new towers for wurd

[wibgradio99]

Just passed the WURD AM site on 63rd and Passyunk,the two 10 year old stand alone towers were replaced with two thinner silver stand alone units with white strobes. The replaced towers were in great shape so why the change. There is no mention of any change in the FCC database, does a station have to notify the FCC if they replace towers, is the signal improved? I enclosed a quick photo.

 

[wibgradio99]

Radio Locator finally received the update, but why such an un noticeable change, all I can tell is a bit more night coverage in North Philly which makes sense, but they have that strong FM translator to cover that.....

FROM RADIO LOCATOR:

This station may also be operating under the following Construction Permit:
Status	Construction Permit for a Class D AM Station
Area of Coverage	View Daytime Coverage Map, View Nighttime Coverage Map
Hours of Operation	Unlimited
Antenna Mode	Directional (Daytime Only)
Daytime Power	1060 Watts
Nighttime Power	124 Watts
Daytime Number of Towers	2
Nighttime Number of Towers	1
Transmitter Location	39° 55' 02" N, 75° 13' 17" W
Construction Permit Granted	December 17 2021
Construction Permit Expires	December 17 2024
Last FCC Update	December 17 2021

 

[BarryATL]

A 1000 watter replaced 10 year old towers? That makes no financial sense. What is the hidden reason? The old towers had a structural issue?

 

[kevtronics]

According to the engineering report of their FCC filing, "A recent tower inspection performed by a licensed structural engineer revealed both towers had significant structural issues and required a height reduction of 8.23 meters as soon as possible."