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michianaradio
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Anyone able to hear the new 101.9 FM Translator on the south side of Elkhart?
Also, any word on 92.5 FM Translator for South Bend?
Also, any word on 92.5 FM Translator for South Bend?
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New 101.9 FM *(South Side Elkhart-Dunlap) translator--anyone hear it?
Looks like FCR has been quietly busy. 101.9 wasn't the only license they received Monday. It is their first non-WFRN sourced translator on the air.
Johnathan, are you in or near Kokomo where you can hear 96.3?
Johnathan, are you in or near Kokomo where you can hear 96.3?
I live in Kokomo and can receive 96.3 over the air. I believe it is using the required over the air reception method, as it sounds a bit "flat" when compared with the 93.7 signal. Plus, at least in Kokomo proper, I would bet 93.7 has a stronger signal strength. The translator was moved from the original location (96.1, just on the west edge of the city) to 96.3, located on the southeast edge of Kokomo. Look on the Google Map here: http://www.recnet.com/cdbs/fmq.php?call=w242bm&city=&state=&country=US
Also, since these commercial band translators can't directly use a satellite delivered signal, my guess is that 101.9 and the other two they have planned to carry the KRUC signal will actually receive it from the noncommercial band translators 89.3 Elkhart or 89.5 Goshen.
See some of the translators that carry this Spanish-language network here:
http://www.recnet.com/cdbs/fmq.php?facid=76906&jaws=0
And the network itself is here:
http://www.lwrn.org/wrn/english/
Doing some Googling around to find the above items, I also ran across a website I hadn't seen before, for WSBL-LP 98.1 and its Goshen translator at 106.5.
http://www.radiosaborlatino.com/index.html
Also, since these commercial band translators can't directly use a satellite delivered signal, my guess is that 101.9 and the other two they have planned to carry the KRUC signal will actually receive it from the noncommercial band translators 89.3 Elkhart or 89.5 Goshen.
See some of the translators that carry this Spanish-language network here:
http://www.recnet.com/cdbs/fmq.php?facid=76906&jaws=0
And the network itself is here:
http://www.lwrn.org/wrn/english/
Doing some Googling around to find the above items, I also ran across a website I hadn't seen before, for WSBL-LP 98.1 and its Goshen translator at 106.5.
http://www.radiosaborlatino.com/index.html
101.9... What a waste of a signal. Not only is it another wasteful transmitter that takes up valuable space that someone else could utilize for something better.. but i cant even pick it up at my home... in Elkhart.. plus...I can no longer pull in 101.9 the Mix/wtmx from chicago. 
Per the application (and license) you are correct. 101.9 was originally set to carry KRUC via W207BF Goshen (89.3) and now built carries KRUC via W208BF Elkhart (89.5).Johnathan said:
I have not been able to pick up 106.5 yet, but I have not tried very hard.
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elkiewheels
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At my home near Memorial High School 101.9 is pure static, on 89.3 the broadcast is audible but very staticy, 89.5 and 106.5 are non-existant. In comparison 91.1 comes in loud and clear as does 88.1(I'd be scared if it didn't considering it's literally 100 ft from my door step).
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michianaradio
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Re: New 101.9 FM *(South Side Elkhart-Dunlap) ON AIR 9/30
It appears that the spanish translator is officially on the air today. I heard it in the afternoon coming back from Warsaw. It sounds kinda fuzzy.
Any word if WFRN will change the translator format for 105.1 FM and will 106._ go on the air with WSBL-LP in Elkhart?
It appears that the spanish translator is officially on the air today. I heard it in the afternoon coming back from Warsaw. It sounds kinda fuzzy.
Any word if WFRN will change the translator format for 105.1 FM and will 106._ go on the air with WSBL-LP in Elkhart?
Near Memorial I would not expect to hear 101.9 ... 13w at 98m puts the "good" signal coverage south of downtown:
Coverage: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX1205546.html
105.1 is 10w at 123m ... the coverage circle is slightly bigger thanks to the height:
Coverage: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX1189359.html
Probably the #1 difference between the two is the antenna. 101.9 is just vertically polarized, 105.1 is circular (vertical and horizontal). Perhaps reorienting the receiver will help? There is also some hiss in the signal even close to the transmit site. Probably needs a receiver adjustment itself!
It is odd that you can't get 89.5. It should provide better coverage in that part of town:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX1135921.html
And it is interesting that you get 89.3 ... that should only be serving Goshen:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX537562.html
106.5 FM Elkhart ... don't expect to hear that signal north of Dunlap. The station is in Goshen:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX682214.html
The format for 105.1? I expect that will change eventually. Looking at the FCC databases (again) it appears that the sale is now approved by the FCC and should be completed soon. That frees WFRN up to do what they like with the new Elkhart (and Granger 100.3) frequencies ... within the FCC rules, of course. What that is is yet to be announced. I expect that there will be changes on the air before any announcement.
Coverage: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX1205546.html
105.1 is 10w at 123m ... the coverage circle is slightly bigger thanks to the height:
Coverage: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX1189359.html
Probably the #1 difference between the two is the antenna. 101.9 is just vertically polarized, 105.1 is circular (vertical and horizontal). Perhaps reorienting the receiver will help? There is also some hiss in the signal even close to the transmit site. Probably needs a receiver adjustment itself!
It is odd that you can't get 89.5. It should provide better coverage in that part of town:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX1135921.html
And it is interesting that you get 89.3 ... that should only be serving Goshen:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX537562.html
106.5 FM Elkhart ... don't expect to hear that signal north of Dunlap. The station is in Goshen:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FX682214.html
The format for 105.1? I expect that will change eventually. Looking at the FCC databases (again) it appears that the sale is now approved by the FCC and should be completed soon. That frees WFRN up to do what they like with the new Elkhart (and Granger 100.3) frequencies ... within the FCC rules, of course. What that is is yet to be announced. I expect that there will be changes on the air before any announcement.
BTW: WVPE 88.1 transmits from a tower over near Grass Rd south of the bypass in Mishawaka.
You may be 100ft from the studios, but not 100ft from the transmitter site!
Coverage: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM158008.html
Pending Construction Permit: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1178356.html
Application Filed: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1200451.html
You may be 100ft from the studios, but not 100ft from the transmitter site!
Coverage: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM158008.html
Pending Construction Permit: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1178356.html
Application Filed: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service-area?x=FM1200451.html
Is South Bend's 92.5 translator on the air? If so, do they have anything that makes them stand out from other signals (ie low processing, tuned off-frequency, etc.) I think I may have heard them in Coldwater this morning, but it may have also been a new translator at 92.5 in Bronson. It seems unlikely that it is the much closer translator in Bronson, as it is gone now (with the antenna pointed right at Bronson).
Today seemed to be good for skip ... it could have been 92.5 South Bend.
I believe they finally got that one on the air last week. It is the first I've heard it.
92.5 South Bend should be retransmitting WCVM 94.7 Bronson.
I believe they finally got that one on the air last week. It is the first I've heard it.
92.5 South Bend should be retransmitting WCVM 94.7 Bronson.
I actually took a short drive to Bronson today. I determined that the Bronson translator is indeed on the air simulcasting WCVM. The translator is mounted on a tall antenna tower at a local storage site. Slightly below the translator is an antenna pointed at the WCVM tower just across the state line near Orland.
W223AM 92.5 Bronson -- As projected by Radio-Locator
http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=W223AM&service=FX&status=L&hours=U
WZUU 92.5 Mattawan -- As projected by Radio-Locator
http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WZUU&service=FM&status=L&hours=U
Even being 35 miles away from nearly full Class A WZUU in Mattawan, the translator should make it out farther than it actually did. Leaving Coldwater on US-12, the signal was nowhere to be found for about three more miles. The signal wasn't even solid until I was approximately three miles east of Bronson and was producing no splatter on 92.3 or 92.7 until less than a mile away from the tranny site. Compare this to the 170 watt translator in Coldwater (97.1) which is solid for a good 15-20 miles in any given direction and produces bleed on 96.9 and 97.3 from five miles out.
Bronson's 92.5 translator is on the air.. Very reduced power.. Case closed.. But hearing South Bend on 92.5 would have been awesome.
W223AM 92.5 Bronson -- As projected by Radio-Locator
http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=W223AM&service=FX&status=L&hours=U
WZUU 92.5 Mattawan -- As projected by Radio-Locator
http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WZUU&service=FM&status=L&hours=U
Even being 35 miles away from nearly full Class A WZUU in Mattawan, the translator should make it out farther than it actually did. Leaving Coldwater on US-12, the signal was nowhere to be found for about three more miles. The signal wasn't even solid until I was approximately three miles east of Bronson and was producing no splatter on 92.3 or 92.7 until less than a mile away from the tranny site. Compare this to the 170 watt translator in Coldwater (97.1) which is solid for a good 15-20 miles in any given direction and produces bleed on 96.9 and 97.3 from five miles out.
Bronson's 92.5 translator is on the air.. Very reduced power.. Case closed.. But hearing South Bend on 92.5 would have been awesome.
The last FCC application has 92.5 Bronson as a translator of WUFN Albion. I wonder if they had trouble getting a receive signal from Albion at the site? An antenna height at 14m isn't much. Looks like a "get it on the air and fix it later" build.
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