KQQB on the air?

[jras20]

KQQB 1520 on the air? If so, they are stunting it seems like with different songs, some oldies classic. etc. Wonder what the plans are for the old 1520 Hallettsville Station?

 

[Anonymouse]

I am picking up a weak signal on 1520 AM in northwest San Antonio, and I'm hearing what you are. I thought it would be stronger, but right now it's barely audible when compared to KEDA 1540 just two spots away.

 

[fredcantu]

Isn't it common to do prelimary field strength tests with reduced power before firing up at full strength?

 

[Anonymouse]

I thought that was probably the reason.

Anyway I wonder what format they'll take?

 

[jras20]

Is there a coverage map any where?

 

[Ken38654]

Is there a coverage map any where?

Here's Some Things I Found On The San Antonio Board:
I Am Looking For A Coverage Map For KQQB.

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http://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine...SearchType=Appl&sAppIDNumber=1285453&sHours=D
That May Help You Some - Not What I Was Wanting, But What I Located.

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Title: New AM signal coming to San Antonio area soon?
Post by: jd on September 19, 2011, 10:59:54 AM
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According to filings with the FCC the station formerly known as KHLT Hallettsville is nearing completion of their new four-tower array near their new COL (Stockdale), which will be running 2500 watts daytime only. Meanwhile they've been off the air, but in the narrative for the silent STA it's noted that they expect to be ready to file for a license to cover the change by October 1st. Also of note, for what it's worth, is that the call letters changed earlier this month to KQQB.


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Title: Re: New AM signal coming to San Antonio area soon?
Post by: jras20 on September 19, 2011, 01:03:39 PM
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I was wondering about them where they would go next. If anywhere.


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Title: Re: New AM signal coming to San Antonio area soon?
Post by: Bongwater on September 19, 2011, 06:05:15 PM
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Quote from: jd on September 19, 2011, 10:59:54 AM
According to filings with the FCC the station formerly known as KHLT Hallettsville is nearing completion of their new four-tower array near their new COL (Stockdale), which will be running 2500 watts daytime only. Meanwhile they've been off the air, but in the narrative for the silent STA it's noted that they expect to be ready to file for a license to cover the change by October 1st. Also of note, for what it's worth, is that the call letters changed earlier this month to KQQB.


The KQQB call letters were last seen on a Spokane, WA radio station (now KGZG)....

 

[willdav713]

KQQB 1520 on the air? If so, they are stunting it seems like with different songs, some oldies classic. etc. Wonder what the plans are for the old 1520 Hallettsville Station?

Starting with some oldies classic? Does it play 1 song in a loop per day? or it is just a handful of songs?

My guess is it will be a True Oldies Channel.

I have noticed WJQB 106.3 is True Oldies out in Florida. KQQB. Either that, or Que Buena. If they were to launch Que Buena I would think they would try it on FM, though.

 

[Anonymouse]

KQQB 1520 on the air? If so, they are stunting it seems like with different songs, some oldies classic. etc. Wonder what the plans are for the old 1520 Hallettsville Station?

Starting with some oldies classic? Does it play 1 song in a loop per day? or it is just a handful of songs?

My guess is it will be a True Oldies Channel.

I have noticed WJQB 106.3 is True Oldies out in Florida. KQQB. Either that, or Que Buena. If they were to launch Que Buena I would think they would try it on FM, though.

They just were playing a mix of oldies it sounded like, one song right after the other. I never heard the same song twice.

They're not on the air today so I'm assuming yesterday was a stunt/test.

 

[Ken38654]

Due To The Station "Not Being On The Air"- From What I've Read -Online Research.
I Can't Find A Coverage Map Myself, However Here's Transmitter Location:
29° 26' 38" N, 96° 57' 22" W

Below More From Radio Locater

Station Owner: Pro Broadcasting, Inc.
KQQB-AM 1520 kHz
Hallettsville, Texas

KQQB-AM Technical Info:
Status Currently Off the Air AM Station
Hours of Operation Daytime Operation Only
Antenna Mode Non-Directional - Daytime Only
Power 250 Watts
Number of Towers 1
Transmitter Location 29° 26' 38" N, 96° 57' 22" W
License Granted November 05 1979
License Expires August 01 2013
Last FCC Update August 01 2011

This station may also be operating under the following Construction Permit:
Status Currently Off the Air AM Station
New City Stockdale, Texas
Hours of Operation Daytime Operation Only
Antenna Mode Directional - Daytime Only
Power 2500 Watts
Number of Towers 4
Transmitter Location 29° 11' 35" N, 97° 52' 00" W
Construction Permit Granted April 10 2009
Construction Permit Expires April 10 2012
Last FCC Update August 01 2011

Station Format- Unknown Format

Website None

 

[jd]

About the closest thing to a coverage map you'll find right now (until they get officially licensed for the upgrade and Radio-Locator updates their maps) is here, from the original application: https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS...?appn=101292643&qnum=5150&copynum=1&exhcnum=3 [right click and rotate the images clockwise]