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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
12 February 2018
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Good Morning:
I've added a few more stories to the 1978 Blizzard page.
From the Reading Pile: False alarms highlight weaknesses in national alert system.
If you want to sponsor IRW at a very economical cost, please drop me an e-mail.
Northeast
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel profiles WBOI's (89.1fm, Fort Wayne) host Julia Meek.
Our best wishes to former WQHK-FM/WMEE-FM (105.1fm, Huntertown; 97.3fm, Fort Wayne) OM Dean McNeil, as he recovers from a double heart valve replacement and an aortic aneurysm repair. Mr. McNeil continues his recovery at home.
Northcentral
In 2000, Tommy Carroll joined WRBR (103.9fm, South Bend) as afternoon host. "103.9 The Bear" promoted him to PD in 2008 and again to Digital Content Director for their South Bend cluster in 2013. Mr. Carroll recently exited and will become PD/Afternoons for Townsquare Media at their WGRD in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Northwest
Recently, CSN International applied to move their translator W292EM (106.3fm, Lafayette) to 103.5fm, due to interference with Forcht Broadcasting's WCDQ (106.3fm, Crawfordsville). The FCC recently dismissed CSN's request, as it's a major change.
The FCC would have granted this application if WCDQ had somehow modified their signal after the FCC licensed W292EM. That wasn't the case here, so that's why the FCC denied CSN's application.
Woof Boom Radio launches their 106.7fm, West Lafayette signal as an AC station WLQQ ("Q106.7; The Best of Yesterday and Today"). The first song was Maroon 5's "Wake Up Call." No airstaff yet, and here's their website.
Eastcentral
We don't have many other details, but Country/WIFE-FM (94.3fm, Connersville) morning newsman Mike Peacock retires from "94.3 WIFE-FM Hometown Country" after over a half century in broadcasting.
James Lee "Jim" Brewer II, the president of Brewer Media, died Feb. 1 of oral cancer. Mr. Brewer was the grandson of southern Indiana broadcasters Roland and Maytha Brewer. He started in radio at age 15 running the board for the Indianapolis 500 broadcast at the family radio station, WTCJ/1230am in Tell City. Mr. Brewer became a station owner in Chattanooga, Tennessee at age 28, growing today's Brewer Media cluster. Survivors include his father, James L. Brewer, Sr., who owns Brewer Broadcasting (WHON/WQLK) in Richmond. Mr. Brewer was 56.
This Week (and Last Week) in Indiana Radio History
Sign-on dates seem to be a prickly matter, subject to great debate, and mostly impossible to confirm. If there's something we need to add to the "calendar," please let us know. Please e-mail us if you have updated information.
February 4: In 2000, Jim Leep dies. Age 59. Mr. Leep served as GM of what was then Religious/WGTC (102.3fm, New Carlisle). In 2005, two different radio stations flipped formats on opposite ends of the state. First up, WLRX (95.7fm, Nappanee) flips format from Hot AC ("Magic") to Rhythmic CHR ("Power"). Second, WLFW (95.3fm, Chandler) flips format from Oldies ("Oldies 93.5") to Country ("The Wolf").
February 5: In 1965, 97.3fm in Fort Wayne signs on as WKJG-FM. Today, it's WMEE. In 1998, IRW began.
February 6: In 2006, WUBU (106.3fm, South Bend) flipped format from Smooth Jazz to Urban AC.
February 7: In 1972, 91.9fm in Lafayette signs on as WJJE. Today, it's WJEF.
February 8: In 1960, 95.1fm in Fort Wayne signs on as WPTH. Today, it's WAJI.
February 9: In 2005, former Indianapolis, South Bend, and Lafayette air personality Steve Bokor ("Bobby Rivers") dies. Age 52.
February 10: In 2016, former WBCI (100.9fm, Lebanon) GM John Dotas dies. Age 80.
February 11: In 1991, 106.1fm in Newburgh signs on as WSYZ. Today, it's WDKS. In 2007, Devin Marsh dies. Age 43. During his career, Mr. Marsh programmed five different south central Indiana radio stations.
February 12: In 2002, former Booth American (WJVA 1580am/WZZP 103.9fm) South Bend GM Vincent Fasolo ("Vince Ford") dies. Age 73.
February 13: In 2010, Larry Aiken, former owner of Evansville's WGBF(AM) and FM dies. Age 70. In 1997, WOWO (1190am, Fort Wayne) PD Gary Noe dies. Age 49.
February 14: In 1953, 1220am in Salem signs on as WSLM, and remains so today. In 1965, 990am in Muncie signs on as WERK. Today, it's WRFM. In 1966, 1290am in New Albany signs on as WREY. It's now deleted. Also in 1966, WBDG (90.9fm, Indianapolis) signs on with a full programming schedule, at 10 watts. In 1978, Indianapolis' WFBQ (94.7fm, Indianapolis) dropped the "TM Stereo Rock" automated format, and went live and local. In 1993, Channel 27 in Jasper signs on as W27BG. It's now on Channel 18, and is WJTS-CD ("Watch Jasper's Television Station").
February 15: In 1968, Channel 22 in Vincennes signs on as WVUT-TV, and remains so today. In 1998, former WBAA(AM) (920am, Lafayette) Chief Engineer Ralph Townsley dies. Age 87. In 2005, high school play by play man and Metro Networks News Source bureau chief Rod Brooks dies. Age 50. Mr. Brooks was the first voice heard in 1971 when WEEM (91.7fm, Pendleton) signed on the air.
February 16: In 2011, former Paoli radio station owner (1560am, 95.3fm) Virginia A. King dies. Age 90.
February 17: In 1964, 930am in Centerville signs on as WHON, and remains so today. In 1994, former Indianapolis DJ Barney Pip dies. Age 57. In 2003, WGSN (102.7fm, Elkhart) becomes WLEG ("Ligonier, Elkhart, Goshen.")
Employment Opportunities
Z96-5 WAZY, a heritage Top 40 station in Lafayette, Indiana and Star City Broadcasting are looking for a full-time Assistant Program Director/Afternoon Drive Host. Duties include:
Hosting an afternoon drive shift live every weekday.
Producing/updating imaging, promos, and liners for use on the station.
Working promotional events and remotes as needed.
Helping with music scheduling as needed.
Updating the station’s website and posting on our various social media platforms.
Helping develop promotions/contests for the station.
RCS Selector, Adobe Audition, and AudioVAULT experience is a plus! Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, on-air demo, a production sample, and ratings history (if applicable) to Boomer@wazy.com. No phone calls please.
Star City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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