Could Party 105/87.7 get translators in New Jersey?

[Nick]

If Vic Latino could buy the 100.7 translator in Edison, could he simulcast PartyFM on it? It would technically be translating WPTY 105.3, but there's no way for it to get the feed over the air. But it could be fed by 87.7

[d21ofnj]

If Vic Latino could buy the 100.7 translator in Edison, could he simulcast PartyFM on it? It would technically be translating WPTY 105.3, but there's no way for it to get the feed over the air. But it could be fed by 87.7

There's that vacant W288BM translator on 105.5 in the Atlantic Highlands.  Definitely would be sweet to have Party in Monmouth County since Blazin is internet only 

[Scott Fybush]

87.7 can't legally feed a translator, because translators have to be fed by radio stations, and WNYZ-LP isn't a radio station.

[thataveragejoe]

87.7 can't legally feed a translator, because translators have to be fed by radio stations, and WNYZ-LP isn't a radio station.

Speaking of, does anyone know what's on Channel 6 video now? Anything? I'm too far for that.

[Tony Santiago]

87.7 can't legally feed a translator, because translators have to be fed by radio stations, and WNYZ-LP isn't a radio station.

But 105.3 can, can't they? 

[CHRles]

Nick, think BIGGER COVERAGE in this scenario...
Back in the mid 90s WDRE 92.7, as a Modern Rock station, started a network of stations all relaying its signal from Long Island. Markets included Philadelphia, Albany, and a few others. Toronto's Energy 108 at one point relayed its signal to several other markets in Ontario. Over in Quebec you have the Energy network all over the province.
In Europe you've got Dance stations like Radio FG, which can be heard all over France, Galaxy Radio and Kiss in various partrs of the UK, M2O all over Italy, or Maxima FM in various partrs of Spain.
There's also NPR radio and several Christian stations (like Way FM) that have stations all over the country.

Well, I say why not do the same with the new Party. There's a reason why Party 105.3 will now simply be known as Party FM - it's significanty expanding its coverage, reach, and cume with 87.7 FM. Perhaps the next logical move is to find a good signal for northern Jersey, as well as Manhattan, or to expand to other cities. We all know Pulse wanted to air in markets like DC, Chicago, and L.A.
Many of us would love to see a big network for a good Top 40/Dance station programmed by knowledgeable radio people who can tap into both the midset of commercial radio, and into whats hot in clubland. The major cities in FL, TX, Cali, the entire megalopolis region (ie Bo-Wash), the major cities of the Great Lakes, and a few other markets (like Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver) where there would be an audience for this type of station can all become part of the network.
While some Dance records work particularly well in one region, I think fans of commercial Dance music will support a Dance heavy CHR station that targets the entire country. They're already doing so with satellite radio's BPM, as well as with a good amount of internet-only stations.

Tony, what do you think?

[Dancerev889]

Technically unless Party's signal can get to the translator over the air they can't.  Translators are there to enhance a stations coverage in spotty coverage areas.  There are a few exceptions.  They can't apply for one right now because the window closed a few years back and station's like mine are still waiting to hear if they have been granted anymore frequencies.   

I think everyone is jumping the gun and getting more signals for this.   They are making the investment to get the 87.7 frequency and they need to promote that.  Let Vic do his job, if things go well who knows what might happen. 

Rome was'nt built in a day

[Scott Fybush]

87.7 can't legally feed a translator, because translators have to be fed by radio stations, and WNYZ-LP isn't a radio station.

But 105.3 can, can't they? 

They can - but the translator has to be able to receive the 105.3 signal over the air. (Or the 101.5 signal - you can daisy-chain translators.)

And if the translator goes outside 105.3's local-signal contour, it can't be owned by JVC, and JVC can't provide any assistance, financial or otherwise, in operating it. So you'd need to find someone else willing to foot the bill for the translator.

[Mid West Clubber]

I dont see why they couldnt put party all over the U.S  using the radio disney idea, or even the premium choice chr, and dial global hits now method.  What about stations like K-Love,,,, why is Disney, cc, npr and religious stations excempt from the rules.  I know they couldnt support a dance station in Hillsville virginia or martinsville Indiana,,, but nearby bigger markets like charllotte, Indianapolis,, nashville,   knoxville, Louisville, Saint Louis,   columbus OHio, Detroit,    norfolk and Washington dc could support a   Party type station.

[Nick]

So if I owned a translator in NJ, I could translate, say, Las Vegas' 94.5 The Vibe on it because I'm unaffiliated with them.