Power 103.5 has been off the air for the past couple of weeks.

Not true. Two days ago is the first day their signal hasn't been on but they are still tweeting and on Facebook so I assume it's more of a location in the city thing.

Not true. Two days ago is the first day their signal hasn't been on but they are still tweeting and on Facebook so I assume it's more of a location in the city thing.


103.5 is a great station and I've been listening to the station since their 1140am days. But seriously, that signal is horrible. I'm trying to listen now and it's just static. I bet since it's sleeting and snowing, static will be all we can here for the next week. This is a common occurrence

Since I made my last comment, all I've heard is static, and I've been all around the city trying to tune in. I've been on the Northside, Eastside, and Southside of OKC and all I hear is static. Its been consistent static, not in and out.

The AM 1140 facility also seems to be down -- though the translator on 92.1 is working.

I've been listening to 92.9, I like it a lot. Seems to be a good mix of The Edge in Tulsa and The Edge in Dallas, or pretty similar to The End in Seattle. It is the first radio station I've really liked in OKC, so I am pretty happy. I wish the signal was stronger though, I was having trouble picking it up on Coffee Creek and out by Tinker.

I haven't heard any DJs yet, anyone know if they plan on adding them at some point?

Way too much '90s Green Day on 92.9. Not that '90s Green Day is bad or shouldn't be played, just a little less of it would be nice. Other than that, it's a decent station. It's the only OKC station other than Power 103.5 (on occasion I am actually able to get it) that I can make it more than one or two songs on.

With Now 92.9 gone, it seems like Wild 104.9 is doubling down on the suck. I am getting very close to just being done with OKC radio and getting XM.

Heard Ferris as a DJ on The Spy last night while wife was watching the Thunder (she lets me play music during the Thunder games so we don't have to hear the inane blather and shoe-squeaking for 2+ hours), didn't remember that in the past (just seemed like an automated playlist, no humans involved at night), seems like he's going to be on each M-F night, different themes each night. Played some good stuff.

So, I've been listening to 92.9 The Edge, and it's piqued my interest for sure. Interesting playlist and they're playing stuff I don't think I've actually heard on the radio here before, which is definitely awesome... They're covering all ends of the Alternative Rock genre. My only real gripe is that I would LOVE to have some new music from the active rock playlist thrown in there for good measure, to make the station sound a little bit closer to The EDGE in Tulsa (Z104.5) - but that's a pretty minor gripe, honestly. I'm extremely glad Tyler is giving Alternative a go here and I hope they stick around for a good long while!

Yes it sounds great! Eventually there will be too many commercials but for now it's a breath of fresh air. Loved hearing 90's REM and Oasis next to Death cab and Florence & the Machine.

Been listening to 92.9 and 103.1 almost nonstop. I have been switching back and forth from 92.9 to 100.5 and 94.7 and it seems like they have changed to a more of an alt rock than classic rock. I still hear some Zepplin and Rush from time to time, but mostly what you would hear on The Edge.

Way too much '90s Green Day on 92.9. Not that '90s Green Day is bad or shouldn't be played, just a little less of it would be nice. Other than that, it's a decent station. It's the only OKC station other than Power 103.5 (on occasion I am actually able to get it) that I can make it more than one or two songs on.

With Now 92.9 gone, it seems like Wild 104.9 is doubling down on the suck. I am getting very close to just being done with OKC radio and getting XM.

I haven't noticed the excessive Green Day, although now that you say that, I am sure I will. My huge problem with XM is their best Alternative channel plays the Red Hot Chili Peppers every 5th song. Nothing against the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but isn't like they are the king of Alt music, and there is no band I want to hear that much day after day.

Been listening to 92.9 and 103.1 almost nonstop. I have been switching back and forth from 92.9 to 100.5 and 94.7 and it seems like they have changed to a more of an alt rock than classic rock. I still hear some Zepplin and Rush from time to time, but mostly what you would hear on The Edge.

It would be nice if 100.5 became closer to 97.5 KMOD in Tulsa. They have a very good mix of modern and classic.

I am just really glad there is now a station that you can reliably hear new rock on.

I haven't noticed the excessive Green Day, although now that you say that, I am sure I will. My huge problem with XM is their best Alternative channel plays the Red Hot Chili Peppers every 5th song. Nothing against the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but isn't like they are the king of Alt music, and there is no band I want to hear that much day after day.

Check out XMU, it's way better than Alt Nation.

Thanks, I'll try to remember that next time I am in a car with XM.

Welcome back 103.5

Check out XMU, it's way better than Alt Nation.

this is true

I found this sample from Wild 97.9, back before Cumulus Media destroyed it by turning into a glorified iPod shuffle. I think this is from New Years Eve '06.

https://www.mixcloud.com/djunity/

I notice when I was on I heart radio that now they added the Tyler Broadcasting stations except for the Edge, maybe they'll add it later.

Rumor is Tyler will be launching another station on a translator soon (KMGL-HD2 i believe). I've heard it will be contemporary Christian but I strongly doubt that, being that CCM stations are usually non-profit. Plus, I can't see Tyler trying to get into the already very crowded Christian radio market in OKC with a translator.

I just turn back on I heart and yes the edge is on it, as for CCM on KMGL HD2, I can see it happening, but I think it should be something else should be on it.

I just turn back on I heart and yes the edge is on it, as for CCM on KMGL HD2, I can see it happening, but I think it should be something else should be on it.

True. Not only does OKC not need another CCM station, but it would be unusual for a for-profit broadcaster to try to do the format, especially on a translator and in a market as crowded with CCM stations as OKC. Tyler won't be able to make a dent in K-LOVE (with its 3? frequencies), Air1, or RadioU.

It wouldn't surprise me if they tried to do easy listening or smooth jazz of some sort. Maybe they could do the classic AC format that KMGL had prior to 2010, focusing on the softer hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Under the new CEO Mary Berner, Cumulus Media has turned programming decisions back to local PDs rather than stations being required to play the nationally syndicated playlist. This was much, much needed. KKWD and KYIS are sounding a lot better, more like they did during the Citadel era. It's nice listening to Wild 104.9 without hearing dated rhythmic tracks from the early 2000s every few songs.

92.9 The Edge has pretty much become my default go-to radio station since my last post in this thread. I think they play an impressive variety of music (some of which perhaps only barely clings to the "Alternative" label) but it still could use a bit more in the way of rock. They also seem to shy away from playing the same songs over and over, which is a definite relief.

92.9 The Edge has pretty much become my default go-to radio station since my last post in this thread. I think they play an impressive variety of music (some of which perhaps only barely clings to the "Alternative" label) but it still could use a bit more in the way of rock. They also seem to shy away from playing the same songs over and over, which is a definite relief.

Yeah I like 92.9 The Edge as well. With that station and Cumulus shifting to local programming decisions, OKC radio is getting much better than it has been in quite a while. It's nice to hear current music without having to resort to satellite or streaming.

Listen to Wild and KISS the other day and they sound great especially Wild, I also been listening to 96.9 alot lately, it's nice to see KOMA getting some competition, cause there's times I don't like listening to KOMA.

10 classic rock songs that radio stations need to stop playing now - Salon.com (http://www.salon.com/2016/04/13/10_classic_rock_songs_that_radio_stations_need_to_ stop_playing_now/)

10 classic rock songs that radio stations need to stop playing now - Salon.com (http://www.salon.com/2016/04/13/10_classic_rock_songs_that_radio_stations_need_to_ stop_playing_now/)

I especially agree with "Sweet Home Alabama" and "We Will Rock You / We Are The Champions." Those two songs are ridiculously overplayed.

I especially agree with "Sweet Home Alabama" and "We Will Rock You / We Are The Champions." Those two songs are ridiculously overplayed.

Ha, *any* song by anybody on that list should be on a moratorium (and I love early Floyd and 71-78 Stones), enough of the same crap, dig deep instead, but it won't happen.

Ha, *any* song by anybody on that list should be on a moratorium (and I love early Floyd and 71-78 Stones), enough of the same crap, dig deep instead, but it won't happen.

Yeah, classic rock today has become almost as bad as CHR when it comes to playing the same stuff over and over again, but the difference is classic rock doesn't change, so whatever is overplayed now still will be in six months. Apparently it is still very popular though because around Christmas when there was speculation that 96.9 would be changing formats, there were a lot of people upset about it possibly not being a classic rock station.

I agree with StillwaterTownie that Wild and KISS FM are sounding a lot better these days than they were for a long time. I like that Wild has cut back significantly on the early 2000s songs. They haven't cut it out completely but they have scaled it way back. Nothing against early 2000s hip-hop as some great stuff came out during that era, but most of its overplayed and doesn't sound good when played alongside today's music. If I want to listen to early 2000s hip-hop, I'll listen to my iPod or V-103. There are plenty more recent recurrent and gold songs that sound good without having to go back to Nellyville. It seems that for now that is the direction Wild is taking and I hope it stays that way.

I'll have to listen to Wild and KISS, don't listen to much radio except KGOU on weekends when they do their blues (loosely defined) and The SPY, which is fantastic, as always - electronic last night, New Wave Thursdays (not all old stuff, some new covers of old songs, as well as things not heard often like "Our Lips Are Sealed" live by Fun Boy Three), and the other Ferris shows on weeknights when I remember.

I recently found the Edge 92.9, I like most of the music they play, not 100%. I find the alternative aspect interesting, I like more than I thought, but funny, I really don't know half the bands singing by name.

92.9 always seems to cut out on me. Makes it unlistenable.

92.9 always seems to cut out on me. Makes it unlistenable.

It's running on a translator and its broadcasting from around 63rd and Broadway. Up in Edmond I have found 92.9 Bob FM in Tulsa tends to bleed into the signal.

They need to do away with 107.7 The Franchise and go with 107.7 The Edge.

If you're one of those hardy souls who actually has HD Radio, you can get the Edge at KOMA-FM HD2, hanging off the edge of 92.5. (V103 is there too, at KOMA-FM HD 3.)

It's running on a translator and its broadcasting from around 63rd and Broadway. Up in Edmond I have found 92.9 Bob FM in Tulsa tends to bleed into the signal.

They need to do away with 107.7 The Franchise and go with 107.7 The Edge.

I agree, 107.7 would give them very good coverage in Norman which would be a huge asset to the Edge.

I agree, 107.7 would give them very good coverage in Norman which would be a huge asset to the Edge.

True. Even if they didn't want to do away with the Franchise entirely, they could do a signal swap. However, I can't see them touching 92.5, 93.3, 104.1, and 106.7, all of which are performing very well. Nonetheless, The Edge deserves better than a translator.

I noticed KXY is playing more modern country. I wonder if they quit playing Classic Country?? That's a shame if that's the case.

https://radioinsight.com/headlines/120597/daily-domains-1027-new-vibe-oklahoma-city/

Does anybody know which station is about to flip?

My bet is on 105.3, currently a sports station. It was sold this past summer to Perry Broadcasting and stations that carry the moniker "The Vibe" typically are urban or rhythmic Top 40 stations. If my speculation is correct, it's a long (and by long I mean decades) overdue arrival to the OKC radio landscape. As far as I know, OKC has never had a city-grade urban station on the FM dial. KKWD has always stayed more or less in that gray area between a mainstream Top 40 station and an urban and I don't count Power 103.5 since their antenna is in Anadarko and difficult to pick up in OKC north of I-40.

https://radioinsight.com/headlines/120597/daily-domains-1027-new-vibe-oklahoma-city/

Does anybody know which station is about to flip?

My bet is on 105.3, currently a sports station. It was sold this past summer to Perry Broadcasting and stations that carry the moniker "The Vibe" typically are urban or rhythmic Top 40 stations. If my speculation is correct, it's a long (and by long I mean decades) overdue arrival to the OKC radio landscape. As far as I know, OKC has never had a city-grade urban station on the FM dial. KKWD has always stayed more or less in that gray area between a mainstream Top 40 station and an urban and I don't count Power 103.5 since their antenna is in Anadarko and difficult to pick up in OKC north of I-40.

I'm betting it's FUN 96.9 (KQOB-FM). It's owned by Champlin Broadcasting, but LMA'd to Cumulus. Jack and Ron just announced on Facebook that today was their last show on FUN 96.9, and they were told right after the end of their show this morning that after 23 years with the company, they were being let go... The story they were given was that it was due to budget cuts.

Very interesting timing though, right at the end of the year. I can't imagine budget is really much of an issue or it's not much of a surprise, because don't they have contracts? Maybe they don't and they're just like the rest of us mere mortals and can be let go at any time, but last work day of the year, right before a possible format change? Either they've known since October and part of the buyout was "keep your mouths shut or you get nothing", or the station is is a serious hole and buying them out actually somehow made sense to someone.

That said, with how well Cumulus is being run...it really did come as a surprise, To everyone, including station management.

So the question at this time is will someone snap them up, or will they take this as a chance to 'retire'? I could see Ron being willing to continue, but I think Jack would be happy to retire and just do the occasional commercial/appearance.

Very interesting timing though, right at the end of the year. I can't imagine budget is really much of an issue or it's not much of a surprise, because don't they have contracts? Maybe they don't and they're just like the rest of us mere mortals and can be let go at any time, but last work day of the year, right before a possible format change? Either they've known since October and part of the buyout was "keep your mouths shut or you get nothing", or the station is is a serious hole and buying them out actually somehow made sense to someone.

That said, with how well Cumulus is being run...it really did come as a surprise, To everyone, including station management.

So the question at this time is will someone snap them up, or will they take this as a chance to 'retire'? I could see Ron being willing to continue, but I think Jack would be happy to retire and just do the occasional commercial/appearance.

It wouldn't surprise me if a flip is coming and Jack and Ron simply aren't appropriate for the new format (or it will be a syndicated station like many Cumulus stations were when Jan Jeffries was CEO). Format changes tend to happen near the end or beginning of the year. OKC has too many stations competing for the same audience (92.5, 94.7, 100.5, and 104.5) in addition to 96.9. I was really surprised that they kept the classic rock format when they rebranded the station a couple of years ago. It also wouldn't surprise me if KINB flips once their contract with CBS Sports Radio is up because that's another format that is oversaturated here. If it is because of budget cuts, I wonder if there will be any shakeup at the other Cumulus stations (Wild, KATT, the Sports Animal).

How about they bring back that one station with the stand up comedian clips? That was great to listen to while commuting.

How about they bring back that one station with the stand up comedian clips? That was great to listen to while commuting.

Yeah that was two format flips back on 92.9. The comedy station was a nationally syndicated stream that went belly up.

https://radioinsight.com/headlines/89626/end-of-247-comedy-leads-to-flips-across-the-country/

It was a rhythmic CHR for several months before becoming 92.9 The Edge. In my opinion, 92.9 The Edge deserves a stronger signal.

IMO the FCC needs to come in and redo the OKC radio market signal priority.

96.9 is now known as Alice FM, is kinda like Jack FM, playing anything they want.

Hmmmm. SO...not entirely different format, DJs let go due to "budget cuts", a fairly common format.

I'm guessing there's one DJ, his name is "Intel Inside", and he's located in a server room somewhere cheap.

I generally like the "we play anything" type stations, though the only one I've found that truly worships at that altar is Bob FM in Austin. One time they played Holiday Road, something I don't hear often on the radio. And another time they played "Do the Bartman", something I've not heard otherwise on the radio since the early 90s.

96.9 is now known as Alice FM, is kinda like Jack FM, playing anything they want.

wasn't it called "fun"? wonder what that does to Jack and Ron in the mornings?

wasn't it called "fun"? wonder what that does to Jack and Ron in the mornings?

Posts #398-400.

wasn't it called "fun"? wonder what that does to Jack and Ron in the mornings?

Since they were let go....I am assuming sleeping in

IMO the FCC needs to come in and redo the OKC radio market signal priority.
No, a smart pirate or two needs to invade the OKC FM airwaves to show people what a good radio station should be like. But should sound more sophisticated than a kid uttering obscenities while fooling around with a radio transmitter. If pirates broadcast only on weekends and don't interfere with public service stations, they might last a good while from an FCC raid.

Unrelated to the current discussion but Hudiburg has lost my business forever with its stupid radio commercial that has been running for the past few weeks. ("heidiburg"? "hudiborg"?)

No need for a pirate to move in. The general audience, especially millennials, already find good radio/music in other places, especially on their smart devices. For $5-10 a month you can get any song you want, commercial free. Want it for free? Pandora can customize any station and eliminate artist or songs you hate hearing and the commercials are much more customized to your listening habits. Have interest in entertainment, sports, technology, current events, etc...you can easily find a podcast that dives in way deeper than the traditional "clock" of a radio station that limits a break to 2 minutes.
Ask anyone under the age of 30 if they even own a radio outside of their vehicle. The answer is probably not.
FM has been trying to innovate and thanks to the corporate side of radio, many stations are simply Voice tracked, boring ,and a generic safe playlist.

Owners of these stations should realize they are in the music and information business, not the broadcasting business. The desire for music/info is still there by the public, just the medium is changing. Many are refusing to change with it because it is easier to "kick the can down the road" than try to actually innovate or try something new with a risk.

Additionally, companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, Pandora etc have already pushed ahead with music and information services and getting those compatible devices in homes and vehicles.

Everything has become on-demand in media. The model of broadcasting to the masses has run its course. Yes, certain events still demand a live audience, but for day to day music/info, many find it easier just to look somewhere else.

The only AM/FM radio I've listened to in the last few years has been The Jim Rome show, and now that I'm in a market he's not in it's all XM

No need for a pirate to move in. The general audience, especially millennials, already find good radio/music in other places, especially on their smart devices. For $5-10 a month you can get any song you want, commercial free. Want it for free? Pandora can customize any station and eliminate artist or songs you hate hearing and the commercials are much more customized to your listening habits. Have interest in entertainment, sports, technology, current events, etc...you can easily find a podcast that dives in way deeper than the traditional "clock" of a radio station that limits a break to 2 minutes.
Ask anyone under the age of 30 if they even own a radio outside of their vehicle. The answer is probably not.
FM has been trying to innovate and thanks to the corporate side of radio, many stations are simply Voice tracked, boring ,and a generic safe playlist.

Owners of these stations should realize they are in the music and information business, not the broadcasting business. The desire for music/info is still there by the public, just the medium is changing. Many are refusing to change with it because it is easier to "kick the can down the road" than try to actually innovate or try something new with a risk.

Additionally, companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, Pandora etc have already pushed ahead with music and information services and getting those compatible devices in homes and vehicles.

Everything has become on-demand in media. The model of broadcasting to the masses has run its course. Yes, certain events still demand a live audience, but for day to day music/info, many find it easier just to look somewhere else.

Nevertheless, the Internet nor the FCC can discourage pirate FM radio stations and make them go away, such as in Colorado, New York and Florida.

http://diymedia.net/paper-tiger-roars-in-2017-to-what-end/9309#more-9309

Oklahoma City radio has really suffered in my opinion since Citadel sold out to Cumulus and since Renda was snapped up by Tyler. Cumulus and Tyler are small market operations and their stations sound like it. iHeartMedia stations are also a train-wreck, largely due to national syndication of their stations (this is what Cumulus tried after snapping up Citadel and look where it's led them). Big Radio these days seems to only want to invest in major markets while syndicating the stations to the lowest common denominator in smaller markets. I think that will ultimately be their demise. There is still a market for decent FM radio but it's getting harder to find these days outside of the major markets.

The only time I am listening to radio is if my drive is so short that I don't want to mess with my phone/spotify. So, like, driving less than 2 miles. Is anyone under 40 listening to radio?

The only time I am listening to radio is if my drive is so short that I don't want to mess with my phone/spotify. So, like, driving less than 2 miles. Is anyone under 40 listening to radio?

I'm over 40 and don't listen to the radio... Most of the music I listen to doesn't get played on local radio.

The only time I am listening to radio is if my drive is so short that I don't want to mess with my phone/spotify. So, like, driving less than 2 miles. Is anyone under 40 listening to radio?

I'm 33 and I listen to a a fair bit of terrestrial radio when I'm driving, even though my car can do both XM and bluetooth audio streaming from my phone. I can't stand XM's audio quality, and while I do sometimes use bluetooth streaming to listen to EDM podcasts, I generally like being able to just have music without being distracted from driving, having to build my own playlists, or fuss with Pandora/Spotify/etc. It does help that I also rather like most of what 92.9 The Edge plays to begin with.

That said, at home, I stream the vast majority of my music and don't listen to much radio outside of the car.

I'm 33 and I listen to a a fair bit of terrestrial radio when I'm driving, even though my car can do both XM and bluetooth audio streaming from my phone. I can't stand XM's audio quality, and while I do sometimes use bluetooth streaming to listen to EDM podcasts, I generally like being able to just have music without being distracted from driving, having to build my own playlists, or fuss with Pandora/Spotify/etc. It does help that I also rather like most of what 92.9 The Edge plays to begin with.

That said, at home, I stream the vast majority of my music and don't listen to much radio outside of the car.

Same here, except for being 33. I do like 92.9 though i wish the Spy was avail instead of NPR during my drive times. Oh well.

also, what happened to Jack & Ron's channel, did that go away?

also, what happened to Jack & Ron's channel, did that go away?

Depends what you mean by go away. The station is still there, very similar format, but is now called 'Alice', and is one of those "we play anything, as long as our server in a central location has it" stations.

Depends what you mean by go away. The station is still there, very similar format, but is now called 'Alice', and is one of those "we play anything, as long as our server in a central location has it" stations.

When we moved back to OKC in 2009, only listened to the SPY when it was on during daytime hours, listened to CDs the rest of the time, but now the CD player's dead, so I listen to radio again, and it's better than it was, but still no great shakes. Do the "we play anything" stations *really* do that (like freeform FM used to do decades ago)?