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Desperate times at the Candle

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fredcantu

I tuned in KNLE 88.1 today and couldn't believe what I heard. Back-to-back appeals for donations... then a song... then three appeals (all in the same voice)... then a song... then 2 more appeals... then a song... etc... etc...

No wonder they need money. They've chased away all their listeners. You can have the best message, but it does no good if no one hears it.
 
My business partner and I tried to work a deal with them on high school sports earlier this year which would have brought in some money for them. They seemed very interested at first but after a week or so just stopped returning calls.

How are you supposed to help them if they won't help themselves?
 
I'll tune into K-Love every now and then and hear them asking for donations.
 
The comparatively puny signal doesn't help things, either. With KCEN gone from channel 6 I wonder if KNLE could get a modest upgrade? Of course there is first adjacent KPAC to deal with. I'll have to scour the frequency databases.
 
Back in the late '80s, Riverbend Baptist bought a couple of hours on Sunday nights on WOAI. I remember tuning in to hear (the late) Rev. Gerald Mann, thinking I would tease him about being one of those televangelists who has a mouthful of praise the Lord and a handful of Gimmie. I was astonished and pleased when he finally turned to the topic of financial support:
"If you want to send money to this show" he said "Don't. We have some members who are supporting the cost of this ministry. If you want to contribute, do it at your own church, and if you don't have one, join one, and give them your tithe, and your time and your presence."
My jaw dropped. I had never heard anything like it in religious broadcasting, and I don't think I've heard it since.
Churches are feeling the financial pinch like everyone else, and these religious radio stations are finding a double pinch, since many don't really serve anybody. (I'm looking at you, K-LOVE translator).
 
Funny story: One year, Robert Schuller of Crystal Cathedral fame produced a beautiful Christmas pageant. I can still remember the announcer saying, ''The greatest story ever told... only on pay per view.'' I kinda thought he might want everyone to hear the good word, but not this time.
 
Mediafrog+ said:
With KCEN gone from channel 6 I wonder if KNLE could get a modest upgrade? Of course there is first adjacent KPAC to deal with.
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You wouldn't have to go too deep to find some reasons why they can't do much with their signal. On 88.1 to the north is KVLW Gatesville (a Class C1). Due south there's KZAR Gonzales and to the east is KNCH Somerville, both Class A's.
 
grantchester said:
Churches are feeling the financial pinch like everyone else, and these religious radio stations are finding a double pinch, since many don't really serve anybody. (I'm looking at you, K-LOVE translator).
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Seems like the Candle is the station not serving anybody here. K-LOVE does not seem to have a problem getting enough listener support to pay their bills.
 
The only time I heard a K-LOVE translator in the past two months, I heard nothing but begging.
 
fredcantu said:
I tuned in KNLE 88.1 today and couldn't believe what I heard. Back-to-back appeals for donations... then a song... then three appeals (all in the same voice)... then a song... then 2 more appeals... then a song... etc... etc...

No wonder they need money. They've chased away all their listeners. You can have the best message, but it does no good if no one hears it.
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grantchester said:
The only time I heard a K-LOVE translator in the past two months, I heard nothing but begging.
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So how does that make them worse than KNLE?
The Candle is a prime example of the small-business (yes its a business) that is a locally owned and operated station. It is a disaster in both content and programming. Thats why they have no "listener support". You want K-LOVE to give up their "translator" stations so that more Candles can take over the spectrum for the greater good?


Opinions expressed are for the purpose of discussion and the frank exchange of ideas. Also.
 
You want K-LOVE to give up their "translator" stations
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Well, yeah, I would. I would much prefer to have local community radio stations on those dial positions presenty occupied by K-LOVE translators, but that's just me. Good on you if K-LOVE serves you with their syndicated programming. I have no use for it.
Likewise, if 'Candle' can't attract the support needed to survive, maybe it would be best for them to give up their license.
And if anyone feels compelled to support a Christian organization with their cash donations, may I recommend a local church, or organizations like Marywood, Caritas, Salvation Army, The Catholic Bishop's Appeal, the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, The St. Vincent De Paul Society, or any of the others dedicated to doing good work in their communities.
 
grantchester said:
[...I would much prefer to have local community radio stations on those dial positions presenty occupied by K-LOVE translators, but that's just me. Good on you if K-LOVE serves you with their syndicated programming. I have no use for it.
Likewise, if 'Candle' can't attract the support needed to survive, maybe it would be best for them to give up their license. ....
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Well, I agree about the syndicated programming. You essentially have the same thing from CC and the other big players through the use of consolidated playlists and voice tracking. And even the small town stations that are O&O'd locally are using a format off the bird to fill most of their programming time.

I guess my point is that the KNLE is a fine example of why "locally owned and operated" does not automatically make good radio.
 
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