Really???

[bigtom101]

If the anchor of a radio station is the morning show, you need for the station to come in on the clock radio so when the alarm goes off you can hook someone into the show before they get into the car. It all starts there, plus workplace listening. If adding 106.9 means that we can do to the north that we've been able to do in Clear Lake, Sugar Land, Texas City, and other points south, then we can win this thing.

And if a chimp grew wings, it could fly!

Simulcasting 107.5 on 106.9 is a bit like using a stinger missile to go rabbit hunting. If the programming was compelling enough, people would listen to 107.5, even on the northern fringe...and from what I remember 107.5 puts a decent signal up to Conroe. Will this put the nail in the coffin of the Arrow? Possibly - but Clear Channel could have the last laugh and flip the Arrow to Classic Hits a la CBS-FM or WOGL, or CBS could flip to Classic Hits on KLOL.

Time (and the PPM's) will tell.

 

[mikerichardson]

If the programming was compelling enough, people would listen to 107.5, even on the northern fringe...and from what I remember 107.5 puts a decent signal up to Conroe.

Exactly. I'd listen to The Zone even when I'd lose the stereo signal. I can't wait for the July PPM.

 

[charles123]

I hate to jump on everybody's bandwagon, but this station "is not" a Classic Hits station it's more of "a Classic Rock" station.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Dean & Rog has really sold us out. Cox has sold us out, and the only other alternative we've got in Houston is 103-7, Jack-FM.

103.7 hasn't been Jack in years.

 

[purpledevil]

If the anchor of a radio station is the morning show, you need for the station to come in on the clock radio so when the alarm goes off you can hook someone into the show before they get into the car. It all starts there, plus workplace listening. If adding 106.9 means that we can do to the north that we've been able to do in Clear Lake, Sugar Land, Texas City, and other points south, then we can win this thing.

And if a chimp grew wings, it could fly!

Simulcasting 107.5 on 106.9 is a bit like using a stinger missile to go rabbit hunting. If the programming was compelling enough, people would listen to 107.5, even on the northern fringe...and from what I remember 107.5 puts a decent signal up to Conroe. Will this put the nail in the coffin of the Arrow? Possibly - but Clear Channel could have the last laugh and flip the Arrow to Classic Hits a la CBS-FM or WOGL, or CBS could flip to Classic Hits on KLOL.

Time (and the PPM's) will tell.

This is exactly the point. It really boils down to one omission by the folks at Cox. I live in northwest Houston off of Veterans Memorial and the Beltway. I am what is considered the outer portion of the city limits of Houston and 107.5 comes in on the car radio, the Fisher reciever in my house, even the cheap KOSS radio I have out in the garage.

I pose this question, specifically to John Davis since you work for the folks at Cox, but why wouldn't the company have the foresight to move the alternative format over to 97.1 and combine the 80's/90's country currently there with 93Q's playlist? I understand the company wanting to make this as easy as hitting the seek button to maneuver between 106.9 and 107.5 for The Eagle, but why do it this way? There is really nothing about 97.1's that is legendary country anymore since the station migrated to the Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Alabama mix that it is now. Very frustrating that The Zone had finally been tweaked to really give The Buzz a run for supremacy of the format and then just suddenly pull the plug, all for a station that really doesn't have as bad of a signal and it is being promoted on the air.

Kudos to turnpike on the compelling programming statement. If The Eagle would add the Motley Crues, Black Sabbaths and Guns N' Roses of the world and eliminate the Supertramp, Elton John, and Huey Lewis most of us wouldn't be as disappointed with this turn of events. The Eagle, to me, has always been The Arrow Lite. That really needs to change.

 

[rageradio]

Here's how the switch went down
http://www.box.net/shared/p7irn28k5m7v5sdxg12q

Just went right into Dean and Rog at 5:30am

First legal ID

http://www.box.net/shared/lskcjrh1hhhqzd8pvm4n

 

[johndavis]

I pose this question, specifically to John Davis since you work for the folks at Cox, but why wouldn't the company have the foresight to move the alternative format over to 97.1 and combine the 80's/90's country currently there with 93Q's playlist?

That question is way over my pay grade, so I'm going to decline to answer.

But after watching the behavior of the people on this board over the past few days, I'm not sure if I'm adding anything constructive to the conversation. Have fun. I'm out.

 

[DJboutit3]

Coverage maps for 106.9 & 107.5
http://imgkeep.com/96m7siun5tt3.html
http://imgkeep.com/n18lvscme5qq.html

The coverage area for 106.9 looks to be much better so why dont they just move the eagle to 106.9 & turn 107.5 in something different. They are lying when they say people in the woodlands can not even get 107.5 107.5 should be strong enough to be picked north of conroe. The only reason they added 106.9 is money plain and simple that want to make more money when 106.9 clearly puts out better coverage area

 

[charles123]

There's rumors that KHPT has been sold to Univision and plans to put a Spanish format by this fall.

 

[rageradio]

I dont believe that. Why would they kill off all programming to boost another station, then sell it off. Sounds like crap to me. Someone already posted that on Wikipedia with nothing to back it up, which is a no no, it'll get deleted.

 

[purpledevil]

There's rumors that KHPT has been sold to Univision and plans to put a Spanish format by this fall.

KHPT? Univision? Interesting....I recieved an e-mail today from a fellow poster in response to my previous question about the choice of 106.9 in simulcast with 107.5 as opposed to 97.1. This person said it is KGLK that will be likely divested, and Spanish Broadcasting Systems is the courting company. I have corresponded with this person many times, and would be highly surprised if he were being untruthful. I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out.

John, I hope I didn't come across rudely or anything. I'm curious as I really thought The Zone was on the right path, and a good number of people were taking notice that 94.5 had a real competitor. My question was certainly answered if one of the two Eagles is indeed going to be sold off, and I certainly understand why you wouldn't be able to speak on that aspect. My apology to you sir, if I indeed rubbed you the wrong way.

 

[bigtom101]

That question is way over my pay grade, so I'm going to decline to answer.

But after watching the behavior of the people on this board over the past few days, I'm not sure if I'm adding anything constructive to the conversation. Have fun. I'm out.

John: that's a shame, because you are one of the more intelligent posters and have a wide berth of knowledge to share. I hope my comments haven't been off putting - I just don't see how adding better building penetration in The Woodlands & north will jump the station where it needs to be to justify the format & the morning show.

Good luck John. FWIW, I can feel my IQ dip whenever I listen to Walton & Johnson.

Purpledevil: It would make sense...segue The Eagle to 106.9, then sell 107.5.

 

[mr.ric]

There's rumors that KHPT has been sold to Univision and plans to put a Spanish format by this fall.

Oh that's great, just what the market needs... another umpteenth spanish station.

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[jasondm4]

Wow if that actaully did happen i would be furious i mean come on how many spanish stations do we need? There are so many already

 

[TroyG]

Oh that's great, just what the market needs... another umpteenth spanish station.

Like Hell NO!

That's enough. We don't need anymore. I thinks Cocks Radio should've looked at Their Sister Station in San Antonio, KONO 101. KONO plays REAL Classic HITS-Like Elvis, The Beatles, Aretha, The Beach Boys, & Motown. KONO is enjoying an overwhelmingly huge success, and it is a proven Top 10 performer. Right Now, The Eagle is playing Classic Rock, NOT REAL Classic HITS.

 

[stan]

The Eagle is a classic rock station, not oldies or classic hits. A good example of a classic hits station is KCOL in the Golden Triangle. That is what Houston needs.

 

[radiogooroo]

Oh that's great, just what the market needs... another umpteenth spanish station.

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I wouldn't worry about it too much since it's not true. This was purely a signal thing. Actually, it was a tropo thing.

 

[OldChicago]

There's rumors that KHPT has been sold to Univision and plans to put a Spanish format by this fall.

IT FIGURES.....SPANISH......WHAT ELSE!!!!!!

OldChicago

 

[OldChicago]

I dont believe that. Why would they kill off all programming to boost another station, then sell it off. Sounds like crap to me. Someone already posted that on Wikipedia with nothing to back it up, which is a no no, it'll get deleted.

Use it to boost KSHN 99.9.

Old Chicago

 

[Mediafrog+]

There's rumors that KHPT has been sold to Univision and plans to put a Spanish format by this fall.

KHPT? Univision? Interesting....I recieved an e-mail today from a fellow poster in response to my previous question about the choice of 106.9 in simulcast with 107.5 as opposed to 97.1. This person said it is KGLK that will be likely divested, and Spanish Broadcasting Systems is the courting company. I have corresponded with this person many times, and would be highly surprised if he were being untruthful. I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out.

I think Univision is at market cap, due to the controlling investment companies' stakes in Cumulus and Clear Channel. This is why CC had to unload KHMX and KLOL.

It wouldn't surprise me if SBS is trying to purchase an FM in Houston, especially since it is in the process of buying KTBU/55 and flipping it to its Mega-TV network. But I think one or both of the Cumulus rimshots would likely be the target. I don't see Cox getting rid of what is, after all, a very viable signal on 107.5--I would think 97.1 would be the one to go in any divestiture situation.