WWZN / Celtics - Bill Griffith Column

[Garrett Wollman]

<<On Mon, 31 May 2004 17:00:44 -0400, "Joseph Pappalardo" <joepappalardo2001@yahoo.com> said:

>> 800 is still a daytimer.

> No it's not.

The fact that it allegedly doesn't operate with its licensed
parameters does not make it any less a daytimer in the eyes of the
law.  WNNW is a class-D station, authorized to operate with 244 watts
ND-N, just six watts shy of the total necessary to make it a full-time
station.  As a class-D, WNNW is not required to serve its community of
license after sunset, nor does it receive any protection from
interference to its nighttime signal.

>> in favor of programming that would cost real money..

> In the past, the flagship station has given the programming to the metro
> stations it needs to fill in reception for free. (As long as it carries the
> flagships spots.)

Barter programming costs money.  Not much money, but it does cost more
to operate than leased time.  Of course, the costs are much, much
higher if you want to sell spot time.

>> Correct answer: the one that Mr. Cohen prefers to do business with.

> Which is usually the one that brings in the most money.

You have personal experience with the Cohen family?

-GAWollman