Re: WNTN (was WPTR)

[Sptseditor@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/13/00 7:25:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
Dan.Strassberg@worldnet.att.net writes:

<< WNTN
 could diplex with 1150. Moreover, the configuration of 1150's towers would
 make possible a night pattern for WNTN that is about as good as WNTN could
 get.  >>

Just curious, what type of nighttime signal would be "as good as they could 
get"? What type of coverage would that 500W get them? It sounds like it would 
be counter-productive, since you said that a COL change would be needed (to 
Belmont or Arlington), meaning their night signal wouldn't cover Newton 
anyway. And how powerful could 500W on a graveyarder like 1550 be anyway?

<< The problem with this idea is that the construction cost and rent for use 
of
the 1150 facilities would be prohibitive. Unless Rob Rudnick sells the
station to some well-heeled high roller, this ain't gonna happen. >>

Agreed. How much does rent on broadcasting antennas run? (Another 
just-curious question.) And isn't the Lexington site still owned by Greater 
Media as opposed to Mega?

-Sean