Completely sucks. It's another version of the KATT. If I wanted to listen to the KATT, I would turn my radio to 100.5. Whoever is the new program director needs to be fired.

I have not been in my car for a week or so before today and as I am driving up the road when I hear a Led Zeppelin song on the radio. I think to myself, who's been in my car messing with my radio? So I hit the preset to 94.7 and I'll be danged if they weren't the one playing that worn out 40 year old hippie crap music.

I got tired of hearing Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Boston played ad nauseum on the radio and I have listened to The Buzz for the past few years to escape that. So if they want to play the old crap, then that will be another station I will quit listening to.

Time to load up the MP3 player I guess.

When the Buzz first came out in the early 2000's, I was soooooo happy to find a station that would play my favorite alt-rock pieces--Pearl Jam, Nirvana, etc...I've still got them on my dial in the car, but I only stop by and usually move on within a few seconds. Usually all I hear is crazy guitar riffs and drum solos so I'm out.

Completely sucks. It's another version of the KATT. If I wanted to listen to the KATT, I would turn my radio to 100.5. Whoever is the new program director needs to be fired.

Get Sirius XM and listen to Octane. If anyone is interested, I know how to get a 1 year subscription for $77. I'm on my second year at this rate. Just takes some persistence. There are many ways of doing this that are available online, but here is the one I used.


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That would be lovely if my 12+ year old car radio could handl it ;)

They've changed formats again??

Thought they just did a few months ago already.

That would be lovely if my 12+ year old car radio could handl it ;)

Sounds like it's time for Mid to spring for a new car radio for you on your bday.

Get Sirius XM and listen to Octane. If anyone is interested, I know how to get a 1 year subscription for $77. I'm on my second year at this rate. Just takes some persistence. There are many ways of doing this that are available online, but here is the one I used.

How do you get the free 3 months promotion? I have a XM unit, but haven't used it in a year or more. I didn't see anything on their website how to get free 3 months.

How do you get the free 3 months promotion? I have a XM unit, but haven't used it in a year or more. I didn't see anything on their website how to get free 3 months.

I think you can only get the free trial when you buy a new vehicle. I got mine when I got my Ridgeline in 08.

Sounds like it's time for Mid to spring for a new car radio for you on your bday.

Why would I put a new car radio in a 12 year old car? ;) I don't drive around that much, anyway.

I believe that they should just switch formats, like maybe a simulcast of KTOK, (that would work in OKC), or something else, their ratings are not that great, and it hasn't been for a long time, I remember back when it was KEBC and playing country, the stations had good ratings and everything.

Get Sirius XM and listen to Octane.

the best radio on radio. all i can say is thank god for octane, local crap sucks.

it may have to do with the fact that most top 40 music is now electronic or urban based.

all OKC radio sucks, its been that way since 95X went away back in the mid 90's. The BUZZ was mediocre before this format change, now its probably downright insulting.

I have XM in the new car, will have to try that out when my 3 months is up. Thanks for the tip!

local radio is a joke if youre an "adventurous" music listener like me, or simply dont get excited by country, classic rock, or pop/R&B anymore. SiriusXM is the way to go. im probably in the minority, but i miss OSUs college radio station The SPY.

local radio is a joke if youre an "adventurous" music listener like me, or simply dont get excited by country, classic rock, or pop/R&B anymore. SiriusXM is the way to go. im probably in the minority, but i miss OSUs college radio station The SPY.

what happened to the SPY? I was picking up something from Stillwater (93.7)this past week or two that it has been overcast....though it wasn't what i remembered of the SPY because it had hints and flashes of KJ103 or KISS FM. But it was better than those two, albeit not by leaps and bounds.

Typically if im listening to XM its alt nation or first wave.

all OKC radio sucks, its been that way since 95X went away back in the mid 90's. The BUZZ was mediocre before this format change, now its probably downright insulting.

I have XM in the new car, will have to try that out when my 3 months is up. Thanks for the tip!

I agree that all OKC radio sucks.

FYI..those of you with a 3G iPhone...download Pandora...create a station based on your favorite band/bands...plug it into your car and go!

I use pandora in that car all the time.

local radio is a joke if youre an "adventurous" music listener like me, or simply dont get excited by country, classic rock, or pop/R&B anymore. SiriusXM is the way to go. im probably in the minority, but i miss OSUs college radio station The SPY.

for 1 day a week at midnight for about an hour the katt turns into spy radio.
thought you might want to know. dont ask me what day, i havent listend in a long time since i got sirius. on another note. do any of you who have sirius listen to covino and rich?

I listened to Octane when I had Dish Network, and it was awesome.

I think it's kind of funny how they had those "This is not Buzz rock" commercials insulting the old rock, and yet, they're playing it now.

I think it's kind of funny how they had those "This is not Buzz rock" commercials insulting the old rock, and yet, they're playing it now.

Buzz Rock is now Butt Rock? Say it ain't so!

When I was at lunch today, I heard better alternative stuff on the KATT :( The Buzz was too busy playing (right in a row) Ozzy, old Metallica, and some other oldie that I didn't bother identifying. I don't really have a problem with that kind of music, but we've already got one station for that....don't want it on another.

Tuned in for about an hour now. Sounds like "Classic Alt" rather than "Fossil Rock"

Ferris does SPY Radio Thursdays @ Midnight on Rock 100.5 The KATT!

MySpace.com - ferris o'brien the radio Chapman - 74 - Male - OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - www.myspace.com/ferrisobrien2 (http://www.myspace.com/ferrisobrien2)

has anybody upgraded to FM HD? Supposedly free, and I heard the KATT has at least 2 stations?

Okay honestly, it is time for a format change, the buzz is starting to suck worst and worst, playing the same crap as the KATT does over and over, their ratings are still low, Its just time for a change.......

Okay honestly, it is time for a format change, the buzz is starting to suck worst and worst, playing the same crap as the KATT does over and over, their ratings are still low, Its just time for a change.......

What other kind of station can we get in OKC that is not already worn out and overplayed. The problem with OKC radio is that three companies own the majority of the stations.

Let's run down the list shall we.....

92.5 KOMA The same worn out 60's 70's and 80's songs. KOMA was better when they still had 50's songs in the mix. Owned by Renda

93.3 Playing the same worn out country as KXY Owned by Clear Channel

94.7 Worn out new rock with a little bit of old rock. Owned by Clear Channel

96.1 Same worn out country music as KKNG. Owned by Tyler

96.9 Worn out classic rock and worn out 80's rock. Owned by Citadel

97.3 Worn out 70's 80's and 90's Rock and Pop. Owned by Tyler

98.1 Sports Talk In reality should be called OU and Golf Radio. Owned by Citadel

98.9 Worn out pop music loved by 35 year olds who still think they are 17. Owned by Citadel

100.5 Worn out Rock and Classic Rock Owned by Citadel

101.9 Worn out country music that plays rap music when the on air talent is talking on the air. Owned by Clear Channel

102.7 Worn Out Rap and Bubble Gum Pop Owned by Clear Channel

103.5 Worn out Rap and Worn out old school Owned by Perry

104.1 The crap soft rock station that always seems to be playing at the dentist office. I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled recently. I am still trying to determine what was worse the dental work or the crap music I was stuck listening to on 104.1 Owned by Renda.

104.9 Worn out Rap and DJ's that still think it is cool to be pushing 40 and hitting on high school girls. Owned by Citadel

107.7 Worn out classic rock for the 60 year olds who still smoke pot and wish they could have attended Woodstock. Owned by Renda

I had XM for a while and it was not any better. Same crap playing at the same time of day every day. If it was not for my IPOD, I think I would have given up every radio I own three months ago.

Oh, no, you left out CD-103 on 103.7, the light jazz station, assuming 103.5 doesn't crowd it out in your locality. At least it's different. 97.3 has a sorry signal in some of OKC.

has anybody upgraded to FM HD? Supposedly free, and I heard the KATT has at least 2 stations?

Yes, I got a nice Sony table model, which I'm listening to CD-103 now. But it's in analog. No HD available on that station. KATT is in HD, but has no secondary stations, at least not tonight. The other HD stations don't seem to have any secondary stations, either.

I don't think HD radio is catching on. Probably because HD radios cost too much and there doesn't seem to be any battery operated portable models out. That may be because HD circuitry still requires too much current. I don't think you can tell much difference between the sound of a HD signal and that of a strong analog signal, anyway. However, the ability of most HD radios to separate FM stations is pretty damned good. In other words, HD radios can probably separate 103.7 and 103.5 in OKC with no problem.

I'm not familiar with how HD radio reception is like with models for the car.

Tuned in for about an hour now. Sounds like "Classic Alt" rather than "Fossil Rock"

Ferris does SPY Radio Thursdays @ Midnight on Rock 100.5 The KATT!

MySpace.com - ferris o'brien the radio Chapman - 74 - Male - OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - www.myspace.com/ferrisobrien2 (http://www.myspace.com/ferrisobrien2)

what in the world is "fossil rock"???

I had XM for a while and it was not any better. Same crap playing at the same time of day every day. If it was not for my IPOD, I think I would have given up every radio I own three months ago.

I took the XM plunge about 4 months ago.. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't gotten bored with it yet. I haven't listen to OKC terrestrial radio since..

> what in the world is "fossil rock"???

Not positive, but it's probably the rock that my friends listened to in high school. I know the last watch I received as a gift was a Fossil as someone felt that was a most appropriate brand

That would be lovely if my 12+ year old car radio could handl it ;)
It can handle it if it is a working radio, just get a Plug 'N Play unit, that way you can use it in multiple vehicles or inside the house. The FM Antenna Adapter is the best way, it plugs in between the radio and the antenna, set the frequency in the PnP unit and tune your car radio to that station.

TSS Radio (http://www.tss-radio.com/) has them along with the local Best Buy and places like that.

I have had Sirius for five years and have rarely listened to terrestrial radio ever since.

102.7 Worn Out Rap and Bubble Gum Pop Owned by Clear Channel

You forgot to add that they speed up every song so fast to where you can't tell what it is. It sounds ridiculous!! I can't believe the record companies are letting them do this.

what in the world is "fossil rock"???

Pretty much anything older than 1990.

Not that I have a problem with it, but the locals tend to play the same tunes over and over and....

Tuned in for about an hour now. Sounds like "Classic Alt" rather than "Fossil Rock"

Ferris does SPY Radio Thursdays @ Midnight on Rock 100.5 The KATT!

MySpace.com - ferris o'brien the radio Chapman - 74 - Male - OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - www.myspace.com/ferrisobrien2 (http://www.myspace.com/ferrisobrien2)

It's a shame that OKC no longer has The Spy on 105.3 FM. They actually played good alt-rock and indie music.

It's a shame that OKC no longer has The Spy on 105.3 FM. They actually played good alt-rock and indie music.

+1 here

Oh, no, you left out CD-103 on 103.7, the light jazz station, assuming 103.5 doesn't crowd it out in your locality. At least it's different. 97.3 has a sorry signal in some of OKC.

I can only pick it up when I am in certain areas of the city, even then it's full of static at best.

I took the XM plunge about 4 months ago.. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't gotten bored with it yet. I haven't listen to OKC terrestrial radio since..

I was a pioneer subscriber of XM. I bought a unit in November 2001 and installled it myself Thanksgiving weekend of that year. The channels were awesome until they made the merger with Sirius. After that, everything went down hill. Same stuff everday on the same stations.

In my final days, I was listening to the truckers channel and XM Talk Radio more than anything else. I made the decision to drop after they cancelled one of my favorite shows. Mike McConnell he was on WLW, I like his common sense approach he was not afraid to shoot at both sides of the aisle for their stupidty.

I was a pioneer subscriber of XM. I bought a unit in November 2001 and installled it myself Thanksgiving weekend of that year. The channels were awesome until they made the merger with Sirius. After that, everything went down hill. Same stuff everday on the same stations.

In my final days, I was listening to the truckers channel and XM Talk Radio more than anything else. I made the decision to drop after they cancelled one of my favorite shows. Mike McConnell he was on WLW, I like his common sense approach he was not afraid to shoot at both sides of the aisle for their stupidty.

I got XM with new car, which was four years ago, and I actually paid for it for a time. After that time, however, I realized that my cost-per-minute was astronomical - listening only during the drive to and from work. I did like the conference-specific college football stations, and the traffic stations when I was out of town in the DFW area, but that was a once or twice a year proposition at best.

To make it a worthwhile deal, I needed to get another radio, but they took forever to get any kind of plan together that acknowledged the fact that you can't listen to two radios at once and pay double subscription fees. The merger with Sirius, and their constant pumping of that moron Howard Stern as their "feature" act (whom I think is absolutely filthy and simply will not tolerate), were the mutual nails in coffin.

When I cancelled, they asked me why, and I told them plainly that they didn't want me as a customer if all they had to offer was Stern. Beyond that, I don't think the XM/Sirius subscriber model is going to survive - they were bailed out during their last round of financing, but with so many other alternatives available, I'm having a hard time seeing where the satellite radio niche can survive..

And as far as I'm concerned, HD Radio was DOA. I don't think there is a mass market for $200-$300 radios, esp when people are carrying around their "customized" set of favorite music on their MP3 players, already commercial free....

I took the XM plunge about 4 months ago.. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't gotten bored with it yet. I haven't listen to OKC terrestrial radio since..

Been two years on xm and do not want to give it up. Can't speak that much about the country side of it - do get to hear the Carter family and Doc Watson - the classical side ain't any better than college stations locally - but the jazz, blues and rock - wow! Some of the Djs are exceptional - too many musical style choices - 12 presets on the radio and i wish i had twice that... big-band all the way up to that noise they call music these days :ohno:

I remember when cable tv started, the arguments- "What are you crazy - paying for TV???" "Yeah - but there are NO COMMERCIALS!" Not many of the xm stations have commercials - hope it doesn't end up like cable - but what are the odds it will remain commercial free?

what happened to the SPY? I was picking up something from Stillwater (93.7)this past week or two that it has been overcast....though it wasn't what i remembered of the SPY because it had hints and flashes of KJ103 or KISS FM. But it was better than those two, albeit not by leaps and bounds.

Typically if im listening to XM its alt nation or first wave.

The SPY used to be amazing. They would play some really obscure stuff...

I am going to make a plug here. I have a web station. Check it out if you get a chance. I started it in June and have had a ton of fun with it. Some new - some retro - some local. I never heard "the spy" everyone is talking about.
I added some pretty cool pics from the U2 Concert so even if you think my station stinks you can see some awesome shots from the show.

I am going to by a wireless internet radio. More to choose from and no pesky fees like XM. Yhe work with your wireless router and are very very cool.

Chris
Radio OKC - Where it's all about the music! (http://www.radiookc.com)

If you have an HD radio, KCSC-2 is rather decent. They also stream, Internet Radio (http://72.51.43.147/ucoradio/index.html)

If you have an HD radio, KCSC-2 is rather decent. They also stream, Internet (http://72.51.43.147/ucoradio/index.html)
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An HD radio? That's something I haven't heard of. What is it?

What other kind of station can we get in OKC that is not already worn out
and overplayed.
I'd like to have a bonafide jazz station in OKC. I don't mean kenny g noise but
real honest to goodness jazz. I'm aware that the object of any business is to
make money, but, with much wishful thinking, a real jazz station would be a
great compliment to the existing repertoires.

By the way (btw?)

Yes, KGOU has some jazz programming, but I'm talking about a legitimate Jazz
format, i.e. swing, Bebop, big band, straight ahead, etc... In other words, no
electric instruments except the guitar (maybe an occasional exception)

I am kinda surprise that Clear Channel hasn't put KTOK simulcast on this station, I think it would be great if they do that, it will help better there ratings.

NOBODY listens to NPR (105.7 in okc) for their drive time?
It's all I can stand with the poor music stations.
and you just might learn something!

I have pandora at home and work ... don't have the technology for it in the car, but that would be great!

KKNG used to have a classic country "jukebox saturday night" but I haven't heard it for some time.

I'd like to have a bonafide jazz station in OKC. I don't mean kenny g noise but
real honest to goodness jazz. I'm aware that the object of any business is to
make money, but, with much wishful thinking, a real jazz station would be a
great compliment to the existing repertoires.

By the way (btw?)

Yes, KGOU has some jazz programming, but I'm talking about a legitimate Jazz
format, i.e. swing, Bebop, big band, straight ahead, etc... In other words, no
electric instruments except the guitar (maybe an occasional exception)

:tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::doh::tiphat:

4 outta 5 music lovers agree!

I have pandora at home and work ... don't have the technology for it in the car, but that would be great!.
I have played with it in the car with my iPhone and iPod connection. It works alright in good cell areas.

I have pandora at home and work ... don't have the technology for it in the
car, but that would be great!


If you have an HD radio, KCSC-2 is rather decent.
They also stream, Internet Radio (http://72.51.43.147/ucoradio/index.html)
Is Pandora HD radio?

NOBODY listens to NPR (105.7 in okc) for their drive time?
It's all I can stand with the poor music stations.
and you just might learn something!

I have pandora at home and work ... don't have the technology for it in the car, but that would be great!

KKNG used to have a classic country "jukebox saturday night" but I haven't heard it for some time.

They do but... it not the show it used to be. Jay Shankle was DJ that hosted Jukebox Saturday Night. He also hosted a country gospel show on Sundays. Unfortunately, he passed away back in August. He was considered a walking encyclopedia on country and gospel music.

KKNG and KXY both host Classic Country Shows on Saturday nights.

I would really like to cast a few verbal/written grenades at 96.9 BOB FM, but I just don't know where to start...perhaps "Stop playing the same old OLD songs!" would be a good jumping off point.

Skynyrd, AC/DC, Ozzy Sabbath and Zeppelin are not the only bands putting out music, but you'd never know from the same box of records that BOB plays...

I try listening to JACK every once in a while, but since there's no back-announcing of songs and no one thinks to turn on the digital display thingy for the radio, they're somewhat frustrating as well.:fighting2

NEXT RANT: Phil, Stacy, Ron and "all that stuff...I don't know."

I find KCSC to be a fine music station. Best of all there are no commercials. I
absolutely refuse to listen or watch any commercial whatsoever. They could
do away with the BBC news but it's better than NPR. The late Saturday
afternoon and early evening programming is noxious. I can't stand it. The
exception is the guitar show. It's good.

I like orchestral music, some call it classical but that was a period of music.
Straight Ahead jazz is another favorite.

If I'm going to listen to rock then it's going to be KOMA fm or KRXO, and
that's not very often.

I noticed that the KOMA property on S.W. 134th street if for sale.

We have not had station change formats in almost two years. We will see what happens around Thanksgiving. It is almost about time for one or two stations to go Christmas and emerge as a new station on December 26th.

my morning drive is stressful enough with all the road ragers, and speed demons on wet roads today ... 94.7 has giggling porn stars in the studio!
all the sex talk and relationship advice ...
who likes this so early in the morning? I'm trying to enjoy my coffee make it to work alive!
I'm old all of a sudden.

Is Pandora HD radio?

Pandora is a web based radio that customizes the music based on what you rate as like or dislike. You start with a seed (a song or artist) and it expands from there. You can add multiple seeds to a single station to end up with some very esoteric channels.

The songs display title, artist, and album. If you like the song a lot you can buy it off of iTunes for later play on your iPod. I've found some very cool music like that. It's replaced normal radio for me at work and home and the music I like on Pandora gets purchased and goes on my iPod for the car.

Pandora is a web based radio that customizes the music based on what you
rate as like or dislike.
Thanks! I just found it. I typed in Wayne Shorter and so far it's great!

No membership! Now if only it doesn't load spyware.

I haven't noticed an issue with spyware at home or work.
After 4 months or so, they will promt you to upgrade for a fee to avoid ad interruptions -- so far those have not been too frequent or disruptive to my listening pleausre.

I find KCSC to be a fine music station. Best of all there are no commercials. I
absolutely refuse to listen or watch any commercial whatsoever. They could
do away with the BBC news but it's better than NPR. The late Saturday
afternoon and early evening programming is noxious. I can't stand it. The
exception is the guitar show. It's good.

I like orchestral music, some call it classical but that was a period of music.
Straight Ahead jazz is another favorite.

If I'm going to listen to rock then it's going to be KOMA fm or KRXO, and
that's not very often.

I noticed that the KOMA property on S.W. 134th street if for sale.

It seems like every time I tune into KCSC, it's playing either obscure 20th century music by someone like John Adams (minimalism, blech) or some sort of baroque gigue.

I dig full orchestral scored stuff, especially early 20th century, but just don't like what they tend to play. You need to find out about Pandora.com.

Also, 105.7 has good jazz in the evenings.

I haven't noticed an issue with spyware at home or work.
After 4 months or so, they will promt you to upgrade for a fee to avoid ad
interruptions -- so far those have not been too frequent or disruptive to my
listening pleausre.
Ad-Block Plus (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865) takes care of just about every ad on the the Internet and it's
FREE! I haven't seen any on Pandora.

It seems like every time I tune into KCSC, it's playing either obscure 20th
century music by someone like John Adams (minimalism, blech) or some sort
of baroque gigue.
Sometimes the music is not the best. I like the majority of what's played.
The Saturday Opera is a favorite of mine. I just wish they'd change the
Saturday afternoon and early evening to something more palatable.

For the hour I've been listening to Pandora it's been great! I'll try listening to
some orchestral music in a while.