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Curtis
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I noticed that 1140 (WRMQ) is now carrying gospel music via the bird. I am guessing that the Spanish audience was sliced too thin.
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>> I noticed that 1140 (WRMQ) is now carrying gospel music via
the bird. I am guessing that the Spanish audience was sliced
too thin. <<
I could not find a website for them, but they are playing something Spanish now. I believe I have heard some English programing on 1140 before. They are most likely brokering out time to whoever they can get.
the bird. I am guessing that the Spanish audience was sliced
too thin. <<
I could not find a website for them, but they are playing something Spanish now. I believe I have heard some English programing on 1140 before. They are most likely brokering out time to whoever they can get.
> >> I noticed that 1140 (WRMQ) is now carrying gospel music
> via
> the bird. I am guessing that the Spanish audience was
> sliced
> too thin.
>
I've seen a few billboards for this station (Rosemont, Pine Hills area). The format actually changed a couple months ago. I forget where I first heard it but surprisingly nobody mentioned it on this site.
> via
> the bird. I am guessing that the Spanish audience was
> sliced
> too thin.
>
I've seen a few billboards for this station (Rosemont, Pine Hills area). The format actually changed a couple months ago. I forget where I first heard it but surprisingly nobody mentioned it on this site.
WRMQ The New Gospel Alternative?
WRMQ is running Rejoice which I used to be the board op for here when it was on the now defunct WAJL. I actualy heard them saying that their the new Gospel alternative (as opposed to the two new Rock alternatives we have here also). I guess WOKB is not enough (not to mention what WCFB & WJHM run on Sunday mornings) But WRMQ is still running Spanish programing as well. I guess they are going to run out those contracts and not renew them. The FCC database says that they are only a daytimer. But they have several C.P's for nighttime and critical hours and several other aplications for various nighttime powers out there.
WRMQ is running Rejoice which I used to be the board op for here when it was on the now defunct WAJL. I actualy heard them saying that their the new Gospel alternative (as opposed to the two new Rock alternatives we have here also). I guess WOKB is not enough (not to mention what WCFB & WJHM run on Sunday mornings) But WRMQ is still running Spanish programing as well. I guess they are going to run out those contracts and not renew them. The FCC database says that they are only a daytimer. But they have several C.P's for nighttime and critical hours and several other aplications for various nighttime powers out there.
WRMQ-1140 Orlando is airing Gospel, which began July 2005, Monday-Friday Sign-on Thru Sign-Off, and some on weekends.
They broker some Spanish on the weekends, but I think they are waiting for their contracts to expire.
Their goal is to air Gospel 24/7.
FCC Applications show they are trying to get 1.5 KW at night. They currently have a CP for 250 Watts nighttime.
WOKB is slated to be surrendered to the FCC in Sept. 2006, so WRMQ wants to cater to this market and feels they can do a much better job and have a much better signal.
They broker some Spanish on the weekends, but I think they are waiting for their contracts to expire.
Their goal is to air Gospel 24/7.
FCC Applications show they are trying to get 1.5 KW at night. They currently have a CP for 250 Watts nighttime.
WOKB is slated to be surrendered to the FCC in Sept. 2006, so WRMQ wants to cater to this market and feels they can do a much better job and have a much better signal.
C
Curtis
Guest
> WOKB is slated to be surrendered to the FCC in Sept. 2006,
> so WRMQ wants to cater to this market and feels they can do
> a much better job and have a much better signal.
It has been so long, I had forgotten that those extended band stations have to turn the original license back to the FCC. Are all of the original tickets expiring in September 2006 or is it based on the build date of the extended band facilities or zones of the country?
> so WRMQ wants to cater to this market and feels they can do
> a much better job and have a much better signal.
It has been so long, I had forgotten that those extended band stations have to turn the original license back to the FCC. Are all of the original tickets expiring in September 2006 or is it based on the build date of the extended band facilities or zones of the country?
Curtis Wrote:
"It has been so long, I had forgotten that those extended band stations have to turn the original license back to the FCC. Are all of the original tickets expiring in September 2006 or is it based on the build date of the extended band facilities or zones of the country?"
Reply By Sooperfly:
I am not sure on that, but I know in WLAA's original license grant it clearly states that Rama Communications must surrender either WLAA (1680) or WOKB five years from when the license was issued. The date on WLAA was September 6th, 2001. I am not sure about other stations. If all other station extended band licenses were issued on the same date, I would think they all have to do the same.
For those of you who are not clear on this subject, when the FCC extended the AM band, Rama Communications filed for WLAA (1680), and the stipulation for keeping WLAA (1680) was that in five years they either surrender WLAA or WOKB (1600).
My guess is that they keep 1680 because it is a 10kW, and WOKB is 5kW. Although those of us who really know AM radio are aware that a station higher on the dial needs more power than those on the lower end of the band to cover area. For example, WDBO is only 5kW, but clearly covers more than a station like WLAA. The lower you are on the AM dial, the less power you need to cover.
Only problem with WLAA (1680) is that your average listener does not switch radios in their homes as often as manufacturers change them in the cars, so many home receivers, clock radios, etc. do not even reach 1680. Even though most listening is done in the cars, you still some indoor penetration to be successful.
Ask the average listener when the last time they switched their clock radio next to their bed. Some will tell you they have had theirs for 10 years or more. Your average listener (Especially older listeners)will tell you "If it ain't broke, why try to fix it."
Just my interpretation and opinion...
"It has been so long, I had forgotten that those extended band stations have to turn the original license back to the FCC. Are all of the original tickets expiring in September 2006 or is it based on the build date of the extended band facilities or zones of the country?"
Reply By Sooperfly:
I am not sure on that, but I know in WLAA's original license grant it clearly states that Rama Communications must surrender either WLAA (1680) or WOKB five years from when the license was issued. The date on WLAA was September 6th, 2001. I am not sure about other stations. If all other station extended band licenses were issued on the same date, I would think they all have to do the same.
For those of you who are not clear on this subject, when the FCC extended the AM band, Rama Communications filed for WLAA (1680), and the stipulation for keeping WLAA (1680) was that in five years they either surrender WLAA or WOKB (1600).
My guess is that they keep 1680 because it is a 10kW, and WOKB is 5kW. Although those of us who really know AM radio are aware that a station higher on the dial needs more power than those on the lower end of the band to cover area. For example, WDBO is only 5kW, but clearly covers more than a station like WLAA. The lower you are on the AM dial, the less power you need to cover.
Only problem with WLAA (1680) is that your average listener does not switch radios in their homes as often as manufacturers change them in the cars, so many home receivers, clock radios, etc. do not even reach 1680. Even though most listening is done in the cars, you still some indoor penetration to be successful.
Ask the average listener when the last time they switched their clock radio next to their bed. Some will tell you they have had theirs for 10 years or more. Your average listener (Especially older listeners)will tell you "If it ain't broke, why try to fix it."
Just my interpretation and opinion...
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