Bryan/College Station Potential Rimshot

[oldjohnny]

I didn't catch this one, but there is a filing (February) for KKLB 101.3 in Madisonville for it to move a bit closer to Aggieland. Anyone have a bit more information on this as I am a Dunce when it comes to reading FCC documents.

 

[txchipk]

The application it filed in February was to move to 107.7 as a class C3...proposed coverage:

http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1233540.html



Chip

 

[ilistentotheradio]

Sure is daaaaaaaamn close to KTBQ!

 

[txchipk]

I guess while on the topic, KJXJ 103.9 has a permit to move from 103.9C2 Cameron to 103.9C3. Although a downgrade, it puts a little stronger signal over College Station.

Now: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM190262.html
CP: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1252582.html

Similarly, co-owned KBXT 101.9 will go from 101.9C3 Franklin to 101.9A Wixon Valley.

Now: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1148924.html
CP: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1252586.html

The problem with really extending the signals any further southeast is protecting KMJQ 102.1 and KRBE 104.1 Houston.

 

[txchipk]

Sure is daaaaaaaamn close to KTBQ!

Recall KTBQ was downgraded to just a C3 from a C2 this year. KTBQ is only running 13kw from a 400' tower now. I imagine if it were still a C2, it would be too close.

 

[oldjohnny]

I guess while on the topic, KJXJ 103.9 has a permit to move from 103.9C2 Cameron to 103.9C3. Although a downgrade, it puts a little stronger signal over College Station.

Now: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM190262.html
CP: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1252582.html

Similarly, co-owned KBXT 101.9 will go from 101.9C3 Franklin to 101.9A Wixon Valley.

Now: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1148924.html
CP: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1252586.html

The problem with really extending the signals any further southeast is protecting KMJQ 102.1 and KRBE 104.1 Houston.

I don't understand the move of KJXJ since everytime I drive around College Station, it has a fine signal, but I guess the move will make it way better. KBXT does have some problems, but I still wouldn't risk making it a class A. It will get pounded on those summer nights by 101.9 in San Antonio. It looks like Brazos Valley Broadcastin is trying to do what KVJM did. I have noticed that since KVJM gor rid of their directional pattern, it has becomed the best rimshot (after KHTZ)

107.7, It is going to be a while. Hopefully, it is not another country station. We could use an Active Rock.

 

[oldjohnny]

Allrighty enigineers and experts, I have another question. Take a look at this application.

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws...t=25&appn=101210915&formid=301&fac_num=174178

It is a proposal to build a class A radio station at 107.7 in Iola TX, just East of College Station. This crosses with KKLB's proposed move to 107.7. Who gets the upper hand here. In other words, what happens here? Does the FCC give upper hand to KKLB since it is already a licsenced radio station? Or do they go by the date that the application was submited? Again, sorry for my novice questions.

 

[slim101]

johnny...johny...johnny...

Get yourself a little history lesson on the parties involved here.
You can't tell the players without a program.

1. The KKLB move/freq change is only possible as a rulemaking.
2. Because its a counterproposal to the Iola rulemaking, there can be no counterproposal to it (the KKLB move/freq change).

I predict: KKLB wins, and Iola goes away.

I can only say "well played!"

 

[ilistentotheradio]

The guy applying for the Iola license has low credibility anyways. He applies for tons and tons of licenses, and never builds any station even when he gets awarded allotments and CP's.