what was the fcc thinking?

[bwilliam614]

I don't live in detroit so i don't know how big of a problem this is, but why did the fcc license 102.9 out of Ann Arbor and approve 102.7.  It seems like they should have made 102.9 go up a dial position or have 102.7 go down a dial position.

[renegade]

I live in between Detroit and Ann Arbor.  Both stations' signals have been interfering with each others as far back as I can remember ... 
 

[MikeStandardsFromIndiana]

Cincinnati/Dayton has a double short space frequency deal with 101.7 Dayton and 101.9 in cincinnati and also 102.7 Cincinnati and 102.9 Springfield-Dayton. I GUess the FCC Figures if Cities are at least 40 or more miles apart they can get away with short spacing some frequencies

[FredRichards]

Going way back, both those stations didn't always have that potent of signal.  WBRB-FM 102.7, and WNRS 102.9 (the calls I remember in the late 60s), sort of "grew up".  I think it was a combination of newer antennas, and sneaking up the height of the antenna and placement of the tower.

[Human Numan]

I have noticed this about 102.7 FM and 102.9 FM interfering with each other.

I live in Inkster, Michigan and 102.9 FM W4 Country interferes with Hot 102.7 FM in Inkster, michigan where I live.

I can be just listening to my hip-hop on 102.7 FM and then hear country music going over it.

102.9 FM does infact interfere with 102.7 FM's signal in Inkster.

I love Hot 102.7 and I hate the fact that 102.9 FM the country station interferes with their reception here in Inkster.

I would suggest that they move 102.9 FM W4 country farther west from Detroit than Ann Arbor, Michigan to Jackson, Michigan.

102.9 W4 Country should leave Ann Arbor and move to Jackson and become a Jackson radio station.

[trusty]

I love Hot 102.7 and I hate the fact that 102.9 FM the country station interferes with their reception here in Inkster.

So, the equation is: 102.9(Country) + 102.7(RAP) = CRAP.

Works for me.

[Human Numan]

102.7 FM which is owned by Radio One needs to ask the FCC for a power increase, and a directional aim repositioning of their antenna so HOT 102.7 can come in good in the western and northwestern Detroit. Michigan metro area.

Hot 102.7's transmitter is located in Clinton Township, Michigan at 14 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, near Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Who cares if Ann Arbors 102.9 FM's signal gets wiped out going into the inner metro Detroit area by 102.7 FM's signal. Only Ann Arbor area people should care if they can get 102.9 FM.

Also 102.9 WWWW FM's antenna and transmitter needs to be moved farther west from Detroit, and their antennas directional aim needs to be repositioned, and Cumulus Radio Broadscasting Company should be forced to do that.

I know I may be selfish and want to be able to get 102.7 instead of 102.9, but I would like to hear my hip-hop music in Inkster, Michigan from 102.7's transmitter with a strong clear signal on all my radios.

I can still pick up 102.7 in Inkster but it comes in very weak on good radios like my stereos and on my walkman 102.9 FM Country signal goes right over 102.7 hip-hop signal in all of Western Wayne County. On my walkman I have to listen to Country Music instead of hip-hop-RAP Music at 102.7 Mhz where I live at when im downriver in the city of Taylor or when im in Inkster where I live or anywhere else in Western Wayne County, because of 102.9 W4 Country's signal overpowering Hot 102.7 FM's signal.

I wish I could change all of this cause "It's Time For Change".

[radioguybroadcasting]

102.7 FM which is owned by Radio One needs to ask the FCC for a power increase, and a directional aim repositioning of their antenna so HOT 102.7 can come in good in the western and northwestern Detroit. Michigan metro area.

Hot 102.7's transmitter is located in Clinton Township, Michigan at 14 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, near Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Who cares if Ann Arbors 102.9 FM's signal gets wiped out going into the inner metro Detroit area by 102.7 FM's signal. Only Ann Arbor area people should care if they can get 102.9 FM.

Also 102.9 WWWW FM's antenna and transmitter needs to be moved farther west from Detroit, and their antennas directional aim needs to be repositioned, and Cumulus Radio Broadscasting Company should be forced to do that.

I know I may be selfish and want to be able to get 102.7 instead of 102.9, but I would like to hear my hip-hop music in Inkster, Michigan from 102.7's transmitter with a strong clear signal on all my radios.

I can still pick up 102.7 in Inkster but it comes in very weak on good radios like my stereos and on my walkman 102.9 FM Country signal goes right over 102.7 hip-hop signal in all of Western Wayne County. On my walkman I have to listen to Country Music instead of hip-hop-RAP Music at 102.7 Mhz where I live at when im downriver in the city of Taylor or when im in Inkster where I live or anywhere else in Western Wayne County, because of 102.9 W4 Country's signal overpowering Hot 102.7 FM's signal.

I wish I could change all of this cause "It's Time For Change".

Some of the most nonsensical, most impossible stuff Ive ever read.

Does he ever make any sense?

[Human Numan]

102.7 FM which is owned by Radio One needs to ask the FCC for a power increase, and a directional aim repositioning of their antenna so HOT 102.7 can come in good in the western and northwestern Detroit. Michigan metro area.

Hot 102.7's transmitter is located in Clinton Township, Michigan at 14 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, near Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Who cares if Ann Arbors 102.9 FM's signal gets wiped out going into the inner metro Detroit area by 102.7 FM's signal. Only Ann Arbor area people should care if they can get 102.9 FM.

Also 102.9 WWWW FM's antenna and transmitter needs to be moved farther west from Detroit, and their antennas directional aim needs to be repositioned, and Cumulus Radio Broadscasting Company should be forced to do that.

I know I may be selfish and want to be able to get 102.7 instead of 102.9, but I would like to hear my hip-hop music in Inkster, Michigan from 102.7's transmitter with a strong clear signal on all my radios.

I can still pick up 102.7 in Inkster but it comes in very weak on good radios like my stereos and on my walkman 102.9 FM Country signal goes right over 102.7 hip-hop signal in all of Western Wayne County. On my walkman I have to listen to Country Music instead of hip-hop-RAP Music at 102.7 Mhz where I live at when im downriver in the city of Taylor or when im in Inkster where I live or anywhere else in Western Wayne County, because of 102.9 W4 Country's signal overpowering Hot 102.7 FM's signal.

I wish I could change all of this cause "It's Time For Change".

Some of the most nonsensical, most impossible stuff Ive ever read.

Does he ever make any sense?

I try to make sense as much as possible. I'm a radio man cause I like radio.

[Bongwater]

Too many stations, not enough room on the dial

They should expand FM down to 76 MHz (like the Japanese FM Band) But too many people argue against it. Oh well, you can only TRY to offer a REASONABLE solution.....