So I've been noticing some strange things lately with KIKO AM 1340 and 97.3 FM. As most probably know, for the last year or so, 1340 AM has been broadcasting from Apache Junction and has been simulcasting the 97.3 oldies format, which isn't half bad, especially considering the recent changes to the Lamptimer's format that focuses more on the 70's than ever before. The last couple days, though, the 97.3 signal has degraded and it almost sounds like there is another signal (with a Spanish language talk format) fighting it out with the oldies format from the great town of Claypool. It's weird though because it sounds like the Spanish language format is a bit "off" as if it was a pirate or broadcasting on a side band. What used to be a "listenable" signal for 97.3 FM out here in Gilbert is now "Jack squat" with this interference. Meanwhile, 1340 AM went silent for awhile and recently came back on the air a couple days ago with what appears to be said Spanish language talk format. Of course the 97.3 / 1340 joint website doesn't mention anything about 1340 flipping formats. Also, since the 97.3 oldies broadcast is a national satellite feed, there hasn't been a peep about it on air and the top of the hour still has a joint "97.3 FM Claypool and 1340 AM Apache Junction" ID.
Anyone know what's going on with KIKO AM and FM? Does anyone, besides me, even listen to it considering it's weak signal despite supposedly serving Phoenix? Inquisitive East Valley minds would like to know! I don't think the esteemed doctor from Buckeye can help considering these stations don't even make it out that far west!
Anyone know what's going on with KIKO AM and FM? Does anyone, besides me, even listen to it considering it's weak signal despite supposedly serving Phoenix? Inquisitive East Valley minds would like to know! I don't think the esteemed doctor from Buckeye can help considering these stations don't even make it out that far west!
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