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Things that make one go hmmmm...more on W267DA Centreville

passtheword

passtheword

An app has been filed to move W267DA transmitter more towards the northeast, just north of downtown Montevallo, but broadcasting directionally to the west as before. If this is approved, Montevallo would be in the primary coverage (60 dBu) coverage area at that point. I say *if* it's approved bc the app would result in a change of frequency of W267DA from 101.3 to...101.1. I know it's an FM translator and I'm not terribly keen on the tech aspects of all of it, but wouldn't this be an issue moving to 101.1 FM with WXJC-FM in Cullman, also on 101.1? Granted, WXJC's 60 dBu contour just makes it to northern Shelby county, but how would those two signals jibe together, given the proximity of WXJC-FM and W267DA? I know I can hear WXJC-FM here in Calera fairly well, so I would imagine their signal in Montevallo would be comparable. Maybe an error with the frequency listed on the app?

 
When I'm in the area, I can also hear WXJC very well too. (Calera and Montevallo) Once I get to Alabaster, that signal kicks in real good. Unless there's an error in the app., I look for this one to be dismissed. Full powered stations have the right away over a small pea shooter relay.

Dan <><

P.S. What do I know. I'm just a small LPFM radio station simpleton, trying to keep this one radio station going in Selma Alabama. :ROFLMAO:​
 
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Now for update...The relay itself will soon be located at 100.9 FM and have 50 watts of power. The goal is to cover Calera, Montevallo and Alabaster with the broadcast of WBIB AM Centreville and try to make money. The relay itself will be located within a 25 mile radius from their originating signal. (Per FCC rules) That's the latest. Have a nice day. :)

Dan <><

P.S. Is it legal for a LPFM broadcaster to discover the reason why the move is happening? :ROFLMAO:

And from my own experience...A small powered radio station can cover a big area, when the conditions are right. Mine can be heard up to 33 miles from Selma, in certain directions.​
 
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What is the source of the info regarding the move of W267DA to 100.9 FM? I was unable to find anything about such a move on either FCCdata.org or FCC.today. I have not checked FCC.gov site bc it is always terribly sloooooow.
 
That's probably not a bad move since Shelby County was crawling with Hispanics even 20 years ago. I'm sure there are even more now. The catch will be finding a suitable translator site and frequency that allows them to be within that 25 mile limit as well as having overlap with the AM's 2.0 mV/m contour. That pretty much happens right on the Shelby County line so to keep overlap with that while also reaching Alabaster will be a bit of a challenge. Good luck!
 
The application to move W267DA from 101.3 to 101.1 has been approved as of 2/22. FCC.today now lists the station as W266EB although that call sign is not reflected on the FCC record, at least yet anyway...

 
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