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Why does KDFC, KUIC, KQED and KSJO need 3 Frequencies for the same Format?

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recto101

I remember in the 1990's KSJO had 3 frequencies one at 92.1, 92.7 and 92.3 for the same program on 92.3 ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KSJO

Incidentially the 92.1 frequency went to the owners of KUIC in 2003 when KKDV moved its call letter from 95.7 to 92.1 during a format flip.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KQED-FM

KQED has 4 frequencies for the same thing from 88.5

KDFC with the search of a San Jose signal in Progress after 90.3 and 89.9 and the KNDL translators in Ukiah and Eureka, and of course
Vacavilles KUIC at 95.3 with KKDV 92.1 Walnut Creek and KKIQ 101.7 Dublin.

in the KKDV case they get sharks games from KUFX 102.1 and 98.5 incidentally.
 
The answer is that they want to increase the reach of their signal. I'm most familiar with KQED - their KQEI repeater (89.3) is licensed to North Highlands, which is essentially a Sacramento suburb. I don't know for sure, but I assume that they wouldn't have bothered to do this if the 88.5 signal could be clearly heard in Sacramento.

Not only does this get them audience in the Sacramento area, but remember that KQED is primarily a news station and Sacto is the state capital, so news happens there. I've noticed that when Dave Iverson fills in for Krasny on Forum, he'll frequently be broadcasting from the Sacramento studios. And their traffic reports always include Sacto, now. Sounds like synergy to me.
 
Lkeller said:
The answer is that they want to increase the reach of their signal. I'm most familiar with KQED - their KQEI repeater (89.3) is licensed to North Highlands, which is essentially a Sacramento suburb. I don't know for sure, but I assume that they wouldn't have bothered to do this if the 88.5 signal could be clearly heard in Sacramento.

Not only does this get them audience in the Sacramento area, but remember that KQED is primarily a news station and Sacto is the state capital, so news happens there. I've noticed that when Dave Iverson fills in for Krasny on Forum, he'll frequently be broadcasting from the Sacramento studios. And their traffic reports always include Sacto, now. Sounds like synergy to me.
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Would't KXJZ object to it?
 
Lkeller said:
The answer is that they want to increase the reach of their signal.
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Yes, that is the reason. The San Francisco market for radio extends from Santa Rosa to Campbell, an area which a couple of the AMs cover but which leaves nearly all FMs with significant coverage deficiencies, particularly for at home and at work listening.
 
If you mean 97.7, it's not a translator but an actual Class A, KFFG (nee KHQT Hot 97.7, KLZE, KPEN, KPGM etc).
 
travisl5678 said:
I know! They probably have less than a listener per watt.
They would make a great KGO-FM
Thoughts?
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It's a grandfathered signal, and yes, it would be great for a KGO-FM locally. But the 94.1 from Grass Valley causes interference at some of the oddest places. KPFA returns the favor in the Foothills, however. KNCO (the 94.1 in Grass Valley) is the only station I know of to have a translator at the exact same site as their main transmitter. The reason? The translator (at 105.7) is on a clear frequency and comes in better most places than the main.

It's a moot point for discussion, however. I can't see Pacifica giving up that signal.

Dave B.
 
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