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WHRB?
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WHRB is in effect a 'student run' club not unlike the Harvard Crimson, Hasty Pudding and the social clubs. They are not owned by Harvard but you have to be a student to belong.
They will never sell.
They will never sell.
tvradiogeek said:
Exactly, these are just predictions, it just like when a meteorologist tells you what the weathers going to be outside, he would predict it will snow outside, then later on we figure out it's really just raining out. He could be totally wrong, point is that these are just predictions, their just guesses.
Gregg said:
That's not true, WHRB has a very organized block formatted schedule on weekdays, that can be seen on their website.
Every Monday through Friday:
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Jazz
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Classical
10:00 PM - 5:00 AM: Alternative Rock
Of course, this would seem schizophrenic to people who only listen to commercial radio and expect only the very same format 24/7, but WHRB's weekday schedule is more consistent than most other student-run college stations.
Weekends feature various other specialty shows, and twice per year (at the end of spring and fall semesters) WHRB breaks from their regular schedule for a month of special programs featuring certain artists, composers, or genres of music that they call "orgies". Those are all listed on their website as well.
Lightning commented: said:
I was suggesting that WHRB would buy a signal (101.7), not sell one.
One other possibility is that if WHRB could buy 101.7, they may actually trade it to Entercom for 97.7.
Under this scenario, the WAAF simulcast on 97.7 (provided Entercom doesn't "blow it up") would move to 101.7; 95.3 could become the 24/7 classical format (since it's transmits from atop Blue Hill and it has a good signal to the south of Boston; classical fans who can't get WCRB-99.5 but who can get 97.7 would like that), while the 95.3 signal would then become half-jazz (6 A.M.-6 P.M.) and half-rock (6 P.M.-6 A.M.).
Although not very likely, I also wonder if Harvard may eventually buy two more FM signals in the Boston area, which might allow WHRB to split into three stations: 24/7 classical, 24/7 jazz, and 24/7 alternative rock.
Harvard has ZERO interest in a second signal.
50 years ago they explored buying WXHR-TV on the cheap and decided against it.
They have very limited commercials and all they want to do is break even.
50 years ago they explored buying WXHR-TV on the cheap and decided against it.
They have very limited commercials and all they want to do is break even.
Joseph_Gallant said:
I've been a listener to WHRB/95.3 for over 40 years (since I was 11 years old). I've received the monthly Program Guide since the mid 70's. I, for one, would NOT want to see anything change about WHRB. Yes, it's truly a very eclectic station, no question about it. But, what makes 'HRB so unique that twice a year during the exam periods at Harvard, the audience is treated to some of their special "Orgy" music periods ranging from rock to classical to Motown to just about anything dealing with music. I say, leave it alone. It's the one commercial station we really need in this market, that doesn't sound like boring "vanilla". Just leave 'HRB as is. PERIOD!
Fenway1912 said:
Same thing was said 10 years ago about WCRB.
Not saying the station will be sold. Or even should be sold. But stuff happens.
WCRB was governed by what most people thought was an iron-clad legal document that would never allow a sale to happen.
Charles River Broadcasting, which owned WCRB, was a for-profit corporation. 50.1% of its stock was held by the Jones family trust, but there were lots of minority stockholders, and one of them found a provision in Massachusetts law that allowed him to force the sale of the Company and its stations.
WHRB is owned by the Harvard Radio Broadcasting Company, Incorporated, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
WCRB was one man's dream; when Ted Jones died in 1991, it became inevitable that sooner or later there would come the proverbial king who knew not Joseph. WHRB, like Harvard itself, was and is the dream of a community, and while every one of us is mortal, the community need not be.
David Elliott, the chairman of HRBC's board, often quotes a short poem in his Commencement broadcasts; it is by David McCord, and runs:
"Is that you, John Harvard?" I said to his statue.
"Aye, that's me", said John, "and after you're gone."
WHRB is owned by the Harvard Radio Broadcasting Company, Incorporated, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
WCRB was one man's dream; when Ted Jones died in 1991, it became inevitable that sooner or later there would come the proverbial king who knew not Joseph. WHRB, like Harvard itself, was and is the dream of a community, and while every one of us is mortal, the community need not be.
David Elliott, the chairman of HRBC's board, often quotes a short poem in his Commencement broadcasts; it is by David McCord, and runs:
"Is that you, John Harvard?" I said to his statue.
"Aye, that's me", said John, "and after you're gone."
I'm not saying it will be sold or should be sold.
There may come a time where HRBC feels its mission can be accomplished through one or multiple Internet streams, and at that point the value of the FM license will have not appreciate. A number of circumstances can happen; that's all I'm saying.
There may come a time where HRBC feels its mission can be accomplished through one or multiple Internet streams, and at that point the value of the FM license will have not appreciate. A number of circumstances can happen; that's all I'm saying.
wickedwritah said:
I don't recall the specific wording, but it was constructed in a way that, while looking to the casual reader as a guarantee to not change, actually allowed for what eventually happened. Money talks. WCRB on 102.5 had the strongest commercial FM signal in Boston. Now, while it's amazing that there is any classical music on the airwaves whatsoever, signal-wise the station is reduced to a rim shot.
4CX1000A said:
and so will WHRB.
Harvard students did it all on their own back in 1957.
WBRU in Providence was a gift from WJAR (Outlet) and 15 years later Outlet spent millions to buy WSNE. (oops)
FM was going nowhere in the mid 60's. WKOX-FM (105.7) made some headway with beautiful music which in turn spawned WJIB (96.9)
WRKO-FM (98.5) also made some noise.
But it really wasn't until the mid-70's that FM caught mainstream traction.
Sure WHRB is worth millions to somebody who wants it but WHRB has no intention of selling.
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