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AM 670 will be Classic Rock

KOOL Listener Lauren said:
Thank you, David. So, while we're on this topic, what's the goal with AM directional testing? Is the signal's distance increasing with this testing, or are the tests mapping out how far the signal goes?

When it comes to antennas, signals, and those sort of things, I know absolutely nada!
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With a couple of exceptions, most of the thousands of AM directional stations are directional to protect other stations from interference. The way this is achived is by using multiple towers and feeding each with signal in a way so that the radiation is not cirucular but "directed" away from the protected stations. In general, older stations are given protection from newer ones, and stations often have to protect signals on adjacent channels, too.

The basic system, meaning the spacing of the towers from each other and the equipment that sends precise amounts of power to each tower in a determined phase relationship is predesigned. Once installed, it is pure real world. Since the conductivity of the soil, electrical lines, buildings, hills, all affect the radiation, there is lots of adjustment to make the operation conform with the licenced values.

The gear at the transmitter is adjusted, measurements of signal at predetermined distances and compass bearings are made, and more adjustments are made till the system radiates as required by the FCC. In a few cases, theoretical designs could never be made to work, and the system had to drop power or be redesigned.
 
Keep in mind Kemp sounded like they had no idea what they were doing with KVEG the first year or so they signed on. Everyone was laughing at them. They soon figured things out, greatly improved the product, and turned the station into a powehouse. So I have faith that Kemp could do the same thing with this new station.

Bill Gardner is good, I remember him when he did monings on the old KFM-102. If Kemp could fully staff this station, the way they do with HOT, it would give them an edge on stations playing similar music.

That being said, this HAS to move to FM like some are speculating it will. Only radio geeks would have any appreciation for the novelty of an AM playing music.
 
So I hear KMZQ has been off-the-air in Vegas since Wednesday. I guess when it comes back, the signal will be bigger and better!

I'm still waiting to be able to hear 99.3 in Glendale. I've got a great new morning routine, and I'm hearing so many songs I haven't heard in such a long time. Good times with the Q!
 
So, what does this mean?

REPORT NO. 46821 B R O A D C A S T A C T I O N S 09/15/2008

Actions of: 09/10/2008

AM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT DISMISSED
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NV BMP-20080606ADR KMZQ 122525 KEMP COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mod of CP
E 670 KHZ LAS VEGAS, NV

AM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR CHANGE TO A LICENSED FACILITY DISMISSED
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CA BP-20080422AAV KIRN 69743 LOTUS OXNARD CORP. Minor change in licensed facilities.
E 670 KHZ SIMI VALLEY, CA Dismissed per applicant's
09/05/08
 
KOOL Listener Lauren said:
So I hear KMZQ has been off-the-air in Vegas since Wednesday. I guess when it comes back, the signal will be bigger and better!
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They are back and yes they are bigger and better.
 
WOW! They played "Mendocino" by Sir Douglas Quintent. I like this station more than I expected to. Even the 80s they play isn't too burned.. They are playing "C'est La Vie" by Robbie Nevil., it's been rested long enough where it sounds good. They played "Only Women Bleed" by Alice Cooper and now "More Than This" by Roxy Music...I Love this station!
 
Today I crossed the valley on Tropicana from Pecos to Ft Apache. The signal was strong with one exception of interference near The Orleans. I am not real impressed with "the Q." Imaging production is flat. And the play list is really TOO deep. 20% or more of what I heard musically was unfamiliar to me and I have been a radio and name that tune junky for more than 35 years. NOW, if they get a programmer with a passion for the 80's and 90's, I think it could find a loyal core and niche alternative.
 
I'm rather enjoying it. Refreshingly different, as opposed to a station that signs on and you wonder why it sounds pretty much exactly like everything else.
 
I'm still digging this station, Check out this cold segue...

Led Zep-Stairway To Heaven into Deniece Williams-Silly

That's variety!

I was in awe when I heard them play Ghost Town by the Specials. This station, more than JACK which is mostly classic rock, truly is like an I-Pod on shuffle. More than any station I have ever heard,You never know what they will play next.

I disagree with those who say it should be tighter. It's on AM in Vegas and on a move in signal in Phoenix. You can't do a normal tight mainstream format and expect anyone to listen on signals like that. It's wacky to be playing music on AM in the first place so you mght as well have an eccentric format to go along with it. It might develop a cult following which is the most they can hope for.
 
Both Friday morning and this morning, I haven't been able to stream the Q online. I don't know if the whole station is down right now, or if something needs to be fixed? I know they're experimenting (and probably also reading the "reviews" of it here? Hello!) ;D The playlist is getting much better. But please, still, NO hip hop/rap Run DMC version of "Walk This Way"! It doesn't fit whatsoever.
 
KOOL Listener Lauren said:
So I hear KMZQ has been off-the-air in Vegas since Wednesday. I guess when it comes back, the signal will be bigger and better!

I'm still waiting to be able to hear 99.3 in Glendale. I've got a great new morning routine, and I'm hearing so many songs I haven't heard in such a long time. Good times with the Q!
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Good luck with ever hearing 99.3 with any reliable, steady signal in Glendale:

http://www.radio-locator.com/pats/KMZQ_FM_LU.gif
 
Kemp Communications (The owner of KMZQ 99.3 FM Payson, AZ and KMZQ 670 AM Las Vegas, NV) is sitting on several unbuilt CPs, with 1 or 2 of them being in absolutely the middle of nowhere.. and 1 of them is about 4 1/2 months from expiration.

Shoot, they have an unbilt CP in Hawaii that they told me would be bulilt and on the air in the Fall of this year.. but, as far as I know, it hasn't even been built yet.

Do I hear 106.7 The Q-Honolulu in Kemp's future? LOL!
 
boiseengineer said:
Be back on the air with their real format?
They only just applied for Program Test Authority and a license last week, the 14th.
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I hope this is their real format. I heard them play three songs in a row that could fit on the old "80s and more" STAR 102.7. I was starting to worry that they tightened up. Then out of nowhere they played the instrumental "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" by Sounds Orchesteral. What a wonderful surprise, just hearing that song soothed and healed my soul and spirit. Soon they played a great 90s song 'Dreams" by the Cranberries and my favorite Elton John song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". What variety.

They played a couple of early 80s alternative songs that were right out of my record collection at the time. "Never Say Never" by Romeo Void and "Lost in the Supermarket" by the Clash. I rarely if ever heard those songs on the radio before. If I start hearing more obscure bands that were in my collection such as Human Sexual Response or the Gun Club I'll start to wonder if this station is some type of metaphysical entity or life review for me.

It's fitting that I heard the Q play "Go All The Way" by the Raspberries. I consider that the greatest pop song ever recorded. I love all the key changes and how it takes you to unexpected places, which is exactly what AM 670 does with their amazing format. Please don't change.
 
I know the Q is still in testing mode and not technically "licensed" in Vegas yet, but I'm beginning to wonder if it's going to happen soon. Perhaps they're getting ready to jump on in and compete? (And yes, I know there's going to be someone bringing up the fact that it's on AM, but it doesn't mean you can't compete).

The playlist was excellent this morning! I listened for an entire hour after 10am because it was hit song after hit song. I'm one who believes the playlist should tighten up and not play forgotten songs that went nowhere or those that just don't fit.

Ticket prizes have been given away for events in Vegas, for two days in a row I believe. And there is a "prize princess". I wonder how much longer until they get commercials, as well as the rest of the staff? (Then comes my dream job of being a co-host "sharing the mike" with Bill ;D) ...
 
landtuna said:
KOOL Listener Lauren said:
(Then comes my dream job of being a co-host "sharing the mike" with Bill ;D) ...
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You'd never get a word in edgewise Lauren! ;D
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I totally know his style, landtuna, and let me tell you that my personality, interests, and curiosity would make me the perfect co-host for him! ;) Besides, in real life I'm actually pretty quiet; not a blabbermouth like other co-host can be.

But anyways, now that I'm all excited... KMZQ The Q, and what they're up to NEXT and when! Thoughts, comments?
 
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