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W272AZ interfering with 102.3 WKKF-FM Ballston Spa
- Thread starter Petawha2
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Think it's a WNGN translator... does it rebroadcast static like 90% of the time? I remember 97.5's translator in Albany was like that...
You could try to file a complaint to the FCC about the translator, similar things happened in Detroit and NYC
You could try to file a complaint to the FCC about the translator, similar things happened in Detroit and NYC
Yes it's WNGN, but if you drive around you cannot pick up decent reception anywhere. Just filed a complaint via the web tonight. And see on their FCC file that they have applied to raise their antenna height to 60 meters staying at 10 watts. That will make the interference worse for WKKF, which before this translator was on air had been pretty well received around northern Columbia County. I will see where my complaint goes, may have to send something in the mail, and contact the engineering dept. at CC Albany.
I know it sucks to loose reception of your favorite station, so please don't shoot the messenger. According to the FCC database, WKKF on 102.3 is licensed to Ballston Spa, with the actual transmitter located near East Glenville. Their main service area is Albany- north. Their protected contour ends near Renssaler. Religious translator W272AZ on first adjacent 102.1 licensed to Coxsackie, service area ends near Coeymans. The gap appears to be about 12 miles. Your complaint about the loss of reception might have more effect if you contact WKKF, at Clear Channel, Albany. The FCC probably gives more credence to a broadcaster than individual citizens do, as for one thing they can supply all the technical data. However, they may have filed an objection when the translator was originally proposed as any station hates to loose listeners. According to Northeast Bible Broadcasting’s original application, they took clearance to first adjacent WKKF into consideration and there were no clearance or overlap issues.
Although living in Hyde Park I don't get either station, I hate it as much as you do when these Bible thumpers pop up with translators all over the dial, blocking out good stations. However, from my reading of the data, W272AZ on 102.2 is perfectly legal and not much can be done. I can’t say how much effect the increase in elevation will have on any potential overlap, but perhaps an objection could be made there.
Although living in Hyde Park I don't get either station, I hate it as much as you do when these Bible thumpers pop up with translators all over the dial, blocking out good stations. However, from my reading of the data, W272AZ on 102.2 is perfectly legal and not much can be done. I can’t say how much effect the increase in elevation will have on any potential overlap, but perhaps an objection could be made there.
Thanks for your input, I know that it's likely I will have to contact CC in Latham.
That's fine, I just want to see what the FCC tells me first.
Interested to see if I can have a similar voice as the issue in NYC with the translator on 106.3 and the hoopla with that Class A country station on the northeast NJ seashore.
That's fine, I just want to see what the FCC tells me first.
Interested to see if I can have a similar voice as the issue in NYC with the translator on 106.3 and the hoopla with that Class A country station on the northeast NJ seashore.
In that case, the NYC translator tried to wedge itself into a space that didn't exist, and caused interference to co-channel WKMK 106.3 Eatontown, NJ, Thunder Country 106, within their protected contour service area. That is the big difference.Petawha2 said:
How does someone file an FCC complaint about this type of interference issue anyway? Is there a specific FCC link for this purpose? WKKF isn't the only station plagued by this type of interference and it has really gotten out of control!
Roger said:
WGY on AM comes to mind but that is about it; nothing on FM. Although I have been able to pick up WRVE until just north of Staatsburg, where co-channel WBAI NYC starts to take over.
I do not have any special receiving equipment.
Modulation said:
You can try this although I don't see your Specific issue it is the closest I see. Annoying as they may be I don’t think there is much to be done about legally licensed translators unless the are interfering within a stations protected couture, in which case the FCC will force them off the air . Have you talked to WKKF directly on this issue, they would have the most influence in this situation and know how and where to complain.
http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
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necrat123
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Modulation said:
You have to write a letter to the FCC in DC. They don't take online complaints for broadcast translator interference.
Send it attention media bureau, audio division.
In the letter you have to sign proof that you had reliable reception prior to the translator signing on and failed reception after it.
You also should mention what steps you've taken to attempt to resolve the situation on your end, as well as any correspondences with the two licensees you may have had. The more information you can provide, the better.
And remember, be cordial, friendly, and to the point.
I heard this translator as well in Valatie and it is chewing into the coverage of WKKF.
I started this thread after contacting the FCC via web and traditional mail. (I have yet to hear anything back)
Also contacted Dave Abdu (head engineer) at Clear Channel in Latham about this problem.
He contacted Northeast Gospel Broadcasting making them aware that people are complaining about their translator.
Antenna is located atop a tower in Ghent, (but licensed to Coxsackie) used mostly for cellular.
Was at 30meters above ground level, now moved to 60meters, making the interference worse.
I mailed in documents indicating proof of interference all the way to WKKF's protected contour, which I have found many times driving from Hudson to Albany.
As stated earlier in this thread, WNGN (parent station to W272AZ) has applied to move to Coxsackie in Greene County and change frequency to 102.1
That will help a bit, but still interfere.
Any more people complaining, especially in writing to the FCC directly will help.
As Dave Abdu said, they don't like receiving complaints.
Also contacted Dave Abdu (head engineer) at Clear Channel in Latham about this problem.
He contacted Northeast Gospel Broadcasting making them aware that people are complaining about their translator.
Antenna is located atop a tower in Ghent, (but licensed to Coxsackie) used mostly for cellular.
Was at 30meters above ground level, now moved to 60meters, making the interference worse.
I mailed in documents indicating proof of interference all the way to WKKF's protected contour, which I have found many times driving from Hudson to Albany.
As stated earlier in this thread, WNGN (parent station to W272AZ) has applied to move to Coxsackie in Greene County and change frequency to 102.1
That will help a bit, but still interfere.
Any more people complaining, especially in writing to the FCC directly will help.
As Dave Abdu said, they don't like receiving complaints.
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necrat123
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Petawha2 said:
That would be Dave Abdoo. FYI.
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