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Re: [IRCA] Random observations
> And somehow, they are able to make some money.
Yes, though the last I knew they only had one employee who ran the station
sign-on to sign-off, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Not much payroll
there. If I had to guess, I'd say that the rental for the cell phone
antennas on the tower provides most of the income.
> It's owned by a nutbag/weirdo lawyer.
I've only spoken with him once. Can't form any opinion. I do think he had
some issues which distracted him, so that may have affected the station
management. (shrug)
> Rumour has it he was offered quite alot of money for his call letters,
> "WDIS" by The Mouse. I think he was offered more money then the station
was
> worth..
>
> ..and he turned them DOWN!
I did inquire about that some years back to the Radio Disney folks. They
were unaware of that, nor was the guy who operates WDIS. I always thought
it would be a good sale as that callsign doesn't really have any connection
to their area or programming. Based on that, I don't think there was an
offer to buy.
Another quirky thing is they sign off at around 5pm most of the time, and
earlier if the license requires it. Never stay on in the summer into the
evening. I also think sign-on is at 6am.
Craig Healy
Providence, RI
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