I found a link on simple radio app that says "WSTR-FM HD2" It was a feed of the main channel.
Now can you ask Cox when they are going to move TOSOTR to 92.5? 92.5 is supposed to be a nondirectional, full power (250W) translator from the cell tower behind Discover Mills.
Heck, can you ask Cox when they are going to put WSB-FM-HD2 on a translator?
Now can you ask Cox when they are going to move TOSOTR to 92.5? 92.5 is supposed to be a nondirectional, full power (250W) translator from the cell tower behind Discover Mills.
Heck, can you ask Cox when they are going to put WSB-FM-HD2 on a translator?
"The Classic Sound of Star" (Wouldn't that be WQXI-FM, 94Q?)
Pretty standard eclectic 70s and 80s Top 40 mix. Seems a little heavier than expected on the R&B, but not by much.
What is the rule for reduced power for new translators? 30 days at half licensed power? According to Radio-Locator the station signed on on 3/3.
It doesn't sound like a full 250W. It's on the same TV candelabra as the two Cumulus/Q100 translators (97.9/98.9), near Channel 36 and formerly Channel 46, at about the same height (955m HAAT vs 995m HAAT)--but it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as them.
It does null to the northwest (I would say between the US 41 and PIB corridors, most heavily between I-75 and Ga. 400--sorry folks in Cherokee and Forsyth), but not that badly.
It seems to have a hard time clearing its channel of interference. I got a lot of interference along the Top End, less so as I approached Spaghetti Junction and got out of the null and went up I-85, but still a decent amount of spit. Once I got up on Peachtree Ridge I got a lot of interference from out of town stations, which isn't uncommon for weaker stations.
Processing could use some improvement. The station sounded flat and compressed with poor dynamic range and high frequency response.
http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=W266BW-FX
Oddly, the translator has a CoL of Winder. I doubt it would make it that far. Yes, I know that translators don't have to cover their CoL.
Good work so far by Entercom. Just get the power up and clean up the processing.
As you point out, co-channel interference is a major factor when comparing translator signals. 97.9 is, by far, the best translator signal in Atlanta. 93.7 (The Fan) is on the same antenna, same power essentially, and has a much worse signal outside the Perimeter and it's due to cochannel interference in certain areas of the metro area. 101.1 is receiving interference on the north side from the Ellijay station WLJA on 101.1 that recently increased power
http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=WLJA-FM
That would explain why there's a NW null, and why the interference got so bad up on the ridge. Still awfully close geographically to WLJA. But then again, there are cochannel translators in ATL that are close to 102.9 WDUN-FM and 103.7 WXKT geographically, both just north of Gainesville.
Incidentally, 101.1 was back simulcasting the main Star 94 signal today.
If they are at full power, they may be compressing their signal to make up for the interference.
I just seem to remember that when 99.1/98.9 first went on the air the signal was a lot worse at first due to some FCC reg not letting them go full power right away (and not just the weaker signal on 99.1 to protect the cochannel station in Macon).
One day it might be oldies. Another day they're simulcasting. Tomorrow it might be gospel.
With Entercom, you never know. They are the worst run company I've ever seen.
They lost their Sacramento station:
https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/...com-surrenders-license-of-kdnd-sacramento-mov
Glad I never worked for a company who lost a station.
The book keepers will record it as a "loss". It had to be awfully difficult to fold up that license (worth millions) and mail it back to the FCC, knowing they're not going to give you a dime for it.
At least they can maybe sell off the fixed assets for a couple hundred thousand.
CERTAINLY an embarassment for the company!
The embarrassment occurred when the station did the unfortunate contest that got it into trouble. It appears that none of the staff that was there at the time is now with Entercom, but what lingers is the stain on the station's reputation.
By turning in the license Entercom has effectively erased the record of the misdoing, and shown to the Commission that they have taken the maximum penalty possible. To the industry, Entercom shows it is serious and willing to make the adjustments needed to grow the company.
Overall, Entercom traded the value of a post recession Sacramento FM, about $7 million based on pre-recession prices in the $25 million range, for the ability to do the CBS deal without snags. Rather brilliant thinking.