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RadioGPT can talk. It can research. It can take your calls. And it could be coming to your market.

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:09 am
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by n8fnr » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:10 am

Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says the Company Selling an A.I. Radio Host

The humble broadcast-radio host, whether...

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:09 am
Old Cable Boxes

Last post by Marcus « Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:22 pm
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by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:23 pm

Just for fun I was looking at old cable boxes on eBay. In Bedford Twp Michigan, we had Jerrold 400 and 450s. Then later Scientific Atlanta. The...

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Last post by Marcus
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:22 pm
Beautiful Music format

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:46 am
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by paul8539 » Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:57 am

Does any station in Michigan play the beautiful music format? Do they stream where I can get them?

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Last post by billmich88888
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:46 am
WJR TOH boing!

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:58 am
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by WOHO » Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:31 pm

Does anybody have a clean good copy of the old WJR top if the hour chime / ding that they could share. (PM) Thanks!

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Last post by billmich88888
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:58 am
RIP Arnie Coro

Last post by Round Six « Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:59 am
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by Turkeytop » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:27 pm

Cuban radio amateur, Arnie Coro, CO2KK has passed away at the age of 80. For decades, he was the host of the DXers Unlimited program on Radio Havana....

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:59 am
Old Cable TV Line ups(New thread)

Last post by organman95 « Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:58 pm
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by Riff Raff » Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:10 pm
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So the old one got a bit cluttered up, so I figured I'd start again. I grew up in Southern Monroe County, just a couple of minutes from The state...
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Last post by organman95
Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:58 pm
Pop Shop Radio

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:20 pm

by Turkeytop » Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:20 pm

Pop Shop Radio is a weekly, one hour radio program produced in Hope BC and broadcast across North America by short wave from WRMI, Miami

The program...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:20 pm
FM Transmitter Range

Last post by Ben Zonia « Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:30 pm
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by drew10219 » Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:34 pm
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How legal are they??

I have a cottage in a small town where nobody really cares about what people are doing
it would be nice to transmit on my 5...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:30 pm
Funny incidents calling radio stations

Last post by matt1 « Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:34 am
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by stopnswop2 » Fri Nov 11, 2022 2:23 am

What are some funny things that happened regarding calling into a radio station?

I'll start with 2

-I called with a pre-recorded prank of Santa...

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Last post by matt1
Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:34 am
Why You Can't Keep Track Of All The Radio Stations Anymore

Last post by rugratsonline « Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:40 pm
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by Ben Zonia » Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:41 pm

When you can't remember all the latest call letters, formats, frequencies, etc., of radio stations, do you attribute it to getting older? Well,...

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Last post by rugratsonline
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:40 pm
80s, 90s, and Today

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:36 pm
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by stopnswop2 » Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:45 am

So many stations use this slogan.
Today consists of 3 decades??

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:36 pm
Plugging your station on another

Last post by rugratsonline « Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:26 pm
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by Deleted User 15783 » Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:55 am

I'm going to start this thread here. Some may say it belongs on the Metro Detroit forum but I think it's a more general thought.

As everyone knows,...

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Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:26 pm
Lowry Mays Dead

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:22 pm
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by learn to fly » Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:39 am

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:22 pm
Format Idea- Upbeat 80s and 90s Country and Classic Rock

Last post by ftballfan « Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:24 pm
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by Riff Raff » Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:06 am

This idea I'm sure has been tried someplace, in fact a few years back I remembering hearing this station from Missouri, it was on 101.3fm, no idea...

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Last post by ftballfan
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:24 pm
Worst-sounding radio stations of all-time.

Last post by tc « Tue Sep 06, 2022 12:45 pm
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by radioandtventhusiast » Sat May 23, 2020 1:48 pm
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What do you believe are the worst sounding radio stations of all time? This means any station that has/had very low volume, music that's excessively...
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Last post by tc
Tue Sep 06, 2022 12:45 pm
Worst firings in broadcasting

Last post by Riff Raff « Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:12 am
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by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:54 pm
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What do you think are some of the worst firings in broadcasting history? Think of the times when a radio or TV station got rid of a highly rated show...
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Last post by Riff Raff
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:12 am
Alternatives to Michiguide

Last post by ZenithCKLW « Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:58 am
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by Ed Joseph » Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:25 pm

Michiguide station listings was a great resource back in the day. However, it seems to be slowly unraveling from neglect as of late, with many of the...

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Last post by ZenithCKLW
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:58 am
Does HD Radio still have a chance?

Last post by k8jd « Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:24 pm
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by Marcus » Mon May 09, 2022 2:04 pm

I'm looking at this from a business standpoint. Does it cost a great deal extra for manufacturers to add it to a radio. Why are there so many radio...

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Last post by k8jd
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:24 pm
Stations with the largest/eclectic playlists

Last post by organman95 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:17 pm
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by radioandtventhusiast » Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:25 pm

Which stations do you think have the largest or most eclectic playlists?

I think CKWW is probably one of the best oldies stations I've ever heard,...

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Last post by organman95
Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:17 pm
Possible 82-88 MHz FM band extension

Last post by Marcus « Fri May 20, 2022 1:32 pm

by Marcus » Fri May 20, 2022 1:32 pm

When searching Google, Yahoo, etc. simply type FCC FM6

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Last post by Marcus
Fri May 20, 2022 1:32 pm
Broadcasters: Fulltime Daylight-Saving Time Could Kill Some AM Stns.

Last post by paul8539 « Fri May 13, 2022 7:46 pm
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by Turkeytop » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:43 pm

Here's an offshoot of the potential fulltime switch to Daylight Saving Time I'd never thought about before - what it might do to a large number of AM...

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Last post by paul8539
Fri May 13, 2022 7:46 pm
Connoisseur Media makes bid to buy Cumulus

Last post by Realist « Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:47 pm

by Realist » Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:47 pm

I’m really hoping this happens as Cumulus has, amongst several things, ruined the old Citadel stations.

From RAMP:

Warshaw Makes Offer To Buy...

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Last post by Realist
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:47 pm
2022 Statewide predictions

Last post by ftballfan « Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:16 pm
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by ftballfan » Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:54 pm

Since there's a 2022 predictions thread for Detroit, I decided to start one for the state as a whole.

- At least two of the new FM construction...

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Last post by ftballfan
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:16 pm
4 Channel, Quadraphonic Sound

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:34 am
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by bugzapper » Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:11 pm
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So whatever happened to this sound craze from the 70s. I remember going to a William's Magnavox store out on Plainfield in Grand Rapids to check this...
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Last post by paul8539
Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:34 am
A Ratings Success For WWV

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:16 pm
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by Turkeytop » Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:50 pm

I'm predicting a big spike in WWV's ratings tonight between midnight and 2:00 AM, as we all reset our clocks.

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:16 pm
TV Stations with the most technical difficulties

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:13 pm
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by radioandtventhusiast » Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:30 pm

What stations do you think have the worst problems with technical difficulties?

I think WNWO has some of the worst problems with technical...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:13 pm
New NCE FM window

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:18 pm
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by ftballfan » Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:44 pm

There was a new NCE FM (88.1 to 91.9) window that just closed and a bunch of applications have been filed in Michigan.
88.1 (A) Escanaba -...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:18 pm
Will Family Radio eventually exit terrestrial radio

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:40 pm
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by Deleted User 15502 » Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:44 pm
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Now, I'm talking about family radio, NOT Family Life radio or American family radio. The one with the late Harold Camping. Since his end of the world...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:40 pm
Old Jingle Packages online

Last post by Deleted User 15062 « Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:07 am
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by Deleted User 15062 » Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:45 am

Does anyone know where to get old jingle package Demos? For example, TM Century did a 2nd version of Killer Bee - B96 jingles, and also I do not see...

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Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:07 am
Woody Nelson

Last post by learn to fly « Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:41 am
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by Graham Wellington » Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:07 am
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Seeing this article got me wondering about the other Woody Nelson, the piece of shit scammer that was the rage of this board about a decade ago. What...
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Last post by learn to fly
Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:41 am
Cousin Brucie Returning to WABC

Last post by matt1 « Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:05 pm
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by Turkeytop » Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:41 pm

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Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:05 pm
Pepperhead Farms Dismembers parody spot

Last post by Big-D « Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:16 am

by Big-D » Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:16 am

Does anyone have the old Pepperhead Farms Dismembers parody spots that used to air on morning shows many years ago? I would love to have a copy of...

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Last post by Big-D
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:16 am
Best E-skip/DX's

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:13 pm
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by Deleted User 15502 » Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:05 am

On Friday night, early Saturday Morning here in Wood County Ohio I picked up Q106 from Lansing inside my house, on just a portable radio. Quite...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:13 pm
FCC Call Letters

Last post by Robert Faygo « Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:33 pm
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by WOHO » Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:34 pm

Hello, Anyone have a good link to where I can see the latest requested and granted CALL LETTERS for AM & FM broadcast stations?
Lost my link.
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Last post by Robert Faygo
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:33 pm
Awesome Meteorologist In Tupelo MS

Last post by paul8539 « Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:36 pm
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by Deleted User 15502 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:15 am

A guy by the name of Matt Laubhan , who is at WTVA-TV. Check his channel out.

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Last post by paul8539
Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:36 pm
Tom Shannon RIP

Last post by kager « Sat May 29, 2021 8:16 am
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by Turkeytop » Fri May 28, 2021 8:46 pm

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Sat May 29, 2021 8:16 am
Nielsen 2020-21 Rankings

Last post by WOHO « Thu May 20, 2021 2:13 pm
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by mtburb » Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:54 pm

Detroit declined from 14 to 15.
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek moved up from 45 to 41.
Green Bay-Appleton declined from 67 to 69....

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Last post by WOHO
Thu May 20, 2021 2:13 pm
AM Radio Transmitter Sites Now Valuable Real Estate for Logistics Industry

Last post by WOHO « Thu May 20, 2021 2:03 pm
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by SolarMax » Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:14 am

This is not realy news to anyone who has an interest in radio.
Wonder if there are any Detroit-area sites being eyed for this purpose.

AM Radio...

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Last post by WOHO
Thu May 20, 2021 2:03 pm
Old Cable TV Channel Line Ups

Last post by Deleted User 15502 « Wed May 19, 2021 1:31 pm
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by Deleted User 15502 » Tue May 18, 2021 11:12 pm

I think there was a thread about this but it got deleted when the big board crash happened. So I'll start. This is Bedford Cablevision's line up,...

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Last post by Deleted User 15502
Wed May 19, 2021 1:31 pm
Another random thought about TV ratings

Last post by craig11152 « Sat May 08, 2021 6:04 pm
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by Deleted User 14896 » Sat May 08, 2021 10:24 am

How are cable TV ratings derived?
Is there something thru the cable companies that is keeping track on who's watching what channel?
And just to be...

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Last post by craig11152
Sat May 08, 2021 6:04 pm
Popular Communications Magazine

Last post by Turkeytop « Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:09 pm

by Turkeytop » Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:09 pm

One of the best radio magazines ever, Popular Communications, ceased publication in 2013

Here is a link to an archive with every issue from 1982 to...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:09 pm
It's WORLD RADIO DAY

Last post by SolarMax « Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:30 pm
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by SolarMax » Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:43 am

Party Time!
In case you didn't get the memo, Today, February. 13, is
WORLD RADIO DAY
A celebration of radio worldwide.

Hoffstra University's WRHU...

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Last post by SolarMax
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:30 pm
Cumulus orders election fraud rhetoric to stop

Last post by TC Shuts Up « Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:31 am
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by TC Talks » Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:46 am

I wonder how this translates to the syndicated programming. I have no doubt they would pull the plug on that garbage as well.
After months of...

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Last post by TC Shuts Up
Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:31 am
Judge Blocks Trump Interference in VOA

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:04 pm
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by Turkeytop » Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:36 pm

Judge bars Trump appointee from interfering in Voice of America

A federal judge in the United States has effectively barred the head of the agency...

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Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:04 pm
How does Nielsen work

Last post by djb « Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:47 am
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by Deleted User 14896 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:34 pm

Since these are general industry wide questions, I'll post them here.

As far as TV, they can tell from the cable companies who's watching what...

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Last post by djb
Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:47 am
Best sounding radio station of all time

Last post by bmw « Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:27 pm
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by matt1 » Sun May 24, 2020 12:56 am
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I am going to go with Q106 WJXQ in Jackson, Michigan back in 1981 till 1985 or 1986 because I am not sure what that station sound unique back then!!!...
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Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:27 pm
expanded hours

Last post by Turkeytop « Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:34 pm
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by fairbankshockeypuck » Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:47 pm

With the Coronovirus..are any local radio stations allowed to stay on((daytime only ones)) or stay on with full power as opposed to powering down???...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:34 pm
Towers? We Don't Need No Stinking Towers

Last post by k8jd « Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:19 pm
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by Bryce » Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:02 am
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To Reduce Debt, Cumulus Considers Selling 250 Tower Sites.

Of course they will enter into lease deals with the new owners. Interesting way to...
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Last post by k8jd
Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:19 pm
Formats during the pandemic

Last post by k8jd « Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:13 pm
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by hunterw » Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:29 pm

I’ve noticed that most top 40 stations in TC and GR are playing more recurrents from the 2000’s till now more often. Is that common across the board...

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Last post by k8jd
Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:13 pm
Earning 16 Emmy's and 6 DGA awards has it's perks

Last post by moldyoldie « Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:26 am
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by Lester The Nightfly » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:36 am

You get to work at home wearing shorts, a T-Shirt and no shoes directing the Democratic National Convention broadcast

Ladies and gentlemen, Glenn...

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Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:26 am

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