Phase out over-the-air signals? (was: Re: WCRB to simulcast on 88.7in R.I.)

[Laurence Glavin]

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>From: Sid Schweiger
>Sent: 06/03/11 06:54 PM
>To: boston-radio-interest@lists.BostonRadio.org
>Subject: RE: Phase out over-the-air signals? (was: Re: WCRB to simulcast on 88.7in R.I.)
 >There are actually quite a few AMs that have already turned in their licenses, although AFAIK none are in major markets, where many AMs are not only profitable but are also ratings leaders. >But the migration of formerly AM-only formats to FM has begun, and given the value of land these days (which AMs typically require lots of), IMO it's only a matter of time before the AM band >really starts to thin out. Sid Schweiger IT Manager, Entercom New England 20 Guest St / 3d Floor Brighton MA 02135-2040
 W9WI.com just displayed the latest FCC totals of radio stations, and there were 4 fewer AM outlets than a year ago. But just a few
 days ago, WDOD-AM 1310 in Chattanooga, TN called it quits; I believe a WDOD-FM exists. Is Chattanooga "major"? The w9wi blog
 frequently mentions AM stations that have gone bye-bye, like WFGN in Gaffney, SC...at 1180 on-the-dial, a daytimer limited by
 WHAM in Rochester, NY.