Yesterday, I caught a broadcast of WRMI Legends, and it was pretty much identical to WTWW as far as programming goes (which was the point, I'm supposing). I caught it first at 4980 kHz on one of those KiwiSDR online radios, then live on the same frequency with my DX-398 and a 23' Sangean reel antenna.
Where I'm at (SF Bay Area), reception at 4980 doesn't seem so great compared to 5085, which was noticeably better (I could pick up WTWW's signal with just the built in whip of my DX-440, despite it seeming somewhat lacking in sensitivity, whereas to hear WRMI@4980, I pretty much need the wire).
I'm guessing that the latitude has something to do with this; Lebanon, TN was practically due east of my location, whereas Okeechobee, FL is to the southeast a bit, and somewhat farther away.
Nevertheless, the fact I got it at all was pretty fun, and I even sent in a QSL report, as I'm not sure that particular frequency is aimed at the western US (I know they have a couple other frequencies that are specifically aimed here, but 4980 isn't among them, I don't think).
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Something's back on 5085 kHz as of 02:03 UTC. Coming in nice and solid over here near SF.
Anyone know what's going on?
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Is off the air, shut down for good. Another loss for SWL.
A loss if you like things like (they own the station):
LaPorte Church of Christ - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
They dont own it yet.. theres been talks of a sale, rumors floating around.. but the FCC registered licensee is leap of faith, inc which is george mclintock, ex of WWCR....
How does this stuff exist?the white church which has radical views.
Are there really so many devoutly religious people that there exists the need for virtually every major SW broadcaster in the US to provide mostly religious programming?
I noticed tonight that WTWW is back on 5085!
I'm sure they lost a couple handfuls of listeners, but they don't seem to mind. What I can't understand is why do they always seem to assume that most SWL's are religious and want to hear only religious programming????Theyve been back for about 2 weeks, just before christmas... and its going to be all religion