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  1. Craig_Adams

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    Since this is primarily a Portland radio board. I never wanted to start threads individually for every Eugene announcement. I would search out old Eugene threads but sometimes the headers were not what I was really posting about. Thought I would start an over all thread where anyone can post what they've heard in Eugene. I'll start it now:
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    This from All Access:

    --------------------------------------Maverick Joins KEHK For Afternoons--------------------------------------

    CUMULUS Hot AC KEHK (STAR 102.3)/EUGENE, OR names former KFYV (LIVE 105)/OXNARD-VENTURA, CA APD/MD/afternoon guy MAVERICK for afternoon drive.

    MAVERICK's experience includes close to 30 years in radio working in the LOS ANGELES, PHOENIX, DENVER, SACRAMENTO, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA and MONTEREY markets.

    According to KEHK OM AL SCOTT, "I can’t wait to get MAVERICK in the building and get him on the air! I’ve always been impressed with his work on the air and can’t wait to unleash him on our listeners."

    MAVERICK added, "This is going to be exciting for me to continue working with CUMULUS, and to be able to work with AL SCOTT...who is also a MONTEREY radio alumni."

    Posted on April 15, 2010 - 09:47 PM #
  2. Randy_in_Eugene

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    "Star 102.3" needs serious help. Hopefully they'll give Maverick some programming duties too. For the last few years it's been a question of whether it's an AC, Hot AC, or a Bob/Jack.

    Posted on April 16, 2010 - 12:16 AM #
  3. the_radio_guy

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    Yes, the station needs serious help! It should be a pure Hot AC format, which would mean doing away with the John Tesh radio show, which plays Soft AC music. "Star 102.3" recently added Elvis Duran in the morning, which is syndicated for Hot AC and CHR stations. Elvis Duran originates from New York's Z100.

    Posted on April 16, 2010 - 12:25 AM #
  4. Chico

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    The John Tesh show doesn't play any kind of music. It is a voicetrack program only...the music is up to the local programmer.

    Posted on April 17, 2010 - 10:25 PM #
  5. hwidsten

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    Maverick may want to work with Al Scott again, but anyone who says anything positive about Cumulus right now is blowing smoke. Anything Clear Channel may have done to it's employees is pale by example of what Cumulus has allegedly done and is continuing to do. They are in a lawsuit with some of them for back pay owed. I am told that experienced sales people are being treated poorly and then fired so commissions don't have to be paid. Regardless of what you may hear, in my opinion, no one in their right mind should go to work for Cumulus.

    Posted on April 18, 2010 - 07:49 AM #
  6. paulwalker

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    Chico is correct, Tesh allows for individual music programming. However, the style of the show best fits with mainstream and/or light AC, or Oldies.

    Posted on April 18, 2010 - 09:43 AM #
  7. Master of Disaster

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    ...anyone who says anything positive about Cumulus right now is probably happy to have employment.

    Jobs are available in the overall job market and overall economy right now–for those willing to work for those companies. Many years ago, I was royally screwed, and was young enough that if I quit and/or complained I would've been virtually unemployable. I don't like what's going on right now either, however we're in a total employer's market.

    Posted on April 18, 2010 - 08:11 PM #
  8. Chico

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    Thanks, Paul- you are right- the Tesh show would work best on those mellower formats. He is on evenings here in Seattle on Star 101.5, though how one would characterize Star is a matter of some debate. Hot AC/ Personality would be close. The Tesh show doesn't quite fit the music up here, but it's not too far off the mark, either.

    Posted on April 18, 2010 - 10:43 PM #
  9. the_radio_guy

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    Star 102.3 uses the John Tesh satellite feed which features Soft AC music programmed by the syndicator. If Cumulus was smart, they would use the voice-tracked option, and program their own Hot AC music into the show.

    Posted on April 19, 2010 - 02:26 AM #
  10. the_radio_guy

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    Eugene had a nice little DX window (5/4) between 9 and 10 PM. FM stations from Albuquerque, Farmington, and Gallup were booming in with great clarity.

    Posted on May 5, 2010 - 04:10 AM #
  11. semoochie

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    KSHL's application to move to the Eugene area has been approved. It's a Class C3, similar to 95.3 and licensed to Coburg.

    Posted on May 28, 2010 - 01:10 AM #
  12. Craig_Adams

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    ---------------------------KKNU PD Jim Davis Programming Remotely Starting Friday---------------------------

    McKENZIE RIVER BROADCASTING Country KKNU/EUGENE, OR PD JIM DAVIS tells ALL ACCESS that as of FRIDAY (6/4) he will be handling programming for KKNU remotely from EATONVILLE, WA, while assisting his girlfriend ROXANNE BENNETT in recovering from double knee replacement surgery.

    JIM can be reached at his usual e-mail at jim@kknu.fm. until he returns to EUGENE on JULY 6th.

    Posted on June 1, 2010 - 07:04 PM #
  13. MarkAndrews

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    DOUBLE knee replacement surgery? Yikes! I helped my wife when she recovered from one...that was plenty! Good luck and Godspeed to both Jim and Roxanne...

    Posted on June 2, 2010 - 12:57 AM #
  14. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    ------------------------------------------------------FCC Fines-------------------------------------------------------

    LANE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has been fined $500 by the FCC for a late license renewal application and unauthorized operation of FM translator K2121BP/FLORENCE, OR. The licensee told the Commission it inadvertently failed to file the application with the renewal application for its KRVM/EUGENE.

    Posted on June 4, 2010 - 07:27 PM #
  15. Craig_Adams

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    ----------------------------------KKNU PD Jim Davis Doing Well After Surgery----------------------------------

    ALL ACCESS sends well wishes to McKENZIE RIVER BROADCASTING Country KKNU/EUGENE, OR PD JIM DAVIS who has unexpected gall bladder surgery on WEDNESDAY (7/21). DAVIS is currently recovering at home and says he is doing much better.

    Send him get well notes at jim@kknu.fm.

    Posted on July 26, 2010 - 06:57 PM #
  16. Error Supply

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    I just discovered 95.3 the score today so goodbye to 95.5 for a bit. Fortunate for me I live in an area where I can pick up both stations.

    Posted on July 27, 2010 - 03:55 PM #
  17. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    -------------------------------------------KFLY Adds Full Metal Jackie-------------------------------------------

    ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS syndicated FULL METAL JACKIE adds affiliate BICOASTAL MEDIA Rocker KFLY/EUGENE, OR to its growing roster of over 200 stations nationwide.

    Posted on August 25, 2010 - 05:30 PM #
  18. Error Supply

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    So I am driving out to my favorite Indian casino and I cant tune in 104.7 but for some reason I think its coming in on 106.3. Any ideas?

    Posted on August 25, 2010 - 09:11 PM #
  19. DonkShowTanner

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    Tower problems. The engineers are working on it as I type this. KDUK and KFLY should be back up soon.

    Posted on August 25, 2010 - 09:59 PM #
  20. Broadway

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    106.3 KLOO seems normal format...101.5 and 104.7 no carrier...at 10:36pm
    I'm sure the engineers are glad it's summer++

    Posted on August 25, 2010 - 10:35 PM #
  21. the_radio_guy

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    101.5 KFLY and 104.7 KDUK have been off the air since 4:30 in the afternoon. It's nice being able to listen to 104.3 KKMX and 105.1 KRSK in Eugene, without KDUK's nasty splatter.

    Since June 8th, 2001, 104.7 KDUK's transmitter has been putting out RF spurs on 104.4 and 105.0 MHz, which severely messes up reception of 105.1 KRSK (on the more wide FM tuners) in Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, etc.

    101.5 KFLY's transmitter has never put out any RF spurs, and I sure wish the engineers would fix KDUK's transmitter.

    Posted on August 26, 2010 - 02:24 AM #
  22. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    ------------Broadcast Nominees Announced - Tickets For The Show Go On Sale September 18th------------

    The 44th Annual CMA (COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION) AWARDS will be held in NASHVILLE on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, and the first round of nominations were announced this morning (08/31) from the RYMAN AUDITORIUM. The CMA BROADCAST AWARD nominees were also announced this morning by BIG MACHINE duo STEEL MAGNOLIA. The nominees are as follows:

    CMA Radio Station of the Year - Major Market
    KEEY/MINNEAPOLIS
    KWJJ/PORTLAND
    WIL/ST. LOUIS
    WSOC/CHARLOTTE
    WYCD/DETROIT

    CMA Personality of the Year - Small Market
    BARRETT, FOX & BERRY (BILL BARRETT, TIM FOX, TRACY BERRY) – KKNU/EUGENE, OR
    SCOTTY & CARISSA in the Morning (SCOTTY COX, CARISSA LOETHEN) – KCLR/COLUMBIA, MO
    The DEX AND MO Show – WUSY/CHATTANOOGA
    The Good Morning Guys (BRIAN GARY, TODD HARDING, SUSAN MOORE) – KUAD/FT. COLLINS, CO
    The JESS WRIGHT Show (JESS WRIGHT, DAVE CONRAD) – WFRE/FREDERICK, MD

    The 44th Annual CMA AWARDS will be broadcast live from NASHVILLE's BRIDGESTONE ARENA on NOVEMBER 10th at 8p (ET) on ABC-TV. Tickets for the show will go on sale SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th at 10a (CT).

    Tickets can be purchased by logging on to http://www.ticketmaster.com; calling (800) 745-3000; or in person at the BRIDGESTONE ARENA box office at 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in NASHVILLE).

    Posted on September 1, 2010 - 01:02 AM #
  23. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    APROVECHO RESEARCH CENTER is transferring the license for low power FM KSOW-LP/COTTAGE GROVE, OR to REAL RURAL RADIO for no consideration.

    Posted on September 20, 2010 - 07:41 AM #
  24. the_radio_guy

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    KSOW-LP is currently dark, which means "Oldies 106.7" can be heard around Cottage Grove at this time.

    Posted on September 21, 2010 - 03:18 AM #
  25. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    -------------------------------------KLOO Picks Up Paul Schaffer's Day In Rock-------------------------------------

    ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS’ PAUL SCHAFFER’S DAY IN ROCK adds BICOASTAL Classic Rock KLOO (106.3 TIMELESS ROCK)/EUGENE, OR to its list of over 200 affiliates carrying the one-minute long rock history news spot.

    Posted on September 28, 2010 - 08:19 PM #
  26. e_dawg

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    Eugene radio stations are boring. Cumulus are the worst radio station group in Eugene. Can they fixed STAR 102.3 FM music and bring back Country music on 95.3 FM.

    Posted on September 28, 2010 - 09:19 PM #
  27. the_radio_guy

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    Cumulus takes radio stations and trashes them. "The Score" should have stayed on 1320, and 95.3 should have a music format. 102.3 should be Hot AC or Adult CHR.

    Posted on September 28, 2010 - 09:56 PM #
  28. Craig_Adams

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    ----------------------------------Susanville, CA Gets a New Country ... Station----------------------------------

    A new station has signed on in SUSANVILLE, CA. KGXX(100.7 XX COUNTRY) launched with 10,000 songs ina row.

    JAN BAKER left KMPH/MODESTO CA to become the station's GM. KKNU/EUGENE, OR vet BILL CRAWFORD will be PD/MD and do mornings.
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    Congratulations Bill !

    Posted on October 15, 2010 - 06:08 PM #
  29. exradiodude

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    Big Bill is a class act, I wish him the best of luck at his new station.

    Posted on October 16, 2010 - 04:35 PM #
  30. exradiodude

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    Yes music should be on 95.3, I think it should be classic country mixed with current country. 102.3 should be a real Hot AC

    Posted on October 16, 2010 - 04:37 PM #
  31. Craig_Adams

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    This From All Access:

    The OREGON ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS announced the winners of its 2010 Awards For Excellence at the organization's annual FALL Conference (jointly held with the WASHINGTON STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION) in SKAMANIA, WA this past weekend.

    Best Morning Show -- Radio: MCKENZIE RIVER BROADCASTING Country KKNU (NEW COUNTRY 93)/SPRINGFIELD-EUGENE, "BARRETT-FOX AND BERRY"

    Radio Sports Announcer of the Year -- Non-Commercial/Educational: BRANDON SPRAGE, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Variety KBVR/CORVALLIS

    Posted on October 26, 2010 - 07:41 PM #
  32. exradiodude

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    I have noticed that KNRQ still has a CP for Tualatin,3.7kW. I noticed also that there is one for Aloha also for KNRQ. When this does happen what will happen with NRQ in Eugene ? My opinion....blow up 102.3 and put NRQ there. Remove sports from 95.3 and put a classic leaning country.

    Just my opinion.

    Posted on November 1, 2010 - 01:54 PM #
  33. semoochie

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    Since it involves a rule making procedure, my guess is that the construction permit will be built out before the application is granted, what with time running out on the CP. When you say, "classic leaning", do you mean "Garth Brooks" or "Ernest Tubbs"? If it's the latter, it's a recipe for failure.

    Posted on November 1, 2010 - 04:55 PM #
  34. the_radio_guy

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    Exradiodude was thinking Garth Brooks, and the kind of format 95.3 had as "The Moose" from 2004 to 2009. They played contemporary Country, along with a few older songs from Patsy Cline, Bellamy Brothers, Rosanne Cash, Hank Williams, Jr., etc.

    Posted on November 2, 2010 - 05:24 AM #
  35. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING is swapping the construction permit for KQDL/HINES, OR to CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC. and $3,000 for FM translator K252DL/WALTON, OR.
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    Walton is west of Eugene.

    Posted on November 15, 2010 - 08:17 AM #
  36. Randy_in_Eugene

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    K252DL currently has a CP to move from 98.3 to 95.7 at the same Walton location, raising power from 8 to 10 watts. I expect OPB to move to Eugene.

    Posted on November 17, 2010 - 12:20 AM #
  37. the_radio_guy

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    Were they just granted the CP?

    Posted on November 17, 2010 - 01:08 AM #
  38. Randy_in_Eugene

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    I believe the proper technical term is "oops." It's still an application. Shoulda' read it closer.

    Posted on November 17, 2010 - 10:56 PM #
  39. e_dawg

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    Off the subject....but I rind that Eugene radio stations are boring these days compare to 10 years ago. Back then, they had a personality driven from Classic Rock to Top-40. Right now, its just voice track and their music selections are very repetitive or boring. What do you think?
    Only 3 radio groups are representative in the Eugene Market.

    McKienzie Broadcasting.
    -KMGE, KKNU, and KEUG
    Bi-Costal Media
    -KPNW, KDUK, KODZ, and KFLY
    Cumulus Media
    -KUGN, KSCR, KUJZ, KNRQ, KEHK, and KZEL.

    Posted on November 20, 2010 - 03:39 PM #
  40. exradiodude

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    You must remember...just because you have the most doesnt mean you make the most. I think billing wise MRB has them beat.

    Also Don't forget; Willamette Media owns KKNX 840 & I think KLZS 1450

    Posted on November 20, 2010 - 04:54 PM #
  41. Notalent

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    Gee thanks Dawg, we never knew who owned what in Eugene till now, hope you rind a good gig soon.

    Posted on November 20, 2010 - 10:22 PM #
  42. paulwalker

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    e_dawg...thanks for that post. I was with KDUK/KODZ ten years ago. It is nice that someone remembers that we did (or atleast tried) to do radio right back then. Certainly, the ratings proved it, but I lament the fact that this effort seems to be forgotten and/or not important today. Eugene is still a vibrant market with potentially high revenue. I'll leave it there.

    Posted on November 20, 2010 - 11:16 PM #
  43. Greg_Charles

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    I think true fun and exciting radio goes back to the late 60's and 70's with the boss jock format and all the fantastic original promotions.

    It was the wild west of radio programing. Just watch WKRP re-runs.

    Turkey drops from the sky, money drops from skyscrapers, wet bikini contests, treasure hunts,....it's all gone now.

    Each decade has become more liability conscious, cheap, watered down, and boring.

    "be the 10th caller to qualify to win...."

    In the olden days if you were the 10th caller...you win.

    Posted on November 24, 2010 - 03:23 PM #
  44. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    -------------------------Broadcast Nominees Announced For 46th Annual ACM Awards-------------------------

    The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has announced the nominees for this year’s Broadcast Awards TODAY (2/1), which due to time constraints, are not televised during the 46th Annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) AWARDS. The nominees will be honored at a special pre-Awards reception.

    On-Air Personality Of The Year – Small Market

    BILL BARRETT, TIM FOX &TRACY BERRY - KKNU/EUGENE, OR
    BRIAN GARY, TODD HARDING & SUSAN MOORE (THE GOOD MORNING GUYS) - KUAD/WINDSOR, CO
    JIMMY LEHN & SHELLY MARTINEZ - WCTY/NORWICH, CT
    MARK ERICSON & KAREN KILEY - WOKQ/DOVER, NH
    DEX & MO - WUSY/CHATTANOOGA, TN

    The 46th Annual ACM AWARDS will be broadcast live from the MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA in LAS VEGAS on SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd at 8p (live ET/delayed PT) on CBS-TV, hosted by STARSTRUCK/VALORY MUSIC CO. star REBA McENTIRE and REPRISE/NASHVILLE’s BLAKE SHELTON.
    For more info, visit http://www.acmcountry.com.

    Posted on February 1, 2011 - 07:50 PM #
  45. Craig_Adams

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    This from All Access:

    ----------------------------------------Classic Rock Live Welcomes KLOO----------------------------------------

    ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS and THE GUITAR RADIO SHOW, LLC are proud to welcome KLOO/EUGENE, OR as the latest affiliate of CLASSIC ROCK LIVE, the brand new two-hour Classic Rock radio show with recorded live performances hosted by PIERRE ROBERT. KLOO joins over 200 affiliates on the ENVISION ROCK RADIO NETWORK.

    Posted on February 9, 2011 - 09:01 PM #
  46. semoochie

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    KXPC has applied to move to Eugene by re-licensing to Harrisburg. It's a Class C0 with 100KW @ 310 meters HAAT from Blanton Heights.

    Posted on March 7, 2011 - 12:04 PM #
  47. Broadway

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    Looks like they found an easy move/fix in diplexing into an exist Eugene FM site there. Next question, which format--Air1 or KLOVE??

    Posted on March 7, 2011 - 05:52 PM #
  48. semoochie

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    I'm sure it will be K-Love. This should free up some translators that will probably be sold.

    Posted on March 7, 2011 - 11:21 PM #
  49. the_radio_guy

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    Moving 103.7 to Eugene, was what they should have done from day one. Since a C0 in Eugene is worth big bucks, I would expect EMF to work out a deal to swap 103.7 for one of the weaker Eugene FM's.

    Cumulus could end up buying 103.7, and EMF could purchase the C3 at 97.7, moving in from the Coast.

    Posted on March 8, 2011 - 02:20 AM #
  50. Randy_in_Eugene

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    I don't see them selling any translators. 90.7 is being totally hammered by HD noise from KWAX (91.1) and should be shut off altogether, but probably won't be. 107.3 is first-adjacent to their 107.1 and isn't any good for anyone else. That leaves 100.9 which could be moved to Coburg ridge to relay Air 1 into Springfield where they've never had a decent signal.

    Posted on March 9, 2011 - 12:35 AM #

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