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Dennis Miller on 990

DToTheJ

DToTheJ

Not a peep from anyone in the 215 talking about his show's debut week... Are WNTP's transmitter problems that bad?

And to those that have heard it: Good listen, or would you rank it among his syndicated 1992 late-night talk show?
 
DToTheJ said:
Are WNTP's transmitter problems that bad?
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OK. Let's go through this one more time. There are NO transmitter problems at WNTP. The station is running 12.5kw non-directional temporarily while we install a new antenna system. This project has been in the works for two years and it will improve daytime coverage in Bucks and Chester Counties. Another, more long term project is in the works to improve nighttime coverage, as well...but that is down the run and much more extensive.

Enough said.
 
Rene,

I understand your frustration over having to repeat the same things over and over on message boards. You're the engineer over there (and in my opinion, audio-wise, they're two of the better sounding AMs in the market), so I can understand and appreciate your wanting to set the record straight about this.

But call the problems/scenario/situation/maintenance whatever you want-- I tried several times this week to listen to Dennis Miller on your station, and found each experience problematic.

Monday night, for the debut on WNTP, there was a horrible "clipping" or "popping" sound every few seconds on the station's audio. I put 990 on around 8:45 and noticed it then too. It was so bad, I eventually changed the station. Closer to 10PM I decided to go to Burger King, and while on Main Street in Norristown (for those unfamiliar, Main Street is Ridge Pike/Avenue in the boundaries of Norristown-- and WFIL/WNTP is at 117 Ridge) there was almost no trace of the station. Even at 12.5 kw ND, I should at least be HEARING a signal coming from just three or four miles away! (Every other Philly AM exhibited its normal properties-- no problems with my radio, interference, or odd weather conditions.) When I finally got to the Burger King (in the shadow of the AM towers, across the street from the station on the other side of Butler Pike) the station was still clipping. But when I went under the overhang at the drive-thru, 990 disappeared! This was across the street from a 12.5 kw non-D?! (Your WFIL was solid, as was nearby KYW even while in the cattle-chute under that roof with all the florescent lights.)

So to sum up, whatever you call it, they are indeed "problems" if you're debuting a new program and people either can't hear or have to suffer to hear it... I see nothing wrong with how Diamond Joe couched the question...

On an unrelated note I still think you're quite courageous for taking a stand against "HD" Radio on AM, especially being in your position... I know I appreciate your honesty about the matter...
 
DToTheJ said:
Not a peep from anyone in the 215 talking about his show's debut week... Are WNTP's transmitter problems that bad?

And to those that have heard it: Good listen, or would you rank it among his syndicated 1992 late-night talk show?
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I haven't commented since I am not in Area Code 215.

One reason for the lack of comment: The tree fell in an empty forest. Check WNTP's numbers.
 
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