I was listening to the station and must admit it sounds good. I like it. The imaging needs some work, but still sounds good. I did not know Johnathan Bixby was running things, I know him personally to be a great person. I wish him all the best of luck. Greenville-Spartenburg can support a second Urban, no question. All the haters on here really need to check themselves and their priorities, and like I said before, GET A LIFE!
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Praize 102.9
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urbanradio704 said:
On Praize's website it says under Johnathan's bio that he used to work at 800 WPJM & 107.3 Jamz.
He's got lots of radio experience, and I assume he knows at least how to help push the format somewhere in the upstate.
Like carolinaradio said, I think it would do well, and fit perfectly on 96.7.
Or a 2nd option would be for (in my opinion) WPJM to get an FM translator at 92.1 from the same tower as WOLT or WYRD-FM.
It would have similar coverage as Hot 98.1's translator at 94.1.
All the ideas for bringing Praize into the radio world the right way are good, breaking the rules by putting an outlaw station on the air is wrong and it will be wrong no matter how you try to justify it is still wrong. If the music and the message that Praize is sending out is needed in the area then work to get it on the air legally by either some of the means suggested here or if nothing else hang on for the LPFM window which will open some time in the near future which may not be your best solution but one way or another do it legally.
103.3 didn't last because they defaulted on the LMA payments. I'm surprised, too, because it didn't sound bad and they had a full staff.RadioOCD said:
I'm all for blowing 92.5 up. It would automatically make WSSL #1 all the time and a new urban station would severely undercut 107.3 out of that position anyway. WESC has gotten very tired and stale and the last book is rather alarming.
96.7 should have gone urban gospel instead of Shine. I can't believe that station is still in existence.
The station is legit, all the details aren't finalized yet. They're still testing and still have some things to finalize legally and with equipment, but they will be on air soon. I spoke with one of my former colleagues who works at the station, small world, or small business really. And like I said before to those trying to tear down a gospel station, which is positive and needed I say this: NOBODY CARES about triflin small little details or technicalities. People have REAL priorities. The station testing before they got clearance did not affect anyone else, why do u care?? Oh yeah, bc alot of u have NO LIFE! The Bible also says this, "He who is without sin shall cast the first stone", and that ain't nobody on here.
So....are you saying the station is trying to get a license? You test after you get a CP, not before.urbanradio704 said:
So why are you casting stones?urbanradio704 said:
I'd think you'd have "real priorities."
There is nothing to "finalize."
There is nothing pending before the Commission on 102.9 in the upstate that would permit the legal operation of a transmitter on that frequency.
I am not giving any advice, but it would seem to me that the FCC would probably care about "triflin small little details or technicalities," if not the other broadcasters in the area.
There are currently no filing windows open in which the FCC would consider an application for CP on that frequency either.
But far be it for me to rain on anyone's parade...
There is nothing pending before the Commission on 102.9 in the upstate that would permit the legal operation of a transmitter on that frequency.
I am not giving any advice, but it would seem to me that the FCC would probably care about "triflin small little details or technicalities," if not the other broadcasters in the area.
There are currently no filing windows open in which the FCC would consider an application for CP on that frequency either.
But far be it for me to rain on anyone's parade...
These people should be putting nothing over the air at 102.9 with this power without any FCC permission, which they do not have. urbanradio704, it is not "legit." If it was, there would be something on the FCC database AND if these people are so on the up-and-up (which I don't believe for a nanosecond) they would "test" AFTER proper authorization.
"NOBODY CARES about triflin small little details or technicalities. People have REAL priorities." - The FCC does, and pirates are a priority. I'm pretty sure the FCC is aware and we'll see what their actions are towards this station.
"NOBODY CARES about triflin small little details or technicalities. People have REAL priorities." - The FCC does, and pirates are a priority. I'm pretty sure the FCC is aware and we'll see what their actions are towards this station.
urbanradio704 said:
I'll try that during my next traffic stop....think i'll get the ticket?
DudeFan is right, there is nothing going on at the FCC that would allow for them to file for anything. Full power, translator, LPFM.
Also, if they get busted they become ineligible for a license. (meaning their name cannot be on any paperwork)
On a much earlier post someone mentioned Mr Bixby worked for WPJM and WJMZ. This is partially incorrect. He hung around some at WJMZ but was never an employee.
Also, if they get busted they become ineligible for a license. (meaning their name cannot be on any paperwork)
On a much earlier post someone mentioned Mr Bixby worked for WPJM and WJMZ. This is partially incorrect. He hung around some at WJMZ but was never an employee.
Like I said before, the station is legit, not yet, but it will be. They won't get caught because I called and told them you snitched on them, their transmitter is off now. 
Jonathan Bixby hosted the Sunday Morning gospel program on 1073 Jamz for a minute, so get it right. His preaching is syndicated, it's on one of the stations here in Charlotte too. His station is listed as an affiliate on all the syndication websites, so that's legit too. None of you work for the FCC, so you cannot comment on pending matters. Looking at the FCC website does not qualify you to do this. I wish him and his team all the best of luck. For those who have no life but to taddle tale on all the small details that have no effect on you at all for no real reason at all needs to get a life, check your priorities, get some confidence and get off the computer!
Jonathan Bixby hosted the Sunday Morning gospel program on 1073 Jamz for a minute, so get it right. His preaching is syndicated, it's on one of the stations here in Charlotte too. His station is listed as an affiliate on all the syndication websites, so that's legit too. None of you work for the FCC, so you cannot comment on pending matters. Looking at the FCC website does not qualify you to do this. I wish him and his team all the best of luck. For those who have no life but to taddle tale on all the small details that have no effect on you at all for no real reason at all needs to get a life, check your priorities, get some confidence and get off the computer!I trust DudeFan, who actually runs a station, over you. Sorry.urbanradio704 said:Like I said before, the station is legit, not yet, but it will be. They won't get caught because I called and told them you snitched on them, their transmitter is off now.
How do you know I (or any of the other concerned posters) don't work at a station and would be concerned about the station stealing revenue from stations that are legally licensed? Not just enthusiasts visit this board.
And, can't a PIRATE still be busted even if they aren't currently broadcasting? They do not have to be found/detected, the goofs actually gave their address out, the last thing you do. Any of the people actually knowledgeable about radio know?
They test AFTER a CP is granted. NOT before. That shows how much the "operation" knows if they are really trying to get on the air.
I love the use of the word 'goofs' because that best describes what I saw when I drove past their location and looked at the antenna they are using. (Google 'Dominator FM Antenna') Just like the FCC rules, it appears they whoever assembled it could not follow the directions.
The station IS NOT legit as claimed in another post. There are NO filing windows open. The online public FCC database is just as accurate as the software that FM consultants use. I would love to see any official documentation stating otherwise.
For the record, I did not turn them in, but will if I find it on the air again. I have photos, off-air audio and just for giggles, RF measurements I took driving down Hwy 25 one day while working on another project.
Here are some links to a few pictures I took with my phone. I have many more taken with a DSLR.
http://imgur.com/qcrPC.jpg
http://imgur.com/y4eR1.jpg
http://imgur.com/ahxmc.jpg
http://imgur.com/pD56q.jpg
p.s. Thanks for the signs out on Hwy 25. You pointed me right to your front door.
The station IS NOT legit as claimed in another post. There are NO filing windows open. The online public FCC database is just as accurate as the software that FM consultants use. I would love to see any official documentation stating otherwise.
For the record, I did not turn them in, but will if I find it on the air again. I have photos, off-air audio and just for giggles, RF measurements I took driving down Hwy 25 one day while working on another project.
Here are some links to a few pictures I took with my phone. I have many more taken with a DSLR.
http://imgur.com/qcrPC.jpg
http://imgur.com/y4eR1.jpg
http://imgur.com/ahxmc.jpg
http://imgur.com/pD56q.jpg
p.s. Thanks for the signs out on Hwy 25. You pointed me right to your front door.
I'll defer to the engineering gurus, but my recollection is that the "Dominator" is not type-accepted for broadcast use. I might be incorrect about that. Certainly, you'd have to get a CP to allow you to be Vertical Polarization unless it's an LPFM, which could be CP, VP, or HP without specifying it on the CP application.
Radi0Engineer said:
Thats so cool I was planning on going over there before they stopped broadcasting on 102.9.
Now WLYT comes in near perfect on my Grundig S350 radio here near Conestee.
My RF measurements were taken near I-85 exit 46, and along Butler Rd into Mauldin and up Pleasantburg Drive.
Based on the signal I observed, I made the coverage map, but it's almost useless now if they aren't broadcasting:
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4917/praise1029coveragearea.jpg
From those pix it looks like their FM antenna atop their house was installed upside down,
also they put the Praize logo on their mailbox. I also saw a satellite dish on the ground along with their so called letters WGFE.
I wonder whats next for Bixby and the station.
Well for now it's still streaming online...and also that negative comment I mentioned earlier was removed off their website....
Urban you seem to have a personal connection with this group and if you don't then go ahead and make contact and try and help them get something legal on the air. If they can't get anything licensed right now check into an HD2 feed on another station that might be willing to help. If they have something different to put on the air and have a sound that people like then if you have programed the #1 station in three markets use any of the connections you have to help them get on the air legally. It sounds like they need engineering help as well as advice from some of the more experenced radio broadcast people in their area. If you are that person then go help them get started the right way, if you don't the right connections then talk to some of the broadcast people that can help get them going, the answer is simple if they are producing a product that isn't currently in the area and is needed then help them to legally to get their message out to people.
and streaming is great ... you can reach much further than an AM or FM station. Anyone with a laptop and good data card can listen while driving down the road. If you have a AUX port or RF Modulator just plug you laptop in and enjoy.
I drove from GVL to ATL with a setup like this. Only one dropout the entire trip and no static.
Don't forget, streaming audio has its fair share of 'fees'. SoundExchange, SESAC and BMI all want $$$$$.
That is another thread .....
I drove from GVL to ATL with a setup like this. Only one dropout the entire trip and no static.
Don't forget, streaming audio has its fair share of 'fees'. SoundExchange, SESAC and BMI all want $$$$$.
That is another thread .....
I hope a strong storm doesn't come through....it looks like that antenna would blow over and come off the "pole!" Like something like that could be licensed! Their engineering skills were shown when they picked that frequency out.
I was surprised they were strong enough still to interfere significantly with WLYT on I-385 between mile markers 31-33 I believe. I am getting them clearer now as well - enjoy listening to them from time to time.
The bigger concern they should probably have is WRIX, right over 103.1 - that station might have some listeners in that part of town (their signal is pretty good over there). I don't think they would be very pleased.
They will probably stay off the air for a little while until things calm down then start back up.
I was surprised they were strong enough still to interfere significantly with WLYT on I-385 between mile markers 31-33 I believe. I am getting them clearer now as well - enjoy listening to them from time to time.
The bigger concern they should probably have is WRIX, right over 103.1 - that station might have some listeners in that part of town (their signal is pretty good over there). I don't think they would be very pleased.
They will probably stay off the air for a little while until things calm down then start back up.
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I hear that WRIX-FM 103.1 has been noified about 102.9 being a pirate station messing with their signal and they are not pleased! This group was STUPID to be a Pirate station and make signs everywhere showingtheir location! I applaud the group for playing Gaospel Musc, but NOBODY can break the law. Everybody is on to them now, and if they start up again, the lawsuits will start and the FCC will ban anyone with the station from working in radio again! There are LEGAL ways to get the word out!!!
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