Another high-powered AM gets approved

[jd]

After a number of application modifications KJSA Mineral Wells received a construction permit to increase from 250 watts to 20,000 and move from 1120 to 1110. It's still going to be a daytimer, but somehow they were able to engineer it so they won't have to reduce their power (down to 2,000 watts) during critical hours, something that will make a big difference. As predicted, their city-grade coverage will include a sizable chunk of the Dallas-Fort Worth area: www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=KJSA&service=AM&status=C&hours=D

Despite what that map shows, measured ground conductivity indicates a sizable "notch" in the major lobe pointing toward downtown Dallas, but it's still going to be a pretty impressive signal. A more detailed coverage map is here (on page 17): http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getattachment_exh.cgi?exhibit_id=521990

 

[jeffdfw]

What will the format be?

 

[Mediafrog+]

It's still going to be a daytimer, but somehow they were able to engineer it so they won't have to reduce their power (down to 2,000 watts) during critical hours, something that will make a big difference.

Interesting that KJSA didn't have to drop power during critical hours. Looking at the pattern, it will throw quite a bit of signal towards co-channel KTEK in the Houston market. I had figured that would be a factor in cutting power during CH, but I guess not.

Notice there is a nice lobe that covers Wichita Falls.

Has KEOR already made the move to 1120? They had to move off of 1110 and closer to Tulsa before the KJSA upgrade could happen.

 

[jd]

Looking at the pattern, it will throw quite a bit of signal towards co-channel KTEK in the Houston market. I had figured that would be a factor in cutting power during CH, but I guess not.

No, KTEK didn't figure into it. The only concerns were KFAB Omaha and WBT Charlotte, but like you I'm pretty surprised.

Has KEOR already made the move to 1120? They had to move off of 1110 and closer to Tulsa before the KJSA upgrade could happen.

Yes, KEOR is already built out in their new home of Catoosa, just northeast of Tulsa.

What will the format be?

Couldn't say. They're currently Music Of Your Life and if they stuck with that it would give KAAM a run for the money, what little there is in a format like that. I predict a format with second or more likely third-tier talkers.

 

[billyg]

Just what DFW needs...another talker. Is First Broadcasting behind this power upgrade?

 

[jd]

Is First Broadcasting behind this power upgrade?

Not exactly, although they did own it for a while. It was sold to M&M Broadcasting, which also owns KCLE 1140 Cleburne. KJSA and KCLE swapped frequencies a few years ago and one scenario would have later had KJSA 1120 again changing frequency and moving to suburban Minneapolis to get it out the way, and KCLE moving to 1110 with a big upgrade to 16,000 watts. That application got dismissed, KCLE was later approved for an upgrade to 5,000 watts (remaining on 1140), and now KJSA gets a big increase in power. The actual plan for a power increase (for KCLE, not KJSA) dates back to when First Broadcasting, through an associated company called Big D Broadcasting, owned KCLE. KJSA wasn't co-owned at that time but they were a part of the plan, so as things turned out I guess you could say that to some degree First Broadcasting was, but no longer is involved in this. And yes, I have to admit it's pretty confusing.

 

[billyg]

Looks like a good move then.

Now that M&M owns it, I bet KJSA will wind up a "Country Gold Radio" station with KCLE and KTFW.

 

[Jay Weaver]

M & M is still the current owner of KJSA, but no longer owns KCLE. M & M also owns the former WACO frequency, 1460 AM, which is now located in Fort Worth. That is KHFX, which is the local outlet for Fox Sports, formerly at KFXR, 1190 AM.

KCLE is now a gospel music station and is fully automated.

M & M also no longer owns KTFW. It is owned by the group that owns KFWR, LKCM Capital Partners. Both stations studios are now located in downtown Fort Worth in the same building.

;D

 

[jd]

M & M is still the current owner of KJSA, but no longer owns KCLE.

Then there's something that's a bit misleading here. The FCC shows that the application for transfer of control was approved but there's no indication of a notice of consummation being filed. On everything else for KCLE M&M is still shown as the owner of record.

 

[rbrucecarter5]

Couldn't say. They're currently Music Of Your Life and if they stuck with that it would give KAAM a run for the money, what little there is in a format like that. I predict a format with second or more likely third-tier talkers.

I hope they stick with their current format. A standards station that doesn't sound like _____ because of fiddling with IBOC would be a welcome addition. Even more so if they added C-Quam and had a good quality audio chain.

 

[ropertex]

www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=KJSA&service=AM&status=C&hours=D

With a null toward the city of license!

 

[amfmhd]

About all they are going to get is a nice big electric bill each and every month. Look at the stellar success of 1160 or 1190.
Day time AM's only hope of cash flow is paid religion or paid foreign language.

Be sure to get cash in advance.

 

[Les Stock]

Yes, KEOR is already built out in their new home of Catoosa, just northeast of Tulsa.

A pair of sticks and a shack have been built at 106th and Peoria, but so far, nothing is radiating on 1120 kHz in the Tulsa area, except KMOX after sunset.