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KTFW Some colleagues in Cleburne have said Gary Moss has re-purchased KTFW. Anyone else heard this?
KEOM;Robert Bass I heard an announcer named "Steve"today. He was the best announcer I have heard there in a very long time( I understand it is a student run station,God bless you for that).Steve even adlibbed,and BACK ANNOUNCED SONGS plus do INTROS. Could you elaborate who he is? He has the chops.
 
Maybe this is your "Steve"...


From NoACCESS TODAY (3-12-06)

ABC RADIO personality STEVE EBERHART closed today on the purchase of non-commercial KEOM (88.5-MESQUITE, TX) from the MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Terms were not disclosed, but we understand there will be some tradeouts for carpal tunnel surgery from former director and noted surgeon DR. JAMES GRIFFIN.

The station has applied for call letters "KVYL" and promises to bring back the spirit of lite rocker KVIL (103.7)-DALLAS, who recently flipped to a FEMALE CHRISTIAN/POP/CHRISTMAS/PATRIOTIC format as "LITE 103.7". EBERHART, a longtime DFW radio vet who once worked for KVIL, said local legends RON CHAPMAN and CAT SIMON have been put on retainer to jock at the station, and LYNNE HALEY has been inked to take over "THE RECIPE FILE".

KEOM Music Manager ROBERT BASS was dismayed at the turn of events, saying that this will undoubtedly affect a planned format change to ALL 80s scheduled for 2015.

Broadcasting rights to MESQUITE SCHOOL'S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL will not be affected, EBERHART said.



> KTFW Some colleagues in Cleburne have said Gary Moss has
> re-purchased KTFW. Anyone else heard this?
> KEOM;Robert Bass I heard an announcer named "Steve"today. He
> was the best announcer I have heard there in a very long
> time( I understand it is a student run station,God bless you
> for that).Steve even adlibbed,and BACK ANNOUNCED SONGS plus
> do INTROS. Could you elaborate who he is? He has the chops.
>
 
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

R

> KEOM Music Manager ROBERT BASS was dismayed at the turn of
> events, saying that this will undoubtedly affect a planned
> format change to ALL 80s scheduled for 2015.
>
> Broadcasting rights to MESQUITE SCHOOL'S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
> will not be affected, EBERHART said.
 
> Maybe this is your "Steve"...
>
>
> From NoACCESS TODAY (3-12-06)
>
> ABC RADIO personality STEVE EBERHART closed today on the
> purchase of non-commercial KEOM (88.5-MESQUITE, TX) from the
> MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Terms were not
> disclosed, but we understand there will be some tradeouts
> for carpal tunnel surgery from former director and noted
> surgeon DR. JAMES GRIFFIN.
>
> The station has applied for call letters "KVYL" and promises
> to bring back the spirit of lite rocker KVIL (103.7)-DALLAS,
> who recently flipped to a FEMALE
> CHRISTIAN/POP/CHRISTMAS/PATRIOTIC format as "LITE 103.7".
> EBERHART, a longtime DFW radio vet who once worked for KVIL,
> said local legends RON CHAPMAN and CAT SIMON have been put
> on retainer to jock at the station, and LYNNE HALEY has been
> inked to take over "THE RECIPE FILE".
>
> KEOM Music Manager ROBERT BASS was dismayed at the turn of
> events, saying that this will undoubtedly affect a planned
> format change to ALL 80s scheduled for 2015.
>
> Broadcasting rights to MESQUITE SCHOOL'S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
> will not be affected, EBERHART said.
>
>
>
> > KTFW Some colleagues in Cleburne have said Gary Moss has
> > re-purchased KTFW. Anyone else heard this?
> > KEOM;Robert Bass I heard an announcer named "Steve"today.
> He
> > was the best announcer I have heard there in a very long
> > time( I understand it is a student run station,God bless
> you
> > for that).Steve even adlibbed,and BACK ANNOUNCED SONGS
> plus
> > do INTROS. Could you elaborate who he is? He has the
> chops.


Haa...haaa that's a good one. I thought you were serious for a sec as Steve E. has beem looking around to buy a station. Not a bad idea Alice.
> >
>
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And remember, the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

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> ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> R
>
> > KEOM Music Manager ROBERT BASS was dismayed at the turn of
>
> > events, saying that this will undoubtedly affect a planned
>
> > format change to ALL 80s scheduled for 2015.
> >
> > Broadcasting rights to MESQUITE SCHOOL'S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
> > will not be affected, EBERHART said.
>

They totally had me going until the part about the "Format change". The Sounds of the 70's will live FOREVER!
 
His name is Steve Thompson. He’s a part-timer who has actually been with the station for a number of years. He is primarily on call for emergencies, and has the expertise to fill in for me as studio producer for the sports remotes, as needed. My understanding is he wasn’t a student DJ for KEOM, but he had prior radio experience elsewhere.

R

> KEOM;Robert Bass I heard an announcer named "Steve"today. He
> was the best announcer I have heard there in a very long
> time( I understand it is a student run station,God bless you
> for that).Steve even adlibbed,and BACK ANNOUNCED SONGS plus
> do INTROS. Could you elaborate who he is? He has the chops.
 
Well, perhaps not "Forever"

This is actually becoming somewhat of a common question that is asked to both me, and Dr. Griffin. Although I doubt a change to an all-80’s format would occur that soon, discussions have been held for the eventual evolvement of the format to include some music from the 1980’s. We are monitoring the Arbitron ratings for two of the four books issued (fall and spring). Our upper age demos are still very good, although there has been a bit of a recent slide in the younger demos. This is one indication an adjustment of the format will likely need to be made in the not-too-distant future. While an exact timetable for this process has not yet been finalized, I suspect the gradual evolvement could be implemented somewhere between the fall of 2006 and the summer of 2007.

As much as I would personally love to see an all-80s format on KEOM at some point, perhaps 15 to 20 years from now, I think what will most likely happen is a shift to cover 1975 through 1985. Surprisingly enough, not only was this a time frame I had personally been considering, it’s also a time frame that has been suggested to me from a number of people (both here and elsewhere).

R

> > > KEOM Music Manager ROBERT BASS was dismayed at the turn
> of
> >
> > > events, saying that this will undoubtedly affect a
> planned
> >
> > > format change to ALL 80s scheduled for 2015.
> > >
> > > Broadcasting rights to MESQUITE SCHOOL'S GIRLS
> VOLLEYBALL
> > > will not be affected, EBERHART said.
> >
>
> They totally had me going until the part about the "Format
> change". The Sounds of the 70's will live FOREVER!
 
> Maybe this is your "Steve"...
>
>
> From NoACCESS TODAY (3-12-06)
>
> ABC RADIO personality STEVE EBERHART closed today on the
> purchase of non-commercial KEOM (88.5-MESQUITE, TX) from the
> MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Terms were not
> disclosed, but we understand there will be some tradeouts
> for carpal tunnel surgery from former director and noted
> surgeon DR. JAMES GRIFFIN.
>
> The station has applied for call letters "KVYL" and promises
> to bring back the spirit of lite rocker KVIL (103.7)-DALLAS,
> who recently flipped to a FEMALE
> CHRISTIAN/POP/CHRISTMAS/PATRIOTIC format as "LITE 103.7".
> EBERHART, a longtime DFW radio vet who once worked for KVIL,
> said local legends RON CHAPMAN and CAT SIMON have been put
> on retainer to jock at the station, and LYNNE HALEY has been
> inked to take over "THE RECIPE FILE".
>
> KEOM Music Manager ROBERT BASS was dismayed at the turn of
> events, saying that this will undoubtedly affect a planned
> format change to ALL 80s scheduled for 2015.
>
> Broadcasting rights to MESQUITE SCHOOL'S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
> will not be affected, EBERHART said.
>
>
THAT IS CLASSIC! Will Bill Mercer and Wes Wise be inked to do "Stardate"?
 
Why is the station all 70's????

I've said this before and I'll get killed for saying it again. Why does KEOM play music that predates it's student population by 30 years? I appreciate the sports programming, but outside of that is the community at large served by the 16th helping of "Midnight at The Oasis"???

I'd love to hear more of the Indie Rock KTCU plays nightly, and while the college kids make me scream at my radio at least once an hour, they represent the student body of TCU, make the station sound alive, and aren't forced to read scripted "speed breaks".

Does KEOM need to be "all 70's all the time" How about during the midday, and then opening up the programming at night?

If AAA really can work here, it'll work on a non-com before a commercial operator has another chance to eff it up...Triple A would sound great on 88.5.

Flame away:)
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Re: Why is the station all 70's????

Seems like Robert Bass has said before that their target demo is the PARENTS of the students. But as much as I like 70s music, the format's getting a little tired. Robert spruced things up by adding more rock songs a while back, but there is some redundancy there sometimes. After meeting the management there several years ago, I got the impression that they're very conservative, and probably wouldn't even consider indie rock or anything perceived "unsafe." The soft innuendo and double entendre of the 70s passes the test, however. Remember when "Tonight's the Night" was banned on a few stations here in the 70s? The part about "spread your wings..." etc kinda pushed it!

> I've said this before and I'll get killed for saying it
> again. Why does KEOM play music that predates it's student
> population by 30 years? I appreciate the sports programming,
> but outside of that is the community at large served by the
> 16th helping of "Midnight at The Oasis"???
>
> I'd love to hear more of the Indie Rock KTCU plays nightly,
> and while the college kids make me scream at my radio at
> least once an hour, they represent the student body of TCU,
> make the station sound alive, and aren't forced to read
> scripted "speed breaks".
>
> Does KEOM need to be "all 70's all the time" How about
> during the midday, and then opening up the programming at
> night?
>
> If AAA really can work here, it'll work on a non-com before
> a commercial operator has another chance to eff it
> up...Triple A would sound great on 88.5.
>
> Flame away:)
>
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created for the kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business. I def. agree, its time to go to either AAA or multi-format (similar to KTCU or KNON). Just set some decent ground rules for student broadcasters(radio edits only, min hours of course work before getting an air shift,work station events,ect...) and go from there. Heck, even offer the kids cool swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come in. They have some of the best homebrewed high school sports coverage in the region, why not expand on that??


> Seems like Robert Bass has said before that their target
> demo is the PARENTS of the students. But as much as I like
> 70s music, the format's getting a little tired. Robert
> spruced things up by adding more rock songs a while back,
> but there is some redundancy there sometimes. After meeting
> the management there several years ago, I got the impression
> that they're very conservative, and probably wouldn't even
> consider indie rock or anything perceived "unsafe." The
> soft innuendo and double entendre of the 70s passes the
> test, however. Remember when "Tonight's the Night" was
> banned on a few stations here in the 70s? The part about
> "spread your wings..." etc kinda pushed it!
>
> > I've said this before and I'll get killed for saying it
> > again. Why does KEOM play music that predates it's student
>
> > population by 30 years? I appreciate the sports
> programming,
> > but outside of that is the community at large served by
> the
> > 16th helping of "Midnight at The Oasis"???
> >
> > I'd love to hear more of the Indie Rock KTCU plays
> nightly,
> > and while the college kids make me scream at my radio at
> > least once an hour, they represent the student body of
> TCU,
> > make the station sound alive, and aren't forced to read
> > scripted "speed breaks".
> >
> > Does KEOM need to be "all 70's all the time" How about
> > during the midday, and then opening up the programming at
> > night?
> >
> > If AAA really can work here, it'll work on a non-com
> before
> > a commercial operator has another chance to eff it
> > up...Triple A would sound great on 88.5.
> >
> > Flame away:)
> >
>
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created for the
> kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business. I def.
> agree, its time to go to either AAA or multi-format (similar
> to KTCU or KNON). Just set some decent ground rules for
> student broadcasters(radio edits only, min hours of course
> work before getting an air shift,work station events,ect...)
> and go from there. Heck, even offer the kids cool
> swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come in. They have
> some of the best homebrewed high school sports coverage in
> the region, why not expand on that??

Amen...do I smell a license renewal challenge????<P ID="signature">______________
WG</P>
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created for the
> kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business

Yes that is "one" aspect of KEOM.

> its time to go to either AAA or multi-format (similar
> to KTCU or KNON).

Been there, done that. I'll elaborate in a moment.

> min hours of course work before getting an air shift,work station
> events,ect...) and go from there.

That is exactly what happens.

> Heck, even offer the kids cool swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come > in.

Since the Radio I and II courses recieve state accreditation, the "incintive" for the students is credit towards graduation. In other words, if they miss too much class time and fall too far behind, they get removed from the program. My understanding is this has only happened twice in the station's history.

> They have some of the best homebrewed high school sports coverage in
> the region, why not expand on that??

Yes we are proud of our high school sports coverage and some of the Radio II students get to be interns for the sports programming. they get to report from other games, interview coaches for the Sports Page show and so forth.

Taken straight from the KEOM website is the following:

KEOM Radio has been broadcasting to the community and introducing MISD students to the world of communications since September 4, 1984. MISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Poteet had first envisioned the radio station in the late 1970ís as a way for our district to serve the Mesquite community with local school and city information that simply could not be possible on regular, commercial stations in the Metroplex. He also envisioned the station as a valuable and unique teaching program for MISD students wishing to investigate careers in radio and communications.

Dr. Poteet’s vision is exactly what KEOM does. Students are taught the basic skills and what to expect in commercial radio. In the early days of KEOM’s operation, some time was devoted towards day parted / specialty programming. This included about an hour of time on Friday afternoons for the students to pick and play whatever music they wanted. Keep in mind though, that this was when MISD only had three high schools. The district now has five. This was also in an era when KEOM was broadcasting with only 3 kW of ERP, reaching a very limited coverage area, and nowhere near as popular as it is today.

Over time, some circumstances raised the need for a new tower for KEOM. Routine repainting the old 200 foot tower was an expensive and tedious process. The chipping of paint was a nightmare. Also, due to the growth of Mesquite, the city of Mesquite was in need of a better broadcast facility for their two way radio dispatch service. So a new and taller tower was proposed for the city and the school district. To help offset the funding to cover the purchase and construction of the tower, the proposal included a provision for space that could be leased for commercial use. This new tower would be jointly owned by the school district and the city and the revenue generated from leased space would be split, once all expenses related to the tower were paid for. The school district currently uses its portion of the revenue as a subsidy to fund KEOM’s operation.

Because the tower would be taller, a power increase for KEOM was needed to ensure the original coverage area would not be lost. This is why KEOM moved from 88.3 to 88.5, since increasing power at 88.3 could have caused interference for 88.1 KNTU. Since it was anticipated that KEOM’s coverage area would likely expand, it was felt changes needed to be made in KEOM’s overall programming. Among other things, this meant eliminating all day parted music formats.

KEOM serves a "Community Leader” for Mesquite, primarily targeting adult listeners (i.e. the parents). As such, I highly doubt hard rock formats would work effectively on KEOM. I don’t think the school board would approve of it, and I highly doubt our core demographics would either. Our target audience has told us time and time again that they enjoy our current programming and many have said KEOM should be a role model for commercial radio. I understand Collin County’s KLAK is trying to become a “Community Leader” as well. And we know that K104 does the same thing for Dallas. That’s the primary reason why K104 always tops the ratings in this market.

Amazingly enough, once the KEOM student DJ’s have been exposed to the 70’s music, many of them come to like it. You’ll see them tapping their toes and singing along (with the Mic off, of course). The parents also like hearing their kids talking on the air. In fact, we have discovered that KEOM typically increases the bond between parents and their teenage kids who are in the program. Now that’s power that cannot easily be matched in commercial radio! Even Dr. Poteet, who retired several years ago, still listens and enjoys KEOM.

You guys love giving me reasons to compose these long posts, don’t you? :)

R
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> > Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created for
> the
> > kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business. I
> def.
> > agree, its time to go to either AAA or multi-format
> (similar
> > to KTCU or KNON). Just set some decent ground rules for
> > student broadcasters(radio edits only, min hours of course
>
> > work before getting an air shift,work station
> events,ect...)
> > and go from there. Heck, even offer the kids cool
> > swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come in. They
> have
> > some of the best homebrewed high school sports coverage in
>
> > the region, why not expand on that??
>
> Amen...do I smell a license renewal challenge????
>
Its not representing the better public interest, IMHO. I think we should lead a charge to have the license challenged :D
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

Well your next window of opportunity is 2012. :)

R

> > Amen...do I smell a license renewal challenge????
> >
> Its not representing the better public interest, IMHO. I
> think we should lead a charge to have the license challenged
> :D
>
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> Well your next window of opportunity is 2012. :)

Oh, well then...anything good on tv tonight?<P ID="signature">______________
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Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> > > Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created for
> > the
> > > kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business. I
> > def.
> > > agree, its time to go to either AAA or multi-format
> > (similar
> > > to KTCU or KNON). Just set some decent ground rules for
> > > student broadcasters(radio edits only, min hours of
> course
> >
> > > work before getting an air shift,work station
> > events,ect...)
> > > and go from there. Heck, even offer the kids cool
> > > swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come in. They
> > have
> > > some of the best homebrewed high school sports coverage
> in
> >
> > > the region, why not expand on that??
> >
> > Amen...do I smell a license renewal challenge????
> >
> Its not representing the better public interest, IMHO. I
> think we should lead a charge to have the license challenged
> :D
>
How can you say they are not representing the public interest based on the music format you don't care for? If they cover the MISD sport activities they are,reading psa's they are, public affairs programs (yes receipe file is considered one)they are and the students learn the "mechanics " of broadcasting they are. I sure there are many outside of the MISD district who enjoy the 70's music.It sure beats the crap you hear on most DFW stations.
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> > > > Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created
> for
> > > the
> > > > kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business. I
>
> > > def.
> > > > agree, its time to go to either AAA or multi-format
> > > (similar
> > > > to KTCU or KNON). Just set some decent ground rules
> for
> > > > student broadcasters(radio edits only, min hours of
> > course
> > >
> > > > work before getting an air shift,work station
> > > events,ect...)
> > > > and go from there. Heck, even offer the kids cool
> > > > swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come in. They
>
> > > have
> > > > some of the best homebrewed high school sports
> coverage
> > in
> > >
> > > > the region, why not expand on that??
> > >
> > > Amen...do I smell a license renewal challenge????
> > >
> > Its not representing the better public interest, IMHO. I
> > think we should lead a charge to have the license
> challenged
> > :D
> >
> How can you say they are not representing the public
> interest based on the music format you don't care for? If
> they cover the MISD sport activities they are,reading psa's
> they are, public affairs programs (yes receipe file is
> considered one)they are and the students learn the
> "mechanics " of broadcasting they are. I sure there are many
> outside of the MISD district who enjoy the 70's music.It
> sure beats the crap you hear on most DFW stations.
>
Hey, no need to get upset now...Im just saying they should let these kids help program the station in the evenings. I agree the market stinks to high heaven, but if were going to get young people into this business who'll make a change, the most base of that is to let them have some expereince programming either an airshift or block of time. I was joking about the "public interest" comments, KEOM has more than honored that portion of their non-prof/education license(Yes, even Receipe File counts). I just think KEOM needs to quit playing so safe, take a chance,let the students learn a skill and produce a product they can take with them to college and beyond.
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> > > > > Kinda sad really,I thought this station was created
> > for
> > > > the
> > > > > kids that wanted to get into the broadcast business.
> I
> >
> > > > def.
> > > > > agree, its time to go to either AAA or multi-format
> > > > (similar
> > > > > to KTCU or KNON). Just set some decent ground rules
> > for
> > > > > student broadcasters(radio edits only, min hours of
> > > course
> > > >
> > > > > work before getting an air shift,work station
> > > > events,ect...)
> > > > > and go from there. Heck, even offer the kids cool
> > > > > swag(T's,CD's,ect..)to encourage them to come in.
> They
> >
> > > > have
> > > > > some of the best homebrewed high school sports
> > coverage
> > > in
> > > >
> > > > > the region, why not expand on that??
> > > >
> > > > Amen...do I smell a license renewal challenge????
> > > >
> > > Its not representing the better public interest, IMHO. I
>
> > > think we should lead a charge to have the license
> > challenged
> > > :D
> > >
> > How can you say they are not representing the public
> > interest based on the music format you don't care for? If
> > they cover the MISD sport activities they are,reading
> psa's
> > they are, public affairs programs (yes receipe file is
> > considered one)they are and the students learn the
> > "mechanics " of broadcasting they are. I sure there are
> many
> > outside of the MISD district who enjoy the 70's music.It
> > sure beats the crap you hear on most DFW stations.
> >
> Hey, no need to get upset now...Im just saying they should
> let these kids help program the station in the evenings. I
> agree the market stinks to high heaven, but if were going to
> get young people into this business who'll make a change,
> the most base of that is to let them have some expereince
> programming either an airshift or block of time. I was
> joking about the "public interest" comments, KEOM has more
> than honored that portion of their non-prof/education
> license(Yes, even Receipe File counts). I just think KEOM
> needs to quit playing so safe, take a chance,let the
> students learn a skill and produce a product they can take
> with them to college and beyond.
>
Hey I'm not upset,just wondering why you came across that they weren't serving the public interest. Mea Culpea'. I do agree they need to open up more like "Steve" did on Sunday. It made a world of difference and helps develop their announcing skills. The Student Journalists at the respective on campus high school newspapers should do all the interviewing with the local guests,not Dr. Griffin.
 
Re: Why is the station all 70's????

> Hey I'm not upset,just wondering why you came across that
> they weren't serving the public interest. Mea Culpea'. I do
> agree they need to open up more like "Steve" did on Sunday.
> It made a world of difference and helps develop their
> announcing skills. The Student Journalists at the respective
> on campus high school newspapers should do all the
> interviewing with the local guests,not Dr. Griffin.

I’ve actually heard this Steve guy on the air quite a few times. Maybe you caught him on one of his occasional better days. I’ve heard him stumble a lot, especially when he does the traffic reports. I also noticed that when he's there on Saturdays, he usually cuts the second half of the TSN news feeds off before the network’s music bed ends. That sounds unprofessional to me.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by randrewsIII on 03/15/06 02:17 AM.</FONT></P>
 
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