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Re: [IRCA] KTAR-620
Rick - Should be quite interesting! - John
On Aug 24, 2006, at 6:54 PM, Rick Lewis wrote:
> John,
> 620 and 860 will simulcast for a few months starting in January,
> according
> to KTAR's general manager. After that, it's supposedly unknown.
> But realistically, it has a horrible signal, and I seem to remember
> that
> the tower site will be sold soon, requiring a move an upgrade, a sale
> or
> shutdown.
> An upgrade would be costly, probably with poor coverage in the west
> valley.
> Plus KTAR is one of Arizona's most prestigious AMs, along with KFYI. I
> can't imagine Clear Channel just letting this happen without moving
> 550-KFYI to FM to keep the playing field level.
> That would leave only second-tier stations on AM, so the 860 wouldn't
> be
> very attractive to a new buyer.
> --Rick
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