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> My observation about Salt Lake Radio is a lot of radio
> stations to choose from, but often redundant format. Also
> why does FM 100 and KOSY 106.5 plays hymm or religious music
> on sundays? Do we already have a Contemporary CHristian
> radio format in Salt Lake already?
>
Because it's Mormon territory and every radio station in Utah(yes U92 included) better play hymms on sunday because if they don't the church will see to it that a bolt of lightning strikes the offending radio station.
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> stations to choose from, but often redundant format. Also
> why does FM 100 and KOSY 106.5 plays hymm or religious music
> on sundays? Do we already have a Contemporary CHristian
> radio format in Salt Lake already?
>
Because it's Mormon territory and every radio station in Utah(yes U92 included) better play hymms on sunday because if they don't the church will see to it that a bolt of lightning strikes the offending radio station.
Just kidding, really I don't have a answer.<P ID="signature">______________
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Only on Power 106(KPWR Los Angeles)
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> > My observation about Salt Lake Radio is a lot of radio
> > stations to choose from, but often redundant format. Also
>
> > why does FM 100 and KOSY 106.5 plays hymm or religious
> music
> > on sundays? Do we already have a Contemporary CHristian
> > radio format in Salt Lake already?
> >
>
>
> Because it's Mormon territory and every radio station in
> Utah(yes U92 included) better play hymms on sunday because
> if they don't the church will see to it that a bolt of
> lightning strikes the offending radio station.
>
> Just kidding, really I don't have a answer.
>
Thanks for perpetuating inaccurate stereotypes about Utah. Obviously, you've learned about the state from watching fine films like "Fletch".
FM 100 and KOSY go for the older and more religious audience who will probably only listen on their way to services. Don't forget that FM 100 is owned by Bonneville Broadcasting who is owned by, guess who? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons). And KOSY is going after FM 100 by being even softer.
U92, X96 and the others DO NOT play church hymns on Sunday. And, that's been true since at least the early 1980's (back when KCGL, K-96, and Coloradio were around).
A station like U92 has no qualms about playing 50-cent on a Sunday morning.
In general, you are far likely to encounter religious programming on the radio in Alabama or Kansas or Missouri than in Utah. Only KYFO is full time religion in the market.
> > stations to choose from, but often redundant format. Also
>
> > why does FM 100 and KOSY 106.5 plays hymm or religious
> music
> > on sundays? Do we already have a Contemporary CHristian
> > radio format in Salt Lake already?
> >
>
>
> Because it's Mormon territory and every radio station in
> Utah(yes U92 included) better play hymms on sunday because
> if they don't the church will see to it that a bolt of
> lightning strikes the offending radio station.
>
> Just kidding, really I don't have a answer.
>
Thanks for perpetuating inaccurate stereotypes about Utah. Obviously, you've learned about the state from watching fine films like "Fletch".
FM 100 and KOSY go for the older and more religious audience who will probably only listen on their way to services. Don't forget that FM 100 is owned by Bonneville Broadcasting who is owned by, guess who? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons). And KOSY is going after FM 100 by being even softer.
U92, X96 and the others DO NOT play church hymns on Sunday. And, that's been true since at least the early 1980's (back when KCGL, K-96, and Coloradio were around).
A station like U92 has no qualms about playing 50-cent on a Sunday morning.
In general, you are far likely to encounter religious programming on the radio in Alabama or Kansas or Missouri than in Utah. Only KYFO is full time religion in the market.
KYFO
>
> In general, you are far likely to encounter religious
> programming on the radio in Alabama or Kansas or Missouri
> than in Utah. Only KYFO is full time religion in the
> market.
>
KYFO has a horrible reception in Salt Lake City, even they are very static in Odgen UT, I don't know how they survived, but their programming is so boring.
Also, speaking about LDS (Politically Correct) since they don't like to be called mormons. I was visiting Provo UT, and visit BYU campus, man I feel like that I am back in time. People dress tend to be conservative, and their is no coffee shop in the campus, everything is caffine free. Also, few people in the bus were preaching their religion at me when I rode the 811 bus to Sandy when I told my parents about BYU, and I couldn't find starbucks anywhere in Provo. Man, I don't think that I ever want to live or visit Provo again. Off the wall, where can I find STARBUCKS in Salt Lake City, since I'm from the Northwest, I need coffeee.
>
> In general, you are far likely to encounter religious
> programming on the radio in Alabama or Kansas or Missouri
> than in Utah. Only KYFO is full time religion in the
> market.
>
KYFO has a horrible reception in Salt Lake City, even they are very static in Odgen UT, I don't know how they survived, but their programming is so boring.
Also, speaking about LDS (Politically Correct) since they don't like to be called mormons. I was visiting Provo UT, and visit BYU campus, man I feel like that I am back in time. People dress tend to be conservative, and their is no coffee shop in the campus, everything is caffine free. Also, few people in the bus were preaching their religion at me when I rode the 811 bus to Sandy when I told my parents about BYU, and I couldn't find starbucks anywhere in Provo. Man, I don't think that I ever want to live or visit Provo again. Off the wall, where can I find STARBUCKS in Salt Lake City, since I'm from the Northwest, I need coffeee.
Re: KYFO
Despite the seemingly large LDS population in SLC-Ogden-Provo, despair not, Starbucks has a hot cup of coffee waiting for you:
<a href=http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/PrxResults.aspx?a=1&LOC=40.759550023023%3a-111.888286265889&CT=40.759550023023%3a-111.88828626588924.9376971817917%3a18.7032728863438&countryID=244&FC=RETAIL&dataSource=MapPoint.NA&Radius=5&GAD2=&GAD3=Salt+Lake+City%2c+Utah%2c+United+States&IC=40.759550023023%3a-111.888286265889%3a32%3aSalt+Lake+City%2c+Utah%2c+United+States>SLC Starbucks locations.</a>
As for the LDS music, it's just a clever marketing ploy to entice LDS listeners who would otherwise abstain from secular radio on Sunday.
> >
> > In general, you are far likely to encounter religious
> > programming on the radio in Alabama or Kansas or Missouri
> > than in Utah. Only KYFO is full time religion in the
> > market.
> >
>
> KYFO has a horrible reception in Salt Lake City, even they
> are very static in Odgen UT, I don't know how they survived,
> but their programming is so boring.
>
> Also, speaking about LDS (Politically Correct) since they
> don't like to be called mormons. I was visiting Provo UT,
> and visit BYU campus, man I feel like that I am back in
> time. People dress tend to be conservative, and their is no
> coffee shop in the campus, everything is caffine free.
> Also, few people in the bus were preaching their religion at
> me when I rode the 811 bus to Sandy when I told my parents
> about BYU, and I couldn't find starbucks anywhere in Provo.
> Man, I don't think that I ever want to live or visit Provo
> again. Off the wall, where can I find STARBUCKS in Salt Lake
> City, since I'm from the Northwest, I need coffeee.
>
Despite the seemingly large LDS population in SLC-Ogden-Provo, despair not, Starbucks has a hot cup of coffee waiting for you:
<a href=http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/PrxResults.aspx?a=1&LOC=40.759550023023%3a-111.888286265889&CT=40.759550023023%3a-111.88828626588924.9376971817917%3a18.7032728863438&countryID=244&FC=RETAIL&dataSource=MapPoint.NA&Radius=5&GAD2=&GAD3=Salt+Lake+City%2c+Utah%2c+United+States&IC=40.759550023023%3a-111.888286265889%3a32%3aSalt+Lake+City%2c+Utah%2c+United+States>SLC Starbucks locations.</a>
As for the LDS music, it's just a clever marketing ploy to entice LDS listeners who would otherwise abstain from secular radio on Sunday.
> >
> > In general, you are far likely to encounter religious
> > programming on the radio in Alabama or Kansas or Missouri
> > than in Utah. Only KYFO is full time religion in the
> > market.
> >
>
> KYFO has a horrible reception in Salt Lake City, even they
> are very static in Odgen UT, I don't know how they survived,
> but their programming is so boring.
>
> Also, speaking about LDS (Politically Correct) since they
> don't like to be called mormons. I was visiting Provo UT,
> and visit BYU campus, man I feel like that I am back in
> time. People dress tend to be conservative, and their is no
> coffee shop in the campus, everything is caffine free.
> Also, few people in the bus were preaching their religion at
> me when I rode the 811 bus to Sandy when I told my parents
> about BYU, and I couldn't find starbucks anywhere in Provo.
> Man, I don't think that I ever want to live or visit Provo
> again. Off the wall, where can I find STARBUCKS in Salt Lake
> City, since I'm from the Northwest, I need coffeee.
>
Re: KYFO
> Despite the seemingly large LDS population in
> SLC-Ogden-Provo, despair not, Starbucks has a hot cup of
> coffee waiting for you:
>
> SLC Starbucks locations.
>
> As for the LDS music, it's just a clever marketing ploy to
> entice LDS listeners who would otherwise abstain from
> secular radio on Sunday.
>
Thanks for pointing that out - though there also is a Starbucks about 5 minutes from BYU at the University Mall in Orem. Down the street from Krispy Kreme,
where the coffee sells well too. Despite what many zoobies (BYU students) think, the world is not their campus - and coffee is sold nearby.
Remember, BYU is not representative of Utah....it is it's own little world!
On the issue of radio, does anyone remember the LDS format of KUTR? It never gained any traction, despite many years of trying. Personally, I think that LDS Utahns get enough of church in their daily lives and really don't need it via radio. Its not the way that the faith works anyhow (unless its something special, such as LDS General Conference - on KSL).
NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals. They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
> Despite the seemingly large LDS population in
> SLC-Ogden-Provo, despair not, Starbucks has a hot cup of
> coffee waiting for you:
>
> SLC Starbucks locations.
>
> As for the LDS music, it's just a clever marketing ploy to
> entice LDS listeners who would otherwise abstain from
> secular radio on Sunday.
>
Thanks for pointing that out - though there also is a Starbucks about 5 minutes from BYU at the University Mall in Orem. Down the street from Krispy Kreme,
where the coffee sells well too. Despite what many zoobies (BYU students) think, the world is not their campus - and coffee is sold nearby.
Remember, BYU is not representative of Utah....it is it's own little world!
On the issue of radio, does anyone remember the LDS format of KUTR? It never gained any traction, despite many years of trying. Personally, I think that LDS Utahns get enough of church in their daily lives and really don't need it via radio. Its not the way that the faith works anyhow (unless its something special, such as LDS General Conference - on KSL).
NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals. They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
Re: KYFO
> NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals.
> They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical
> station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
Could anyone who knows tell me whether KYFO is of a specific denomenation?
As for reception, it comes in fine in any part of Ogden I've ever checked in. It has problems in Salt Lake right now because of the height of the tower and the distance from SLC. That should be helped quite a bit by their new booster that should be coming along soon.
As for who's listening, they haven't showed up in the 12+ non-comm ratings for at least the last year.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by cawasinnj on 07/26/05 05:24 AM.</FONT></P>
> NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals.
> They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical
> station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
Could anyone who knows tell me whether KYFO is of a specific denomenation?
As for reception, it comes in fine in any part of Ogden I've ever checked in. It has problems in Salt Lake right now because of the height of the tower and the distance from SLC. That should be helped quite a bit by their new booster that should be coming along soon.
As for who's listening, they haven't showed up in the 12+ non-comm ratings for at least the last year.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by cawasinnj on 07/26/05 05:24 AM.</FONT></P>
Re: KYFO
> > NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals.
> > They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical
> > station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
>
> Could anyone who knows tell me whether KYFO is of a specific
> denomenation?
When I have attempted to listen (back when they had a SLC translator), they seemed to be evangelical Christian - non denominational. Real Pentacostal-style "Bible thumping" stuff. Admittedly, I haven't tried to listen enough to hear if that's their whole schedule...it just seems that way. One thing that they defintely are not and that is Contemporary Christian, like Salem's "Fish" format.
Such a shame that this mess replaced the old KJQ and Bessy the Milk Cow, way back when.
> > NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals.
> > They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical
> > station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
>
> Could anyone who knows tell me whether KYFO is of a specific
> denomenation?
When I have attempted to listen (back when they had a SLC translator), they seemed to be evangelical Christian - non denominational. Real Pentacostal-style "Bible thumping" stuff. Admittedly, I haven't tried to listen enough to hear if that's their whole schedule...it just seems that way. One thing that they defintely are not and that is Contemporary Christian, like Salem's "Fish" format.
Such a shame that this mess replaced the old KJQ and Bessy the Milk Cow, way back when.
H
Hot947
Guest
Re: KYFO
Care to explain to the world about your "private clubs for members"? Or are you still in denial about that, too... you "Utah is the same as the rest of the country" person, you.
Care to explain to the world about your "private clubs for members"? Or are you still in denial about that, too... you "Utah is the same as the rest of the country" person, you.
Re: KYFO
> Care to explain to the world about your "private clubs for
> members"? Or are you still in denial about that, too... you
> "Utah is the same as the rest of the country" person, you.
>
Private clubs are silly. But, you can still get in without having to pay the fee - especially if you're from out of town. Utah is no weirder anymore than many other states, such as New Mexico, Massachusetts, Mississippi, etc. All have quirks that keep things interesting.
And, we've been talking radio. In that context, Salt Lake is extremely NORMAL.
> Care to explain to the world about your "private clubs for
> members"? Or are you still in denial about that, too... you
> "Utah is the same as the rest of the country" person, you.
>
Private clubs are silly. But, you can still get in without having to pay the fee - especially if you're from out of town. Utah is no weirder anymore than many other states, such as New Mexico, Massachusetts, Mississippi, etc. All have quirks that keep things interesting.
And, we've been talking radio. In that context, Salt Lake is extremely NORMAL.
Re: KYFO
> Thanks for pointing that out - though there also is a
> Starbucks about 5 minutes from BYU at the University Mall in
> Orem. Down the street from Krispy Kreme,
> where the coffee sells well too. Despite what many zoobies
> (BYU students) think, the world is not their campus - and
> coffee is sold nearby.
>
> Remember, BYU is not representative of Utah....it is it's
> own little world!
Just so you know, the move-in of Starbucks to Utah County was a very recent development. The poster above makes no indication of when he/she visited the state. Times have progressed quickly as of late in Utah County.
The area also has Borders (espresso bar) and Barnes and Noble (espresso bar).
However, if you visit the northwest, it's a HUGE contrast in terms of availability.
> Thanks for pointing that out - though there also is a
> Starbucks about 5 minutes from BYU at the University Mall in
> Orem. Down the street from Krispy Kreme,
> where the coffee sells well too. Despite what many zoobies
> (BYU students) think, the world is not their campus - and
> coffee is sold nearby.
>
> Remember, BYU is not representative of Utah....it is it's
> own little world!
Just so you know, the move-in of Starbucks to Utah County was a very recent development. The poster above makes no indication of when he/she visited the state. Times have progressed quickly as of late in Utah County.
The area also has Borders (espresso bar) and Barnes and Noble (espresso bar).
However, if you visit the northwest, it's a HUGE contrast in terms of availability.
Re: KYFO
> > NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals.
> > They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical
> > station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
>
> Could anyone who knows tell me whether KYFO is of a specific
> denomenation?
>
> As for reception, it comes in fine in any part of Ogden I've
> ever checked in. It has problems in Salt Lake right now
> because of the height of the tower and the distance from
> SLC. That should be helped quite a bit by their new booster
> that should be coming along soon.
>
> As for who's listening, they haven't showed up in the 12+
> non-comm ratings for at least the last year.
KYFO is BBN (the Bible Broadcasting Network). No idea what that means.
As for the post about religious stations - there are a few others on AM:
1120 KANN hits the whole valley, mostly with music.
Also on AM is KBBL 1510 (Day only) which is mostly gospel music, and targeted toward Utah's African-American population.
1550 was religious and is owned by the owners of KTMW-TV 20 (mostly religious programming as well) until "the money ran out" so it is now leased to a local Spanish-language broadcaster, who seems to be doing well enough. They even have traffic reports.
"K-Love" is in the valley, at the expense of KUSU... 88.7, licensed full-strength signal to North Ogden or 89.7 depending on which part of the area you live.
KUFR is part of the "Family Radio" network and is a class A? at 91.7 from Ensign Peak.
90.5 is also a translator of CSN in Salt Lake City and 91.3 is a translator for something in California I think... receivable sometimes in SLCounty, but services Utah County.
> > NEVER confuse the tastes of LDS folks with evangelicals.
> > They are quite different. And, KYFO is an evangelical
> > station. I've NEVER heard anyone listening to it.
>
> Could anyone who knows tell me whether KYFO is of a specific
> denomenation?
>
> As for reception, it comes in fine in any part of Ogden I've
> ever checked in. It has problems in Salt Lake right now
> because of the height of the tower and the distance from
> SLC. That should be helped quite a bit by their new booster
> that should be coming along soon.
>
> As for who's listening, they haven't showed up in the 12+
> non-comm ratings for at least the last year.
KYFO is BBN (the Bible Broadcasting Network). No idea what that means.
As for the post about religious stations - there are a few others on AM:
1120 KANN hits the whole valley, mostly with music.
Also on AM is KBBL 1510 (Day only) which is mostly gospel music, and targeted toward Utah's African-American population.
1550 was religious and is owned by the owners of KTMW-TV 20 (mostly religious programming as well) until "the money ran out" so it is now leased to a local Spanish-language broadcaster, who seems to be doing well enough. They even have traffic reports.
"K-Love" is in the valley, at the expense of KUSU... 88.7, licensed full-strength signal to North Ogden or 89.7 depending on which part of the area you live.
KUFR is part of the "Family Radio" network and is a class A? at 91.7 from Ensign Peak.
90.5 is also a translator of CSN in Salt Lake City and 91.3 is a translator for something in California I think... receivable sometimes in SLCounty, but services Utah County.
M
MrDJ
Guest
Re: KYFO
> Care to explain to the world about your "private clubs for
> members"? Or are you still in denial about that, too... you
> "Utah is the same as the rest of the country" person, you.
>
I just moved to utah about a month ago and wondered the same thing. My understanding is that you can't smoke in any public building. If you make a club private for members, then they do not have to follow the rules. Basically when you pay the cover, you are paying for a "tempoary membership"
> Care to explain to the world about your "private clubs for
> members"? Or are you still in denial about that, too... you
> "Utah is the same as the rest of the country" person, you.
>
I just moved to utah about a month ago and wondered the same thing. My understanding is that you can't smoke in any public building. If you make a club private for members, then they do not have to follow the rules. Basically when you pay the cover, you are paying for a "tempoary membership"
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