It looks like Citadel has pulled the plug on 690 the Sports Animal. This morning, then again this afternoon, I heard the station ID as "WJOX/WJOX-FM, Birmingham". There's no mention of it on the WJOX website.
www.joxfm.com
www.joxfm.com
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Goodbye, WSPZ; Hello, WJOX
- Thread starter Charles1
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Charles1 said:
The FCC website is still showing 690's calls as WSPZ. Maybe the database hasn't been updated yet... ???
passtheword said:
Correction: The record still shows WSPZ, but if you click on "call sign changes", it shows the calls changed to WJOX on 2/8.
So, are WJOX AM/WJOX FM simulcasting now? If so, isn't that a waste of power for WJOX AM, since the FM counterpart has virtually the same area?
-Travis
-Travis
TALLRED said:
During the day, the AM definitely outperforms the FM, no question about it. It's practically a local in Columbus, Mississippi and it's still clear on into Starkville (MSU territory). When the AM first went sports, I remember hearing callers from Chattanooga and the Atlanta area. Ever since 102.5 got yanked from the Tuscaloosa tall tower, I don't think any FM has had that kind of reach in AL.
If it weren't for the poor Shelby County coverage at night, I'd say it'd be a no-brainer to move the WAPI programming to the bigger signal. Sure they're both 50kw days, but API just doesn't get out like you think it would. Maybe paired with an FM translator? ;D
Zach said:
As much as I loathe talk formats and the fact that Birmingham doesn't need another talk station...WAPI needs a "WAPI-FM" to pair with the AM signal and to compete effectively with WERC.
Is it so unthinkable that ESPN Radio finds a new home? If the website schedules for 690 and 94.5 are correct, the only daytime ESPN programs getting cleared include the first hour of Mike & Mike--from 5-6 in the morning. And the world wide leader seems to push hard for clearance of both M&M and Colin Cowherd.
Remember, Citadel did lose a fairly competent sales rep (who specialized in sports) to Cox, trying to invoke a non-compete legal fight to keep him away. ???
Remember, Citadel did lose a fairly competent sales rep (who specialized in sports) to Cox, trying to invoke a non-compete legal fight to keep him away. ???
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