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Post by David on Nov 13, 2019 23:03:45 GMT -6
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Nov 14, 2019 23:29:21 GMT -6
I wonder how much additional coverage they'll get with 730 watts vs. 500 watts. I would say hardly worth noting. Take a look at KWLO's coverage difference between 380 watts at night vs. 1000 watts days: radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=kwlo&sr=Y&s=CThat's a much bigger difference than what KNIT won and you can see how small the additional coverage is. I know, it's not a great comparison, but it gets the point across. |
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Nov 15, 2019 22:12:01 GMT -6
I just realized that this is approval is really not about a small power increase. The application that was approved moves the officially licensed site from the old now demolished site off I-215 to the 1230 site. There could still be an appeal to the approval, but this removes a lot of uncertainty about whether 1320 is going to be sticking around. It's still running religion, right? I wonder if the lessee will buy it outright now.
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Post by David on Nov 15, 2019 22:43:24 GMT -6
Yes, 1320 is still carrying the Your Network of Praise programming, and KNIT has one of the longest legal ID's I've ever heard. The TOH ID mentions 20 or so radio stations and translators besides the Salt Lake frequency. And apparently KNIT is "getting out" reasonably well, even with just 500 watts. I've already seen a couple of DX reports posted in the AM radio Facebook group I belong to, so whoever constructed the new tower for KNIT/KJJC must have done a good job.
I'm glad the FCC finally made a decision regarding the informal objection. As noted in the letter to Kona Coast Radio, whether or not Vic Michael had a business relationship in the past with the person who filed the objection is a matter for the courts to decide. The content of the objection really has no relevance to Kona Coast's application to move the transmitter site and increase power.
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Post by radiowyoming on Nov 17, 2019 21:13:12 GMT -6
Yes, 1320 is still carrying the Your Network of Praise programming, and KNIT has one of the longest legal ID's I've ever heard. The TOH ID mentions 20 or so radio stations and translators besides the Salt Lake frequency. And apparently KNIT is "getting out" reasonably well, even with just 500 watts. I've already seen a couple of DX reports posted in the AM radio Facebook group I belong to, so whoever constructed the new tower for KNIT/KJJC must have done a good job. I'm glad the FCC finally made a decision regarding the informal objection. As noted in the letter to Kona Coast Radio, whether or not Vic Michael had a business relationship in the past with the person who filed the objection is a matter for the courts to decide. The content of the objection really has no relevance to Kona Coast's application to move the transmitter site and increase power. I hear KNIT after Laramie sunrise a few times a week.. not always very good and doesnt always last long |
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Post by radiowyoming on Nov 20, 2019 9:54:06 GMT -6
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Nov 20, 2019 12:14:50 GMT -6
Very interesting. I have to wonder if it was the plan all along to sell 1230 to Lonnquist. He is related to KJJC-TV and KJJC-LD up in Montana. The TV changed from KJJC to KJJC-TV back in May and allowed 1230 to take the KJJC calls. What's confusing is why the Network of Praise programming wasn't put on 1230 to begin with. If both stations were being sold I would think the paperwork would have been filed together. Maybe with the change in transmitter location they don't think 1320 will be able to get back its old 5kw signal?
(And please link to copyrighted material and don't repost it.)
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Post by David on Nov 20, 2019 19:38:51 GMT -6
IIRC, 1230 was still in the testing phase when 1320 was already on the air. My guess is that Kona Coast was still working out the bugs in the diplexing system at the new tower while 1320 was already on air with 500 watts.
I wonder if Northwest Capital is responsible for paying the tower site lease fees to Cumulus with the sale. If not, then Vic Michael lost money on the deal, because he paid $150 K for the 1230 license and the tower site lease.
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Post by radiowyoming on Nov 21, 2019 7:01:12 GMT -6
Very interesting. I have to wonder if it was the plan all along to sell 1230 to Lonnquist. He is related to KJJC-TV and KJJC-LD up in Montana. The TV changed from KJJC to KJJC-TV back in May and allowed 1230 to take the KJJC calls. What's confusing is why the Network of Praise programming wasn't put on 1230 to begin with. If both stations were being sold I would think the paperwork would have been filed together. Maybe with the change in transmitter location they don't think 1320 will be able to get back its old 5kw signal? (And please link to copyrighted material and don't repost it.) I think once Lonnquist started leasing 1230/1320 the plan all along as to sell it to him.... but before that, no.. vic will lease or sell to anyone whos got the $ YNOP is leasing KJJC 1230 too, apparently they are the ones that put on the talk programming there as well. I'm sure theres a reason they havent sold KNIT yet. What im surprised by is the ministry finding enough reason to lease and then buy 1230.. im surprised there's enough audience and $ in 3rd tier talk programming on a limited signal AM. |
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Nov 22, 2019 1:19:29 GMT -6
The contract specifically says that Kona keeps the transmitter site. Unless YNOP plans on moving it (ridiculously unlikely) that's where they will broadcast from. There's nothing either way in the contract for KJJC about leasing the transmitter site, but that could have been executed separately. I'm far from an expert in legalese but I think the only time rent was paid by Kona to Cumulus was until the purchase of 1230 was final. The lease agreement for the site was $500/month which was counted toward the purchase price. Sounds to me like Kona owns the site right now. If anyone wants to look up the tower registration we could tell for sure.
As far as why YNOP is on either signal, you have to remember that religious entities don't look at listener numbers the same way a commercial broadcaster would. This type of broadcaster will talk at anyone passing by in the hopes of influencing them. As long as they can reach some number of people and keep the lights on that's good enough.
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Post by tuttle on Nov 22, 2019 1:56:12 GMT -6
Based on personal experience, Vic Michael will not 'lease or sell to anyone who's got the $'. He's actually quite selective and has a set of operators he prefers to work with. I had high hopes about working together but as noted, he has his preferences and that's who he's comfortable working with.
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Post by radiowyoming on Nov 28, 2019 13:21:01 GMT -6
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