when I got in my car at 7 this morning, the HD beacon was on, so they were back on the main transmitter
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Not now on old terrestrial radio at 1:03 PM on BZ. Fuzzy reception
a little after 4 PM Fridaty, I had the HD light on and it was detecting HD.
Unless they are running HD on an AUX transmitter, I don't know what to tell you, but they are "making the trip" to New Hampshire
They must have switched back to the main by 4 PM. Early in the afternoon it was on the aux., which was still loud and clear here in Somerville, but there was no HD, or RBDS display. I have HD and RBDS here from the main now.
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Saturday. August 13. Low power again after 10 AM.
Announcers seem unaware that they are broadcasting on low power.
Called the newsroom and they had to check with an engineer to find out.
Not going to invest in an HD radio because WBZ Radio can't get its act together.
Announcers seem unaware that they are broadcasting on low power.
Called the newsroom and they had to check with an engineer to find out.
Not going to invest in an HD radio because WBZ Radio can't get its act together.
Next time, why not call and ask to speak to the Chief Engineer?
As I've stated before, WBZ is probably working on their VERY OLD antenna system.
I was reported that they plan on replacing their towers.
As I've stated before, WBZ is probably working on their VERY OLD antenna system.
I was reported that they plan on replacing their towers.
Yup, they have been “regular” until sometime between 7:35-9:10am, switch to their IBOC-less aux xtmr for middays, and return to their regular xmtr by about 4:10pm, so Iʼm guessing they are running aux from about 8-9:00am until probably 4pm.
well the theory that they are going to the AUX after morning drive.... not today. When I got in the car a little after 7 AM until I got home about 10 AM, there was no HD and in North Andover/Lawrence/Methuen it was a tad weak.
Right—I was listening when they switched over: At exactly 5:38am they clicked off-air for c.5-15 sec., then came back on, IBOC-less, with reduced power.
Then, this past morning, they started clicking (off and on?, <.5 sec.) at about 6:30am, but remaining regular xmtr status until (before?) about 7:10am, when—after clicking off-on(?) again—I checked and they appeared IBOC-less, with reduced power.
I left around 530 this morning, back at 630, the whole time my radio was on 1030 I had no HD
Not having heard any factual info....I can only speculate the new tower project is PROBABLE.....
Those 2 sticks out in Hull sit in salt brine....and get atmospheric exposure to salt air 24 hours a day.....that will take its toll on ANY metallic structure eventually!
I'll keep digging around and see what (reliable) info turns up!!
Iboc mia!
I donʼt know if its removal is part of this extended “project”, but for exactly the past week—since last Thursday—IBOC has been totally MIA!!!: It was apparent they were definitely back using their full-power xmtr by 5pm that afternoon, with no sign of IBOC—maybe those 2-3 previous mornings when they switched to aux earlier than usual (since then theyʼve seemed pretty much 9am-4pm) they were removing the IBOC components?
But before we get too giddy and gleeful at the prospect, remember that, in the past, 'BZ and other AM IBOC blowtorches (e.g., WTIC) have had their digital components off for a couple of weeks at a time, waiting for necessary “software upgrades”.
Time will tell!
I donʼt know if its removal is part of this extended “project”, but for exactly the past week—since last Thursday—IBOC has been totally MIA!!!: It was apparent they were definitely back using their full-power xmtr by 5pm that afternoon, with no sign of IBOC—maybe those 2-3 previous mornings when they switched to aux earlier than usual (since then theyʼve seemed pretty much 9am-4pm) they were removing the IBOC components?
But before we get too giddy and gleeful at the prospect, remember that, in the past, 'BZ and other AM IBOC blowtorches (e.g., WTIC) have had their digital components off for a couple of weeks at a time, waiting for necessary “software upgrades”.
Time will tell!
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I donʼt know if its removal is part of this extended “project”, but for exactly the past week—since last Thursday—IBOC has been totally MIA!!!: It was apparent they were definitely back using their full-power xmtr by 5pm that afternoon, with no sign of IBOC—maybe those 2-3 previous mornings when they switched to aux earlier than usual (since then theyʼve seemed pretty much 9am-4pm) they were removing the IBOC components?
But before we get too giddy and gleeful at the prospect, remember that, in the past, 'BZ and other AM IBOC blowtorches (e.g., WTIC) have had their digital components off for a couple of weeks at a time, waiting for necessary “software upgrades”.
Time will tell!
To the uninformed...like me on a technical background could you explain what Iboc means? Thanks ;-)
IBOC is HD radio.
In Band On Carrier.
That is the technical name for what is called HD Radio. The HD signal is transmitted in the same allocated bandwidth as the traditional analog signal, and is backward compatible with all existing radios (and thus perceived to be superior to things like DRM which have no backwards compatibility)
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Wonder if WBZ Radio AM 1030 is offering a rebate to all the weekend paid investment programs whose listening audience has become severely limited by the fact that WBZ Radio AM 1030 has been on low power most weekends and some week days since June. Perhaps, WBZ commercial sponsors should also demand a rebate because they were sold a signal strength which WBZ Radio AM 1030 has failed to deliver on those advertising contracts. Those advertisers are clearly not getting the coverage they were promised which is a breach of WBZ Radio AM 1030's contracts with them.
Radio rates are based on listener delivery, not theoretical coverage. As long as the ratings stay in the same range, it does not matter if they are broadcasting morse code with a flashlight.
Not to mention that WBZ covers the Boston metro fine at lower power. It's not selling time to anyone based on its ratings (nonexistent) in western Massachusetts or any of the 20-odd other states its skywave signal may reach at night when it's running 50 kilowatts.
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Have you ever sold " Air" ? The biggest sales pitch is the signal strength and the coverage map. So, it appears what you are saying in that "Time Salesmen" are liars who should not be believed. Now, that is a big surprise. Still, would not be surprised if one of investment shows doesn't demand some sort of a rebate because 'BZ sounded like a 5 watt station when their purchased time was being broadcast.
I have not sold time with a coverage map since the 70's, and, generally, the map was a decoration for the sales package.
Advertisers want to know if anyone is listening. Most could care less about listenership outside the immediate market area.
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