KPSV Down for the count ????

[MisterGort]

Looks like KPSV 91.9 might not return to the air by May 11-12. Can't figure out why someone hasn't tryed to buy KPSV and move over to 92.3 A. OH - that would bump 92.5 LP in Hanford. LOL.

 

[kenrayc]

Looks like KPSV 91.9 might not return to the air by May 11-12. Can't figure out why someone hasn't tryed to buy KPSV and move over to 92.3 A. OH - that would bump 92.5 LP in Hanford. LOL.

Are they something worth listening to like most valley radio theres only 5 formats r$B oldies, current R#b and Rapm a station known as soft rock that think they can play 80s ,16 spanish language stations and more currurt rap ,NO resal 80s music like Jack93.1 or K-Earth all black and mexican all the time we have 40 stations and only 6 for white listenerers,what Isaying is Fresno radio except for 105.1 95,7 and 101,1 and Kyno really sucks sorry to say that but it is really bad, look at Seattle Radio many rock stations Fresno hasd no modern rocks classic and many more put it this way I LIKE INTERNET RADIO Fresno is the worst radio market in the country I wish ther was a rule to how many foreign language stations in a market the US language is ENGLISH....;.

 

[DanielBoone]

Are they something worth listening to like most valley radio theres only 5 formats r$B oldies, current R#b and Rapm a station known as soft rock that think they can play 80s ,16 spanish language stations and more currurt rap ,NO resal 80s music like Jack93.1 or K-Earth all black and mexican all the time we have 40 stations and only 6 for white listenerers,what Isaying is Fresno radio except for 105.1 95,7 and 101,1 and Kyno really sucks sorry to say that but it is really bad, look at Seattle Radio many rock stations Fresno hasd no modern rocks classic and many more put it this way I LIKE INTERNET RADIO Fresno is the worst radio market in the country I wish ther was a rule to how many foreign language stations in a market the US language is ENGLISH....;.

VERY well said!!!

 

[davideduardo]

Are they something worth listening to like most valley radio theres only 5 formats r$B oldies, current R#b and Rapm a station known as soft rock that think they can play 80s ,16 spanish language stations and more currurt rap ,NO resal 80s music like Jack93.1 or K-Earth all black and mexican all the time we have 40 stations and only 6 for white listenerers,what Isaying is Fresno radio except for 105.1 95,7 and 101,1 and Kyno really sucks sorry to say that but it is really bad, look at Seattle Radio many rock stations Fresno hasd no modern rocks classic and many more put it this way I LIKE INTERNET RADIO Fresno is the worst radio market in the country I wish ther was a rule to how many foreign language stations in a market the US language is ENGLISH....;.

Fresno is 70% ethnic, made up of Hispanics, Blacks and Asians. Thus it is only 30% non-Hispanic white.

For most people in the market, there is plenty to listen to.

There are 56 stations that are "home" to the market, and only 15 are in Spanish. That number roughly corresponds to the percentage of Hispanics who are Spanish dominant in the market.

Rhythmic stations, including those that play hip hop, are mostly listened to by Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites, since the metro population is only about 5% Black.

There is a "rule" that determines what formats are available in a market and it is called "economics". There will be a distribution of formats roughly proportional to the availability of revenue to support them. If there is less advertiser demand for Spanish language stations, the number will decline.

Oh, and the US has no official language. Restrictions on language usage have a direct relationship with the very American principle of freedom of speech.

 

[TheBigA]

Are they something worth listening to like most valley radio theres only 5 formats r$B oldies, current R#b and Rapm a station known as soft rock that think they can play 80s ,16 spanish language stations and more currurt rap

One of the Top 5 stations in the market is KSKS. It's none of the above.

 

[randy11]

Looks like KPSV 91.9 might not return to the air by May 11-12. Can't figure out why someone hasn't tryed to buy KPSV and move over to 92.3 A. OH - that would bump 92.5 LP in Hanford. LOL.

Its a non com..you can't move a non com to a commercial frequency.
Although it would be nice..

 

[mvcg66b3r]

Its a non com..you can't move a non com to a commercial frequency.
Although it would be nice..

A noncommercial station can be moved to a commercial frequency, but not vice versa.

 

[MisterGort]

You can file an FCC Form 301 - with fees -- and move to a "Protected" frequency. 91.9 protects (Precludes) use of 92.3 A.

 

[randy11]

A noncommercial station can be moved to a commercial frequency, but not vice versa.

I asked this question to an fcc lawyer a while back and below is his answer..


1. Can a noncommercial station move from the reserved portion of the FM band to the commercial portion of the FM band?



In some very limited cases the FCC has allowed a noncommercial radio station move to the commercial portion of the FM band where the station was being displaced for some special reason, or due to interference issues BUT the station had to remain NONCOMMERCIAL in nature.



2. Can a noncommercial radio station convert to commercial station status?



The answer is no. Absolutely not.



The FCC will allow a commercial FM or a commercial AM radio station to convert to noncommercial status and stay on their same frequency. I have done that for clients many times. But, you cannot go the other way.

So yes it can be moved, but can never be Commercial..

 

[Frequency1]

Stationintel.com is saying KPSV is back on the air.

 

[Frequency1]

Community Radio Station Coming to the South Valley
Posted on March 17, 2016 by Don Manro
Many may not have realized that there are a number of gaps in Tulare County’s regional media landscape. There has been no public access television outlet or community radio station located inside Tulare County. Fortunately, a non-profit corporation, South Valley Community Media (SVCM), has been newly formed to fill that void.

SVCM is nearly able to tune in to a brand new radio station broadcasting on the portion of the FM spectrum reserved for non-commercial educational entities. KPSV, 91.9 MHz, is licensed and preparing to go on the air in early May. Its signal coverage is designed to reach communities on the Valley floor within Tulare County and in parts of bordering counties. Streaming on the World Wide Web from KPSV.org will allow distant residents and people living in the shadow of the foothills to be included. The website is up, and it has a donation page where a program schedule will eventually be posted and an audio player will be installed.

The facility was originally constructed to transmit from the west side of the Tulare Lake Basin—the closest location possible that would avoid creating signal interference with existing stations. Since obtaining the license, however, it is now feasible to move the antenna to an elevated position in the Sierra foothills. The efficiency resulting from the proposed relocation will translate into major cost savings in electrical power requirements, and therefore benefit future listener-subscribers.

The estimated cost of the transmission equipment and furnishing of a studio is estimated to be between $30 to $40 thousand dollars. SVCM is scheduled to launch a fundraising campaign for that purpose and begin to acquaint the public with the concept of community owned and operated media. Look for the KPSV-FM table at Visalia’s downtown Farmers Market at Church Street and Main, starting on Thursday March 17.

The primary advantage of community radio over public and commercial stations is that the content will reflect the diversity of the community, bridging language, cultural and ideological barriers. KPSV-FM and all future SVCM media projects will be run democratically with open membership and member representation on the board of directors. Projects will be staffed almost entirely by community volunteers.