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Classical takes a hit in DC
- Thread starter RickRose
- Start date
Bonneville's DC Shakeout - UPDATED
> Long-time Washington DC classical outlet WGMS @ 103.5fm is
> getting moved to two marginal/rimshot signals so that DC
> news outlet WTOP-FM can get an improved signal.
Confirmed by AllAccess today, the change reportedly just took place (noon ET).
Here's the Bonneville DC shakeout:
* Classical WGMS moves from 103.5 to the 104.1/103.9 combo, displacing CHR Z104. Z104 is dead.
* WTOP adds 103.5 as an in-market FM frequency and keeps 820/Frederick. 1500/107.7 stay with WTOP for now, and launch an in-depth news service in association with the Washington Post in late March.
* Assuming Bonneville re-ups with the Washington Nationals, they'd end up on the 1500/107.7 combo. They were on 1050 AM full-time last year, with night and weekend games on Z104.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
> Long-time Washington DC classical outlet WGMS @ 103.5fm is
> getting moved to two marginal/rimshot signals so that DC
> news outlet WTOP-FM can get an improved signal.
Confirmed by AllAccess today, the change reportedly just took place (noon ET).
Here's the Bonneville DC shakeout:
* Classical WGMS moves from 103.5 to the 104.1/103.9 combo, displacing CHR Z104. Z104 is dead.
* WTOP adds 103.5 as an in-market FM frequency and keeps 820/Frederick. 1500/107.7 stay with WTOP for now, and launch an in-depth news service in association with the Washington Post in late March.
* Assuming Bonneville re-ups with the Washington Nationals, they'd end up on the 1500/107.7 combo. They were on 1050 AM full-time last year, with night and weekend games on Z104.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
B
BoardmanDJ
Guest
Re: Bonneville's DC Shakeout - UPDATED
Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM. 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
Bonneville does appear dedicated to news. WTOP, WFED (what a niche!), and coming soon, Washington Post radio.
> > Long-time Washington DC classical outlet WGMS @ 103.5fm is
>
> > getting moved to two marginal/rimshot signals so that DC
> > news outlet WTOP-FM can get an improved signal.
>
> Confirmed by AllAccess today, the change reportedly just
> took place (noon ET).
>
> Here's the Bonneville DC shakeout:
>
> * Classical WGMS moves from 103.5 to the 104.1/103.9 combo,
> displacing CHR Z104. Z104 is dead.
>
> * WTOP adds 103.5 as an in-market FM frequency and keeps
> 820/Frederick. 1500/107.7 stay with WTOP for now, and launch
> an in-depth news service in association with the Washington
> Post in late March.
>
> * Assuming Bonneville re-ups with the Washington Nationals,
> they'd end up on the 1500/107.7 combo. They were on 1050 AM
> full-time last year, with night and weekend games on Z104.
>
> -OA
>
Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM. 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
Bonneville does appear dedicated to news. WTOP, WFED (what a niche!), and coming soon, Washington Post radio.
> > Long-time Washington DC classical outlet WGMS @ 103.5fm is
>
> > getting moved to two marginal/rimshot signals so that DC
> > news outlet WTOP-FM can get an improved signal.
>
> Confirmed by AllAccess today, the change reportedly just
> took place (noon ET).
>
> Here's the Bonneville DC shakeout:
>
> * Classical WGMS moves from 103.5 to the 104.1/103.9 combo,
> displacing CHR Z104. Z104 is dead.
>
> * WTOP adds 103.5 as an in-market FM frequency and keeps
> 820/Frederick. 1500/107.7 stay with WTOP for now, and launch
> an in-depth news service in association with the Washington
> Post in late March.
>
> * Assuming Bonneville re-ups with the Washington Nationals,
> they'd end up on the 1500/107.7 combo. They were on 1050 AM
> full-time last year, with night and weekend games on Z104.
>
> -OA
>
Re: Bonneville's DC Shakeout - UPDATED
> Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM.
> 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
>
> Bonneville does appear dedicated to news. WTOP, WFED (what
> a niche!), and coming soon, Washington Post radio.
Agreed. Joining forces with one of the most respected daily newspapers in the nation in the Washington Post is a good move for Bonneville. How good, only time will tell.
> Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM.
> 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
>
> Bonneville does appear dedicated to news. WTOP, WFED (what
> a niche!), and coming soon, Washington Post radio.
Agreed. Joining forces with one of the most respected daily newspapers in the nation in the Washington Post is a good move for Bonneville. How good, only time will tell.
Re: Bonneville's DC Shakeout - UPDATED
> > Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM.
> > 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
> >
> > Bonneville does appear dedicated to news. WTOP, WFED
> (what
> > a niche!), and coming soon, Washington Post radio.
>
> Agreed. Joining forces with one of the most respected daily
> newspapers in the nation in the Washington Post is a good
> move for Bonneville. How good, only time will tell.
>
they could of least put it on the same channel, but a different channel? I always hated bonneville, always makes the most boring moves<P ID="signature">______________
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> > Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM.
> > 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
> >
> > Bonneville does appear dedicated to news. WTOP, WFED
> (what
> > a niche!), and coming soon, Washington Post radio.
>
> Agreed. Joining forces with one of the most respected daily
> newspapers in the nation in the Washington Post is a good
> move for Bonneville. How good, only time will tell.
>
they could of least put it on the same channel, but a different channel? I always hated bonneville, always makes the most boring moves<P ID="signature">______________
http://natedoggairchecks.6x.to/
xxnate_doggxx (at) myway (dot) com</P>
M
Mediafrog
Guest
> Long-time Washington DC classical outlet WGMS @ 103.5fm is
> getting moved to two marginal/rimshot signals so that DC
> news outlet WTOP-FM can get an improved signal.
Too bad for classical listeners, but the commercial form of the format is headed for oblivion everywhere. WGMS will sputter along for a while on the rimshots, then get the axe.
Similar situation about to happen in Boston with WCRB.
> getting moved to two marginal/rimshot signals so that DC
> news outlet WTOP-FM can get an improved signal.
Too bad for classical listeners, but the commercial form of the format is headed for oblivion everywhere. WGMS will sputter along for a while on the rimshots, then get the axe.
Similar situation about to happen in Boston with WCRB.
Re: Bonneville's DC Shakeout - UPDATED
> Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM.
> 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
820 is not MEANT to cover DC. It is a Frederick station aimed at the outer end of the I-270 corridor from MD into DC. It's still going to simulcast WTOP because it's the only major weak area left for DC commuters after 103.5's addition.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
> Looks like they're trying to force WTOP listeners to FM.
> 820 doesn't cover DC well according to the coverage maps.
820 is not MEANT to cover DC. It is a Frederick station aimed at the outer end of the I-270 corridor from MD into DC. It's still going to simulcast WTOP because it's the only major weak area left for DC commuters after 103.5's addition.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
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