Possible Return Of KABL/960?

[BossRadioDJ]

John Higdon noted today in ba.broadcast that Air America may "turn off the money later this year," which might signal the end of AA on KQKE/960 in San Francisco.

At the same time, he noted that the current standards programming on KABL-FM (92.1) in Walnut Creek may end "on or about August 1" when that station comes under new ownership. Clear Channel is operating KABL-FM under an LMA with Chase Radio Properties.

Clear Channel currently has the KABL call letters "parked" on 1460 AM in Salinas (simulcasting with the Walnut Creek FM).

D.J.

 

[KMRichards]

> John Higdon noted today in ba.broadcast that Air America may
> "turn off the money later this year," which might signal the
> end of AA on KQKE/960 in San Francisco.
>
> At the same time, he noted that the current standards
> programming on KABL-FM (92.1) in Walnut Creek may end "on or
> about August 1" when that station comes under new ownership.
> Clear Channel is operating KABL-FM under an LMA with Chase
> Radio Properties.

I'm curious: Did John indicate where either of those statements originated?
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[BossRadioDJ]

KMR wrote:

> I'm curious: Did John indicate where either of those statements originated?

John Higdon gets his information in-house, right at the source.

DJ

 

[DyingMedium]

> KMR wrote:
>
> > I'm curious: Did John indicate where either of those
> statements originated?
>
> John Higdon gets his information in-house, right at the
> source.
>
> DJ
>


Well, whatever happens to Air America, there is no way KABL is coming back...

 

[KMRichards]

> > KMR wrote:
> >
> > > I'm curious: Did John indicate where either of those
> > statements originated?
> >
> > John Higdon gets his information in-house, right at the
> > source.
> >
> > DJ
> >
>
>
> Well, whatever happens to Air America, there is no way KABL
> is coming back...

Would that be attributible to another in-house source?

I'd pay to see dueling Clear Channel leakers ...
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[BossRadioDJ]

KMR wrote:

> I'd pay to see dueling Clear Channel leakers ...


I'll go in halves with you!

DJ

 

[BossRadioDJ]

> I'm curious: Did John indicate where either of those
> statements originated?


Actually, it looks like the website at co-owned KKIQ has had some information about the 92.1 switch since at least May 27:

http://www.kkiq.com/Article.asp?id=88679

Quoting:

"Coast Radio Company is seeking qualifying candidates for on-air positions at a new radio station that is targeted to be on the air on or about August 1, 2005."

Since the only station that Coast has acquired locally is 92.1, I'm going to make the leap that the ad is for new staff at 92.1, which won't be KABL-FM any longer.

DJ

 

[DyingMedium]

> KMR wrote:
>
> > I'd pay to see dueling Clear Channel leakers ...
>
>
> I'll go in halves with you!
>
> DJ
>


LOL...I admit nothing!

 

[paulsecic]

KQKE got some award last week for unique format. However I would love for KABL to return to 960AM! Its hard to lug around a computer with you.


John Higdon noted today in ba.broadcast that Air America may
> "turn off the money later this year," which might signal the
> end of AA on KQKE/960 in San Francisco.
>
> At the same time, he noted that the current standards
> programming on KABL-FM (92.1) in Walnut Creek may end "on or
> about August 1" when that station comes under new ownership.
> Clear Channel is operating KABL-FM under an LMA with Chase
> Radio Properties.
>
> Clear Channel currently has the KABL call letters "parked"
> on 1460 AM in Salinas (simulcasting with the Walnut Creek
> FM).
>
> D.J.
>