KPLU expects West Seattle interference at 88.1

[AuxRSS]

... from KLOP-FM, starting Monday, December 19. The press release:

http://www.westseattleherald.com/2011/12/14/news/kplu-881-listeners-west-seattle-might-not-be-able

KPLU’s long-time signal to West Seattle at 88.1 FM may encounter interference due to a new radio station broadcasting on that same frequency.

KLOP-FM, a Christian Contemporary station licensed to Ocean Park, Washington, will sign on at 88.1 FM Monday, December 19. Because of terrain and distance, it’s possible that some KPLU listeners in West Seattle will still be able to hear the station, but others may experience some signal disruption.

 

[FMSteve]

Yep. PLU is in the process of changing the channel of their West Seattle translator to 92.1 Mhz. KLOP's high powered Class C signal will bulldoze over the 88.1 KPLU signal, thus the move. We also noticed that even Calvary Chapel's 88.1 Mhz Enumclaw-Greenwater translator is moving to 107.3 FM, as well.

I think KPLU will have to wait until KXOT completes their move to Gold, so as to effectuate the change of PLU's translator to 92.1. Anybody know how the KXOT CP is going?

Here's the app and assorted maps:

https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS...?appn=101440556&qnum=5120&copynum=1&exhcnum=1

Apparently the studio will be in California.

So get ready for K-LOVE! I wonder what Crista Ministries is thinking right now (Spirit 105.3).

 

[Bongwater]

Luckily, if you live in the north end of Puget Sound, CBU-2-FM, (CBC Radio One) Vancouver is expected to crank it up to 97,600 watts mono from 19,500 watts on 88.1 very soon. So KLOP relief IS coming.....If you're in the right place.......

Not sure WHEN exactly, but it's on it's way.......

So it ain't ALL bad news for KCMS. Secondly, as long as KCMS remains a LOCALLY programmed station. Then it should survive ANY interloping Jesus satcaster NOBODY around here listens to anyway.

It has so far.....

 

[LITTLEBOYBLUE]

Apparently the studio will be in California.

Wasn't there a regulation once that "x" mV of the signal had to be audible within the studio venue? Is that no longer the case? Or all these religious folks playing a new game because they are using translators, LPFm, etc.?

 

[bobdavcav]

I highly doubt that Christa will change any of its stations. The only thing I could see Christa doing is simulcast KCIS on 105.3. Look at what they did in Austin, they blew up one of my favorite stations for basically the same format that is on 105.3. Speaking of them, whatever happened to Linette Morgan? She's been off for a few years but I heard her in Austin earlier this year, one of the few times I've listened to KFMK since the flip. Actually she was voicetracked from what I understand. My dad arranged a tour of the facility several years ago and we were told that she only worked part time and that her stuff was recorded. How do they do phone calls like that?

 

[crainbebo]

... from KLOP-FM, starting Monday, December 19. The press release:

http://www.westseattleherald.com/2011/12/14/news/kplu-881-listeners-west-seattle-might-not-be-able

KPLU’s long-time signal to West Seattle at 88.1 FM may encounter interference due to a new radio station broadcasting on that same frequency.

KLOP-FM, a Christian Contemporary station licensed to Ocean Park, Washington, will sign on at 88.1 FM Monday, December 19. Because of terrain and distance, it’s possible that some KPLU listeners in West Seattle will still be able to hear the station, but others may experience some signal disruption.

Hey KPLU! Put your xlator on 93.7! (KANY or CJJR interference permitting during DX) Problem solved.

-crainbebo

 

[FMSteve]

Apparently the studio will be in California.

Wasn't there a regulation once that "x" mV of the signal had to be audible within the studio venue? Is that no longer the case? Or all these religious folks playing a new game because they are using translators, LPFm, etc.?

I think the rules say your studio needs to be within 80 miles of the principal community, or inside the 60 dbu contour of your station. But in the non-com reserved band, you may ask for a waiver of the main studio rule, thus the out-of-state California studio. I'm a little fuzzy on these rules and so maybe someone out there can enlighten us.

I do know that translators are EZ squeezy.....just look at Calvary Chapel, but when it comes to a full Class C station, seems a little wacky that KLOP can get away with this waiver.

 

[crainbebo]

Another wish would be for KAWZ to move back to Twin Falls as a LOCAL religious station, but that won't happen...

-crainbebo

 

[SeattleObserver]

Wasn't there a regulation once that "x" mV of the signal had to be audible within the studio venue? Is that no longer the case? Or all these religious folks playing a new game because they are using translators, LPFm, etc.?

They claim 'financial hardship' for a main studio waiver. The "federated candy company" rubber stamps them.

A perfect example of this illogical nonsense is KKAT-FM 107.5 in Utah. This one's not even in the non-commercial band.

 

[bossbill]

Religious organizations should be required to enjoy all the rules and regulations that commercial owners enjoy. No satellite fed translators, no main studio waivers, and no "educational" status. LPFMs should also be required to abide by the same rules. We have an LPFM in my town that has 3-4 translators, multiplying the coverage and going far beyond the intent of the LPFM rules.

Oh, and KPLU may not want to move to 93.7...

 

[FMSteve]

I don't think PLU could use 93.7 since that frequency is used by KOMO-FM as a fill-in translator down in Auburn.

 

[JakeMott]

I don't think PLU could use 93.7 since that frequency is used by KOMO-FM as a fill-in translator down in Auburn.

And KANY might be moving in. Maybe?

 

[crainbebo]

I was in Auburn not too long ago, and KOMO's 93.7 xlator was off-only heard a weak KANY and a very weak CJJR. May have also heard KXAA Cle Elum as well-but didn't confirm.

-crainbebo

 

[bossbill]

Well, since KANY has a CP to run 32 kw from South Mountain, I would not expect that anyone would want to move to that frequency.

 

[crainbebo]

92.1 is a good frequency, but another target could be 107.3, as CHBE is weak around the metro, and KFFM is non-existant in most areas. But, DON'T move it to 101.9. Best open frequency in Seattle, and the home of KINK, which you can get sometimes in this area.

-crainbebo

 

[FMSteve]

Oh wow, a CP for 32K. That's a nice improvement!

 

[bobdavcav]

What is wrong with KPLU's main signal on 88.5 in West Seattle? They should just get rid of the 88.1 translator and have everyone switch to the main signal which can be heard in a much broader area than the translator. Honestly, maybe KUOW should buy the 103.3 translator from Entercom and move it to wherever the bad spot for them is. That's the only way I see a translator as a good use. Why put a translator right in your city grade coverage where the main signal isn't just listenable, but very strong? I believe I have expressed these views before on another thread as well.

 

[SeattleObserver]

What is wrong with KPLU's main signal on 88.5 in West Seattle?

Bob, have you ever been to West Seattle? Almost all the Tiger and Cougar Mtn. signals are blocked due to uneven terrain and are receivable but static filled in some areas.

I would assume that part of why 'PLU likes to be over there on 88.1 is to support coverage on Vashon and perhaps that side of West Seattle. Perhaps a large group of jazz supporters have addresses in these areas.
http://g.co/maps/4rc86

 

[bobdavcav]

I also assume that's why KMTT has the 103.3 translator? I was over there a few years ago, but haven't actually been down towards the water.

 

[Dan Sys]

While on the topic of KMTT, does anyone remember the reasons why they switched frequencies from 103.9 to 103.7 back in the late 1970's (as KBRD)? I've always been curious about this.