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CBS Radio Launches First HD 'Quadcast' Station

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  • Started 4 months ago by Craig_Adams
  • Latest reply from jr_tech

  1. This from All Access:

    --------------------------------CBS Radio Launches First HD 'Quadcast' Station--------------------------------

    In a first for the industry, CBS RADIO will launch "The FAN Sports Network," the first four-channel HD Radio digital multicast station in the country. WJFK (106.7 THE FAN)/WASHINGTON, D.C. is now offering subscription free access to CBS RADIO’s biggest sports radio stations in the NORTHEAST, including WJZ-A/BALTIMORE, WFAN-A/NEW YORK and WIP-A/PHILADEPPHIA.

    VP/Programming CHRIS OLIVIERO said, "This industry milestone is a great way to further promote and distribute the premier programming on CBS RADIO’s exclusive portfolio of Sports radio stations. WASHINGTON D.C. is home to a diverse range of sports fans, many originally from other parts of the NORTHEAST, making WJFK an ideal home for this breakthrough quadcast. We’re thrilled to offer local audiences various opinions and insights from the best sports stations up and down the EAST COAST."

    WFAN-A/NEW YORK morning co-host BOOMER ESIASON added, "I’ve witnessed firsthand the enthusiasm for sports in the D.C. METRO area -- not just for the local teams but the entire landscape of professional and college sports. Being able to interact and re-connect with the fans is a great way to expand the dialogue and debate that makes sports radio so unique."

    WJFK’s LAVAR ARRINGTON added, "Having spent many years of my football career in NEW YORK and PENNSYLVANIA I’m very familiar with WFAN and WIP and know they put out great programming -- even if I didn’t always agree with what they were saying. Hopefully they’ll be kind to me now that they are broadcasting in my hometown."

    WFAN-A pioneered the all-Sports format in 1987, and WIP-A debuted soon thereafter. In NOVEMBER 2008, CBS RADIO launched 105.7 THE FAN/BALTIMORE’s first FM sports station. WJFK introduced its 24/7 sports format to D.C. residents in JULY 2009.

    Posted on March 8, 2010 - 08:12 PM #
  2. JBM

    junior diode
    Posts: 31

    I used to listen to WIP when I lived in Philly, so I was mildly surprised when they changed from MOR/easy listening to all sports. They already had the parts in place, though: they had a general talk block in afternoon drive, a sports talk show in the evening, and had the rights to Eagles football. They simply expanded the existing sports talk show, the general show retained its host but became a sports talk show, and added a few more hosts and syndicated programs. Little did I know that was the start of a national trend.

    Posted on March 10, 2010 - 09:50 AM #
  3. jr_tech

    vacuum tube
    Posts: 600

    It appears that they have an STA for increased HD power as well:

    https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101356134&formid=911&fac_num=28625

    Granted 2/12/10... anybody know if they are running in "extended hybrid" mode to cram in the 4 channels?

    Posted on March 10, 2010 - 06:37 PM #

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