WZGX Bessemer sold

[passtheword]

The neverending merry-go-round saga of WZGX takes yet another spin as the station is sold to Autagaville Radio.

https://fccdata.org/?facid=4926

 

[R.D.P.]

Mr. Roscoe is the man. Wish him all the best, with this new broadcast.

Dan <><​

 

[passtheword]

He better be looking for an FM translator if he doesn't have one already in the works, given listeners' perception of AM radio these days. The Reynolds do own W224CK licensed to Vestavia Hills at 92.7 FM, so they may either sell or lease the translator so Autagaville can rebroadcast WZGX over an FM signal.

 

[Voicetrack of Reason]

Why do I hear the chorus "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" in my head right now? 🤣 I really do hope I'm wrong.

 

[tomservo]

Hey, at least Killer Diller actually has all his stations on the air (as far as I know). That's more than I can say for some of the other companies who'd be in the running for this disaster of a station.

 

[R.D.P.]

Everything Roscoe does is by the book of the law. All of his radio stations, far as I know, are still on and going strong.

Dan <><

 

[tomservo]

I noticed that there's a programming agreement that shows a March 12th start date that was filed with the purchase. Is the station still relaying WAY-FM or has it started doing something else?

 

[R.D.P.]

I can see Roscoe already doing a Spanish format or expanding the reach of his Big KD brand. Whatever he's doing, I know he'll pursue a FM relay for the broadcast.​

Dan <><

 

[passtheword]

I noticed that there's a programming agreement that shows a March 12th start date that was filed with the purchase. Is the station still relaying WAY-FM or has it started doing something else?

Yes, WZGX is still airing WBHJ HD3 (WAY- FM) as of this morning.

 

[passtheword]

I can see Roscoe already doing a Spanish format or expanding the reach of his Big KD brand. Whatever he's doing, I know he'll pursue a FM relay for the broadcast.​

Dan <><

92.7 may or may not be available since lheart is currently leasing W224CK to air their Black Information Network via WDXB HD2. How long that lease remains or if it will be extended...?

 

[passtheword]

WZGX transfer of license has been dismissed as of 3/20?

Maybe some type of missing paperwork issue, such as the CRAP letter not being included with the application? Or has more than five years elapsed and the inclusion of the letter is no longer required? I may be overlooking the info as to why for the dismissal, but ya know...I'm (supposedly) just a lowly "streamer" who knows nothing about AM/FM radio and, accordingly, not privy to such matters... 😉🤣

Draft Copy « License Modernization « FCC

Licensing and Management System

enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

I hear Roscoe is a pretty decent guy from someone whos done work for him.

YEARS AGO, WKXN/WKXK Ran a liner that was short and sweet, but so freakin funny.. i airchecked it when i lived in Montgomery in 2004

here's thje audio

https://www.almediapage.info/images/abmp/WKXN.mp3

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

The dismissal was a duplicate filed, the sale is still on and was announced on radioinsight in their weekly transactions post

 

[passtheword]

I thought I'd check and see if any new programming began on WZGX at the beginning of the month. I haven't received any local signal on 1450 the past couple of days. Seems WZGX has (re)opened its bag of magic tricks and has disappeared once again...