Its been wonderful to be able to put on WFAN 660 and WCBS 880 in Myrtle Beach, SC. I had on WFAN 660 nice and clear while driving in Myrtle Beach this past Saturday after 5:00pm. I also put on WCBS 880 and heard NYC news, weather, and traffic. Sounded good to hear these two stations on the radio. Didn't think it would be such a clear sound coming from both stations. any comments?
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NYC AM Stations Heard In Myrtle Beach
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NipTrippy
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> Its been wonderful to be able to put on WFAN 660 and WCBS
> 880 in Myrtle Beach, SC. I had on WFAN 660 nice and clear
> while driving in Myrtle Beach this past Saturday after
> 5:00pm. I also put on WCBS 880 and heard NYC news, weather,
> and traffic. Sounded good to hear these two stations on the
> radio. Didn't think it would be such a clear sound coming
> from both stations. any comments?
>
In the summer time, for the last several years, in Charleston and in other parts of the state, I have tuned in WFAN to hear my Mets get beat.
Nothing beats NYC sports radio when you're a fan.
> 880 in Myrtle Beach, SC. I had on WFAN 660 nice and clear
> while driving in Myrtle Beach this past Saturday after
> 5:00pm. I also put on WCBS 880 and heard NYC news, weather,
> and traffic. Sounded good to hear these two stations on the
> radio. Didn't think it would be such a clear sound coming
> from both stations. any comments?
>
In the summer time, for the last several years, in Charleston and in other parts of the state, I have tuned in WFAN to hear my Mets get beat.
Nothing beats NYC sports radio when you're a fan.
It's not uncommon to catch the 50kw signals of many of the northeast AMs during the winter months. You'll hear AMs from New York City, Philadelphia & occasionally Boston this time of the year. When I lived in Jacksonville, FL, I used to catch WBZ (1030 AM) on a regular basis. As for "The Fan", it's always great to hear it...no matter where you go.
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Since a good many of the NYC and Boston signals dump into the water, it makes good sense that they can be heard down-shore.
I wish I could get the signals here in Kentucky...I LOVE to hear baseball on the radio, but I can't find any good sports stations after dark. Anybody have any suggestions as to where I should try on the dial?
I wish I could get the signals here in Kentucky...I LOVE to hear baseball on the radio, but I can't find any good sports stations after dark. Anybody have any suggestions as to where I should try on the dial?
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Mr_Winston-Salem
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Anyone remember American Popular Standards on 1560 WQEW
When I lived in Winston-Salem, there were so many great AMs I could listen to at night from NYC to Chicago, like they were locals. I would listen to Cardinals and Cubs on 720 or 1120. Nothing like hearing the Cubs from the greatest 3rd Baseman in team history and Harry! I would listen to news on 880 and sports on 660 and 1000. Here in Georgia, AM radio isn't that great at night. In the Carolinas, you can listen to just about any AM signal from the Midwest to New England like locals. One of my favorites from years ago was 1560 WQEW. When I lived in Winston-Salem, it was WGLD during the day and WQEW at night. American Popular Standards, 1560 WQEW New York. Back then in the early and mid-90's they had a mix of standards/big bands that was great to listen to. They also took requests. I wish they were still around and I could listen down here.<P ID="signature">______________
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When I lived in Winston-Salem, there were so many great AMs I could listen to at night from NYC to Chicago, like they were locals. I would listen to Cardinals and Cubs on 720 or 1120. Nothing like hearing the Cubs from the greatest 3rd Baseman in team history and Harry! I would listen to news on 880 and sports on 660 and 1000. Here in Georgia, AM radio isn't that great at night. In the Carolinas, you can listen to just about any AM signal from the Midwest to New England like locals. One of my favorites from years ago was 1560 WQEW. When I lived in Winston-Salem, it was WGLD during the day and WQEW at night. American Popular Standards, 1560 WQEW New York. Back then in the early and mid-90's they had a mix of standards/big bands that was great to listen to. They also took requests. I wish they were still around and I could listen down here.<P ID="signature">______________
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Re: Anyone remember American Popular Standards on 1560 WQEW
> When I lived in Winston-Salem, there were so many great AMs
> I could listen to at night from NYC to Chicago, like they
> were locals. I would listen to Cardinals and Cubs on 720 or
> 1120. Nothing like hearing the Cubs from the greatest 3rd
> Baseman in team history and Harry! I would listen to news on
> 880 and sports on 660 and 1000. Here in Georgia, AM radio
> isn't that great at night. In the Carolinas, you can listen
> to just about any AM signal from the Midwest to New England
> like locals. One of my favorites from years ago was 1560
> WQEW. When I lived in Winston-Salem, it was WGLD during the
> day and WQEW at night. American Popular Standards, 1560 WQEW
> New York. Back then in the early and mid-90's they had a mix
> of standards/big bands that was great to listen to. They
> also took requests. I wish they were still around and I
> could listen down here.
>
I can remember visiting Columbia SC, especially during the fall and winter months back in the 80's and remembering how booming and crystal clear WOR
710 AM would blast in after Sunset, yet trying to pick it up here in Atlanta
at the same time of the year was very challenging. It only illustrated how
the poor ground conductivity in the Atlanta area affects AM signals.
> When I lived in Winston-Salem, there were so many great AMs
> I could listen to at night from NYC to Chicago, like they
> were locals. I would listen to Cardinals and Cubs on 720 or
> 1120. Nothing like hearing the Cubs from the greatest 3rd
> Baseman in team history and Harry! I would listen to news on
> 880 and sports on 660 and 1000. Here in Georgia, AM radio
> isn't that great at night. In the Carolinas, you can listen
> to just about any AM signal from the Midwest to New England
> like locals. One of my favorites from years ago was 1560
> WQEW. When I lived in Winston-Salem, it was WGLD during the
> day and WQEW at night. American Popular Standards, 1560 WQEW
> New York. Back then in the early and mid-90's they had a mix
> of standards/big bands that was great to listen to. They
> also took requests. I wish they were still around and I
> could listen down here.
>
I can remember visiting Columbia SC, especially during the fall and winter months back in the 80's and remembering how booming and crystal clear WOR
710 AM would blast in after Sunset, yet trying to pick it up here in Atlanta
at the same time of the year was very challenging. It only illustrated how
the poor ground conductivity in the Atlanta area affects AM signals.
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moedog1
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Re: Anyone remember American Popular Standards on 1560 WQEW
I think the ground conductivity in the Atlanta area would be considered terrific compared to that in the Midlands/Sandhill area (including Columbia) of SC. When I moved to Chesterfield from VA in the early 70s, I was stunned to find I could not get any of my favorite stations at night (WABC, WLS). Not even a trace. Same was true for the other clear channels from the north east and midwest. I spent many SILENT nights driving back from Columbia to Chesterfield when I was in graduate school in Columbia. The few stations you could get were all from the west, WNOX, WLAC and WSM, and surprisingly WWNC. WSB was also audible, but WBT? Forget it. In the 70s and 80s, WBT and WAYS came in fairly well daytime in Chesterfield and were popular there, but in more recent years you can't even get them in the daytime. Imagine, not able to receive the superpowerful WBT 65 miles southeast. The signal is slightly nulled in that direction, but not enough to preclude decent reception..
I think the ground conductivity in the Atlanta area would be considered terrific compared to that in the Midlands/Sandhill area (including Columbia) of SC. When I moved to Chesterfield from VA in the early 70s, I was stunned to find I could not get any of my favorite stations at night (WABC, WLS). Not even a trace. Same was true for the other clear channels from the north east and midwest. I spent many SILENT nights driving back from Columbia to Chesterfield when I was in graduate school in Columbia. The few stations you could get were all from the west, WNOX, WLAC and WSM, and surprisingly WWNC. WSB was also audible, but WBT? Forget it. In the 70s and 80s, WBT and WAYS came in fairly well daytime in Chesterfield and were popular there, but in more recent years you can't even get them in the daytime. Imagine, not able to receive the superpowerful WBT 65 miles southeast. The signal is slightly nulled in that direction, but not enough to preclude decent reception..
Re: Anyone remember American Popular Standards on 1560 WQEW
> I think the ground conductivity in the Atlanta area would be
> considered terrific compared to that in the
> Midlands/Sandhill area (including Columbia) of SC. When I
> moved to Chesterfield from VA in the early 70s, I was
> stunned to find I could not get any of my favorite stations
> at night (WABC, WLS). Not even a trace. Same was true for
> the other clear channels from the north east and midwest. I
> spent many SILENT nights driving back from Columbia to
> Chesterfield when I was in graduate school in Columbia. The
> few stations you could get were all from the west, WNOX,
> WLAC and WSM, and surprisingly WWNC. WSB was also audible,
> but WBT? Forget it. In the 70s and 80s, WBT and WAYS came
> in fairly well daytime in Chesterfield and were popular
> there, but in more recent years you can't even get them in
> the daytime. Imagine, not able to receive the superpowerful
> WBT 65 miles southeast. The signal is slightly nulled in
> that direction, but not enough to preclude decent
> reception..
>
You are right on about WBT's unique signal at night. My late
Father used to live in West Columbia and I can remember at
night when I would visit him trying to get WBT there at night
was a challenge at times despite being only 90 miles south of
Charlotte (as you said, the signal null in that direction was
the reason). However, when I would go to Myrtle Beach back
in the 80's, I can remember tuning in to the "Hello Henry"
talk show on WBT at night there, and the signal at night would
be crystal clear over the Grand Strand. I think their night-
time signal west of Charlotte is very nulled because they have
to protect another AM station out of Nebraska.
> I think the ground conductivity in the Atlanta area would be
> considered terrific compared to that in the
> Midlands/Sandhill area (including Columbia) of SC. When I
> moved to Chesterfield from VA in the early 70s, I was
> stunned to find I could not get any of my favorite stations
> at night (WABC, WLS). Not even a trace. Same was true for
> the other clear channels from the north east and midwest. I
> spent many SILENT nights driving back from Columbia to
> Chesterfield when I was in graduate school in Columbia. The
> few stations you could get were all from the west, WNOX,
> WLAC and WSM, and surprisingly WWNC. WSB was also audible,
> but WBT? Forget it. In the 70s and 80s, WBT and WAYS came
> in fairly well daytime in Chesterfield and were popular
> there, but in more recent years you can't even get them in
> the daytime. Imagine, not able to receive the superpowerful
> WBT 65 miles southeast. The signal is slightly nulled in
> that direction, but not enough to preclude decent
> reception..
>
You are right on about WBT's unique signal at night. My late
Father used to live in West Columbia and I can remember at
night when I would visit him trying to get WBT there at night
was a challenge at times despite being only 90 miles south of
Charlotte (as you said, the signal null in that direction was
the reason). However, when I would go to Myrtle Beach back
in the 80's, I can remember tuning in to the "Hello Henry"
talk show on WBT at night there, and the signal at night would
be crystal clear over the Grand Strand. I think their night-
time signal west of Charlotte is very nulled because they have
to protect another AM station out of Nebraska.
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