Didn't see anyone mention that LPFM dance station Energy 101 Hawaii was FORCED off it's frequency by a bigger one two weeks ago,
and while this station certainly wasn't huge, the operators DID get it signed on and were huge fans of dance.
Here's what's on their website right now (http://www.myhienergy.com/):
and while this station certainly wasn't huge, the operators DID get it signed on and were huge fans of dance.
Here's what's on their website right now (http://www.myhienergy.com/):
Energy 101 Forced Off The Air By Full Power Commercial Station
June 30th, 2007 marked the final broadcast day of Energy 101 in its current form.
It is a very sad day for us and all those fans and lovers of dance music in Hawaii. For 16 months, since March 6th, 2006, Energy 101 has existed as the first and the only all dance radio station in Hawaii and one of only less than 10 nationwide. We were also the only Low Power FM to have ever existed on Oahu. A full power commercial station which shares our frequency on Maui has successfully petitioned the FCC for this channel on Oahu. The new 101.1 began broadcasting on July 1st, 2007. They are able to do this because Low Power FM's are not protected by the FCC and must give way to full power commercial radio stations. We must be at least 3 clicks away from any other station. The only available channel on Oahu at this time is 101.1 under current LPFM restrictions. There is a bill before congress to remove this restriction. If this happens, we may be able to come back on a new channel. We will keep you posted on this as details develop.
June 30th, 2007 marked the final broadcast day of Energy 101 in its current form.
It is a very sad day for us and all those fans and lovers of dance music in Hawaii. For 16 months, since March 6th, 2006, Energy 101 has existed as the first and the only all dance radio station in Hawaii and one of only less than 10 nationwide. We were also the only Low Power FM to have ever existed on Oahu. A full power commercial station which shares our frequency on Maui has successfully petitioned the FCC for this channel on Oahu. The new 101.1 began broadcasting on July 1st, 2007. They are able to do this because Low Power FM's are not protected by the FCC and must give way to full power commercial radio stations. We must be at least 3 clicks away from any other station. The only available channel on Oahu at this time is 101.1 under current LPFM restrictions. There is a bill before congress to remove this restriction. If this happens, we may be able to come back on a new channel. We will keep you posted on this as details develop.
