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UF and Translators in Gainesville

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Jeff2

Looks like the University of Florida is getting into the translator game with 92.1 rebroadcasting the WUFT HD-2 classical format and 95.3 rebroadcasting AM 850. It looks like they will broadcast from the WUFT tower in the Millhopper area. They are supposed to be up and running in the next few months.
 
Surprising that they chose to simulcast 850 on 95.3 instead of bringing back some version of Rock 104 on a HD-2 and translator combo.
 
102.7 is the translator UF has on the air now with a classical format. I was driving around downtown and the signal is pretty spotty. In their newspaper adds they are suggesting you may need an antenna for best reception. They are using the WUFT tower near Milhopper so assume good reception in the residential areas out that way.
 
Jeff2 said:
102.7 is the translator UF has on the air now with a classical format. I was driving around downtown and the signal is pretty spotty. In their newspaper adds they are suggesting you may need an antenna for best reception. They are using the WUFT tower near Milhopper so assume good reception in the residential areas out that way.
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The signal from the 102.7 translator is fairly directional, but it's aimed into the heart of Gainesville, so it should have excellent coverage of downtown. If it is spotty, that suggests something might be wrong with the installation. It's pretty strong at my shop on NW 6th Street.

Also, classical music is usually lightly processed, though this translator seems to be an exception as my ears were bleeding from the compression. However, typically classical music requires a rather strong signal to be acceptable due to its quiet nature.
 
Do you think classical music is a viable format for a 250 watt translator?

I would think dedicated fans might put up with the OTA signal in their cars but would choose an Internet stream at home or work. Who's writing the checks to support this format/translator?

Tallahassee still has 24/7 classical on a 100kw signal, WFSQ. Is that the last full power, full service, classical music station in North Florida?
 
Radio Locator is showing a construction permit for non-directional with lower power and lower height on the tower??? Maybe this is what they are using.
 
The lower power will probably allow them to go non directional and cover more or the population in Gainesville. Translators require a little preparation. Power, height, terrain need to be studied for maximum signal coverage.
 
They must have gotten everything adjusted and in working order. 102.7 sounded really good this afternoon in the Biven's Arm area.
 
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