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Who's on and off in South Florida?
- Thread starter rugrats1
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104.7 FM is off. The tower and single bay antenna toppled onto the roof of the house on SW 112 Ave (south side, just west of Turnpike).
> I heard that South Florida got hit pretty hard by Wilma on
> Monday -- lots of damage and still (as of 10/26) 2 million
> without power, with some not getting it back until around
> Thanksgiving.
>
> With that in mind, does anyone know what radio and TV
> stations are on or off in South Florida?
>
> I heard that South Florida got hit pretty hard by Wilma on
> Monday -- lots of damage and still (as of 10/26) 2 million
> without power, with some not getting it back until around
> Thanksgiving.
>
> With that in mind, does anyone know what radio and TV
> stations are on or off in South Florida?
>
> 104.7 FM is off. The tower and single bay antenna toppled
> onto the roof of the house on SW 112 Ave (south side, just
> west of Turnpike).
Did the Crider tower (the candelabra) in Hollywood in the Tornado Magnet (trailer Park) survive? It is short guyed and old and farther north than any other...
> onto the roof of the house on SW 112 Ave (south side, just
> west of Turnpike).
Did the Crider tower (the candelabra) in Hollywood in the Tornado Magnet (trailer Park) survive? It is short guyed and old and farther north than any other...
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miamimadman
Guest
All Major TV Stations running out of Fuel!!
There was an understanding FEMA would provide the needed Fuel. Governor Bush was upset when asked this question and blew it off, same with the FEMA Director saying the stations should have made arrangements on their own. Channel 10 only has 48 hours worth of gas left. Got my power back an hour ago. FPL has 'promised' most Customers 'should' have power back within 4 WEEKS.
> I heard that South Florida got hit pretty hard by Wilma on
> Monday -- lots of damage and still (as of 10/26) 2 million
> without power, with some not getting it back until around
> Thanksgiving.
>
> With that in mind, does anyone know what radio and TV
> stations are on or off in South Florida?
>
There was an understanding FEMA would provide the needed Fuel. Governor Bush was upset when asked this question and blew it off, same with the FEMA Director saying the stations should have made arrangements on their own. Channel 10 only has 48 hours worth of gas left. Got my power back an hour ago. FPL has 'promised' most Customers 'should' have power back within 4 WEEKS.
> I heard that South Florida got hit pretty hard by Wilma on
> Monday -- lots of damage and still (as of 10/26) 2 million
> without power, with some not getting it back until around
> Thanksgiving.
>
> With that in mind, does anyone know what radio and TV
> stations are on or off in South Florida?
>
Harris Corporation is offering free diesel
Well, Harris Corporation is offering free diesel to all station in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale who ask for it:
"Harris is offering free diesel fuel for emergency power generators at
radio stations in the effected areas of Miami/Ft Lauderdale market. If
you need fuel, the truck will be in Miami on Wednesday. Please contact
Hal Kneller at Harris 941 286-3398 or by email [email protected] and
we can fix you up.
Hal Kneller, CPBE, CBNT, AMD
HARRIS CORP
Manager
Radio Marketing Communications
Broadcast Communications Division
300 Klispie Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
office: 941 639-1889
fax: 321 674-2512
cell: 941 286-3398
e-mail: [email protected] "
#END OF MESSAGE#
> There was an understanding FEMA would provide the needed
> Fuel. Governor Bush was upset when asked this question and
> blew it off, same with the FEMA Director saying the stations
> should have made arrangements on their own. Channel 10 only
> has 48 hours worth of gas left. Got my power back an hour
> ago. FPL has 'promised' most Customers 'should' have power
> back within 4 WEEKS.
>
>
> > I heard that South Florida got hit pretty hard by Wilma on
>
> > Monday -- lots of damage and still (as of 10/26) 2 million
>
> > without power, with some not getting it back until around
> > Thanksgiving.
> >
> > With that in mind, does anyone know what radio and TV
> > stations are on or off in South Florida?
> >
>
Well, Harris Corporation is offering free diesel to all station in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale who ask for it:
"Harris is offering free diesel fuel for emergency power generators at
radio stations in the effected areas of Miami/Ft Lauderdale market. If
you need fuel, the truck will be in Miami on Wednesday. Please contact
Hal Kneller at Harris 941 286-3398 or by email [email protected] and
we can fix you up.
Hal Kneller, CPBE, CBNT, AMD
HARRIS CORP
Manager
Radio Marketing Communications
Broadcast Communications Division
300 Klispie Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
office: 941 639-1889
fax: 321 674-2512
cell: 941 286-3398
e-mail: [email protected] "
#END OF MESSAGE#
> There was an understanding FEMA would provide the needed
> Fuel. Governor Bush was upset when asked this question and
> blew it off, same with the FEMA Director saying the stations
> should have made arrangements on their own. Channel 10 only
> has 48 hours worth of gas left. Got my power back an hour
> ago. FPL has 'promised' most Customers 'should' have power
> back within 4 WEEKS.
>
>
> > I heard that South Florida got hit pretty hard by Wilma on
>
> > Monday -- lots of damage and still (as of 10/26) 2 million
>
> > without power, with some not getting it back until around
> > Thanksgiving.
> >
> > With that in mind, does anyone know what radio and TV
> > stations are on or off in South Florida?
> >
>
M
miamimadman
Guest
Harris is not fueling up the entire town. And it was just Radio Stations
While Harris announced this on Tuesday, it was for Clear Channel, Cox Radio, Spanish Broadcasting System and Beasley only, who have all contacted Harris with commitments for specific amounts of diesel fuel. WPLG and at least one other TV Station whose Reporter asked the Governor for help at a press conference are running out of fuel within a day or two. Bush didn't even want to hear the question, and told the Reporter that the TV Stations should of had contingency plans. However the Stations claim that FEMA had an obligation to supply the fuel, stay tuned if you can for the outcome.
> Well, Harris Corporation is offering free diesel to all
> station in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale who ask for it:
>
> "Harris is offering free diesel fuel for emergency power
> generators at
> radio stations in the effected areas of Miami/Ft Lauderdale
> market. If
> you need fuel, the truck will be in Miami on Wednesday.
> Please contact
> Hal Kneller at Harris 941 286-3398 or by email
> [email protected] and
> we can fix you up.
>
> Hal Kneller, CPBE, CBNT, AMD
> HARRIS CORP
> Manager
> Radio Marketing Communications
> Broadcast Communications Division
> 300 Klispie Drive
> Punta Gorda, FL 33950
> office: 941 639-1889
> fax: 321 674-2512
> cell: 941 286-3398
> e-mail: [email protected] "
>
> #END OF MESSAGE#
While Harris announced this on Tuesday, it was for Clear Channel, Cox Radio, Spanish Broadcasting System and Beasley only, who have all contacted Harris with commitments for specific amounts of diesel fuel. WPLG and at least one other TV Station whose Reporter asked the Governor for help at a press conference are running out of fuel within a day or two. Bush didn't even want to hear the question, and told the Reporter that the TV Stations should of had contingency plans. However the Stations claim that FEMA had an obligation to supply the fuel, stay tuned if you can for the outcome.
> Well, Harris Corporation is offering free diesel to all
> station in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale who ask for it:
>
> "Harris is offering free diesel fuel for emergency power
> generators at
> radio stations in the effected areas of Miami/Ft Lauderdale
> market. If
> you need fuel, the truck will be in Miami on Wednesday.
> Please contact
> Hal Kneller at Harris 941 286-3398 or by email
> [email protected] and
> we can fix you up.
>
> Hal Kneller, CPBE, CBNT, AMD
> HARRIS CORP
> Manager
> Radio Marketing Communications
> Broadcast Communications Division
> 300 Klispie Drive
> Punta Gorda, FL 33950
> office: 941 639-1889
> fax: 321 674-2512
> cell: 941 286-3398
> e-mail: [email protected] "
>
> #END OF MESSAGE#
Re: Harris is not fueling up the entire town. And it was just Radio Stations
> While Harris announced this on Tuesday, it was for Clear
> Channel, Cox Radio, Spanish Broadcasting System and Beasley
> only, who have all contacted Harris with commitments for
> specific amounts of diesel fuel. WPLG and at least one other
> TV Station whose Reporter asked the Governor for help at a
> press conference are running out of fuel within a day or
> two. Bush didn't even want to hear the question, and told
> the Reporter that the TV Stations should of had contingency
> plans. However the Stations claim that FEMA had an
> obligation to supply the fuel, stay tuned if you can for the
> outcome.
>
The absurd thing is that stations generally install gen sets to stay on the air during relaitively short power outages, such as when a drunk hits a power post or a transformer goes out at a substation. It is really rough to get permits at many raido locations for more tank capacity than what will last a few days. This is due to zoning, fire hazard, environmental and other issues.
To say that the stations did not plan ahead is like saying 9/11 was due to not haveing antiaircraft batteries at the WTC... totally ignorant and absurd.
> While Harris announced this on Tuesday, it was for Clear
> Channel, Cox Radio, Spanish Broadcasting System and Beasley
> only, who have all contacted Harris with commitments for
> specific amounts of diesel fuel. WPLG and at least one other
> TV Station whose Reporter asked the Governor for help at a
> press conference are running out of fuel within a day or
> two. Bush didn't even want to hear the question, and told
> the Reporter that the TV Stations should of had contingency
> plans. However the Stations claim that FEMA had an
> obligation to supply the fuel, stay tuned if you can for the
> outcome.
>
The absurd thing is that stations generally install gen sets to stay on the air during relaitively short power outages, such as when a drunk hits a power post or a transformer goes out at a substation. It is really rough to get permits at many raido locations for more tank capacity than what will last a few days. This is due to zoning, fire hazard, environmental and other issues.
To say that the stations did not plan ahead is like saying 9/11 was due to not haveing antiaircraft batteries at the WTC... totally ignorant and absurd.
M
miamimadman
Guest
WSVN Fox 7 & WFLX Fox 29 in WPB are gone!
If you wait about 5 Hours you can get some Gas ($20 limit at most Stations), a bag of Ice & some Water. My Publix has power, and now I do too!. Update, less than 2 Million are without power, down from 3.5 Million
> The absurd thing is that stations generally install gen sets
> to stay on the air during relaitively short power outages,
> such as when a drunk hits a power post or a transformer goes
> out at a substation. It is really rough to get permits at
> many raido locations for more tank capacity than what will
> last a few days. This is due to zoning, fire hazard,
> environmental and other issues.
>
> To say that the stations did not plan ahead is like saying
> 9/11 was due to not haveing antiaircraft batteries at the
> WTC... totally ignorant and absurd.
>
If you wait about 5 Hours you can get some Gas ($20 limit at most Stations), a bag of Ice & some Water. My Publix has power, and now I do too!. Update, less than 2 Million are without power, down from 3.5 Million
> The absurd thing is that stations generally install gen sets
> to stay on the air during relaitively short power outages,
> such as when a drunk hits a power post or a transformer goes
> out at a substation. It is really rough to get permits at
> many raido locations for more tank capacity than what will
> last a few days. This is due to zoning, fire hazard,
> environmental and other issues.
>
> To say that the stations did not plan ahead is like saying
> 9/11 was due to not haveing antiaircraft batteries at the
> WTC... totally ignorant and absurd.
>
91.7 WMKL The Call was off the air due to no power but they are back on now, Both their transmitter site and studios now have electric power.
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WPLG 10 gone too?
I didn't see WPLG on-air around 1PM - there was a faint signal with a soap airing which I assume is from another market?
> If you wait about 5 Hours you can get some Gas ($20 limit at
> most Stations), a bag of Ice & some Water. My Publix has
> power, and now I do too!. Update, less than 2 Million are
> without power, down from 3.5 Million
>
> > The absurd thing is that stations generally install gen
> sets
> > to stay on the air during relaitively short power outages,
>
> > such as when a drunk hits a power post or a transformer
> goes
> > out at a substation. It is really rough to get permits at
> > many raido locations for more tank capacity than what will
>
> > last a few days. This is due to zoning, fire hazard,
> > environmental and other issues.
> >
> > To say that the stations did not plan ahead is like saying
>
> > 9/11 was due to not haveing antiaircraft batteries at the
> > WTC... totally ignorant and absurd.
> >
>
I didn't see WPLG on-air around 1PM - there was a faint signal with a soap airing which I assume is from another market?
> If you wait about 5 Hours you can get some Gas ($20 limit at
> most Stations), a bag of Ice & some Water. My Publix has
> power, and now I do too!. Update, less than 2 Million are
> without power, down from 3.5 Million
>
> > The absurd thing is that stations generally install gen
> sets
> > to stay on the air during relaitively short power outages,
>
> > such as when a drunk hits a power post or a transformer
> goes
> > out at a substation. It is really rough to get permits at
> > many raido locations for more tank capacity than what will
>
> > last a few days. This is due to zoning, fire hazard,
> > environmental and other issues.
> >
> > To say that the stations did not plan ahead is like saying
>
> > 9/11 was due to not haveing antiaircraft batteries at the
> > WTC... totally ignorant and absurd.
> >
>
Re: WPLG 10 gone too?
> I didn't see WPLG on-air around 1PM - there was a faint
> signal with a soap airing which I assume is from another
> market?
Possibly WTSP from Tampa.
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> I didn't see WPLG on-air around 1PM - there was a faint
> signal with a soap airing which I assume is from another
> market?
Possibly WTSP from Tampa.
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-- Conan O'Brien
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Re: WSVN Fox 7 & WFLX Fox 29 in WPB are gone!
> If you wait about 5 Hours you can get some Gas ($20 limit at
> most Stations), a bag of Ice & some Water. My Publix has
> power, and now I do too!. Update, less than 2 Million are
> without power, down from 3.5 Million
>
And what does this have to do with 7 & 29 being off?
> If you wait about 5 Hours you can get some Gas ($20 limit at
> most Stations), a bag of Ice & some Water. My Publix has
> power, and now I do too!. Update, less than 2 Million are
> without power, down from 3.5 Million
>
And what does this have to do with 7 & 29 being off?
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miamimadman
Guest
WSVN the News Station is back!
> And what does this have to do with 7 & 29 being off?
Beats me?
> And what does this have to do with 7 & 29 being off?
Beats me?
Re: WPLG 10 gone too?
> > > I didn't see WPLG on-air around 1PM - there was a faint
> > > signal with a soap airing which I assume is from another
>
> > > market?
> >
> > Possibly WTSP from Tampa.
> >
> Or maybe a station in Cuba or the Caribbean?
>
A high-band VHF from Cuba? Hahahahaha. Check the distance. The next closest place in the Caribbean would be the Dominican Republic... a bit far for a Ch. 7.
> > > I didn't see WPLG on-air around 1PM - there was a faint
> > > signal with a soap airing which I assume is from another
>
> > > market?
> >
> > Possibly WTSP from Tampa.
> >
> Or maybe a station in Cuba or the Caribbean?
>
A high-band VHF from Cuba? Hahahahaha. Check the distance. The next closest place in the Caribbean would be the Dominican Republic... a bit far for a Ch. 7.
C
callfm
Guest
We actually only lost transmitter site power for about 8 hours - till 2PM Monday. However, a two-way public safety antenna above the WMKL antenna came loose and is swaying in the wind over the top bay of the WMKL antenna, producing increased VSWR and causing the transmitter to trip off occasionally. An adjustment was made on Tuesday to correct this and programming originated directly from the tower site until ISDN and DSL were restored at the studio on Wednesday. We were fortunate!
> 91.7 WMKL The Call was off the air due to no power but they
> are back on now, Both their transmitter site and studios now
> have electric power.
>
> 91.7 WMKL The Call was off the air due to no power but they
> are back on now, Both their transmitter site and studios now
> have electric power.
>
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