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Jimprewitt1954
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Has anyone noticed the "hiss" on KRLD during the daytime, but no hiss at night?<P ID="signature">______________
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bathos
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> Has anyone noticed the "hiss" on KRLD during the daytime,
> but no hiss at night?
>
Yes. It's called the Mike Gallagher show.<P ID="signature">______________
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> but no hiss at night?
>
Yes. It's called the Mike Gallagher show.<P ID="signature">______________
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KPLEXCOMPLEX
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> It's called IBOC. I haven't listened, but I'm guessing
> that's what it is.
>
Videochik is correct. KRLD uses the IBOC in the daytime,and shut it off at night. This was noticeable during Ranger games.
> that's what it is.
>
Videochik is correct. KRLD uses the IBOC in the daytime,and shut it off at night. This was noticeable during Ranger games.
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Mediafrog
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> Videochik is correct. KRLD uses the IBOC in the daytime,and
> shut it off at night. This was noticeable during Ranger
> games.
If the bandwidth/selectivity of your AM receiver is fairly wide, you'll probably have problems with the new IBOC digital signals.
> shut it off at night. This was noticeable during Ranger
> games.
If the bandwidth/selectivity of your AM receiver is fairly wide, you'll probably have problems with the new IBOC digital signals.
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TironeShoes
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But there's the thing...the IBOC encoding is horrid. It sounds like a 11k web-stream. Other AM's with it like KMKI and "Magic 1160" sound great. Why would they have theirs set so badly?<P ID="signature">______________
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rbrucecarter
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> But there's the thing...the IBOC encoding is horrid. It
> sounds like a 11k web-stream. Other AM's with it like KMKI
> and "Magic 1160" sound great. Why would they have theirs set
> so badly?
All IBOC AM stations self jam to one degree or another. It is very annoying to listen to, even on a narrowband receiver. Much more so on a wideband receiver. Theoretically - the phase modulation of the 5-10 kHz sidebands should mean no self jamming. But in reality, the receiver would have to be tuned perfectly on channel, and the phase of the antenna system would have to be perfectly flat over a 20 kHz bandwidth (like that is going to happen!). So the phase modulation starts to show up in the real instead of imaginary domain, and you hear it as self-jamming.
1160 seems to have their IBOC act together better than KRLD or KMKI - even the adjacent channels are jammed to much lesser extent. I imagine there are some folks halfway up 75 to Tulsa that are grateful for that! Otherwise 1170 would have a lot of trouble with their Southernmost listeners.
KMKI's sidebands are so bad, they affect KLBJ - which used to come in almost like a local.
> sounds like a 11k web-stream. Other AM's with it like KMKI
> and "Magic 1160" sound great. Why would they have theirs set
> so badly?
All IBOC AM stations self jam to one degree or another. It is very annoying to listen to, even on a narrowband receiver. Much more so on a wideband receiver. Theoretically - the phase modulation of the 5-10 kHz sidebands should mean no self jamming. But in reality, the receiver would have to be tuned perfectly on channel, and the phase of the antenna system would have to be perfectly flat over a 20 kHz bandwidth (like that is going to happen!). So the phase modulation starts to show up in the real instead of imaginary domain, and you hear it as self-jamming.
1160 seems to have their IBOC act together better than KRLD or KMKI - even the adjacent channels are jammed to much lesser extent. I imagine there are some folks halfway up 75 to Tulsa that are grateful for that! Otherwise 1170 would have a lot of trouble with their Southernmost listeners.
KMKI's sidebands are so bad, they affect KLBJ - which used to come in almost like a local.
The answer can be summed up in two letters: E. D.
That either stands for Erik Disen...or Erictile Dysfunction...you decide!!!
> But there's the thing...the IBOC encoding is horrid. It
> sounds like a 11k web-stream. Other AM's with it like KMKI
> and "Magic 1160" sound great. Why would they have theirs set
> so badly?
>
That either stands for Erik Disen...or Erictile Dysfunction...you decide!!!
> But there's the thing...the IBOC encoding is horrid. It
> sounds like a 11k web-stream. Other AM's with it like KMKI
> and "Magic 1160" sound great. Why would they have theirs set
> so badly?
>
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TylerCox
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> The answer can be summed up in two letters: E. D.
>
> That either stands for Erik Disen...or Erictile
> Dysfunction...you decide!!!
Like many of you, I browse through these posts just to keep up on the latest gossip that is floating around. I’ve never registered as a user, never had any intention of becoming involved in some of the “debates” that have raged here. Nor will I after this. But this post needs a rebuttal. An “on-the-record” rebuttal. That’s why I’ve posted under my name.
I had the privilege of working beside Eric Disen for the two years I was with KRLD. Sure, there were times that I got a bit frustrated with Eric. But I’m willing to wager that there were just as many times, if not more, that Eric became frustrated with me. That’s part of the creative process in trying to create the art of programming through the utilization of technology. But there was never any question in my mind about Eric’s integrity or desire to do the right thing for his radio station.
One simple fact needs to be stated: Eric Disen cares deeply about radio, and where our medium is going. He anticipated the move from the studios in the Ballpark to a new facility that could be built from the ground up, utilizing the latest technologies to create a great working environment. From all outward appearances, that seems to have been accomplished in the move to Fitzhugh.
Eric deserves better than a cheap-shot by someone hiding behind a screen name.
Tyler Cox
>
> That either stands for Erik Disen...or Erictile
> Dysfunction...you decide!!!
Like many of you, I browse through these posts just to keep up on the latest gossip that is floating around. I’ve never registered as a user, never had any intention of becoming involved in some of the “debates” that have raged here. Nor will I after this. But this post needs a rebuttal. An “on-the-record” rebuttal. That’s why I’ve posted under my name.
I had the privilege of working beside Eric Disen for the two years I was with KRLD. Sure, there were times that I got a bit frustrated with Eric. But I’m willing to wager that there were just as many times, if not more, that Eric became frustrated with me. That’s part of the creative process in trying to create the art of programming through the utilization of technology. But there was never any question in my mind about Eric’s integrity or desire to do the right thing for his radio station.
One simple fact needs to be stated: Eric Disen cares deeply about radio, and where our medium is going. He anticipated the move from the studios in the Ballpark to a new facility that could be built from the ground up, utilizing the latest technologies to create a great working environment. From all outward appearances, that seems to have been accomplished in the move to Fitzhugh.
Eric deserves better than a cheap-shot by someone hiding behind a screen name.
Tyler Cox
> Eric deserves better than a cheap-shot by someone hiding
> behind a screen name.
I'm not hiding...I'm right there on the wall in your office, listening, taking it all in. In fact, I get around to LOTS of places, not just here at Infinity.
Yep, it was indeed "a cheap shot", the price based on the subject's historic signature "minimilistic" market value. Integrity was never the point at issue. While I'm sure everyone appreciates you springing to his defense, nothing you have said speaks to the root problem: his radio station(s) sound absolutely awful, analog AND digital. I find it ironic (or perhaps enlightened!) that two receivers of different manufacturer refuse to even stop on KRLD when in the seek or scan modes. One stops at 1070's "hiss", skips 1080 entirely, then stops on the "hiss" at 1090. The other radio says bye-bye after leaving 1040, all the way until it sees 1160. What does THAT little problem do to KRLD's ratings? Oh, I forgot...they don't HAVE any.
> From all outward appearances, that seems to have been
> accomplished in the move to Fitzhugh.
The operative words you speak are "outward appearances!" This fantastic, so called state-of-the art, technologically advanced wonder-facility he built is about half-functional at best (hence the term "Erik-tile Disfunction") and universally hated by those who work there and must endure it. Not having the ability nor staff to do his own installation, he outsourced the project to a contractor. At press time, the money has expired and the dreaded contractor-blues have set in. And just as those of you on the 5th floor attempt recovery and lick your wounds...WATCH OUT, here he comes again! Same bad choices and concepts to be repeated, as the 7th floor prepares to be gutted for "improvements!"
But maybe, just maybe, things will get better soon. Changes in that department are in the works. Perhaps sooner than later, that cold wind you feel blowing in from the "north" might just turn out to be a breath of fresh air, bringing new (or old?) faces and better times to Fitzhugh. We can all only hope...
So, are you feeling better now Tyler? Oh, that's right...you won't get sucked in to the likes of free exchange and discussion.
> behind a screen name.
I'm not hiding...I'm right there on the wall in your office, listening, taking it all in. In fact, I get around to LOTS of places, not just here at Infinity.
Yep, it was indeed "a cheap shot", the price based on the subject's historic signature "minimilistic" market value. Integrity was never the point at issue. While I'm sure everyone appreciates you springing to his defense, nothing you have said speaks to the root problem: his radio station(s) sound absolutely awful, analog AND digital. I find it ironic (or perhaps enlightened!) that two receivers of different manufacturer refuse to even stop on KRLD when in the seek or scan modes. One stops at 1070's "hiss", skips 1080 entirely, then stops on the "hiss" at 1090. The other radio says bye-bye after leaving 1040, all the way until it sees 1160. What does THAT little problem do to KRLD's ratings? Oh, I forgot...they don't HAVE any.
> From all outward appearances, that seems to have been
> accomplished in the move to Fitzhugh.
The operative words you speak are "outward appearances!" This fantastic, so called state-of-the art, technologically advanced wonder-facility he built is about half-functional at best (hence the term "Erik-tile Disfunction") and universally hated by those who work there and must endure it. Not having the ability nor staff to do his own installation, he outsourced the project to a contractor. At press time, the money has expired and the dreaded contractor-blues have set in. And just as those of you on the 5th floor attempt recovery and lick your wounds...WATCH OUT, here he comes again! Same bad choices and concepts to be repeated, as the 7th floor prepares to be gutted for "improvements!"
But maybe, just maybe, things will get better soon. Changes in that department are in the works. Perhaps sooner than later, that cold wind you feel blowing in from the "north" might just turn out to be a breath of fresh air, bringing new (or old?) faces and better times to Fitzhugh. We can all only hope...
So, are you feeling better now Tyler? Oh, that's right...you won't get sucked in to the likes of free exchange and discussion.
I've been in the biz for several decades and have worked in Eric's, as well as other engineer's stations. I can say, without hesitation, Eric's stations are clearly some of the most poorly designed and poorly maintained stations.
Having all this fancy new digital equipment doesn't make it a good sounding station (something about a silk purse and a sow's ear comes to mind). All the equipment in the world won't make up for a substandard design.
The fact that so many aspects of this new equipment still don't work speaks volumes about the engineer's understanding of the system.
- The new digital transmitter sounds horrible
- The new studio designs are just plain bad in several ways
- Most all who use it daily hate much the new design and equipment
- Many aspects of this new studio equipment still don't work
- Eric says there are no plans to improve the situation
Sad to say, we who know him best have come to expect nothing more.
Having all this fancy new digital equipment doesn't make it a good sounding station (something about a silk purse and a sow's ear comes to mind). All the equipment in the world won't make up for a substandard design.
The fact that so many aspects of this new equipment still don't work speaks volumes about the engineer's understanding of the system.
- The new digital transmitter sounds horrible
- The new studio designs are just plain bad in several ways
- Most all who use it daily hate much the new design and equipment
- Many aspects of this new studio equipment still don't work
- Eric says there are no plans to improve the situation
Sad to say, we who know him best have come to expect nothing more.
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IamPretty
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> > Eric deserves better than a cheap-shot by someone hiding
> > behind a screen name.
>
> I'm not hiding...I'm right there on the wall in your office,
> listening, taking it all in. In fact, I get around to LOTS
> of places, not just here at Infinity.
>
> Yep, it was indeed "a cheap shot", the price based on the
> subject's historic signature "minimilistic" market value.
> Integrity was never the point at issue. While I'm sure
> everyone appreciates you springing to his defense, nothing
> you have said speaks to the root problem: his radio
> station(s) sound absolutely awful, analog AND digital. I
> find it ironic (or perhaps enlightened!) that two receivers
> of different manufacturer refuse to even stop on KRLD when
> in the seek or scan modes. One stops at 1070's "hiss", skips
> 1080 entirely, then stops on the "hiss" at 1090. The other
> radio says bye-bye after leaving 1040, all the way until it
> sees 1160. What does THAT little problem do to KRLD's
> ratings? Oh, I forgot...they don't HAVE any.
>
> > From all outward appearances, that seems to have been
> > accomplished in the move to Fitzhugh.
>
> The operative words you speak are "outward appearances!"
> This fantastic, so called state-of-the art, technologically
> advanced wonder-facility he built is about half-functional
> at best (hence the term "Erik-tile Disfunction") and
> universally hated by those who work there and must endure
> it. Not having the ability nor staff to do his own
> installation, he outsourced the project to a contractor. At
> press time, the money has expired and the dreaded
> contractor-blues have set in. And just as those of you on
> the 5th floor attempt recovery and lick your wounds...WATCH
> OUT, here he comes again! Same bad choices and concepts to
> be repeated, as the 7th floor prepares to be gutted for
> "improvements!"
>
> But maybe, just maybe, things will get better soon. Changes
> in that department are in the works. Perhaps sooner than
> later, that cold wind you feel blowing in from the "north"
> might just turn out to be a breath of fresh air, bringing
> new (or old?) faces and better times to Fitzhugh. We can all
> only hope...
>
> So, are you feeling better now Tyler? Oh, that's right...you
> won't get sucked in to the likes of free exchange and
> discussion.
>
Erectile Dysfunction? MUAHAHAHAHAHA! I like this guy! He couldn't follow that better than to write a long drawn out rebuttal that shows his attempt to be eloquent. You sure are a fly on the wall: You keep flying the same route into the glass that makes you go "splat"!
> > behind a screen name.
>
> I'm not hiding...I'm right there on the wall in your office,
> listening, taking it all in. In fact, I get around to LOTS
> of places, not just here at Infinity.
>
> Yep, it was indeed "a cheap shot", the price based on the
> subject's historic signature "minimilistic" market value.
> Integrity was never the point at issue. While I'm sure
> everyone appreciates you springing to his defense, nothing
> you have said speaks to the root problem: his radio
> station(s) sound absolutely awful, analog AND digital. I
> find it ironic (or perhaps enlightened!) that two receivers
> of different manufacturer refuse to even stop on KRLD when
> in the seek or scan modes. One stops at 1070's "hiss", skips
> 1080 entirely, then stops on the "hiss" at 1090. The other
> radio says bye-bye after leaving 1040, all the way until it
> sees 1160. What does THAT little problem do to KRLD's
> ratings? Oh, I forgot...they don't HAVE any.
>
> > From all outward appearances, that seems to have been
> > accomplished in the move to Fitzhugh.
>
> The operative words you speak are "outward appearances!"
> This fantastic, so called state-of-the art, technologically
> advanced wonder-facility he built is about half-functional
> at best (hence the term "Erik-tile Disfunction") and
> universally hated by those who work there and must endure
> it. Not having the ability nor staff to do his own
> installation, he outsourced the project to a contractor. At
> press time, the money has expired and the dreaded
> contractor-blues have set in. And just as those of you on
> the 5th floor attempt recovery and lick your wounds...WATCH
> OUT, here he comes again! Same bad choices and concepts to
> be repeated, as the 7th floor prepares to be gutted for
> "improvements!"
>
> But maybe, just maybe, things will get better soon. Changes
> in that department are in the works. Perhaps sooner than
> later, that cold wind you feel blowing in from the "north"
> might just turn out to be a breath of fresh air, bringing
> new (or old?) faces and better times to Fitzhugh. We can all
> only hope...
>
> So, are you feeling better now Tyler? Oh, that's right...you
> won't get sucked in to the likes of free exchange and
> discussion.
>
Erectile Dysfunction? MUAHAHAHAHAHA! I like this guy! He couldn't follow that better than to write a long drawn out rebuttal that shows his attempt to be eloquent. You sure are a fly on the wall: You keep flying the same route into the glass that makes you go "splat"!
> You sure are a fly on the wall: You keep flying the same route into
> the glass that makes you go "splat"!
Shortly, it will be YOU who gets to experience what "splat" feels like. Latest word from the man in the carpeted office indicates YOU will be history right after the first of the year. Having received a unanimous vote of "no confidence" from the ACTUAL "morning show host (among several others!), it looks like you will have lots of time on your hands to take your very own extended cruise. Have a wonderful vacation!
> the glass that makes you go "splat"!
Shortly, it will be YOU who gets to experience what "splat" feels like. Latest word from the man in the carpeted office indicates YOU will be history right after the first of the year. Having received a unanimous vote of "no confidence" from the ACTUAL "morning show host (among several others!), it looks like you will have lots of time on your hands to take your very own extended cruise. Have a wonderful vacation!
> You sure are a fly on the wall: You keep flying the same route into
> the glass that makes you go "splat"!
Well little boy, I see my forecast on your employment future came true today. Heard you even cried when you found out. And the sad part about it, YOU were the only person left in the entire company who didn't know it was coming. That speaks volumes to how many "friends" you had. Sad, so sad. Hope you learn from your career ending mistake. Strive to be a better person!
> the glass that makes you go "splat"!
Well little boy, I see my forecast on your employment future came true today. Heard you even cried when you found out. And the sad part about it, YOU were the only person left in the entire company who didn't know it was coming. That speaks volumes to how many "friends" you had. Sad, so sad. Hope you learn from your career ending mistake. Strive to be a better person!
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