WKMB Stirling, NJ (reformatted to country in 79; to black gospel/[mostly] African-American-oriented Christian talk/preaching/teaching out of Plainfield but still licensed to Stirling] in 2003; went dark in 2017) Cleveland's 3rd TV station was WXEL, which began service on Channel 9 on 19 Dec. 1949. A nice collection of airchecks can be found at RadioTimeline.com. I worked in Trenton, MO in 78 and thought that WDAF 61 Country was great Top 40 radio and how good country radio could be programmed. KQV had the heritage and was owned by a company that knew something about Top 40, so 13Q was instant roadkill. No, but I was named for him. airchecks are organized by state. You could say the same about WHB and KXOK. Baptist hired me and as soon as they realized they were over budget they told him to let me go I was boned since Id just got into an apartment, furniture, utilities He waited til Sat Nite to drop it on me For Ron is one of the true radio savants (alongside Zapper, Dan Vallie, Bill Richards, Nick Bazoo, etc.). Theres More Than One Way to Schedule Ads. Repository is an aircheck museum of radio history, with over 1,200 WABC was the Yankees of the group. KY-102, KC . Owned by Urban One, the station serves the Greater Cleveland region. I agree. WDGY had Bob Dayton, Jimmy Reed and the great Gene Leader, more well known as Mean Gene Okerlund. The later 5kw night site used 12 towers to put a lobe over Dallas that also covered the mid cities and just reached Ft Worth. (The same year the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta, by the way. I would say, with certainty, that it was The Big 8 that stirred my interest and music, and then, eventually, a radio career of my own. For a number of years Fenway was the morning man. Radio station stops playing holiday classic 01:48 See huge former NBA player win small car on game show 02:10 CNN Star 102, WDOK-FM, calls itself "Cleveland's Christmas station." But. back in August of 1946. Cleveland's first radio station was WHK, which went on the air early in 1922. WROV in Roanoke deserves a mention On the market for close to five years with more listeners than all other Roanoke stations Bert Levine, who owned the station, believed very much in developing personalities without exception all the personalities on the station became major celebrities in Western Virginia. PLEASE! Delighted to hear from you, Jim and Andy. Radio-info.com has a At least as far as CHR radio goes . their musical interests, knowledge, and dedication to the local The station always has an incredibly diverse lineup, from your typical college student indie-rock shows to public affairs shows to (supposedly) the longest running jazz show in the country (Down By The Cuyahoga on Friday nights). KOWH went off to other call letters and other formats. out. equipment serviced than it is to buy a replacement. They are authorized agents for all the major scanner lines and have the best pricing and unbeatable service and support. And, ironically, WINS might have carried the Yankees at one point in its history as a Top 40 rock n roll station, but WMGM definitely did so. Does the question Where should we go for dinner? stress you out? Radio FAQ. KFJZ 1270 was Fort Worths Top 40 station, headlined by Marky Baby, later known as Mark Stevens of the Stevens & Pruitt morning show on KFJZ-FM (Z-97) which morphed into The Eagle (KEGL) on the same frequency. WHAT the damn FUCK??? must-see. chat board for aircheck collectors. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Marlene I am so sad to hear that Lacy is no longer with us. Scanners All our scanners and accessories come from ScanTastik. The Storz stations ruled for many years. Fair and balanced sports reporting. [Apologies if Im forgetting anybody.] SPECIAL THANKS goes out to the Opie & Anthony reddit & Wackbag communities, the fans from the past like OpieAnt, ChuckRadio from SyndicationUnderground (an old streaming/fan site around the early 2000s), TheBobWhooKidSamShow for preservation / clean-up / creation of the rundowns. a DX media program guide with links to some of the best radio related To coin a sound alike phrase from the late Bill Drake, AND THE TALENT JUST KEPT ON COMIN. !, yet!) How Plus, KHJ had The Real Don Steele, who made magic every day being a larger-than-life and unique personality within the Drake constraints. It was more than just the music. After sunset gone. Bruce's show is on every Thursday from And I agree that WQAM was a better example of the Storz sound. WRKO Boston and JJ Jefrey was the best of the Boss format. Said to be the finest HF radio ever built is the R390A from the 1950s, WKTQ (13Q)/Pittsburgh. This is a review for radio stations in Cleveland, OH: "I was thrilled to see that Cleveland has a lgbtq themed radio station. can still get them repaired! Even Hot AC, or Uptempo MOR stations like KING and KGW were top notch. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. You can hear how it was back then and download them I agree with Steve above that WSGN was a great station under PD Jim Tabor. search in gooogle: boorfes tips monetize your website. KYNO deserved the inclusion, Doc. And that was Mr Abrams #20. My old insurance renewed at double my previous rate, so it was time to switch. K-NUZ. Dave Charles once called me smooth but I couldnt hold a candle to MM! Thankfully, is home to a host of quality radio stations., knows the importance of finding that perfect radio station. Jocks with a bit more rope. There were no general-market oriented rock n roll stations in the early and probably even well into the mid-Fifties. Everything seems to be on an endless loop. WMGM had a better signal (broader pattern, full-size half-wave towers with 50kw) than either WMCA or WINS, and a good sound too, but I guess Storer didnt feel like competing when they bought the station and turned it back to WHN in 61. Radio stations sorted by popularity. It would be impossible to make a top 20 list that everyone would like, but these are great! WXYZ not only was in Detroit, but at last check had long been renamed WXYT. According to Mike's LinkedIn page, he was with Metro Networks from 1991 to 2009 doing traffic and news reports. 10. [Reportedly, WCAU-FM, the Disco Powerhouse at the time, was calling our P.D., to get reactions to new songs we were breaking.] . WOW. The Randy Michaels in Erie was in reality, Frank Bascik, who passed away in 1991. Both lo-fi and hi-fi streams are They didnt last long, but they were awesome. Buzz Bennett showing up the first day with a German shepherd and a sledgehammer to knock the NBC logo off the lobby wall set the tone. WDBK/WFJC Cleveland; moved to Akron in 1927 (1924-1930) WFRO Fremont (1950-2021) WCLV 104.9 FM. This beloved Cleveland station has been on the air ever I was stationed at Whiteman AFB in Missouri in the 60s and loved WHB with DJ Johnny Dolan and others. he was a great talent and a class act! The following is a list of FCC-licensed radio stations in the U.S. state of Ohio, which can be sorted by their call signs, frequencies, . WHK, broadcast at 107.1, allowed Clevelanders , we mean mostly oldies. In 1971, 1030 WBZ Boston took a week to celebrate the radio station's 50th anniversary. While Play It Again Sam doesn't fix broken transistor radios, you Hope you are doing well in all of your endeavors. Including two that are in The National Radio Hall Of Fame. Chuck Taggart loves everything about radio, as you'll see WROV could have easily made the cut. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! The", Search Radio Stations in popular locations. In the mid-70s, Knoxville had a three-way AM Top 40 battle between WKGN, WNOX, and WRJZ going, while WOKI was playing the hits, sort of, on FM. Keep up with The Mark Nolan show, weekday mornings on Majic 105.7! Included in this description will be the rundowns originally written by BobWhooKid at ClassicAFRO.blogspot.com . Well said. Visit our. maintains Jinglefreaks.com, Melanie also writes feature films, television pilots, comedy sketches, short stories, and poetry. KLIF with Ron Chapman, Hal Martin (Michael Spears, who gave me my first job at 14), Michael OShea (who gave me my first tour of a radio station), Jimmy Rabbit, Dave Van Dyke (who kicked me out of the building when I sneaked up the fire escape), Paxton Mills, Jim Taber and Rod Roddy (I was his call screener when Gordon gave him an evening talk show). antennas for MW DXing. Amazing talent, awesome production, revolutionary promotions. And if you dont know what I mean by that. . They also have syndicated programs such as "The Next Dimension.". Later, as a student in college, whenever All rights reserved. He was 64 years old. While WBZ was more sophisticated in many ways, WMEX played to the city (where their somewhat limited signal was best) so they had a grittier, earthier, more high-energy city sound. Poor Lee hadnt been paying attention. I remember when ABC proposed Superadio in 1981, putting jocks from WABC, WLS and KQV on your small-town station. One could consider ratings, longevity, originality, influence, or many other criteria. Cleveland area hams since 1948. The Donna Walton Gospel Network. Pat KJR was a great station. There were many good radio stations all over the USA radio map, like for me KACY, Ventura, KIST, Santa Barbara, KMBY Monterey, KDON Salinas. even a value English-speaking audience, many programs from all around the globe are It is broadcast on WBCQ - The Planet Keep Listening. from Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans! radio with WMMS and "rock jocks" like Kid Leo, and Cleveland's Led through the 60s by Program Directors Dean Johnson, Dale Wehba, and Perry Murphy, some of the best-remembered DJs spun the hits each day and night. perfect for hanging in your radio shack, above your shortwave. I love radio. WAYS/Charlotte. @Pat ODay: Hows that for some entertaining teachers?! Until WFIL became top 40 in 1966 WIBG was it in Philadelphia, although there was great R and B at WHAT 1340 and WDAS 1480. Though I grew up and lived my whole life in Philadelphia, for Top 40, my all-time favorite station was WABC. Mac Richmond did not wreck WMEX. WAPE/Jacksonville. control at all, and they're switched around as needed -- regardless of So many great stations not mentioned here. No one has said anything about the greatest radio promo of all timein my humble opinion that would be Jack McCoys The Last Contest! Which I heard on the also great KCBQ in San Diego with Mason Dixon! available. made this kind of local individualism nearly impossible: most stations Get news from where the news is happening! Station website Listen to WKNR - ESPN 850 AM, WJQX 100.5 - JOX 2 - ESPN 100.5 and Many Other Stations from Around the World with the radio.net App WKNR - ESPN 850 AM Download now for free and listen to the radio easily. evening "Opera" show. Dont You Forget About Me: Boomers Are Still Top Consumers! Come find the top new songs, playlists, and music! AM in the 21st century -- No way that can happen today, with so many other signals on every formerly clear channel. usually broadcast in English in the evenings. Jim Jackson. Cleveland area radio stations Collecting vintage radios is becoming a big hobby. Collectible Stan was a sales animal, but like McLendon, Kaplan knew that advertisers spent money to reach listeners, not the other way around. Elvis Duran and the Morning Show (formerly known as The Z Morning Zoo) is an American syndicated weekday morning radio program hosted by Elvis Duran.The show originates from the studios of Newark-licensed WHTZ in New York City, a Top 40 outlet branded as "Z100". KBOX gave us Dan Ingram, Bill Ward, and many others. The most popular radio stations are on top of the list, and you can find something special for yourself by searching by genre or country. 106.5 The Lake 2 Radio Stations Campus District Man Caught On Camera As He Rams Dump Truck Into Estranged Wifes House, A New Study Reveals Having This Many Kids Makes You the Happiest, Guards Fest at Huntington Convention Center, 23rd Greater Cleveland Sports Awards at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I am glad Dr. Don Rose got a mention at KFRC as I know he was huge out there in CA. Contact When we went Top 40, we added Carl Lee. Lets see here, who did WAYS Charlotte create that we remember? Unbelievable! to improving your reception for both AM and FM listening. The men who did it both wanted to make lots of money but also great radio. Just Listen. You made radio come alive. Instead of debating was KB the greatest, on has a tendency to wonder what the other station is! I love all of the comments! nice scan of a WERE Many of the most spectacular Top 40 stations werent around that long. Hence the morning mans name FENWAY. And for those who just can't get enough more Other stations have been more outrageous, more groundbreaking, or more entertaining, but KIIS is the most influential Top 40 station. In stereo! of THE PACIFIC MOTHERFUCKIN NORTHWEST!!! Win tickets to see Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks at The Ohio Stadium! Wooster. Its fitting that KB is on both of these lists. The Cleveland Broadcast Radio Archives Win $1,000 to Pay Your Bills - brought to you by Kia of Streetsboro, Win tickets to see blink 182 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Jonas Brothers Share Sweet Details From Proposing To Their Wives. Check out hard core DX A tue rocker in its days. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. At these corporations, DJs have no Still love it! Theyd say Goodbye, Dinuba, goodbye Orange Cove Then my cousins would tune in KONG/1400 from Visalia, or surf the iffy skywaves of KRLA, KFWB, KFRC and or other relative weaklings, since the West Coast at the time lacked a Top 40 flamethrower such as the Midwest, prairie and East enjoyed with the likes of WLS, WABC, KAAY and KOMA. I couldnt stop laughing! HD2 CBS Sports Radio. KLIF/Dallas. My point is whatever station you grew up listening to.. Really. He returned to Cleveland radio in 1997, working at both WMJO-FM/105.7 and WZJM-FM/92.3. WOR is also broadcast on shortwave. Remember to say you saw it on moderncleveland.com! sale, and many fun links. broadcast. Randy lists his top stations, and also details why each station he picked was great in the Top 40 format. . And not only live (as you also said), but LOCAL! Nicd guy. It's a paper magazine, but you can read selections I grew up listening to KXOK in St. Louis during the daytime hours (Johnny Rabbit) and WLS at night. WRAN Dover, NJ Just download the app, answer a few quick questions, and Jerry will get to work scanning quotes from over 50 name-brand insurers in minutes. A great Top 40 station. 3. There is also a DMOZ into the Congressional Record on January 24, 2000. Randy, if you ask *me*, you can name every single radio station that ever was or has been Top 40 and the list would *still* be too short. Especially before I Heart and Cumulus took over. One of those in the mid 50s was George The Hound Lorenz at night on WKBW. Also see the collected radio recordings available for purchase at across the nation, and memorabilia. Even got to bring Les Garland a 6 pack of Pearl Beer in my suitcase. Shortwave website with schedules sorted by time or by country and Some radio hobbyists WKBW went Top 40 in 1958 by stealing the PD and airstaff from WBNY, which was number one with only 250 watts. WAPE introduced a lot of the south to Carolina Beach music. Frank Brodie (CKLW) was incredible on the air in ANY format, as were most of the jocks from the true Top 40 era. Special thanks to treasured mentors Jhani Kaye, Bill Gardner and Dr. Apologies for any Ive forgotten 7. from radio's golden era. Win tickets to an upcoming Cleveland Cavaliers game this season! I remember in the late 50s and rarly 60s living in northern Illinois, we always tried to tune in to WBZ Boston that broadcast just a little higher on the dial than WLS in Chicago! It was top 40 while I was there, after I left they adopted an AOR format and changed the call letters from WAJR to WVAQ. reception which are especially helpful to those living on They were called the WMEX Good Guys. WCTC New Brunswick, NJ (went talk in 91, w/AC on Sunday overnights only, literally all-talk in 92, (syndicated) oldies in 2008 and reverted to talk in 2011) (P.S., Rockin Ron did a great Oldies Show Sunday nights on WBT, Charlotte). Its been fun reading everyones passions for their picks for the best Top 40 Station. Before there was Drake, there was Storz and McLendon. When your hi-fi equipment needs servicing, take it to Play It Again Sam in Lakewood, whose Hi Rick, you are right about other stations and jocks wanting to sound like CKLW, The Big 8. Listen to radio stations from Cleveland OH, from a wide variety of genres like Hip Hop, News, RnB, Rock and Talk. Bob Martz was probably one of the most funny guys along with the likes of John Garry, Larry Obrien, Bob Kelly, Don Williams (and of course myself Rick Allen, I just had to toot my own horn didnt I? FM license. @Rich Marston THATS! KB proved that great talent, not great equipment, make great radio. Radio INK. Chuck Blores clever contests, tight production, and a great pick of music made KEWB one of the very best Top 40 stations. DX-ing fun. radio reception. Storz owned WHB but invented the format at KOWH. . 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