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jimmyherd
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I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only? I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
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> I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only?
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
Not at the moment, and never of the Jack variety. However, there was 880 JOE AM (CHQT) in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). I'd bet that if you wanted a real JACKfm station on the AM dial, you'd fail, but I'd bet that you could do it. You'd have to check with jack.
Canada seems to be more accepting of the AM dial; Toronto's CBC Radio One affilate (CBL, now CBLA) was only available on 740AM until 1998; now, it's FM only on 99.1.
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
Not at the moment, and never of the Jack variety. However, there was 880 JOE AM (CHQT) in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). I'd bet that if you wanted a real JACKfm station on the AM dial, you'd fail, but I'd bet that you could do it. You'd have to check with jack.
Canada seems to be more accepting of the AM dial; Toronto's CBC Radio One affilate (CBL, now CBLA) was only available on 740AM until 1998; now, it's FM only on 99.1.
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OldiesCat
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JACKS on AM
I'd hope not. What a waste.
Music on AM (with very few exceptions) won't be competitive enough. Look at some of the Oldies on AM attempts- total dogs.
> I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only?
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
I'd hope not. What a waste.
Music on AM (with very few exceptions) won't be competitive enough. Look at some of the Oldies on AM attempts- total dogs.
> I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only?
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
> > I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only?
> > I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
> Not at the moment, and never of the Jack variety.
870 KJMP in Pierce, CO simulcasts 105.5 Jack FM (KJAC), which is based out of Colorado Springs and rimshots Denver. So technically, JACK-FM is on an AM station, albeit on an AM station.<P ID="signature">______________
Lou Pickney
Tampa, FL
RadioHotTalk.com & VarietyHits.com</P>
> > I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
> Not at the moment, and never of the Jack variety.
870 KJMP in Pierce, CO simulcasts 105.5 Jack FM (KJAC), which is based out of Colorado Springs and rimshots Denver. So technically, JACK-FM is on an AM station, albeit on an AM station.<P ID="signature">______________
Lou Pickney
Tampa, FL
RadioHotTalk.com & VarietyHits.com</P>
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jack
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> 870 KJMP in Pierce, CO simulcasts 105.5 Jack FM (KJAC),
> which is based out of Colorado Springs and rimshots Denver.
> So technically, JACK-FM is on an AM station, albeit on an AM
> station.
But that makes it JACK-AM, doesn't it?
> which is based out of Colorado Springs and rimshots Denver.
> So technically, JACK-FM is on an AM station, albeit on an AM
> station.
But that makes it JACK-AM, doesn't it?
> > > I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM
> only?
> > > I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
> > Not at the moment, and never of the Jack variety.
>
> 870 KJMP in Pierce, CO simulcasts 105.5 Jack FM (KJAC),
> which is based out of Colorado Springs and rimshots Denver.
> So technically, JACK-FM is on an AM station, albeit on an AM
> station.
>
KJAC is out of Ft. Collins, not Colorado Springs.<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>
> only?
> > > I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
> > Not at the moment, and never of the Jack variety.
>
> 870 KJMP in Pierce, CO simulcasts 105.5 Jack FM (KJAC),
> which is based out of Colorado Springs and rimshots Denver.
> So technically, JACK-FM is on an AM station, albeit on an AM
> station.
>
KJAC is out of Ft. Collins, not Colorado Springs.<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 was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only?
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
I can't decide if the mighty 1190 in Dallas is a clone of the variety hits format, but they are very close.
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
I can't decide if the mighty 1190 in Dallas is a clone of the variety hits format, but they are very close.
I don't think so. They are a reaction to variety. They have no person with a name, just some promotions and no spots until LABOR DAY.
I think that every song except one song an hour would be acceptable as an oldie though they play fifties every hour which is not played on oldies stations.
Maybe they can be described as "Variety Oldies.
Here is what they played recently. There are two songs here that would not be oldies.
KFXR-AM
01:09 AM DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
01:06 AM ALBERT HAMMOND It Never Rains In Southern California
Superstars Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
01:03 AM DAVID BOWIE Fame
Changesbowie (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:59 AM EDISON LIGHTHOUSE Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
Bubblegum Classics Vol. 5 (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:53 AM NO DOUBT It's My Life
Boom Box (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:50 AM BARRY WHITE What Am I Gonna Do With You
All-Time Greatest Hits (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:43 AM ELTON JOHN Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
Honky Chateau [Remaster] (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:38 AM PHIL COLLINS In The Air Tonight
Serious Hits...Live! (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:35 AM PATRICK HERNANDEZ Born To Be Alive
Billboard Top Dance Hits 1979 (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:30 AM STEELY DAN Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Citizen Steely Dan [Box] (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
>
> I can't decide if the mighty 1190 in Dallas is a clone of
> the variety hits format, but they are very close.
>
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I think that every song except one song an hour would be acceptable as an oldie though they play fifties every hour which is not played on oldies stations.
Maybe they can be described as "Variety Oldies.
Here is what they played recently. There are two songs here that would not be oldies.
KFXR-AM
01:09 AM DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
01:06 AM ALBERT HAMMOND It Never Rains In Southern California
Superstars Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
01:03 AM DAVID BOWIE Fame
Changesbowie (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:59 AM EDISON LIGHTHOUSE Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
Bubblegum Classics Vol. 5 (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:53 AM NO DOUBT It's My Life
Boom Box (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:50 AM BARRY WHITE What Am I Gonna Do With You
All-Time Greatest Hits (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:43 AM ELTON JOHN Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
Honky Chateau [Remaster] (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:38 AM PHIL COLLINS In The Air Tonight
Serious Hits...Live! (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:35 AM PATRICK HERNANDEZ Born To Be Alive
Billboard Top Dance Hits 1979 (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
12:30 AM STEELY DAN Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Citizen Steely Dan [Box] (at amazon.com or ebay.com)
>
> I can't decide if the mighty 1190 in Dallas is a clone of
> the variety hits format, but they are very close.
>
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What about K-Jack 1680 am in Flagstaff, Arizona 
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student run station of Northern arizona university.
they barely make it out of flagstaff.
http://wnc.comm.nau.edu/tiki-index.php
)student run station of Northern arizona university.
they barely make it out of flagstaff.
http://wnc.comm.nau.edu/tiki-index.php
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RealOldiespro
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> I was just wondering if the format is exclusive to FM only?
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
First Broadcasting Urban Oldies KMGS-AM (Magic 1160)/Dallas has "expanded" its playlist by shifting from "All Motown, All The Time" to "Smokin' Oldies." The station is featuring a "Jack"-like playlist of 1000+ songs.
> I have not heard of any stations on the AM side.
>
First Broadcasting Urban Oldies KMGS-AM (Magic 1160)/Dallas has "expanded" its playlist by shifting from "All Motown, All The Time" to "Smokin' Oldies." The station is featuring a "Jack"-like playlist of 1000+ songs.
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