Times exchanges WQXR FM...

[Ai4i]

BTW...shouldn't a B1 at WCAA's height be good for 1.35 KW?

 

[neo11]

Let us not forget that there are non-com AM's throughout the country, also.
I have two (2) questions about this commercial vs non-com matter.
I noticed that WFMT, a commercial station in Chi-town, has pledge drives (comment?).
We know what commercial stations can do that non-coms can not do, air calls to action, include the word, "you" in their messages, and a few other things, but what benifits does one get being classified as a non-com and can stations above 91.9 and on AM change back and forth at will?

Third question, could the [WNYC] foundation bring in the most money by simulcasting WNYC (noncom) on 105.9 and 820(AM) while running WQXR as a com on 93.9 along the lines of WFMT.
My argument here is that talk can tolerate low quality audio and a bit of noise but classical requires pristine, full quieting audio.

No way. This idea was actually also suggested by Allan Sniffen over on the other board as well. In fact, NPR stations that have gone all-talk across the country have seen their ratings and revenues from fundraising increase. Limiting WNYC's signal would eliminate that potential. Additionally, 820's signal won't particularly do a good job of covering areas that 105.9 won't cover, especially at night, when 820's signal is abysmal. Then there's the issue of familiarity. 96.3's classical format will have to move regardless, either to 105.9 or 93.9. WNYC has the option of not moving, and for a station that is dependent on listener support, shaking things up unnecessarily like that will do nothing but harm.

 

[joebtsflk1]

Was there a stipulation in the deal to turn QXR non-comm? Just because WNYC, the new parent is non-comm shouldn't matter. Minnesota Public Radio for a number of years operated a commercial AM, 1330, in the Twin Cities. It would make more sense for 105.9 to operate commercially.

 

[TheBigA]

Was there a stipulation in the deal to turn QXR non-comm? Just because WNYC, the new parent is non-comm shouldn't matter. Minnesota Public Radio for a number of years operated a commercial AM, 1330, in the Twin Cities. It would make more sense for 105.9 to operate commercially.

There are a lot of issues, specifically location. If 105.9 is to operate commercially, it'll need to be done from a different facility, because WNYC is tax-free property. They will probably need separate staffs as well.

 

[nd2023]

Let us not forget that there are non-com AM's throughout the country, also.
I have two (2) questions about this commercial vs non-com matter.
I noticed that WFMT, a commercial station in Chi-town, has pledge drives (comment?).
We know what commercial stations can do that non-coms can not do, air calls to action, include the word, "you" in their messages, and a few other things, but what benifits does one get being classified as a non-com and can stations above 91.9 and on AM change back and forth at will?

Third question, could the [WNYC] foundation bring in the most money by simulcasting WNYC (noncom) on 105.9 and 820(AM) while running WQXR as a com on 93.9 along the lines of WFMT.
My argument here is that talk can tolerate low quality audio and a bit of noise but classical requires pristine, full quieting audio.

And just yesterday, WNYZ had a pledge drive beg-a-thon, playing commercials between desperate pleas for listener donations, even offering a date with a dance artist. The only complications were that Mega Media is listed on a stock exchange. WNYC is not.
Why can't they operate WQXR as a commercial station and solicit donations? It worked for Pulse 87, and I'm sure classical fans are devoted to WQXR as dance fans are devoted to Pulse 87.

 

[TheBigA]

Why can't they operate WQXR as a commercial station and solicit donations? It worked for Pulse 87, and I'm sure classical fans are devoted to WQXR as dance fans are devoted to Pulse 87.

It has nothing to do with WQXR. It has to do with WNYC and where they operate the station. If it's on tax-free property, it can't be run for profit.

 

[Ai4i]

But wait! No one said anything about running WQXR for profit. We were just suggesting the airing of full commercials as a way of supporting the station and throwing any profits back into the WNYC foundation for the purpose of running the stations, not building any one's stock portfolio. The same as enhanced underwriting, except with calls to action and the word, "you".

 

[JakeLongwell]

With regard to the format of the new WQXR, I wonder if WNYC will keep the "New Sounds" program that has been a late night fixture on WNYC-FM for decades. This is not your typical "classical" show by any means. They play everything from new classical works to experimental electronic music to world music and freeform jazz. I can't see this type of program being accepted by WQXR's conservative audience. I suppose the show could stay on WNYC-FM, or, be exiled to an HD subchannel or a web only feature.

If the program is dropped by WNYC, I wonder if any of the other non commercial stations in the market would pick it up. Maybe WBAI, or WKCR.

 

[El Chompiras]

nice for univision...currently la kalle sits at 1.6 for june's ppm..how high do you think it might go after they switch to 96.3? 2.8? maybe..

 

[davideduardo]

nice for univision...currently la kalle sits at 1.6 for june's ppm..how high do you think it might go after they switch to 96.3? 2.8? maybe..

4-share range in 18-49 would be possible just by projection.

 

[stationless listener]

Here's a question about the move of WCAA to 96.3: Once it happens offically, do you think that Univision should move the broadcast of Yankee games En Espanol to that station? While I can hear 92.7 on the car radio, it is a much different story at home. I could barely get it on the home system, and that's with the help of an FM antenna. Forget about the other radios. There are some people who live in Manhattan and New Jersey who would tune in to Los Yankees if they can get a decent signal. The 92.7 signal originates from LI and, thus, the entire city was never intended to be reached.

Maybe they can split the games between Los Mets and Los Yankees, depending on which team is up, on the 96.3 frequency to see how that goes. I don't know if that is allowed under the current agreement with MLB.

 

[nd2023]

What if the Yankees and Mets are playing at the same time? Who would be on the HD1 and who would be on the HD2?

 

[Ai4i]

What if the Yankees and Mets are playing at the same time?

I remember how absolutely confident I was about their likelyhood for success in the 2000 World Series, I was willing to bet any amount or any thing with any taker that New York would prevail as the undisputed winner. I had no takers, but in a stunning and brilliant victory, I was proven correct beyond any shadow of a doubt.

 

[stationless listener]

Whichever the team may be there would be stipulation that it is broadcast in HD 1. I don't think MLB would be pleased with knowing that one of the marquee teams in the league would be broadcast in HD 2. Then again, they shouldn't be pleased with the 92.7 signal, either, since that doesn't cover the whole city. And yet, that's still an upgrade over where the Yankees were last year: a daytime AM station.

 

[El Chompiras]

nice for univision...currently la kalle sits at 1.6 for june's ppm..how high do you think it might go after they switch to 96.3? 2.8? maybe..

4-share range in 18-49 would be possible just by projection.

if that happen to be the case, la kalle has a good chance to beat la mega

 

[neo11]

nice for univision...currently la kalle sits at 1.6 for june's ppm..how high do you think it might go after they switch to 96.3? 2.8? maybe..

4-share range in 18-49 would be possible just by projection.

if that happen to be the case, la kalle has a good chance to beat la mega

"Possible" is the key word. I'm sure Univision also expected great things from the 92.7 simulcast, but that never materialized either. But then again, they "know what they're doing"....