopter. While I have no access to the numbers I'd think paying rent to Crown would be cheaper than staying in Ossipee. Ease and speed of access are huge pluses too.
The WSCY site is still only accessible by helicopter. While I have no access to the numbers I'd think paying rent to Crown would be cheaper than staying in Ossipee. Ease and speed of access are huge pluses too.
the "what qualifies you" comment was a bit uncalled for too dude. Can we move on? what do you suppose will happen to the old site? Would anyone want it? It looks like SCY will go above 101.5 and under 98.3 on the tower. I wonder why Jeff doesn't just doesn't take the higher spot LNH is leaving. You suppose Jeff and Binnie didnt discuss this? That would be an odd coincidence.NHRadio said:
Will WFNQ move to the Ch. 50 tower?
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