KRAM - 1070 Khz -- back on the air. Testing low power -- 1 KW. At 12:44 AM
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Loks like the calls have been moved. XEPE is now on 1450 and the 1700 is now
XEKTT in Tijuana, formerly licensed to Cerro Jaramillo, BC. XEKTT -- 1700 is
10 KW Day + Night.
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The FCC Monitoring Stations are almost all fully automated and can detect
stations using un-authorized power -- both daytime as well as at night.
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What Sony ???
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And, naturally, neither of
1070 is a good frequency -- on the west coast.
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Looks like Snohomish County failed to approve the CUP and use of the new
proposed KRKO site.
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How do you think I feel -- having to admit that I have a GM Car radio from the
late 1980's ??? It is NOT KOMO in Seattle. the Stereo signal -- comes and
goes -- with location. And while it appears to be KOMO --- I can hear some
other Spanish Station under KOMO -- when the C-quam signal is
I am receiving / hearing - an older C-Quam Stereo signal on a GM car radio
-- under KOMO - Seattle on 1000 Khz. The Red Stereo light comes on and
switches over the speakers --. I can hear Mexico under KOMO, but it makes
KOMO appear to be broadcasting in Stereo. Any ideas what's going
I am sure that the stations on 1410 in California wuldn't mind -- if CFUN
pointed it's signal just a TAD to the north.
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According to KFI engineering staff -- most of the latest DX reports confirm
that the new 650 foot tower with top hat is not doing as well as the old 750
foot tall tower.
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Just like K-JLH -- FM Compton, CA ( Los Angeles ) stands for John LeMar Hill --
the former owner and not Stevie Wonder the present owner.
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102.3 - KJLH - Compton, CA started out as KFOX-FM in Long Beach. The 6 bay --
Clover leaf antenna - was mounted to one of the two 150 foot metal towers at
220 E. Anahiem - in Long Beach -- which was then the Studio / Office location.
The two towers were industial type - with 4 legs mounted on
I agree with you. There is nothing to stop any listener from streaming his
or her favorite over the air broadcast station -- through the listeners own
site or page. KingsRadio near Fresno, Ca. is doing just that. The station
ownership has nothing to do with the internet broadcast of it's
So -- someone is going to take some private citizen to court -- because he or
she broadcasts or Streams his or her favorite radion station over the
internet -- for no fee. Yes, it may be a viloation. But it would harm ASCAP,
BMI and others MORE -- by taking private citizens to court. Would
LOL --- Wait --- You got a QSL report back --- in 50 days from KGED in Fresno.
I think you are one of -- if not the best DXer -- on the west coast. But how
do you send yourself a DX report and it takes 50 days to get a reply.
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Patrick, You are number one. The honest thing to do. I take my hat off to
you. Does KGED own the 1550 ? Which frequency did they have to turn in for
the 1680 ? Did you see that two groups applied to replace the 1470 at Coalinga
(+ Huron, CA) Same location as the old KKFO - at the city
There are way too many AM stations. The newer -- most often lower power
stations make as much noise as IBOC. Combine all of the new add on Clear
channel drop ins -- most with powers below 5 KW at night and even more below 1
KW at night to low powered local channels. All 107 AM channels now
I agree with Kieth. I support the idea that TV channels 5 and 6 should be
transfered over to the FM radio service. I would also suggest that TV channels
2, 3 and 4 be allocated to the FM band --if possible.
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Lots of TV shows in the 1970 era used KREX TV and KBLA TV as back ground
--showing reporters with mics and TV cameras with the call signs marked on them.
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CFUN comes into the Lompoc, CA area -- just about a hour before sunset.
Maybe a new location would help Lompoc.
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There are very -- very few Digital stations assigned to the lower channels --
from 2 to 6. The FCC allowed TV stations to pick which channel they wanted to
use - after moving to digital in 2009. Most TV engineers want to stay away
from the low end problems. Only time will tell -- .
Alot of the AM stations that are turning in the AM license for a new FM channel
-- are owned by the CBC or big station groups. They wouldn't put their old
transmitters on eBay. They have too many to sell or get rid of. They would
use a broker to get rid of them all. One more reason to keep
Hey Patrick, Your post got me thinking. what ever happened to the CFFX 960
and CBA - 1070 -- main transmitters ?? Do you think that one or more have
been returned to the air ?? Maybe on the same frequency ?? mike
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I wouldn't be surprised to see or hear that both the CFFX and CBA transmitters
have been sold to one or more US Broadcasters. I would keep my ears open, if
you know what I mean. Mike
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Great Idea. I saw take TV channels 2 to 6, not just 5 + 6. Like anything else
in the Belway -- it will come down to How much cash will it bring into the
Feds ??
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The 1150 in Denver, Colorado and the 1190 in Phoenix, AZ have just been listed
for sale. Might that be the main reason for any change at these two stations
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The Denver 1150 the Phoenix 1190 are both up for sale.
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Thanks Pat. Who knows -- Maybe you will be able to hear the San Francisco area
1510 better than KGA at night. What a shame.
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Pat, Do you get the Crescent City to Eureka area AM's well --- or at all --
days or just nights ??
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Yes, the good old KRKD AM tower. It still stands and I can say that I once
owned KRKD FM. I loved listening to Huggy Boy on KRKD AM from 12 AM till 5 AM.
He was one of the best LA jocks. He would Buy Time on KRKD for his own
show. He pushed and pluged both the Count Five and the Seeds --
Good Point. No one ever uses the 12 AM to 6 AM period for testing now days.
Everyone is to busy broadcasting regular programs to pay off the high cost or
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3 applications were filed to replace the 1470 at Coalinga, CA. Two at Coalinga
with only 400 watts and a directional antenna system at night, from the City
Water Works yard -- where KKFO was, and the third application seeks 1470 at
Huron, CA -- just 10 miles east of Coalinga. The Huron
Yes -- the good ole days. Super 15 -- KBLA -- Dave
Diamond, Humble Harv and some guy calling himself -
The Mighty Mitchell. The 6 KBLA poles (towers)
are still located on top of the hill. And the 23 year
old CP for 1500 was just deleted by the FCC (ie KIEV).
How about KOOD / KFHA 1480 in
Humble Harv aka Humble Harvey Miller -- might live on -- in re-run -- but he
like most of the other KBLA IN-Jock have gone to the great radio station in
the sky. Harvey Miller even spent time in jail for murder. Rodger Christian
-- DJ + Song Writter, Bob Dayton, and many more. Even George E
Fred Cote, owner of KOLA FM 99.9 Riverside and a small class 4 AM -- KPAS 1490
in Banning. He hired one of his staff to kill his X-wife and her boyfriend.
He's still in jail. KOLA and KPAS were sold off.
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WOW. They went on the air in 1947, on 1490 -- and like all class IV AM
stations -- 250 watts was maximum power -- day + nifgt. They used a short 150'
tower in Magnolia Park --- a city owned park. I'm impressed.
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The Eureka -- 1480 was the first 1480 on the west coast. It once even had a CP
to operate with 5 KW at night as a class III-A station. But a battle with KYOS
1480 in Merced, CA that began broadcasting on channel -- much latter than the
Eureka 1480, ended up giving the III-A class to Merced
Which KGED ?
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Just hope it will clarify the facts correctly - for everyone.
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OK -- I'll bite. You are in Astoria, Oregon and KGED is in Fresno. Is this a
paid or volunteer type job for KGED ???
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Well keep up the good work Patrick. Your DX report of the old KKFO in Coalinga
on 1470 is one of the best DX reports that I have seen or heard of. All of 40
watts -- and KKFO is now gone. I still have your tape some where. Good Job.
Mike
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LOL What's next ?? Indian smoke signal sites ??
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Not to worry. It's a CP for 960, not 980.
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Try 1570 -- . KZRO FM -- in Mt. Shasta operates a VLP AM re-broadcst of the
FM on 1570 from a 10 foot pole on top of the studio. Only about another 10
miles south of Weed.
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Patrick, If you already have an HDTV set -- and you can't receive at least ONE
HDTV station -- a converter box will do nothing for you.
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Patrick, You may have to save your money and buy an HDTV set. Lots of
problems with the converter boxes -- in areas with poor or average signal.
Coverage of HDTV is only about HALF or 2/3rds of the Analog coverage area. In
your 'fringe area -- you might not have enough signal for the
Had a Kentucky Chicken store on 1520 - LP in Whitter, CA. It covered a 10 mile
radius from the top of the store. Yup -- they used KFC as a call sign. Taped
loop of specials. KFC radio was eaten up by the local FCC office. 1500 is
often used in Hollywood to promote new movies. Special
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You are thinking of KQW in San Jose - which later became KCBS. KPO became
KNBR on 680. --- There is a plack at the old transmitter site of KQW, now
used by the 1170 AM in San Jose. But before KQW became KCBS on 740 -- KQW was
on 1010 Khz. KTRB in Modesto was assigned 740. In the 1941
I like that the old KLOK 1170 in san Jose has a plack -- to record that radio
began at that site. Someone local should take a picture and post it.
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The old 10 watt class D stations no longer exist -- acceptt for those that
are grandfathered in to place. The class D stations can use any open
frequency, from 88.1 to 107.9. But as far as records show, the old KGGK - FM
in Garden Grove, CA that began as a 100 watt station, and the
Back in 1966-67, then KGGK - 94.3 in Garden Grove, CA - in Orange County - was
the lowest powered commercial FM with 200 watts ERP and and HAAT of + 220 feet.
KGGK was then owned by a Stereo - Hi-fi store - to test / sell Hi-Fi sets.
The store was located in a shopping center on the corner
I have heard that there is a new SS station on 1070 -- west of the big muddy.
--- Love the comment about the Cubs. The owner of KZRO (FM) in Dunsmuir -
Redding, CA. is asking 2 million for his FM station -- because he needs the
cash to buy a radio station -- back east -- so he can
The big move in is KIKO - 1340 from Miami, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ -- just SW of
Phoenix. Two tower DA.
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Alot of the older AM stations were built to meet the then FCC rules that
required on duty engineers, or were built as a back up studio. KVI and most
of the AM stations on Vashon Island had a back-up studio, just in case the link
went down from the main studios. In a time when housing is
It might be K-HOT in Madera, CA. --- They have a flame-tossing 81 watts
after sunset. IHR radio doing an LMA -- with Catholic programming from EWTN.
Possibly Spanish at night.
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It's very nice to see that IHR and Doug Sherman have such good friends.
However, IHR -- Does NOT own KHOT. It does lease KHOT from the owner,
(Redwood) - of which Doug Sherman is a member of the board.
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Is CBA movin' to FM ???
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Thanks Marc. Thanks Patrick. Your idea is good but Canada has been the one
that added 530 as a regional channel with 1 KW Daytime and 250 waats at night.
They might have some problems with the 530 / 540 at such high power. Does
anyone know what happened to the old CFFX 960 transmitter ??
Might have had PCB's.
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Everyone on the list knows that KFI's 750 tower was hit by a plane on Dec. 19,
2004 and fell to the ground. And everyone has been waiting for KFI to rebuild
it's main tower. Yesterday, as construction of the replacement 650 foot tower
-- with Top Hat was just about to reach the 300 foot mark
Short towers are better for DXing. Not good for distance -- on a regular
coverage area basis. The short tower provides a high angle signal -- that
bounces and bounces. High powered clear channel stations must use the taller
halfwave tower to provent the high angle signal from returning to
And the answer is --- your guess is as good as as it gets. Rumors abound
that Bustos is getting short on cash. And with gas at $ 4.00 a gal. -- you
could say the same thing about anyone that owns a business. --- But the
smaller radio station groups or owners -- have always done things
The only reason KAST did not move to 1700 is -- that they would have to give up
1370, and like alot of the others -- felt that no one would listen to them,
once they moved to the upper band. First the FCC proposed as many as 125
stations, then after protests and court review, it was down to
The FCC has deleted the 1700 KAST Allocation. 1630, 1650 and 1700 as well as
all upper end channels are Short Spaced to other licensed stations to KOHI.
End of story.
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If KOHI moves or relocates it's tower -- it will require a power reduction --
by FCC rules.
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Moving KOHI --- to just about any no location is a Downgrade. And moving to
a County Fair Grounds could even make coverage worse. 1400 in John Day,
Oregon suffers from a poor ground system. The AM site is near a parking area
at the Grant County Fairgrounds.Having a paved road over
Where can all the AM stations go ?? VHF TV channels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, after
Feb. of 2009 -- just 1 year from today. The FCC rejected a proposal to join
the FM Bands togather. (The Lower FM band from 40 to 50 Mhz and the upper
FM band from 88 to 108 Mhz). It was concerned that radio
Keep your hands above your head and walk backwards !!! Most State Prisons and
County Jails do NOT allow radios of any kind. They do allow small TV sets ---.
Most are worried that a radio might be able to listen to the guards or
prison operations. The jokes on them. Most State Prisons --
OR -- move the Daytimer at Lacey, WA from 680 to 600 -- fulltime.
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I beleive that the first - tall self-supported tower for KYA - 1260 -- had a
bad tower foundation and a single guyed tower was built to replace the old
tower -- just a few feet away.
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Tomorrow, Dec 10, 2007 at 12 noon -- 1260 will begin broadcasting Catholic
Radio from new owner -- IHR.
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Well, that's one way to look at it. Others, like myself will remember that
KYA was built with a halfwave self-suppoting tower - near Candlestick Park, by
W.R. Hearst and was part of a large radio and publishing company -- that had
more power than watts. Ownership of the media is still a
Patrick, Looks like KGA is requesting a 4 tower -- 15 KW nightime license --
dropping the present 3 tower pattern night system.The station in the San
Francisco bay area -- owned by Mapleton -- at Piedmont -- is seeking 4 kW
nights.If you pay off the other guy -- with as much cash as
What is NOT part of the application -- is what Mapleton really paid to the
owners of KGA -- in cash. Why doesn't KGA just move to Bellevue or Seattle ???
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I was able to listen for hours at a time to KGA -- comming in loud and clear
all over southern California. Back in late 1968 -- I was working in San
Bernardino. I would get off work and DX for hours. I would listen to the
overnight DJ at KGA -- named Brad Edwards.KGA was top 40. About
Never been to Tukwila Great place to eat. The Claim Jumper near
Southcenter Mall -- a few blocks away.Very good food.
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All federal government stations are assigned call signs or ID's -- that are
required to be used. Even the local FBI uses it's call signs. The FCC
offices -- have call signs -- but use a Station ID in place of a call sign.
Almost every NOAA station that I have heard --- at some time
The FCC will allow -- and has allowed -- a former 3 letter call sign station --
to re-use their call sign. KPAT (1400) Berkley, CA was allowed to re-use
KRE. KIOT- AM -- 1260 could ask for KYA - AM. But do not count on it.
IHR already owns KWG in Stocton.
Paul -- I was under the impression that the IRCA was a club for persons that
enjoy the hobby of Dxing. Am I in the wrong place ???I have been in the
broadcast and radio business for over 40 years. I have even built and owned a
few broadcast stations. The radio spectrum is a natural
Yup. It seems that the only thing that AM radio is today -- is a lot of talk
-- talk -- talk and all of the programs are the same. You can offer your
yes or no --but all of you seem to be missing the bottom line. While
Patrick might be able to hear a few more stations -- on 1510 --
Several Auto Club maps show a VOA site n/w of Pixley at 35-59-10 N by 119-22-30
W (NAD27). Not part of the Pixley WL Refuge -- but marked VOA receive
station.
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And what about the Delano Site ??? Anyone have any
information on that site Thanks. Mike
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But what has Delano, California ( just north of Bakersfield) to do with
Radio Marti -- 1180 -- or Greenville ???
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Thanks. Now that I put my Fedral Government Cap on --- I see the logic. To
hit Cuba by radio -- you use a transmitter site 2,000 miles away -- and not the
site less than 200 miles away. I just forgot that Radio Marti -- is run by no
smarty. --- And the distance is so far apart --
Thanks for all the good information. It appears that there are two sites or
two parts to Delano. One site just east of McFarland, South of Delano, CA
and another north of Delano -- west of Earlimart - Pixley, CA.One site
transmit -- the other receive ?? Mike
A five (5) tower - cris-cross antenna system -- located near the junction of
the 91 freeway and I-15 -- in southeast Corona.The area is a swamp with
junk and trash. two of the 5 towers are now grounded -- out of the system.
An FCC inspection turned up that the two of the 3 old towers
From where has he been ??
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Nor can I figure -- how running old radio programs - fit the All News format.
KNX must be running low on old Dragnet and Boston Blackie radio programs.
Makes woder what will stations like KFWB or KOMO do next.
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Patrick -- Yes -- moving all AM daytimers over to a new FM band along with any
fulltime station -- using under 1 KW fulltime will work. WHY ?? Tell the
group who owns your stations.It's a small group --- but like most small
groups -- the bottom line and need is for cash. Large
That's my point. Salem paid BIG BUCKs for the C1 that they Downgraded -- to C3
and moved to Portland. All of the new Low Band FM channels would be clear
and could be moved. If a company -- Like New Northwest could tranfer all of
their Daytime AM stations over to a new FM band --- even if
I am not a HDTV fan. But facts are facts. Not ONE TV station has turned in
it's HDTV channel -- because they couldn't aford the equipment, no one had
receivers, etc. In fact -- over 60 analog stations have turned in their
licenses and now operate ONLY a single HDTV channel -- even years
And New Northwest sold of 92.9 C1 to Salem Broadcasting for some big dollars --
so that Salem could re-locate 92.9 C3 in the center of Portland -- 80 miles
away. Why wouldn't they move 1370 AM over to a Class C2 or C1 -- on a new FM
band ???They would have five years to sell or build
Scott -- I am glad to hear that there are still some good or even great -- AM
daytime stations. Maybe we should take a pro-active / possitive approach and
take the time to make a list of AM stations -- that do still serve the local
community. Anyone ??
That's try the AM daytimers in Small towns -- under 50,000 persons -- not in a
metro area -- then work on into the Big Cities. Looking for local programs --
live air persons -- cover local news sports. What is it that you think
makes a good radio station. What do you say ?
Stations that have the radials stolen -- should notify the local Police, FBI,
and FCC. Then replace the system -- as authorized. Same size and length wire.
Then the engineer might be required to file a new 302. At this point -- there
has been no FCC Notice on how to handle this type of
Yes and no. Most often NO. The FCC would require a power reduction in most
cases. Have you ever seen a Class 4 AM -- with a power like 833 watts Day and
Night. ( I think the 1400 Silverdale, WA has less than 1 KW ). That is
because -- AM stations -- are like the Educational FM
KAST was given an extended band channel -- not because of daytime IF -- but
because KAST's nightime operations prevented others from fulltime night
service. Not close to KAST -- but more than 200 miles away. So by KAST not
moving -- others are prevented from better serving their local
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