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[jmtillery]

1/4 wave towers for 640kHz would run about $30 to $40K per.. and a 50KW AM transmitter runs about $150K to $185K.. just ask Ray Kassis at WWBC 1510.

That's pretty much what I said except I left a little "wiggle" room since I didn't quote an exact figure. And what comes after "$30 to $40.."? Per foot? The towers are still going to run you at least $100k each, possibly more after you add in the installation cost, and it also depends largely on who you buy the tower(s) from. There are many factors that play into such an undertaking. The only possible exception would be if you find an existing tower or set of towers and diplex because, in that case, the tower(s) structure(s) are already there.

Mark Tillery,
Ocala, Florida
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$30,000 to $40,000 per tower installed.

I saw the invoice for a 3 tower array for a station sin the Avon Park/Lakeland/Sebring area on the low end of the band, and 3 towers, and everything, all installed.. less then $175K.

Which station was that and who was the tower company, and how good are they? I need to talk with them.

Mark Tillery,
Ocala, Florida
[email protected]

 

[radioguybroadcasting]

$30,000 to $40,000 per tower installed.

I saw the invoice for a 3 tower array for a station sin the Avon Park/Lakeland/Sebring area on the low end of the band, and 3 towers, and everything, all installed.. less then $175K.

Which station was that and who was the tower company, and how good are they? I need to talk with them.

Mark Tillery,
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Heck if I remember what tower company it was but I know they were a reputable firm. Not telling ya what station it is ;=)

now back to WVLG..

 

[jmtillery]

$30,000 to $40,000 per tower installed.

I saw the invoice for a 3 tower array for a station sin the Avon Park/Lakeland/Sebring area on the low end of the band, and 3 towers, and everything, all installed.. less then $175K.

Which station was that and who was the tower company, and how good are they? I need to talk with them.

Mark Tillery,

Heck if I remember what tower company it was but I know they were a reputable firm. Not telling ya what station it is ;=)

now back to WVLG..

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My God, what's so secretive about the station... Do they have a patented trade secret regarding their towers lol

Now, exactly what would you like to discuss about WVLG? It reminds me much of the former WWKE "Ket Radio 1370" and the former WTMC 1290 "The Music Connection" from the 70s. They certainly play all the great songs from that period...

Mark Tillery,
Ocala, Florida
[email protected]

 

[sonicpt]

I still think WVLG should stream on the Internet, and get coverage (and advertising for the developer) nationwide. How much would that cost, compared to a few towers, etc. ?

 

[radioguybroadcasting]

I still think WVLG should stream on the Internet, and get coverage (and advertising for the developer) nationwide. How much would that cost, compared to a few towers, etc. ?

The streaming itself would cost Less then $100, plus a dedicated computer.... but its the music licensing and associated fees that would nix the idea.

 

[jmtillery]

I still think WVLG should stream on the Internet, and get coverage (and advertising for the developer) nationwide. How much would that cost, compared to a few towers, etc. ?

The streaming itself would cost Less then $100, plus a dedicated computer.... but its the music licensing and associated fees that would nix the idea.

Exactly - which will ultimately hurt the record industry and the artists who recorded and wrote the songs because of the exposure they could have over the internet audio stream that they won't get due to the enormous and rediculously high royalty fees.

Mark Tillery,
Ocala, Florida
[email protected]