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ricksegers

I seem to recall that when WGST changed from 920 to 640, the reasoning given at the time was it was a much better signal and would put them on a better footing for battling the 800 pound toothless gorilla that is WSB. What happeend to that supposed better signal? During the day, WGKA puts a better signal in Duluth when I lived there and in Gainesville where I now live?
 
They could go 50kw directional in the day on 640, but the downside is the crappy nighttime signal. With their hot zipcodes being on the northside outside the perimeter, I'd say they are better off in the daytime in terms of signal strength. At night, it's a wash. I thought they were better off keeping 105.7 as a simulcast AND keeping good talent. Now that talent seems to be of little concern, I'd say it doesn't matter if they are on 920 or 640.
 
WGST IS 50,000 watts daytime but the signal is directional. The effective power is aprox 20,000 watts to the north but a blowtorch 120,000 watts to the south.
They are still much lower on the dial than 920 WGKA, which operates now with 14,000 watts,nondirectional. Being lower on the dial is good for coverage....at least groundwave coverage(daytime signal.) I would imagine 640 has a stronger signal in most areas of Atlanta, and surrounding areas.
920's night coverage is far from good but is better than the 640 night signal. But look at the night cumes....who really cares?
I guess it is important for mornings though.....can't wake up to WGST if the clock radio picks up Radio Havana!!
 
Radio Havana sounds better anyway! It's sad that 640 has slid to the bottom like it has when it comes to programing.
 
When WGST first moved to 640 I remember driving down I-75 and having a listenable signal south of Tifton.

At the time WGST moved to 640, 920 was 5000 watts daytime with no option to raise the power. At that point in time, 920 was considered a regional frequency with a maximum power of 5000 watts day and 1000 watts night. 920 at night was originall 1000 watts many years ago and was downgraded to 490 watts because they upgraded to a 7/8 wave tower.
 
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