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WKCE now on 98.3 in Maryville
- Thread starter RMarino
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WKCE'S signal on 98.3 is fine in the South Knoxville/Seymour area (I'm guessing the antenna is on the AM tower in Seymour). The signal stops the scan in the Seymour Kroger parking lot. The audio is tinny. Having said that, how many oldies collectors and geeks live in that area, assuming they're keeping that format. They might have a saving grace in high school sports next fall and winter.
Apparently they are aware of the interference problem and are seeking to get approved for a new frequency. The format is ok but you are correct in that it seems a little niche. Perhaps a more general '60s oldies format would bring in more mainstream listeners while still attracting the "geeks." I could see listening to WKCE once in awhile but not until they get a clearer frequency. I also miss not being able to hear WMTY which actually has (or had) a decent signal in parts of West Knoxville.
The frequency change would be good. (I've never been able to get WMTY reliably in South Knoxville/Seymour where I live). WKCE could do a "First Generation of Rock and Roll" oldies format similar to WDJO in Cincinnati or iHeart's "Real Oldies Channel" and have a decent, but older audience, though signal will still be a problem. I get the feeling the owner wants to have his hobby though, and prove to everyone that playing everything that was ever released is the key to success, even though all the evidence points to just the opposite.
WKCE , those call letters are very familiar, did a station in Harriman Tennessee have those calls years ago?
Which is strange because when the 101.5 translator was in Blount County rebroadcasting WCYQ, the signal was strong and loud.
I noted it off late last night and this morning. It was strong if you were stationary, but driving it kept picket-fencing with WQUT in South Knoxville. I'm not so sure it's such a great idea to locate on the frequency that has a higt powered station that you can hear in a lot of the market, even if on paper the FCC says you can.
101.5 and 98.3 are both awful choices for translators. Not sure why 98.3 went off the air though. Has the FCC considered 97.1? It is mostly clear other than occasionally picking up 97.1 The River in Atlanta or 97.1 K-love in Nashville.
I agree. We used to be able to hear 99.9 Asheville with decent signal strength before the Farragut LPFM came on.
98.1 would be great as long as it doesn't cause interference with 97.9 low power In Maryville.
I remember that (I've heard it as recently as 3 years ago. He was just playing 80s, no announcements, ads, anything. It sounded like it was sourced from a CD changer. I was wondering if it was somebody's in-store music system. Now, in the same area, 98.1 is the home of "Chick-fil-a Radio". Otherwise I'll get a toss-up of Lexington, KY; Anderson, SC (especially in Sevierville) or Chattanooga.
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