WBQK, what to make of this......

Dan_Evans · Mar 5, 2006

WBQK, for those who don't live in Williamsburg-West Point is the new Classical station on 107.9. Note to Davis Media, you are not going to like what I make of this change. In Washington DC, they have a commerical classical station that is very popular, well it has to be, WETA is all NPR news-talk. Bach 107.9 makes no sense to me, given that WHRO 90.3 sends a great signal to Williamsburg. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of having a commerical classical station to help bring out classical music to form from NPR talk. That being said though, Hampton Roads(including Williamsburg) has WHRV for NPR-talk-news and WHRO for classical music.

I think that 107.9 is going through a major identity crisis if anything else. Take a good look at what the longtime country station has done. It's gone through a simulcast of AAA, Hip-Hop, Soft AC and also oldies since leaving it's longtime country format. Sure, given that it's located in West Point isn't helping matters, West Point is stuck in between markets, just like WWUZ out of Bowling Green.

Now to get out of this funk that Davis is in, I would do something to boost up listenership. Hot's relay left out Hampton unless you were listening online. 107.9 doesn't reach out to Hampton, neither does 102.1 due to WRXL's signal. I would discuss with Sinclair Communications to simulcast 106.1 the Zone on 107.9. 107.9 could become the Williamsburg relay to this station and give it a signal stretch to cover the Hampton Roads area. It would give 107.9 a good use as they are the feed that helps Sinclair compete with Z104. Not saying that the zone will knock off Z, but it should help them ratings wise if Zone can get a relay on 107.9 and get full area coverage.

As for Bach, well it won't last long, due to lack of coverage and also WHRV being the classical music authority in Hampton Roads.

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Radio-X · Mar 5, 2006

> WBQK, for those who don't live in Williamsburg-West Point is
> the new Classical station on 107.9. Note to Davis Media, you
> are not going to like what I make of this change. In
> Washington DC, they have a commerical classical station that
> is very popular, well it has to be, WETA is all NPR
> news-talk. Bach 107.9 makes no sense to me, given that WHRO
> 90.3 sends a great signal to Williamsburg. Don't get me
> wrong, I love the idea of having a commerical classical
> station to help bring out classical music to form from NPR
> talk. That being said though, Hampton Roads(including
> Williamsburg) has WHRV for NPR-talk-news and WHRO for
> classical music.
>
> I think that 107.9 is going through a major identity crisis
> if anything else. Take a good look at what the longtime
> country station has done. It's gone through a simulcast of
> AAA, Hip-Hop, Soft AC and also oldies since leaving it's
> longtime country format. Sure, given that it's located in
> West Point isn't helping matters, West Point is stuck in
> between markets, just like WWUZ out of Bowling Green.
>
> Now to get out of this funk that Davis is in, I would do
> something to boost up listenership. Hot's relay left out
> Hampton unless you were listening online. 107.9 doesn't
> reach out to Hampton, neither does 102.1 due to WRXL's
> signal. I would discuss with Sinclair Communications to
> simulcast 106.1 the Zone on 107.9. 107.9 could become the
> Williamsburg relay to this station and give it a signal
> stretch to cover the Hampton Roads area. It would give 107.9
> a good use as they are the feed that helps Sinclair compete
> with Z104. Not saying that the zone will knock off Z, but it
> should help them ratings wise if Zone can get a relay on
> 107.9 and get full area coverage.
>
> As for Bach, well it won't last long, due to lack of
> coverage and also WHRV being the classical music authority
> in Hampton Roads.
>

At least they are trying something different, which is cool.

As for 107.9, I think a simulcast of some lower powered station from Hampton Roads would be ideal.

(By the way, when can Sinclair put a rock format on 106.1? Isn't it next year? If so, will we see the Zone on 96.1 and 106-X?)

Anything is possible, I suppose

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SuperDav20000 · Mar 5, 2006

> > WBQK, for those who don't live in Williamsburg-West Point
> is
> > the new Classical station on 107.9. Note to Davis Media,
> you
> > are not going to like what I make of this change. In
> > Washington DC, they have a commerical classical station
> that
> > is very popular, well it has to be, WETA is all NPR
> > news-talk. Bach 107.9 makes no sense to me, given that
> WHRO
> > 90.3 sends a great signal to Williamsburg. Don't get me
> > wrong, I love the idea of having a commerical classical
> > station to help bring out classical music to form from NPR
>
> > talk. That being said though, Hampton Roads(including
> > Williamsburg) has WHRV for NPR-talk-news and WHRO for
> > classical music.
> >
> > I think that 107.9 is going through a major identity
> crisis
> > if anything else. Take a good look at what the longtime
> > country station has done. It's gone through a simulcast of
>
> > AAA, Hip-Hop, Soft AC and also oldies since leaving it's
> > longtime country format. Sure, given that it's located in
> > West Point isn't helping matters, West Point is stuck in
> > between markets, just like WWUZ out of Bowling Green.
> >
> > Now to get out of this funk that Davis is in, I would do
> > something to boost up listenership. Hot's relay left out
> > Hampton unless you were listening online. 107.9 doesn't
> > reach out to Hampton, neither does 102.1 due to WRXL's
> > signal. I would discuss with Sinclair Communications to
> > simulcast 106.1 the Zone on 107.9. 107.9 could become the
> > Williamsburg relay to this station and give it a signal
> > stretch to cover the Hampton Roads area. It would give
> 107.9
> > a good use as they are the feed that helps Sinclair
> compete
> > with Z104. Not saying that the zone will knock off Z, but
> it
> > should help them ratings wise if Zone can get a relay on
> > 107.9 and get full area coverage.
> >
> > As for Bach, well it won't last long, due to lack of
> > coverage and also WHRV being the classical music authority
>
> > in Hampton Roads.
> >
>

Just listening to WBQK/107.9 down here in Suffolk and still hearing 107.9/92.3 The Tide simulcast. WTYD/92.3 finally got there CP for there new transmitter. They should've kept the tide on 107.9, it just sounds better. Its a shame they blow up oldies Surf 923.

> (By the way, when can Sinclair put a rock format on 106.1?
> Isn't it next year? If so, will we see the Zone on 96.1 and
> 106-X?)
>

I think its this year. Why not move 96.1's transmitter to hampton? It shouldn't be a problem with WBBB/96.1 in Raleigh also a rocker?

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Radio-X · Mar 5, 2006

> I think its this year. Why not move 96.1's transmitter to
> hampton? It shouldn't be a problem with WBBB/96.1 in Raleigh
> also a rocker?
>

One slight problem called "spacing". The FCC has determined the maximum amount of spacing required between co-channel stations. As far as I can tell, WROX can't move much further south without downgrading their signal. If they wanted a signal in Norfolk, it would probably be the same strength as 106.1's.

Anyway, I have never had an issue listening to 96-X around Hampton Roads. It's sorta staticky in parts of Suffolk and the southern parts of Chesapeake and VA Beach, but not too many people live out in those parts, anyway.

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Dan_Evans · Mar 5, 2006

> At least they are trying something different, which is cool.
>
>
> As for 107.9, I think a simulcast of some lower powered
> station from Hampton Roads would be ideal.
>
> (By the way, when can Sinclair put a rock format on 106.1?
> Isn't it next year? If so, will we see the Zone on 96.1 and
> 106-X?)
>
> Anything is possible, I suppose
>
> Radio-X
>

Hi Radio, I think they are going to swap Zone and X this year. The X is really getting killed by FM99(Active Rock), 94.9 The Point(HotAC) and Max100.5(Mainstream Rock). Zone would benefit with the stronger stick at 96.1 more, as they try to break into the market and tap into Z 104's audience along with other competing stations. That being said though, if the switch does take place, it might be the burial of Hot102.1. Hot won't be able to compete with a stronger signal for Zone along with the beating it takes from 103 Jamz and Z104.

Different is indeed cool X. Norfolk is why we have a very popular JACK format station out here in the form of Liberty98.9. If CC did some minor tweaking with the X and DC101(Elliot's home station) and turned them both into FM99 type stations, you would see a DRAMATIC change in their ratings. With the X doing that, you would see them as the MAJOR rock station in town. DC101 would probably sitck the fork in 94.7, 107.3 and 106.7(except for Don and Mike) with these changes. I would take it one step further though, play that classic alt, hell even some of the sex pistols would be great(smiles).

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Mark_Ericson · Mar 5, 2006

> One slight problem called "spacing". The FCC has determined
> the maximum amount of spacing required between co-channel
> stations. As far as I can tell, WROX can't move much further
> south without downgrading their signal. If they wanted a
> signal in Norfolk, it would probably be the same strength as
> 106.1's.
>
> Anyway, I have never had an issue listening to 96-X around
> Hampton Roads. It's sorta staticky in parts of Suffolk and
> the southern parts of Chesapeake and VA Beach, but not too
> many people live out in those parts, anyway.

Also, WROX is the only station I recall that is licensed to Exmore, and it just barely makes that. No chance of moving south.

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VARTV · Mar 6, 2006

> Hi Radio, I think they are going to swap Zone and X this
> year. The X is really getting killed by FM99(Active Rock),
> 94.9 The Point(HotAC) and Max100.5(Mainstream Rock). Zone
> would benefit with the stronger stick at 96.1 more, as they
> try to break into the market and tap into Z 104's audience
> along with other competing stations. That being said though,
> if the switch does take place, it might be the burial of
> Hot102.1. Hot won't be able to compete with a stronger
> signal for Zone along with the beating it takes from 103
> Jamz and Z104.

Mancow posted some impressive gains in the morning on 96X. I'm not sure what the rest of the dayparts look like.

I have no idea who is billing more, The Zone or 96X.

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VARTV · Mar 6, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

> By the way, when can Sinclair put a rock format on 106.1? Isn't it next year? If so, will we see the Zone on 96.1 and 106-X?

February 12, 2006...

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vaboi83 · Mar 7, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

Well it is time to make the switch to become the NEW ZONE @ 961....and 1061X, but make 1061X Hot Talk and Modern Rock !

> > By the way, when can Sinclair put a rock format on 106.1?
> Isn't it next year? If so, will we see the Zone on 96.1 and
> 106-X?
>
> February 12, 2006...
>

Radio-X · Mar 7, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

> Well it is time to make the switch to become the NEW ZONE @
> 961....and 1061X, but make 1061X Hot Talk and Modern Rock !
>

Only problem is that 96X has such a good ring to it...106X wouldn't sound right

But a brilliant idea though...

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SuperDav20000 · Mar 7, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

> > Well it is time to make the switch to become the NEW ZONE
> @
> > 961....and 1061X, but make 1061X Hot Talk and Modern Rock
> !
> >
>
> Only problem is that 96X has such a good ring to it...106X
> wouldn't sound right
>
> But a brilliant idea though...
>
> Radio-X
>

Try this "1061 TheX" or "1061 The Coast" and keep the Alternative Rock format.______________
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VARTV · Mar 8, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

> Well it is time to make the switch to become the NEW ZONE @
> 961....and 1061X, but make 1061X Hot Talk and Modern Rock !
>
> > > By the way, when can Sinclair put a rock format on
> 106.1?
> > Isn't it next year? If so, will we see the Zone on 96.1
> and
> > 106-X?
> >
> > February 12, 2006...
> >
>

Didn't WROX try the "Hot Talk & Modern Rock" positioner before? It didn't last long...

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vaboi83 · Mar 8, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

How about X 106 ?

> > > Well it is time to make the switch to become the NEW
> ZONE
> > @
> > > 961....and 1061X, but make 1061X Hot Talk and Modern
> Rock
> > !
> > >
> >
> > Only problem is that 96X has such a good ring to it...106X
>
> > wouldn't sound right
> >
> > But a brilliant idea though...
> >
> > Radio-X
> >
>
> Try this "1061 TheX" or "1061 The Coast" and keep the
> Alternative Rock format.
>

Dan_Evans · Mar 10, 2006

Hi Vartv, so Mancow's ratings are up, that is a good thing. I am curious though, how does his ratings go up against WNOR's Am Drive show. I think Mancow did get a spike due to one thing, his appearences on Fox and Friends first thing in the morning. One has to wonder, will Mancow stick to his stations now or branch out to other markets.

As for 106.1 going to 96.1, how does 106.1 the X sound? 96.1 The Zone, playing all the hits, not just some of them. Oh and if 107.9 does change from classical, I think it would be fitting for it to become the relay for 106.1, wether it's playing the Zone or the X. ______________
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VARTV · Mar 10, 2006

> Hi Vartv, so Mancow's ratings are up, that is a good thing.
> I am curious though, how does his ratings go up against
> WNOR's Am Drive show. I think Mancow did get a spike due to
> one thing, his appearences on Fox and Friends first thing in
> the morning. One has to wonder, will Mancow stick to his
> stations now or branch out to other markets.

Fall 2005...
96X vs FM99 (Mornings 12+, All Persons)...

2.2 (14th) -- 6.0 (3rd)

Fall 2005...
96X vs FM99 (Mornings 18-34, All Persons)...

4.7 (8th) -- 8.7 (2nd)

Fall 2005...
96X vs FM99 (Mornings 25-54, All Persons)...

2.3 (15th) -- 7.0 (7th)

Note that the Spring and Summer Books for WROX were pretty bad. Mancow's numbers are up significantly from those two Books...

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Dan_Evans · Mar 11, 2006

Re: Rock on 106.1?

Judging by your announcement this afternoon about 107.9 now possibly not going towards the classical music, maybe it's time for 106.1/107.9 The X, Hot Talk and Modern Rock. 96X becomes 96.1 The Zone, playing all the hits, not just some of them! What will happen if my prediction comes out is that Hot102.1 will end up gone from the airwaves, as the move to 96.1 for Zone will give them the Williamsburg area reach that they haven't had because 106.1 doesn't have a good signal out there. Either this will happen or 96X stays the same and 107.9 becomes either the Williamsburg relay of the Zone, stays as the tide or goes full circle and goes back to where it started, country. 107.9 doesn't work as a relay of 102.1 that well, it still leaves a bad hole in Newport News and Hampton that neither picks up. ______________
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