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I wonder if anyone will complain about losing Magic 96 reception? I seem to recall it being weak but audible in the city, or at least as close-in as Prattville. No one ever complained about the loss of WAPI on 100.5, though, and it was much stronger than Magic 96 before it got wiped out by a translator.
I wouldn't be surprised if someone, especially along the highway 14 corridor (Prattville / Millbrook / Wetumpka) doesn't complain because Magic 96 offers alternative programming to the only true Montgomery AC - Mix 103. You can only take so much John Tesh. Also, Magic 96 I think still shines on the weekends.
Surely there was a more optimal choice of frequencies for (yet) another translator than 96.5.
Let's go down the commercial band: 92.7? possible 93.5 unless the Wiregrass station moves in 98.3 (seems very available) 99.3 (wouldn't think Kissin 99 from Lumpkin/Columbus, GA would get significant listenage west of Macon County), 102.3 (seems very available), 103.9 (seems like the best choice of all)
I don't want to be the one to do it - file an FCC complaint that is - but don't be surprised to see this translator short-lived - at this frequency at least.
Surely there was a more optimal choice of frequencies for (yet) another translator than 96.5.
Let's go down the commercial band: 92.7? possible 93.5 unless the Wiregrass station moves in 98.3 (seems very available) 99.3 (wouldn't think Kissin 99 from Lumpkin/Columbus, GA would get significant listenage west of Macon County), 102.3 (seems very available), 103.9 (seems like the best choice of all)
I don't want to be the one to do it - file an FCC complaint that is - but don't be surprised to see this translator short-lived - at this frequency at least.
Moving that translator to one of these spots: 92.7, 98.3, 99.3, 102.3 and/or 103.9 makes great sense Mr. StrayKats.
I wonder how many more AM radio stations, in the Gump, will get them a FM relay? Still waiting to see if these players will get one: WMGY, WNZZ, WIQR, WLWI and WXVI. And yes Mr. Poledo is right. Montgomery has many translator stations. Personally, I think the Gump is overblessed with translator stations.
I'm still waiting for the oldest radio station, in Alabama, to get a FM relay too. I wonder if WHBB, here in Selma, will ever get one. There's an app. for a translator rebroadcast to be built at the WHBB tower, on 101.5 FM. Radio Assist Ministry is the parent owner and they have plans to do WVFJ, from the Atlanta Suburbs. I wonder if this translator will ever get built out. If it does, what are the chances of it doing a relay for WHBB AM? Just wondering.
R.D.P. <><
P.S. I wonder if that so-called Gump radio station, Fuzion 100.1, will get them a translator rebroadcast anytime soon. The moo cows are very rare in Lowndes county and I still don't see enough of them, to help pay those bills. I wonder how that half baked moved to Montgomery is working out for you Mr. Mike and company?
I wonder how many more AM radio stations, in the Gump, will get them a FM relay? Still waiting to see if these players will get one: WMGY, WNZZ, WIQR, WLWI and WXVI. And yes Mr. Poledo is right. Montgomery has many translator stations. Personally, I think the Gump is overblessed with translator stations.
I'm still waiting for the oldest radio station, in Alabama, to get a FM relay too. I wonder if WHBB, here in Selma, will ever get one. There's an app. for a translator rebroadcast to be built at the WHBB tower, on 101.5 FM. Radio Assist Ministry is the parent owner and they have plans to do WVFJ, from the Atlanta Suburbs. I wonder if this translator will ever get built out. If it does, what are the chances of it doing a relay for WHBB AM? Just wondering.
R.D.P. <><
P.S. I wonder if that so-called Gump radio station, Fuzion 100.1, will get them a translator rebroadcast anytime soon. The moo cows are very rare in Lowndes county and I still don't see enough of them, to help pay those bills. I wonder how that half baked moved to Montgomery is working out for you Mr. Mike and company?
WAPI is the oldest as far as I know (second oldest according to Wicklespedia), debuting in 1925 as WAPI but dating back to WSY in 1922 as owned by Alabama Power. WHBB signed on in the mid 30s.
It's probably the oldest in Selma, however.
For translators, a minor change can allow a move of one, two, three or 53/54 channels one way or the other. Anything else would require a major modification application, which is much more difficult to get.
As far my feeble mind can tell, the easy frequencies to change to from 96.5 are 95.9, 96.1, 96.3, 96.7, 96.9, 97.1, 106.9 and 107.1.
Are any of those open?
It's probably the oldest in Selma, however.
For translators, a minor change can allow a move of one, two, three or 53/54 channels one way or the other. Anything else would require a major modification application, which is much more difficult to get.
As far my feeble mind can tell, the easy frequencies to change to from 96.5 are 95.9, 96.1, 96.3, 96.7, 96.9, 97.1, 106.9 and 107.1.
Are any of those open?
95.9 no - adjacent to Montgomery's 96.1
96.1 no - already taken
96.3 no - adjacent to Montgomery's 96.1
96.7 the only possibility of those listed as I see it although rather close to Opelika's WMXA
96.9 no - adjacent to Millbrook's 97.1
97.1 no - already taken (Millbrook)
106.9 no - would create the same issue with an even stronger signal from Birmingham, WBPT AND ,,,
107.1 no - already a translator there (WQKS-FM HD3 / Yo! 107.1)
So a major change would be necessary I suppose.
96.1 no - already taken
96.3 no - adjacent to Montgomery's 96.1
96.7 the only possibility of those listed as I see it although rather close to Opelika's WMXA
96.9 no - adjacent to Millbrook's 97.1
97.1 no - already taken (Millbrook)
106.9 no - would create the same issue with an even stronger signal from Birmingham, WBPT AND ,,,
107.1 no - already a translator there (WQKS-FM HD3 / Yo! 107.1)
So a major change would be necessary I suppose.
... but the FCC is more likely to approve a major change if people complain and the translator has to go dark because a minor change won't fix the problems?
Or, in this situation isn't the FCC more likely to work with the owners of the 96.5 translator before they cancel the license... Especially if the license holder provides research showing acceptable frequencies are indeed available if an exception is made by the FCC for a major mod.
Or, in this situation isn't the FCC more likely to work with the owners of the 96.5 translator before they cancel the license... Especially if the license holder provides research showing acceptable frequencies are indeed available if an exception is made by the FCC for a major mod.
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