Classy 100 theory
Erie-Meadville: While scanning the dial last night, I found a first for the Erie market. Cumulus owned Classy 100 (WXKC 99.9) has become the first Erie station to sign on with HD Radio. The 50,000 watt station's HD signal (which is much less than 50k) still covers a large broadcast area. I see sister stations WXTA "Country 98" and WQHZ "Z-102.3" following suit. You probably won't see those stations add any sub channels if they follow what their sister stations in nearby Youngstown have done. Update: There may be a motive to using the HD2 channel for a translator at 104.3 (W285AI). The translator is currently testing as Classy 100 (which is different than Classy #1) from the HD channel (which is legal). My guess is that 104.3 will not be The Score 1260's translator after all, but could become an oldies station utilizing the HD2 channel from Classy 100. We shall see.Readers’ Forum
They bought a new transmitter for Classy, You wont see 102 or 97 go HD in the near future unless they buy new transmitters for them
Big John - February 05, 2012 at 11:41 pm
It makes no sense really for anyone to buy an HD Radio unless there are more choices that one station carrying HD (And it only being the main signal.) I say at least put 1260 on a second channel for increased coverage. Youngstown hasn’t utilized it with sub channels like Clear Channel there has with smooth jazz & blues. I guess we’ll stay tuned & see what happens.
Tom Lavery (URL) - February 06, 2012 at 5:30 pm