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Wear a mask to party store

Last post by craig11152 « Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:05 am
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by matt1 » Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:09 am

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:05 am
WXLA 1170

Last post by CK-722 « Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:05 pm
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by Lucky615 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:30 am

Just curious about when WXLA was on 1170, did they move to 1180 because of 1160 in Fenton? or was the move due to wanting to increase power and...

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Last post by CK-722
Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:05 pm
WILX new subchannels

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:02 am
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by wsummers » Tue Dec 24, 2019 10:01 pm

WILX is adding Circle and Ion to existing Antenna TV and Heroes and Icons by January 1.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:02 am
LCC radio station "won't go dark," President Knight pledges

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:31 pm
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by EdWalker » Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:43 pm

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Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:31 pm
WLNZ 89.7 FM Shutting Down

Last post by EdWalker « Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:03 am
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by ChrisWL1980 » Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:14 pm

Budget cuts due to COVID-19 were cited as the reason. Not clear whether they're turning in the license or plan to sell the station later.

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Last post by EdWalker
Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:03 am
"Stacks 92.1"

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:52 pm
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by ChrisWL1980 » Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:37 am
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So when did this happen? The much-maligned Fuel 92.1 has finally run out of gas. The new format: Rhythmic AC.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:52 pm
New WLNS GM

Last post by SBaxley « Tue May 26, 2020 12:50 pm
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by sinklair » Mon May 18, 2020 3:47 pm

Nexstar names it’s new GM for WLNS — the station’s first woman to hold the position:

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Last post by SBaxley
Tue May 26, 2020 12:50 pm
Barrett Tryon Cancer Diagnosis

Last post by sinklair « Tue May 19, 2020 5:54 pm
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by gotigers » Thu Feb 06, 2020 1:59 pm

WILX morning anchor Barrett Tryon announced the reason for his lack of a tie lately is due to skin cancer on his neck. He announced his diagnosis...

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Last post by sinklair
Tue May 19, 2020 5:54 pm
Brett Collar Gone from Fox 47/WILX

Last post by sinklair « Mon May 18, 2020 3:43 pm
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by gotigers » Sun May 10, 2020 2:45 pm

WILX seems to have unceremoniously let go of Brett Collar, the weeknight meteorologist for their Fox 47 newscasts. With the COVID pandemic, they've...

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Last post by sinklair
Mon May 18, 2020 3:43 pm
Q106 interference

Last post by Realist « Mon May 11, 2020 6:13 pm
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by Mega Hertz » Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:15 pm
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Just saw on FB the following message:

Grand Rapids area listeners! It has come to our attention that a station has gone on the air in the 106.1...
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Last post by Realist
Mon May 11, 2020 6:13 pm
Gray(WILX) purchases WLNM-LD

Last post by djb « Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:12 am
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by EdWalker » Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:18 am

Looks like Gray is growing their brand in Lansing, purchasing Tri-State Christian TV's low power WLNM, Channel 27:

Agreement permits Tri-State ro...

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Last post by djb
Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:12 am
YouTube TV dropping FSD

Last post by MasterB « Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:48 pm
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by sinklair » Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:16 am

Another sign of how Sinclair screws up everything...

YouTube TV says it’ll be dropping Fox Sports Detroit later today over f-up’d retrans...

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Last post by MasterB
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:48 pm
If you care about free Radio and Television....

Last post by TeddyBear « Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:03 am
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by Deleted User 15265 » Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:09 am

If you care about free over the air radio and television please let our politicians in Washington know here's a website from the NAB....

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Last post by TeddyBear
Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:03 am
Fm translators

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:03 am
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by otrfan » Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:10 pm
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Does anyone know when and if FM translators for Lansing AM stations such as WVFN WXLA WJIM will be going on air? I know all of these made apps for FM...
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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:03 am
FCC repack

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:29 am
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by HD74 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:27 pm
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Phase 7 is upon us.
I see WSYM color bars up on 28.1.
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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:29 am
Megan Hiler leaves WILX.

Last post by Big-D « Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:11 pm

by Big-D » Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:11 pm

Megan Hiler announced on December 29 that she was leaving WILX to take a job in Colorado Springs, CO. Here’s her Facebook post:

“Helloooooo from the...

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Last post by Big-D
Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:11 pm
WCSR AM/FM sold! To become sister stations to WKHM, et al.

Last post by HD74 « Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:46 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:39 am

McKibbin Media Group is purchasing WCSR AM, its FM translator, and WCSR-FM for $575,000 plus real estate assets for an additional $100,000.

Few...

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Last post by HD74
Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:46 pm
WJIM stations

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:35 pm
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by JGP1954 » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:16 pm

What was the fellow's name that owned the WJIM stations for years. I heard he was a handful.

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:35 pm
WLNS Audio Distortion

Last post by EdWalker « Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:15 pm

by EdWalker » Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:15 pm

For months now, the studios mics, all of them it appears, have excessive clipping and just sound like crap. No issue with commercials, field reports,...

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Last post by EdWalker
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:15 pm
Fred Heumann out

Last post by GREATLAKESVET « Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:17 pm
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by Vic Doucette » Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:34 pm

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Last post by GREATLAKESVET
Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:17 pm
Jackson Radio Works Stations Sold

Last post by EdWalker « Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:48 pm

by EdWalker » Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:48 pm

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Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:48 pm
WFYC/Alma - Jon Heinlen

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:23 am
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by conelrad » Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:28 pm

Way back in 1974, while at MSU, I worked at WFYC AM/FM in Alma. Our PD was Jon Heinlen. I lost touch with him. Does anyone know if he’s still around...

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:23 am
Listeners are abandoning local radio in droves in the Lansing market

Last post by TheForce « Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:04 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:30 pm
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Look at these numbers. WOW.

Q106 just posted its worst book in over two decades' time. No wonder the playlist underwent a drastic shift in recent...
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Last post by TheForce
Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:04 pm
Is cord-cutting (specifically OTA-only) hard for the Lansing area?

Last post by TheForce « Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:40 am
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by Splouge » Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:59 pm

I live in Metro Detroit, and there are so many great diginets here I can't believe aren't in Lansing. And WLNS sharing with WLAJ didn't help matters....

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Last post by TheForce
Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:40 am
Midday Opening @ Classic Rock 94.9

Last post by Musicrewired « Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:29 pm
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by non-anon bob » Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:32 am

Ladies and Gentlemen...Some
one on this Buzzboard should GO FOR IT!

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Last post by Musicrewired
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:29 pm
Robert Liggett passes...

Last post by CK-722 « Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:16 pm
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by Trophyhead » Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:08 pm
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Art Vuolo reports that Liggett died at the age of 76 from pancreatic cancer. Many others who frequent this board probably had more vivid...
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Last post by CK-722
Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:16 pm
They cannot fill this position in Lansing...

Last post by FredLeonard « Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:12 pm
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by Radio Sucks » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:43 am

This has got to be the third or fourth time I've seen this job posted...

Midwest Communications is looking for the next great Brand Manager to...

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Last post by FredLeonard
Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:12 pm
Awesome programming coming to Q106! Metalheads unite!!! :)

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:16 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:34 pm

I about shit my pants (in a good way) when I read on Q106's Facebook page that starting this Saturday (July 6), the station will be playing five...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:16 pm
WMMQ

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:48 am
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by Mega Hertz » Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:43 pm

While taking a short break from Q106 tonight, I decided to tune in to 94.9 for the all-request Saturday night. I generally tune them in during normal...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:48 am
nothing new???

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:40 pm
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by fairbankshockeypuck » Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:28 pm

seems pretty quiet/boring here...any more news on translators..or its is just wfmk and everybody else>>>

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:40 pm
Rare white deer

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue May 28, 2019 9:38 pm
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by matt1 » Sun Apr 21, 2019 2:41 am

Story here:

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue May 28, 2019 9:38 pm
WUNN To Move To AM 1100

Last post by Ed Joseph « Tue May 28, 2019 2:57 pm
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by Deleted User 14992 » Sat May 04, 2019 9:49 am
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According to Radio-Locator, WUNN is planning to move to AM 1100 does anyone have more info on this and what’s the reasoning?
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Last post by Ed Joseph
Tue May 28, 2019 2:57 pm
Earle Robinson passes

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Thu May 16, 2019 7:53 am
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by Honeyman » Mon May 13, 2019 11:14 am

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Thu May 16, 2019 7:53 am
Fun piece on WILS turning 70

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Fri May 03, 2019 8:38 am
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by SpartanAM » Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:51 pm

Aired this morning on 1320, Dave Downing guest.

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Fri May 03, 2019 8:38 am
Now that Midwest is fixing up its K'zoo cluster...

Last post by Chris1980 « Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:56 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:52 am

...how about putting the piles of shit known as 92.1 Fuel FM and i92.9 in the Lansing area out to pasture?

Could you imagine being someone tasked...

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Last post by Chris1980
Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:56 pm
MSU sux

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:05 am
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by lovinlife101 » Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:10 pm

The basketball program, the students, everyone on the payroll, volunteers, boosters, people who walk the campus, ALL OF THEM!!!

It’s karma, baby....

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:05 am
Modern day Gestapo

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:07 am
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by lovinlife101 » Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:50 pm

If you wander into East Lansing and stand next to an open fire in public, East Lansing police and MSU police say they will arrest your rear end and...

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Last post by lovinlife101
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:07 am
Mojo Out At Q106

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:57 pm
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by ByteMe » Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:11 am

Rock music radio: Why DJ Mojo, Q106 FM parted ways after nearly 16 years

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:57 pm
The "personality" of radio stations

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:56 am
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by high fidelity » Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:30 pm
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I don't listen to over-the-air radio much, but I have noticed these days that the stations do not have much of a personality. They will play several...
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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:56 am
Two Anchors Out at WLNS

Last post by GREATLAKESVET « Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:22 pm
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by gotigers » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:01 pm

Two WLNS anchors are out. Bonney Bowman and Alexandra Ilitch are both out and from the sounds of it, WLNS might be doing some questionable things....

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Last post by GREATLAKESVET
Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:22 pm
Lansing - Nielsen Audio 12+ AQH results - Fall 2018 survey

Last post by TheForce « Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:46 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:24 pm

Wow - I'm stunned 92-1 Fuel FM is performing so poorly! (sarcasm)

Duke-FM continues to show resilience. Great book for WMMQ.

WJR has lost 75%...

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Last post by TheForce
Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:46 pm
Deb Hart about to leave the building

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:23 am
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by EdWalker » Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:35 pm

via Lansing State Journal: A longtime Lansing radio personality has decided to leave the business.

But she's staying in the area to serve in a...

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:23 am
Q106 ain't bad, but...

Last post by CK-722 « Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:29 am
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:44 pm

...their sister station in Wausau, WI - Rock 94.7 - sounds incredible!!!

One of the best small market Active Rock stations I've ever heard.

A 5...

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Last post by CK-722
Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:29 am
Dustin Bonk Leaving WILX/WSYM

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:44 am
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by gotigers » Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:03 pm

After five years at WSYM/WILX meteorologist Dustin Bonk is leaving Lansing. He's moving on to Portland, Maine. I've liked him since he started on...

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Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:44 am

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