RE: WGSR (Was: 89.3 pirate goes ID-crazy)

[dan.strassberg@att.net]

Well, a 50 kW station that served J'ville could be 
attractive to the major groups. OTOH, although I know 
almost nothing about J'ville radio, I assume that, like 
most FL markets, it's WAY over radioed. If whoever 
acquires the station has deep enough pockets, the big 
problem with the upgrade will be finding and acquiring a 
suitable Tx site, and getting the construction approved 
by the local zoning authorities and tree huggers. 
Considering that the station would probably require a 
site very near the coast to get decent coverage, and 
considering the hurricane risk along Florida's Atlantic 
coast, the construction could also be quite costly. 

The idea of changing the COL to a community south of 
J'ville sounds right. Since the night pattern would have 
to protect Mexico, a Tx in a coastal location south of 
the major population center would probably cover the 
city quite adequately.
 
> I'm sure the station will be on before the 90 day point, or soon thereafter.
> Just alot of things turned sour for this gent and he has to step back and
> punt. Many calls were on the answering system at the station and other folks
> have called me at home, or asked our neighbor 1600 WQOP (near my home in
> Atlantic Beach FL). I don't think this station will be permanently dark.
> It's never made a dime for him since they bought from a longtime owner back
> on Jan 10, 1999. It can make money, I'm sure with the right folks (if they
> don't milk the cow).