Shortwave Radio Report: WCBS AM 880khz NYC to cease operation.. News & Podcast
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- Big News on the AM Broadcast Band out of NYC and 640AM The Mix has the report!
As AM broadcast radio tried to find its place in this ever increasing digital world there is big word coming out of NYC and the newsroom here at 640 AM The mix has the latest developments for you and a more in depth look at the issue than you’ll get on other news outlets so let’s take a look at the some of the issues here in this video.
Additionally let’s start a discussion by commenting below on the state of AM Broadcast Radio in general and also at your location, as well as the historic move on shutting down news radio 880 AM in NYC.
Any idea to keep radio relevant in the digital area? All good talking points so get into the discussion.
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What do you thinknof the format switch and demise of WCBS 880 AM in NYC? What's the future for AM Broadcast Radio? Comment below and check the description for any updates on this big story and get in on the discussion! Don't forget to like and subscribe. 640 out !
@@640amthemix I think Philadelphia could lose kyw newsradio and perhaps 1210 Wpht too.
i listened to that station all the time
This is stupid! The AM is being destroyed for the sake of digital radio. Nothing's left on the AM band.
1010 WINS HAS A FM DIGITAL CHANNEL ON 90S FREQUENCY
AM IS BEING CRUSHED BY SPORTS
WHAT A BUNCH OF SHT
I agree AM is not the best sound quality but it shines in distance on delivery of information . Thanks for the comment.
I agree we don’t need another sports station. News and information is paramount. Thanks for your comment.
I listen to 880 frequently
Time to switch to 1010 WINS in a few weeks. Thanks for watching
880 WCBS sometimes comes in Daytona Beach & Jacksonville, Florida mixing in with WXBN 880 kHz Miami, Florida. There is 880 kHz WYKO San Juan, Puerto Rico & also can be heard on good conditions. WCBS 880 also is on 101.1 FM HD 2 & what will they put there? ESPN Radio in New York is on 98.7 FM currently & will it revert back to Kiss 98.7 WRKS? Many AM stations went off the air down here in the south. FCC announced few years ago there expanding the FM down to 82.1 MHz but no new updates. I was in the NYC area (Queens & Manhattan) a few weeks ago & never got anything on 640 kHz just bleed over from 660 kHz -Cheers!
Any updates on the future of kyw newsradio in Philadelphia? They have issues too in terns of their format and the cost to run it .
Yes. They run similar to how WCBS 880 is run and by the same owners. What you’re seeing and hearing in NY could occur nation wide and could be a big loss in information choice for the public . Audacy claims low AD revenue which could be the case but I also suspect high electricity costs as many stations in Europe are closing down across the spectrum, LW, MF and FM they cite high cost of electricity and declining AD revenue as well due to migration to digital format.
@@640amthemix kyw newsradio IMHO I hope they will get a proper send off if audacy does can it
Just terrible news. losing this iconic station is a gut punch & is almost as painful when WABC 77 changed formats. at least the iconic call letters were left intact & we still have cousin Brucie on Sat. nights. to get rid of the iconic call letters is stupid as well. what I don't get is, if good carma didn't want to pay anymore to lease 98.7, why are they willing to lease 880? unless they bought 880 outright from audacy, what now happens with 1050? will 880 be NY & 1050 be national as it is now? what will be on the 98,7 signal now? PS. I believe the signal of 640 AM from NYC on my car radio is a station from Atlantic City, NJ.
All questions to be answered when the dust settles we will see who ends up where and with what call letters. What I can’t figure is 880 was making money and not in your typical “declining revenue / higher cost” reason for its demise . As for 640AM The Mix, thank you for trying to tune in but of you check out my video on the “transmitter site” it’s merely an FCC Part 15, which means low power, under a watt. So while I do transmit it it’s hard to hear and I try and try an increase its exposure by moving the transmitter into different locations. Thanks for the comments and watching (and trying to listen) I appreciate it.
Are there any rumors about the future of kyw and wpht in Philadelphia that you are able to share?
No. I haven’t read anything specific on those stations.
WCBS has been on 880 since 1941, when it was WABC (unrelated to the current WABC). The WCBS calls were adopted in 1946, and the all-news format began in 1967.
Thanks for the update . I’ve been working on some more content on 880. I feel this is a huge loss to AM broadcast around the country and at times globally when conditions are right . Thanks for the comment
Thanks for the comment. As for 640AM The Mix transmitter it's a FCC certified part 15 so you know that means low low power. I try and compensate by moving around. You can check the transmitter on prior videos. As for ESPN that's a good question not sure whats going with the FM station. I'll try and keep your posted . Thanks for watching.
Hello, I'm in NYC. Could you give us a list of where you broadcast at any given moment, plus the times you broadcast? I would like to catch you on my radio, but I can't if I don't know where you are. If you operate within Part 15 parameters, then you're legal to transmit.
@@jeanroddenberry6433 I appreciate the support. I’ll try and put something out when I do but it’s mainly for fun so no set times etc. Yes it’s part 15 and legal but that’s the inherent problem to be legal mean to be under 1 watt with a 9ft antenna max so you would have to be extremely close almost zero possibility which what stirred me to create the channel. If the FCC up the power limits it would be better. Thanks again.
@@640amthemix According to Wikipedia, if you broadcast on a college campus, you might be able to increase your wattage and still remain in the legal limit for Part 15. You might want to look into that. Of course, you would need permission from the college itself for that.
What AM radio should do is sell more airtime to third parties than they currently do. They should also play more music. I have no doubt that 770 WABC brought in Cousin Brucie on Saturday night, along with Tony and Vinnie, to increase listenership.
The same should be done with under-performing FM stations.
I agree with you. They must think outside the box to survive. Many shortwave stations have long sold airtime and it’s brining a few interesting show. I also believe it’s time to open a part of the AM band for low power broadcasters. Thanks for your comments.
@@640amthemix Low power AM would be ideal, but the FCC at this particular time is extremely inflexible about issuing new licenses, either for AM or FM. Unfortunately.
Will this be the only ClearChannel Espn? I know 660 is aClearChannel but it isnt Espn....
At this time it appears so unless more moves are made. Thanks for the question.
I think Philadelphia could very well lose kyw newsradio IMHO given too many factors. They have a lot of issues in all aspects.
Something to follow.
I'm sure you are aware of the severe cutbacks at kyw in recent months .
Could spell the beginning of the end for KYW. I am pushing for LPAM licenses from the FCC to fill the void .
@@640amthemix keep in mind , kyw fm signal is poor . It's only 750 watts . So IMHO there's no sense keeping both stations period
rip 880
Shame really. Thanks for the comment and watching
Why didn't you buy WCBS yourself? You would sound great on a clear channel! 😏
Those guys and gals are the real deal. Plus I don’t think I can afford it but thanks for vote of confidence!
DIGITAL RADIO
THERES GONNA BE NO MORE AM/FM ON STEROES
ALL ON COMPUTERS/ SMARTPHONES
Hopefully that won’t happen as choice is always a good thing . Thanks for watching.
If kyw newsradio is staying forever I'm retired from listening to the radio. The station is no longer good .
Listener is paramount
@@640amthemix kyw newsradio is not good anymore. You heard the station in recent weeks ,. You know what I'm talking about
Kyw Newsradio imho will not say forever. The station is not good and really sounds cheap . The programming and talent is really bad . This is like what cbs did with wcau am in its final 10 to 15 years of existence. They slashed costs and cheapend the product.
I will take a listen