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Oberon Is Back!

Last post by kager « Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:51 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Taco » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in Chatterbox
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I'm glad Oberon is back. Oberon Day is March 20th but I was able to get some tonight.
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Last post by kager
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:51 am
Dumbocrats Vote to Eliminate School Grades

Last post by audiophile « Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:51 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 4
by audiophile » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:11 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

I think the A-F grading system makes it easier to see a student's progress, so I think it also helpful to have schools graded this way which the bill...

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Last post by audiophile
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:51 am
Ron Cameron

Last post by Bobbert « Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:49 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Bobbert
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:49 am
Old Cable Boxes

Last post by km1125 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:44 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 2
by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:23 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Just for fun I was looking at old cable boxes on eBay. In Bedford Twp Michigan, we had Jerrold 400 and 450s. Then later Scientific Atlanta. The...

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Last post by km1125
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:44 am
Jason Carr launches new 'Jason Carr Drive' show on Facebook

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:35 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 25
by blizzard » Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:30 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:35 am
More layoffs going down at Sinclair Stations including Flint

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:24 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 29
by Tvguy » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:52 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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The word is that newscasts are being cancelled and will be replaced by news from Sinclair’s The National Desk.

“The affected individuals were...
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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:24 am
"You need to be nice to one another"

Last post by moldyoldie « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:23 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 2
by T’Variuness King » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:01 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

This is almost comical, but here you go. So apparently the HR Director at Vine and 10 Snooze recently sent out an email to the entire company asking...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:23 am
Rams trying to trade......wait for it........Matthew Stafford

Last post by moldyoldie « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:13 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Honeyman » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:06 am » in The Stadium

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Last post by moldyoldie
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:13 am
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:08 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 6
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am » in The Stadium

Time to kick off the new year by looking at a few free agency acquisitions the Lions made yesterday:

-CB Cameron Sutton from Pittsburgh
-RB David...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:08 am
Nautel MA3 All Digital AM

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:58 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 9
by Marcus » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:12 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

It is claimed that this mode is much more immune to static than the standard Amplitude Modulation. Could electric cars could receive it without too...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:58 am
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:55 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 142
by unscopedaircheck » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:16 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I wonder how they're doing in terms of downloads recently. I used to be a pretty loyal listener. But in the past 3 or 4 weeks I think I've listened...
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Last post by unscopedaircheck
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:55 am
Cool article about WRIF's voiceover guy

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:50 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by MWmetalhead » Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:59 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

He also does a ton of voiceover work for Fox News, for 106.3 The Core in Saginaw, and several other rock and classic rock stations owned by Beasley...

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Last post by unscopedaircheck
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:50 am
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:43 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 10
by bmw » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 pm » in Chatterbox

My favorite used to be McDonalds, but it seems like any time I get fries from there now, they're always cold and stale.

So my new favorite is the...

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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:43 am
Local 4 forgets to record weather cut-ins

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:42 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by keto » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:42 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Anyone notice, especially on the weekends, when the Today Show throws it to “here’s what’s going on locally for you,” nothing happens.

Just fills...

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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:42 am
Nielsen Ratings for February

Last post by dial-it-in « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:22 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by Greg Buben » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:54 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

The February Nielsen ratings have come out on line for the major markets including Detroit. WCSX is number one with
a 7.4% share. WCSX went slightly...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:22 am
Radio Stations And Personality References In The Movies

Last post by Riff Raff « Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:34 am
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 17
by CK-722 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:15 am » in Remembering the Golden Years
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Here are the ones I can think of, from mainly in the Great Lakes Region.

Larry Lujack WLS Ferris Bueller's Day Off
J P McCarthy WJR The Rosary...
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Last post by Riff Raff
Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:34 am
Wayne Swinny (Saliva) dies

Last post by matt1 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:16 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:23 pm » in Music Musings

Guitarist Wayne Swinny of Saliva ( Click, Click, Boom ) has died of a brain disease at 59 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:16 am
Bill Freeman

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:28 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 5
by georgetownt » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:56 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:28 am
Leslie LoBue Toldo exits

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:26 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 58
by matt1 » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:55 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Story from NBC25 (runs 5 minutes):
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:26 am
T-Town radio predictions 2023

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:17 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 24
by Riff Raff » Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:55 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I am guessing not a lot but here goes..

1. Party 103.3 does NOT last, Fusion sells the translator to a religious broadcaster OR Just to go really...
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:17 am
SiriusXM

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:05 am
Posted in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Replies: 12
by Taco » Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:54 pm » in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)

So I've been enjoying SXM online streaming, via iPhone and iPad. It's much easier subscribing through the App store or Google Play store since...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:05 am
Super Bowl Commercials 2023

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:02 am
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 1
by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:21 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials

What were your favorite or least favorite super bowl ads? I liked the Farmer's Dog and Amazon ads with the dogs, plus the Busch ad with a parody of...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:02 am
The Quality Guru Perry Johnson Running For President in 2024

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:49 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 8
by MasterB » Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:50 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Who wasn't very good at being The Quality Guru when running for Governor as he was DQ from the Michigan primary Perry Johnson has no chance of...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:49 am
Segregationists In Allendale

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:48 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 17
by Bryce » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:12 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Much is made about the importance of diversity on college campuses. According to admissions departments, it is vital in providing a well rounded...
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:48 am
Whitmer defends her authoritarian impulse to ban gardening supplies

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:45 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 10
by audiophile » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:59 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

This woman is such a liar, she said in the above video clip it was February and no gardening supplies were needed; but the EO was issued on March...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:45 am
End Of The World

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:39 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Tom MacDonald With John Rich (music video):

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:39 am
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:38 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 110
by Rate This » Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that Trump has declared and there’s nothing else to poll we should be getting frequent snapshots of the race between Trump and DeSantis. To be...
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:38 am
Warrant issued for arrest of Putin

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:37 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by bmw » Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:13 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Issued by the International Criminal Court. So basically, meaningless.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:37 am
AM Radios A Safety Concern To Electric Vehicles????

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:35 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:28 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I always suspected that this was the real reason for eliminating AM radios in EVs. But Rush Limbaugh died. Trump is no longer President. Talk radio...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:35 am
Trump's Chinese Lackey Arrested

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:32 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by TC Talks » Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:57 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

To all you lovers of Trump, we should really understand who he's in bed with...

And I hope, at least a few of you, donated.

Guo Wengui, a...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:32 am
What Import Vehicles doYou Like?

Last post by Riff Raff « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:26 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 6
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:42 pm » in Chatterbox

I don't mean racy sports cars or luxury SUVs. Just ordinary vehicles for commuting or getting around in.

I only buy vehicles that are Union built in...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:26 am
Voted #1

Last post by HD74 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:01 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 23
by Turkeytop » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:17 pm » in Chatterbox
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This isn't just a Florida thing. I see it all the time at home too. Businesses boasting that they've been Voted #1 or Voted Best.

Best Pizza joint....
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Last post by HD74
Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:01 am
Fauci gets schooled in the hood

Last post by Matt « Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:38 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by keto » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

“On the very, very, very rare chance that you do get it, even if you’re vaccinated, you don’t even feel sick, it’s like you don’t even know you’ve...

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Last post by Matt
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:38 pm
Subway sourdough bread??

Last post by Matt « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:00 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 13
by matt1 » Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:02 am » in Chatterbox

I wonder if Grand Rapids, Lansing or Auburn Hills, MI have Subway Restaurant footlong sourdough bread?? I cannot get it there in my hometown. :o...

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Last post by Matt
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:00 pm
City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:23 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 50
by MWmetalhead » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:00 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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This is some brouhaha...

Long story short, the city manager refused to renew WGHN's tower lease because of a perceived breach of lease...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:23 pm
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by Mega Hertz « Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:27 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 67
by Rate This » Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:47 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Trump has gone on his social media platform and claimed that he will be indicted by the Manhattan DA and arrested on Tuesday in the Stomy Daniels...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:27 pm
Detroit Nielsen numbers for radio - January 2023

Last post by Mega Hertz « Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 21
by MWmetalhead » Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:30 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Big gains for WCSX, WYCD, WKQI and WRIF. Best book for YCD in eons. They are playing less hip-hop country and a wider selection of library tracks (or...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:24 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Matt « Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:11 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 633
by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by Matt
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:11 pm
AM radio sound clarity on car radios

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:23 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 10
by Riff Raff » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:53 am » in Tech Talk

Recently, I upgraded a Vehicle of mine. Sold my 2008 Honda Civic and purchased a 2015 VW Passat.

My Civic had the upgraded sound system as it was...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:23 pm
93.9 FM The River in Windsor

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 5
by matt1 » Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Is the station 93.9 FM The River in Windsor still playing the pop & alternative rock since the 2010's?? I have not been to their website in ages. I...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:10 pm
Willis Reed dies

Last post by moldyoldie « Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:06 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 2
by matt1 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:55 pm » in The Stadium

New York Knicks great Willis Reed who won 2 NBA Championships in 1970 & 1973 (1973 was also the last Knicks NBA champion) has died at 80 years old.

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Last post by moldyoldie
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:06 am
102.5 serving Hillsdale and Adrian to flip to K-Love or Air1 soon

Last post by Riff Raff « Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:59 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:15 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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Last post by Riff Raff
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:59 am
Darnell Blackburn

Last post by Rate This « Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:21 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by Lickalime » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Any opinions on Crime and Safety Expert Darnell Blackburn? I find his delivery not great.

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Last post by Rate This
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:21 am
WTHI Hi99 Using WTWO Weather

Last post by Taco « Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by Taco » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

This is a head scratcher for me. So I've been listening to WTHI Hi99 from Terre Haute, Indiana. WTHI 10 is the CBS affiliate there as well. Anyways I...

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Last post by Taco
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am
Allergies

Last post by matt1 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:51 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by TC Talks » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:51 pm » in Chatterbox

Michigan seems to avoid the worst allergy areas...

Which cities have the most and least pollen each year?

More pollen than most cities McAllen,...

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Last post by matt1
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:51 am
WOMC HD WYCD HD

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:14 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 33
by ramboy » Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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It seems like Entercom Detroit is shutting down there HD side channels. I went to listen to WOMC HD2 (oldies 104.3) and it's gone, same with WOMC...
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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:14 am
Fayetteville NC gets a Bounce

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:05 am
Posted in Everywhere Else
Replies: 1
by Riff Raff » Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:22 pm » in Everywhere Else

Beasley has launched a 2nd Bounce station, modeled after WMGC in Detroit and there is also one in Ft. Myers FL. I say 2nd because Greater Media owned...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:05 am
NCAA tournament

Last post by MasterB « Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:10 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 65
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:35 pm » in The Stadium
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My Final 4:
-Alabama (1)
-Marquette (2)
-Texas (2)
-Kansas (1)

Final: Marquette over Texas

I think Marquette got hosed with their seeding and...
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Last post by MasterB
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:10 am
Grant Hermes Leaving Loco 4 for Boston

Last post by SolarMax « Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:54 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 17
by MichMash » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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WDIV reporter/weekend anchor Grant Hermes is set to depart the station for a new gig in Boston.
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Last post by SolarMax
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:54 pm
You Be the Judge (Nursing Home)

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:18 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 23
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:45 am » in Chatterbox
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If there is a right or wrong answer to this, I don't know what it is.
I just heard about it from one of our neighbours here in Florida who works in a...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:18 pm

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