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WVLT 92.1 is a good source for oldies

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MikefromDelaware

Even though the DJ's aren't as polished as WOGL, and 1260 WAMS is gone, 92.1 WVLT from Vineland offers a far more varied selection of Oldies than WOGL. It's a shame WVLT's signal isn't a stronger signal in the Wilmington metro as WOGL's as WVLT might skew higher in the 12+ numbers than WOGL.

I'd really like to see Clear Channel Delaware drop Sports Talk on AM 1290 and have that station become Oldies 1290, but in the mean time 92.1 isn't a bad place to hear some good Oldies.
 
For those who live in the Hockessin/Pike Creek area, try 88.1, WMHS, "The Boss." It is the student-run radio station from McKean High School. It runs oldies, programmed by Fran Kulas, the faculty advisor for the station. Fran, of course, was a stalwart at WNRK 1260, during the oldies era there in the '80s & '90s. He has really chosen a good music mix for WMHS. The limited signal is a drawback, granted, but give it a try sometime.
 
MikefromDelaware said:
Even though the DJ's aren't as polished as WOGL, and 1260 WAMS is gone, 92.1 WVLT from Vineland offers a far more varied selection of Oldies than WOGL. It's a shame WVLT's signal isn't a stronger signal in the Wilmington metro as WOGL's as WVLT might skew higher in the 12+ numbers than WOGL.
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One problem I have with WVLT is that their playlist is too wide. I never know what to expect when I tune them in and a lot of what they play is unfamiliar to me...and I'm pretty knowledgeable about the format. Plus, their focus is really on the older end of the oldies demo, an audience that advertisers have pretty much abandoned. They also run too much specialty and brokered programming for me to take them too seriously (and the reason for the specialty and brokered programming is likely related to the station's demographics).

I know that WOGL runs a tight playlist and they're especially heavy on the soul/R&B side of the format, but that focus is perfect for a Philly station because of the city's musical heritage. Even though I'm much more a rock n roll guy than an R&B guy, I much prefer WOGL to WVLT simply because they are a much better focused station. Plus, I like WOGL's airstaff, especially their morning show.
 
Given the choice between 1260 WAMS and WVLT, I'd pick WAMS, but that's no longer an option and I am tired of hearing the same few songs on WOGL. Hey, I watched the original Bandstand when it was in Philly in black and white as a kid, and they didn't play a majority of R&B/Soul, they had a well rounded format, based on what was selling. However, that one sided very limited format is working for WOGL in 2007 so I wouldn't expect a change. It's nice to hear a station that IS targeting the "older" demo and I hear plenty of spots (granted local yokel spots (hey it's South Jersey), but money is money). I agree that I'd rather not the brokered shows too, but that probably pays the bills that allows them to target that undesirable demo. So you've got to take the good with the bad. If not, I wouldn't listen to radio for music other than Country and then Classical when I get it. Other than that it's NPR on FM and AM for talk and info programming (WDEL, WILM, and WPHT). For music like Oldies (at work I can't get WVLT) I listen to CD and Cassettes). If I could get WVLT at work I'd listen at work.
 
Actually given the choice at least musically...I prefer the old WAMS format over WOGL, but for overall listening (personality and stationality along with signal and sound quality), WOGL is the preferred listening choice. Also because of where I live, I can tune in WCTR in Chestertown, MD and WAMD in Aberdeen, MD.
 
Well sure, WOGL is in stereo on FM, has a gigantic signal, has top paid oldies jocks in the region (who are tops at what they do), but that's not apples to apples as WAMS was a low power mom and pop operation that ran on a shoestring budget. Basically WAMS only had their music to lean on, but no solid signal to get it out. If WJBR or WMGK, etc, became WAMS, where there was money to hire top jocks, plenty of promotion, with their great signal, then maybe WOGL wouldn't do so well, but as they are the only oldies game around in Philly or Wilmington with a solid signal that can be recieved at work (WVLT's signal isn't that great) they win by default.
 
One guy complains when the playlist is too wide.
Another complains of hearing the same few songs over and over on another station.
You can't win.
 
650AM said:
programmed by Fran Kulas, the faculty advisor for the station. Fran, of course, was a stalwart at WNRK 1260, during the oldies era there in the '80s & '90s.
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Heartfelt sympathy to Fran Kulas and his family. His 27 year old son Jeff died suddenly last week. Services were held this morning.
 
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