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KMIH/KASB's relocation

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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/tv/265607_radiobeat06.html?from=wtnews

With the apparent settlement in the ongoing attempt by KMCQ move into the Seattle Market, I have a couple questions just how this is going to work for KMIH and KASB.

The linked piece reports KMIH will move tentatively to 88.9 while KASB will move to 89.9. What power levels will these frequencies support? I don't know about 88.9, but I do know 89.9 is home to KGRG in Auburn.

Are we looking at two new 100 watters tops?

Does anyone think KGRG might have something to say about this? Especially given if KASB bumps up its signal signifigantly?
 
KASB is supposed to only operate at 10 watts ERP. As far as I know, KGRG isn't expected to put up a fight because the signal will only interfere in the South Bellevue area. In my opinion it'll impact KGRG's listeners that pick up the signal thanks to the bounce it gets from Lake Washington. There are more people that listen up there than most would think, but oh well.
 
Thanks for the reply.

I was pretty sure if KASB maintained thier class D status the interference wouldn't be too bad. KASB on a good day if I recall goes 3 miles before being lost in the shadow of KNHC. Without a big signal adjacent to them they should do better in the fringe.

What perked my interest is if KASB in this process decides to use the Mercer Island School District's money and up to a license that has some protection. Say, 100 watts. The piece I posted made direct reference to that. That would definetly hurt KGRG's northern audience.

As for KGRG, thats what will be interesting to watch and see what they do. Do you think they'll try to get some of that northern real estate back (translator)?

If I recall KGRG's primary signal isn't expandible (KGHP - Gig Harbor prevents that). Thats before KMIH/KASB do thier move.

This is interesting considering some of the possible reactions to this.

TheVisionary said:
KASB is supposed to only operate at 10 watts ERP. As far as I know, KGRG isn't expected to put up a fight because the signal will only interfere in the South Bellevue area. In my opinion it'll impact KGRG's listeners that pick up the signal thanks to the bounce it gets from Lake Washington. There are more people that listen up there than most would think, but oh well.
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I know that KASB increasing its power beyond the 10 watts is a concern, and if such a thing is to happen I'm sure there will be an objection.

As for translators to protect the northern audience; its pretty unlikely since those northern areas (Shoreline, Edmonds, Bothell, etc.) are nowhere near KGRG's official coverage area. As for the audience in North Renton, there has been re-assurance tha tthe impact of KASB will be minimal.
 
Last I heard, KGRG has hired an Engineer to research the impact of all of this, what the options are for them, etc.. haven't heard anything more.
 
...and as I recall the engineering firm says there will be little impact on the signal of KGRG.
 
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