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WBTF 107.9

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chrisalcorn

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Whats wrong with the signal on this station. It is horrible anymore! I cant even listen to it anymore because I hear more of WWAG than WBTF. I say either fix it or can it. And whats up with the CP? When I asked about it two years ago, whoever I talked to said the signal was going to be much better where I live real soon. Its still the same! They are constantly getting crushed here in the Danville area by WWAG all the time! What gives?????
 
Are your reception issues new or has it always been a problem? WBTF is a Class A station. How far do you think the signal goes from the tower in Midway?
 
Oh my! Bengal still remembers sharing that cell with Lynn. (Obviously you had the bottom bunk.) The problem is, ownership is no factor here, just overlaping contours. Go to radio-info.com for yourself and see.
 
Again, jr still showing his ignorance. When owners don't put any money back into the physical plant, it has everything to do with how a radio station performs.
 
It's the same plant CC built before they spun it off. It's well maintained and has no bearing on the problem. The probem ding dong, is overlapping contours. I think they are too close and the FCC should not have allowed it. But I'm not on the FCC board and you Bengal don't own any radio stations.
 
marconi jr said:
It's the same plant CC built before they spun it off. It's well maintained and has no bearing on the problem.
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Used to be well maintained. Transmitter was/is a first generation Harris Z. They sold it to Blue Chip and Blue Chip spun it to LM 10 years ago. Bet you LM hasn't changed the filters in the back of it since he's had it. And if the AC unit and exhaust fans still work I'd be surprised.

I checked your contour overlap issue. the 55db contours between stations are not overlapping and they also meet spacing requirements. what's there is allowed by the FCC. If WBTF isn't operating at full power, and judging by LM's record on maintainance that is a distinct possibility, that would allow WWAG's signal to overpower it.


Bengal don't own any radio stations.
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That you know of.
 
The contract engineer put new filters in a few months ago. I looked at them last week and you're right, they need replacing again. I bought new filters and we'll install them this week. Fayette Heat and Air has done a fine job with the air. Not one failure this year. The exhaust fans work just fine. Had our yard maintenence guys get all the "trees" out of the tower fence and guy wire anchors. The little Harris Z is putting out full power. We'll put a microscope on it this week just to make sure.

Oh, and the reason I'm sure you don't own any stations is because you are so certain you are right all the time. Life and ownership are NOT like that.
 
I looked at them last week and you're right, they need replacing again.
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I figured you were somehow tied to LM, jr. You seemed just a little to eager to attach your lips to his butt in here. And remember the part about me being right, we'll need that again in just a little bit.

the reason I'm sure you don't own any stations is because ......
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You know what they say about people who make assumptions.

And to prove you wrong even further (just because I can), I looked up the spacing of WBTF and WWAG. Do you know what the spacing requirements are for two class A stations? 92km. Do you know how far apart the transmitters are? I'll give you a hint, it's further than 92km.
 
Theres obviously something wrong with this station when it has (had) more signal at SAMS Club on Blankenbaker Road in Louisville than at WalMart in Richmond! The drop in signal is a very recent occurrence. The stereo light should never go out anywhere in Fayette County but it does on my brand new Pioneer Supertuner 3! Deny it all you want, this isnt right at all. I know how this station used to perform and it is not up to par. It used to come in on my clock radio..not any more and forget it on my Sony Walkman! It should have been left on WTKT(WGVN) where it is now blistering my radio. The swapping out with WWAG and WCVQ is ridiculous! What are the plans for the CP? Does anyone have a clue?
 
Thanks Chris. This is helpful info. As I said, we will run some tests up the flagpole this week and try and find the problem. As for the CP, it is where most major expenditures are during a depression/recession...on hold.
 
That seems to be much better. Its back to coming on my clock radio where it wasn't before. U can still hear WWAG underneath it but it is not near as bad. What was wrong???
 
marconi jr said:
Burk remote contol. Back to the factory time.
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Back to the dumpster would be my choice. Get a used Sine Systems for what you'll pay to restore the Burk...and never worry about the issue again.
 
I went on vacation and didn't finish my fun with Bengal. As for the contours, they DO overlap. Yes, it's legal...but that doesn't make it right. 92km might be OK for certain terrain but it just causes noise around here. I really thought the economic meltdown would take care of more of these "80-90" stations than it did although many are "on the brink" right now. The radio business is only a few steps behind the record business if it doesn't change it's thinking and it's business model.

And yes Bob...Sine Systems ain't much, but it IS reliable.
 
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