km93 wrote:

DOPEfm wrote:

It's weird as I'm in Hamilton and get both 92.9 and 88.5, both with the same programming.

I guess I should check to see if there's anything Grimsby originated on 88.5 website.

I'm curious which frequency comes in clearer where you are? I thought part of Durham's logic was for 88.5 to reach the areas that 92.9 didn't clearly reach. I remember there were parts of Hamilton (Downtown and East End) that 92.9 would have poor reception.

Typically, 92.9 has greater coverage. 88.5 is spotty.

I'm on central Hamilton mountain (near limeridge mall) and I can regularly receive North York's 158 watt CHRY Vibe105 in the car (although with static, more times than not, but listenable).

Occasionally, a Christian station on the same frequency will override it (also static filled)

Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiwRGfqAFdK/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The simulcast/syndication, this is the 'synergies' that Durham radio proposed. Didn't think it included this type of dual programming over two stations during drive times and such. At the same time, it is a great way to operate a limited signal on a budget.

That show was Jazz N Wrazz.

Dale Patterson wrote:

It's great that someone is making an effort to program the all-night show with a human (ok, a sock, but a sock with a live human behind it.) Why igmore 25 per cent of the broadcast day?

As a current overnight radio DJ, I agree 100%. I do get calls at night when I supply the request line number.

Caught it on Thursday driving Hamilton to Niagara.

Why? Because your asking to comment on the video. Now if everyone is allowed to post a comment, then it needs to be moderated.

I believe it is a repeater as it would.be nested in Pickering. Their main signal would need to be located in Markham, as noted in past CRTC denials for TX changes (most recently Richmond Hill was denied for their main TX)

The likely reason was transmitter damage during the pandemic. (I remember reading about this issue some time ago)

At one time in North York, (long before the Corus era), Q107 and AM640 had studios across from each other. (I assume they're now near the Lakeshore in the Corus building)

Is CFAJ operating at full power now?

There are lots of us SOWNY members who are currently active in radio.

I appreciate the views and information on this board. Too bad not everyone feels the same about open and free flowing opinions and facts.

Chrisphen wrote:

turkeytop wrote:

There used to be a store in Oshawa called Durham Radio. Sold Ham Radio gear. I bought from them a couple of times. Is it still around

Sadly, no. They wound down a few years back. Now I have to drive to Radioworld (an OK shop, but located at Buttfuck Nowhere in Toronto) if I need radio stuff.

Edit - Durham Radio was in Twitby.

Is that a suburb of Twitter?  🤔...😂

I program on community radio as I enjoy presenting an alternative that's freeform within my own chosen genre

The article uses the term 'deploys' and as opposed to deploying.

Does this mean it's already in use?

If so, where is it deployed?