Re: [IRCA] WQAM 560 IBOC off.

[Keith McGinnis <longwave@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well up here in FM IBOC Land (Boston area) Radio Disney is running IBOC 
on 1260.  They and WBZ are the only 2 AM stations in the Boston area 
runnning it right now.

Keith McGinnis
Hingham MA

Bob Foxworth wrote:

> 
> 
> 
> I heard that Disney is thinking of selling all of their
> AM properties. They must be on to something
> that could negatively affect their future valuation
> The advent of HD could explain this, I'd think.
> 
> Could it be that they see a no-value proposition
> in converting all the Raaadio Diiisney stations to HD
> radio? Yes I see it now "Mommy, buy me that
> new $500 radio, puh-leez?" says your 9-year-old.
> 
> "Hey Boss, we need $300K for a new xmtr, phasor
> etc." and to pay the consultants to build it.
> 
> Sure.
> 
> At the same time, if everyone else goes HD, then
> the Disney properties could be left out in the cold.
> 
> Disney could be content to operate the stations
> at a loss (to maintain name recognition) as long as the
> underlying value of the properties makes them a
> salable commodity. Starting up HD radio could really
> confuse that issue, I'd think. I'd bet many of the AM
> stations now running RD are the ones hard to
> convert to HD due to complicated antennas, older
> xmtr's etc.
> 
> Interestingly Clear Channel is also now embroiled in
> an increasing ugly dispute over their Ford Amphitheater
> (look for "fordamp"), built and opened last year at the
> site of the Florida State Fairgrounds.  The open-air
> rock music pavillion was built outside of approved spec's
> and is creating a "noise nuisance" which was not
> planned for.  Coverage available on-line on the Tampa
> Tribune ( tampatrib.com ).
> 
> Some are making the same accusations at CC in this
> regard, as have been made about their radio station
> business. CC is also involved with outdoor billboards,
> as well as live show venues, as well.
> 
> - Bob
> 
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