It appears the CP was actually granted in early January, last year. That would indicate the WVOX translator doesn't need to be built before January 2023.
From F.C.C Database: https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/1787223.pdf
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From F.C.C Database: https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/1787223.pdf
You're bringing up a different translator. That one, Sun Signals' 103.1 W276BV Greenwich's CP to move down New Rochelle was predicated on 103.1 W276AQ Fort Lee's now-cancelled CP to move west to Paterson NJ being built out.
Scott was discussing 98.3 W252DX White Plains, which was applied for in the last filing window for AM translators and would operate from Alpine NJ.
I stand corrected. After years of dismissals surrounding the W276BV move, W276AQ withdrew its application to upgrade to 95 watts to allow the Greenwich one to move down to New Rochelle when it was granted in January 2020. Should always check my own reporting first
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I think New York radio Korea need take over 103.9 because they are on wnyz 87.7 but freaken fm is going to away on July 21 2021 that why they need to move to 103.9. But I wish buy 103.9 for EDM format too
The most recent W252DX CP was actually for the same Montefiore site in the Bronx as WNBM, WVIP and WFUV.
Since 'VOX has let that CP expire without building out the translator at the Montefiore site, it appears the owner prefers the translator move in from Greenwich CT to New Rochelle NY. Though it would run 90 watts as opposed to 250 from the Bronx site, there may be a better signal around the COL and southern Westchester County. It's great that they had two translator options for one AM station.
That actually makes sense. Its class A signal is perfectly centered between the parts of the NYC metro with the highest concentrations of Koreans -- Fort Lee and Palisades Park, NJ to the west, Flushing to Little Neck and parts of the north shore of Long Island to the east.
The question is, does Radio Korea have the money to buy it and if not, does Cumulus have any interest in leasing the signal to them? I have a feeling Cumulus would rather keep clearing its Westwood One programming on that station until they can sell it for whatever high price they're holding out for.
87.75 is an analog TV station where the audio portion is used "like" a radio station. The FCC has put an end date on those facilities, after which they must become all digital. They are, for this reason, called FrankenFM stations.
They paid $1.75 million for that pseudo-FM. The WNYM facility would likely be priced in the $5 to $10 million range, even today.
If Scott Fybush reads this, he can likely give some possibilities and the timeline on the closure of the FrankenFM stations.
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Radio Korea is owner of 87.7 . They did lease to 1660 2004 to 2018 in 2018 radio Korea has moved to 87.7 . Now 1660 is leased other Korean broadcasters call k radio 1660 am since 2018. Please remember that there is 3 Korean radio stations in NYC metro area. They are on 1660 740 and 87.7 fm but 87.7 is going away on July 21 2021 . I think radio Korea needs to move to 103.9 .
The Channel 6 LPTV station isn't any LPTV - it was probably worth more than other LPTVs because it had an FM audio carrier on 87.75. I think the current value is lower than the purchase price because the audio carrier on 87.75 will go away soon. Except if the NYC TV market has significantly improved since then.
InsideRadio has an article about WSTR, a new flavor of rhythmic AC that is doing well in Atlanta. "The Rhythm of ATL" appears to be more urban sounding than WKTU. According to the article, it offers 50 years of upbeat music, including disco, hip-hop, EDM, hot A/C, and some currents.
Perhaps this could be worth a try for WNBM, if it is not sold to an ethnic/foreign language broadcaster. According to the article, WSTR is doing well both in ratings, and demos.
The Rhythm of ATL; Star 94's ‘Feel Good’ Story: Larger Playlist, Bigger Ratings.
Perhaps this could be worth a try for WNBM, if it is not sold to an ethnic/foreign language broadcaster. According to the article, WSTR is doing well both in ratings, and demos.
The Rhythm of ATL; Star 94's ‘Feel Good’ Story: Larger Playlist, Bigger Ratings.
I remember the discussion about the new format of Star 94 in the Atlanta forum in September. I mentioned that, on the first hour of the new format, Star 94 played a song by Information Society, and I gave them props for it. I don't think WKTU plays anything by them anymore.
Star 94 Relaunches As The Rhythm Of Atlanta - RadioInsight
The rumored format adjustment at Entercom Hot AC “Star 94.1” WSTR Smyrna/Atlanta GA appears to be taking place at 3pm today. The station is promoting on-air a “Big” announcement to take place at that time. Subscribers to the station’s email list were sent a teaser stating: It moves you. Your...
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The problem is WNBM will always have basement ratings in the NYC market because of its small signal. It's never going to get the NYC market agency buys no matter how hot the format may be.
It would probably be better off moving back to Westchester with a format like that and shoot for local ad business again. Otherwise it's destined for ethnic/religious programming if/when Cumulus ever sells it.
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That would remind me of the original WLIR on Long Island playing alternative music during the 1980s. Reception in Lower Manhattan wasn't strong, but I tolerated the inferior signal because where else could I listen to music by Depeche Mode, the Cure, or the B-52's? But then, that was a different time.
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