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by BigFreq
Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: What Does the Fox Say? Goodbye...
Replies: 82
Views: 24159

Re: What Does the Fox Say? Goodbye...

Does anybody know the status of the 100.5 Boyne City translator of The Fox FM? Has it turned off completely with the absence of its parent station or has it been broadcasting other content or being sold? The translator was attached to the 92.5 frequency, which is silent. The translator goes as goes...
by BigFreq
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:21 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WLDR Renewal Applications
Replies: 26
Views: 6426

Re: WLDR Renewal Applications

For better or for worse, the FCC did grant the WLDR renewal yesterday (9/16). As one would expect, it's for the full term until 10/1/2028. Cheers! ~~ Statmanmi It just goes to show you the FCC cares more about collecting regulatory fees and fines than it does enforcing the moral turpitude clause it...
by BigFreq
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: 106.7 WLLZ: Detroit's Wheels (Classic Rock) is here
Replies: 647
Views: 157467

Re: 106.7 WLLZ: Detroit's Wheels (Classic Rock) is here

A thought did occur to me about this today. When WAS the last time a new Active/Contemporary rock station started up here? I don't mean shit like Alt 106.7, either. Something akin to WRIF. Was it K-Rock, over 20 years ago? I guess it amazes me that "Detroit Rock City" and WRIF's respectable ratings...
by BigFreq
Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:01 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Nielsen No More?
Replies: 7
Views: 2206

Re: Nielsen No More?

Assuming 106.7 does go classic country, does 96.7 the Bull remain as is or does it flip to a simulcast of 106.7? One would think a simulcast is a best solution, provided it goes country, as 106.7 has it's limitations to the south, where 96.7 is strongest. And regardless of whether Nielsen is in the...
by BigFreq
Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Nielsen No More?
Replies: 7
Views: 2206

Re: Nielsen No More?

If & when 106.7 returns to the airwaves (following license renewal), I predict that's the format you'll see there. I would concur with that. Classic country, with a heavy focus on core 80-90s artists -- Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Alan Jackson. It makes the most sense, both from a f...
by BigFreq
Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.
Replies: 107
Views: 14422

Re: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.

Tim Moore dreamed up the market parameters as a way to get under market 200 and get access to national ad buys back on the day. I believe Greenville "Triad" market is the only geographically larger. So what you're saying is that Tim must have found a bigger word in his thesaurus to justify and matc...
by BigFreq
Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:42 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.
Replies: 107
Views: 14422

Re: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.

At least Grays Harbor County bore Nirvana. :blink Grays Harbor County bored Nirvana to DEATH. Kurt had to get out of that going nowhere place as soon as he could afford bus fare. Awful area. Grey skies, grey buildings, grey people. Even the meth is grey. Northern Michigan winters are awful, but unl...
by BigFreq
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.
Replies: 107
Views: 14422

Re: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.

if you can believe what's left of the newest public Nielsens, WUPS is doing great in TC. Are we reading the same numbers? 1.5 share shows that they are NOT doing great. In fact, this very censored report shows that over 80% of actual radio listening is not listed - which means it's not subscribed. ...
by BigFreq
Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.
Replies: 107
Views: 14422

Re: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.

Will Eastlan make a play for here? How much do they cost? I don't know what the Eastlan costs would be. But Eastlan is only viable if the market is split in two; otherwise you end up with the same issue you have now with Nielsen. The 11-county metro has long been too big, requiring most to have sim...
by BigFreq
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:02 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.
Replies: 107
Views: 14422

Re: WTCM-FM 103.5, etc.

When nobody else pays for the ratings, you get to have the top positions all to yourself. I have a sinking feeling that TC/Peto/Caddy Nielsens will soon go the way of these other markets they've recently dropped from their regular surveys: Battle Creek, Michigan, Bend, Oregon, Billings, Montana, Gr...
by BigFreq
Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:22 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Storm Armageddon?...Not according to the voice trackers.
Replies: 5
Views: 1860

Re: Storm Armageddon?...Not according to the voice trackers.

TC Talks wrote:
Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:56 pm

I know of no other local station that is live on the weekend. Does WUPS still have Joe Charlevoix weather breaks?
I believe Joe Charlevoix is doing weather breaks for Eagle 101.5 in Gaylord and Manistee for the past year, after Black Diamond made some budget cuts.
by BigFreq
Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:08 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: North Goes South?
Replies: 41
Views: 7657

Re: North Goes South?

Yes, many months ago. Actually, Roy Henderson "evicted" them from 99.3 (supposedly). WQAN has a long history of extended episodes of operating at reduced power or being off the air entirely. I don't believe any of Roy's stations are presently on the air. Not really a good move during a license rene...
by BigFreq
Fri May 01, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: 107.7 The Bay all request Friday
Replies: 13
Views: 3626

Re: 107.7 The Bay all request Friday

A few songs that caught my attention today: Course of Nature - Caught in the Sun Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams Slipknot - The Devil in I Volbeat - The Devil's Bleeding Crown They even played some really old 60s tunes. And the usual smattering of 80s/90 requests that rarely see airplay these days. A...
by BigFreq
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: New Ethics Rules Local Radio MUST Establish NOW To Survive...
Replies: 7
Views: 1868

Re: New Ethics Rules Local Radio MUST Establish NOW To Survive...

Based on personal experience, somebody would have to explain the concept of ethics to way too many station management types to even have this conversation. Post of the year. Radio has been a fiercely competitive business since the 1980's. it would be better for all parties involved to work together...
by BigFreq
Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:50 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Robby Bridges & Rochelle Gagnon Join WKHQ Traverse City
Replies: 11
Views: 3694

Re: Robby Bridges & Rochelle Gagnon Join WKHQ Traverse City

Country? Can't wait to see the next attempt fail. These inbreed rusty truck meth cookin Trump voting Rollin Coal idiots love them some TCM. I am sticking that 106.7 is going BOB FM. What would the Bob format get you? Bob shares a chunk of its core playlist with 97.5/93.5 KLT, 98.1/95.3 The Bear, 98...