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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
19 March 2018
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Good Morning:
Some of the radio stations that filed FCC applications for translators now have the chance to submit their long-form applications. The filing window will begin on Wednesday April 18 and end on Wednesday May 9. The below list comprises these non-mutually exclusive FM translator CP applications.
Adams Radio Group: 94.5fm, Fort Wayne.
Progressive Broadcasting System: 92.3fm, Kokomo
Hoosier AM/FM: Channel 92.1fm, Kokomo
Artistic Media Partners: 93.9fm, South Bend
Mid-West Family Broadcasting: 105.1fm, South Bend
WLTH Radio: 92.7fm, Gary
Immaculate Heart Media: 101.5fm, Gary
LaPorte County Broadcasting Co: 106.5fm, La Porte
Gerard Media: 106.7fm, Michigan City
Hoosier AM/FM: 96.9fm, Marion
Cumulus: 101.9fm, New Castle
Continental Broadcast Group: 103.9fm, Beech Grove
Kaspar Broadcasting: 99.1fm, Lebanon
Word Power: 106.3fm, Terre Haute
Sarkes Tarzian: 98.7fm, Bloomington
Music Ministries: 102.9fm, Evansville
Townsquare Media: 103.7fm, Owensboro, Kentucky
From the Reading Pile: iHeartRadio has filed for bankruptcy but don’t worry — it isn’t going anywhere.
From the Reading Pile: Low-powered community radio is proving to be a powerful voice.
Northeast
This morning, Heartland Media launched Antenna TV on their brand new WFFT-55.3. Here's the latest channel lineup:
55.1: FOX
55.2: Bounce TV
55.3: Antenna TV
The Journal Gazette profiles the first news anchor at WKJG-TV: Jack Gray. WKJG-TV were the call letters on Channel 33 from its November 1953 sign-on until 2003. Channel 33 served as Fort Wayne's NBC affiliate from 1953 until the end of July 2016.
On Saturday, Gary "Mack" McCarrick died. Mr. McCarrick co-hosted the "Mack and Moore" morning show on Country/WBTU (93.3fm, Kendallville) with Don Moore. Mr. Moore died in 2013 at age 60. While we don't have a complete broadcasting biography, we believe he worked at several Michigan radio stations. If you have more information, please send us an e-mail.
Northcentral
Artistic Media Partners' Standards/WDND (1620am) goes silent and files an STA with the FCC, as they lost their tower site (the tower lease expired). They're searching for a new tower site.
Northwest
Neuhoff Media's ESPN Sports/WASK (1450am, Lafayette) signs on an FM translator last Thursday morning. 250-watt W269DJ (101.7fm, Lafayette) signed on, and the AM/FM combo rebranded as "101.7 The Hammer."
In 2006, WASK ended their oldies format (a simulcast with sister WASK-FM), and became an ESPN affiliate as "ESPN Radio 1450."
This afternoon, former WLFI-TV (Channel 8, Lafayette) sports anchor Clayton Duffy will join Neuhoff PD Jared Jesulaitis in afternoons for "The Hammer Down Show" from 4pm until 6pm.
Southeast
iHeartMedia rebrands their Urban/WTFX (93.1fm, Clarksville) from "93.1 The Beat" to "Real 93.1".
Southcentral
Artistic Media Partners will sell their CHR/WBWB (96.7fm, Bloomington) and Country/WHCC (105.1fm, Ellettsville) to Sound Management for $4.4 million.
This 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.
March 19: In 1997, 94.1fm in Roanoke flipped formats to Modern AC, as "Star 94.1" and changed call letters from WGL-FM to WYSR.
March 20: In 2008, WLZQ (101.1fm, South Whitley) changes call letters to WMYQ.
March 23: In 1992, 101.9fm in Brownsburg signs on as WQFE. Today, it's WKLU. In 1996, Chris Underwood did his last live overnight shift at Fort Wayne's WOWO, as "The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets" continued a format transition from music to its current News/Talk format. In 2008, John Larsh ("Jack Armstrong") dies. Age 63. The fast talking DJ worked at Indianapolis' WIFE(AM) and WIFE-FM.
March 24: In 1994, 101.7fm in Fort Wayne changed call letters from WJLT to WLDE in Fort Wayne. This stunt gained national press coverage, as the station aired multiple versions of "Louie, Louie," as part of a format change from beautiful music to oldies. The WJLT call letters supposedly stood for "We're Just Louie Tonight."
Employment Opportunities
106.1 The River – WWWY-FM – South Central Indiana’s home for Classic Hits, is searching for our next morning show superstar. If you can deliver an upbeat, LOCALLY relatable, music-driven show then send me your best stuff. Local is how we win, so you’ll be expected to seek out ways to get involved in the community, social chops are a requirement. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits including 401(k), excellent work environment and an exceptional community. E-mail your resume and demo to Bob Morrison, Station Manager at bobm@wkkg.com. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Help with music scheduling as needed.
Updating the station’s website and posting on our various social media platforms.
Help develop promotions/contests for the station.
RCS Selector, Adobe Audition, and AudioVAULT experience is a plus! Females and minorities are also 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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