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The Founder's Blog: The Way I See It, #1

With everything going on around me (tons, when you’re about to close on a home), I’m still thinking about WCBS 880. People are still WRITING about WCBS 880. Eventually, the noise will calm down and everyone will go on about their business. It’s too bad that radio companies don’t make decisions based upon the reaction of their audience. There are a number of stations that would still exist in…

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Sometimes, I Hate Change

It’s difficult to imagine NewsRadio 880 not being on the air.  I listened to it whenever I was in the Tri-State and during the Winter months, I could  listen up and down the East Coast.  Since I have been driving,  880 was always programmed in my vehicle.    Sometimes, I hate change. what could be next, WQXR? Good bye, old friend.

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2.2 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of NJ: Revelation 6 https://andrewtheprophetcom.wordpress.com/2024/11/07/2-2-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-parts-of-nj-revelation-11/

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Will ESPN’s Purchase of WCBS-880 Impact Fordham’s Michael Kay?

Recently it was announced that long-time all-news radio station WCBS 880-AM will become ESPN 880-AM in the New York Tri-State area. How does this impact the potential success for Fordham University graduate Michael Kay (FCRH-Class of 1982)?

Afternoons saw The Michael Kay Show finish 12th for the 4th quarter of 2023 with a 3.6 during the hours of 3:00 pm-6:30 pm. The show produced the same share and ranking as it did during the prior summer.

WFAN ended the year the way it started: on top in the ratings. New York’s leading sports station enjoyed wins across all dayparts as well as year-over-year growth in multiple dayparts according to the latest Nielsen Audio numbers (formerly Arbitron).

“The Fan” also grabbed a 3rd place finish in afternoons thanks to Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber. Evan & Tiki captured a 6.8 share with Men 25-54 for the quarter, up six tenths from the summer book. “Over at 98.7-FM ESPN’s New York station, the 4th quarter 2023 produced mixed results.”

High Island, an uninhabited Island in The Bronx (formerly Shark Island-much cooler name) is the location for 880-AM’s transmitter. 

WFUV’s transmitter resides atop Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx.  28 stories up. 

Are Two Heads Better Than One? WFAN Seems To Think So.

On October 7, 1988, at 5:30 pm, WFAN changed frequencies, to replace WNBC at 660 kHz. It had previously broadcast over 1050-AM. 

WFAN began to split between AM and FM on November 1, 2012, with the purchase of WRXP (101.9 FM) from Merlin Media for $75 million. It changed its call sign to WFAN-FM. Thus offering listeners their choice on either 660 AM or 101.9 FM.

880-AM is a 50,000 watt “Clear-Channel” radio station. 

The 1941 North American Radio Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA) set-up 37 Class I-A frequencies. Nearly all U.S. and Canadian I-As operate at 50,000 watts non-directional. Which can be affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction, and electrical storms.880 WCBS New York I-A

What Does The Addition Of This AM Radio Signal Potentially Mean?

The difference between AM and FM radio signals affects sound quality, performance and broadcast range. FM broadcasting offers higher fidelity with more accurate reproduction of the original program. But AM signals can be heard from further away. (See Addendum below for more information.)

What Constitutes The New York Tri-State Radio Market?

The New York radio market includes: Middlesex-Somerset-Union Monmouth County, NJ Morristown Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) Fairfield SN-Split County, CT Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties, NY. 

I live in the Hudson Valley. I can't pick up Kay’s FM radio station very well. Before you ask, nighttime doesn’t help an FM signal carry further.  

How Can This Change The Dynamic?

Most AM content are All-News formats, call-in shows and sports. It has long been suggested that All-News does well in NYC because they give midtown traffic updates every 10 minutes. Now ESPN has an AM station in New York. As mentioned above, they have a powerful one.

However, ESPN dropped FM station 98.7 since the 880-AM acquisition. It is now a Top 40 station. Are they forgetting synergy on ESPN? “Kay was disappointed by the news, but radio is in transition.” said Bobby Ciafardini, WFUV Sports Director. “(With) more videos and podcasts and cameras in the studios.”

NEW YORK IS A BASEBALL TOWN

For the past century, New York has been a baseball town. The Fan has been connected with Yankee games on 660-AM for a long time. Will this acquisition, ESPN and by extension, The Michael Kay Show are now connected with the New York Mets radio broadcasts, since 880 is also their home station? ”Michael Kay is on the Mets station, but he is the Yankee announcer.” Ciafardini, who also teaches Sports Journalism in Fordham’s Communication & Media Studies department pointed out.

Time will tell of course. But Mr. Kay, and all the local ESPN radio talk shows have been given an enormous tool. Personally, now I can hear him when I drive to the local store.

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Addendum: More on AM vs FM radio

AM, known as Amplitude Modulation, got here first and used their political and financial muscles to keep FM, or Frequency Modulation, off-of-the-dial.. 

Note: For some context of how competitive this got, read about the suicide of FM inventory Edwin Howard Armstrong: In late 1933 he was issued other patents for a new radio signaling system which became FM radio. He spent much of his time in court defending himself & suing others over the primacy of his patents. In 1954, after 5 years of legal battles about the FM patent, & after his wife left him in 1953, Armstrong committed suicide.

Eventually FM radio found its place, starting the second half of the 20th Century. The two diverse technologies reshuffled the radio industry. Almost all of the music on radio stations comes from FM stations. While much  of the AM offerings provided consist of All-News formats (until recently WCBS-880) call-in shows and sporting events.  

For more information read: https://www.diffen.com/difference/AM_vs_FM

Will AM radios go away with Electric Cars?

In an electric vehicle, voltage levels are many times higher than those seen in a gas-powered car or truck. Because of this, AM signals become less effective. 

Some electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are eliminating AM radios from their cars, which government officials fear could put people at risk in an emergency. For example, Tesla ‘s dropping AM radio from its cars.

Why it matters: AM radio is one of the critical ways that federal, state, and local officials communicate with the public during natural disasters and other emergencies. If drivers don't have access, they might miss important safety alerts.

-Kevin Bergin

This article originally appeared on the Fordham University Class of 1980 Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/537184563628982

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I'm Familiar With It

As WCBS went dark, I flashed back to the late 90s. #Project365

I made it to the very end of the WCBS Newsradio 880 format change at midnight. Oh, it wasn’t easy. I actually dosed off for a bit before awakening around 11:30. From there, I heard the end. It hurt. You knew you were hearing something historic and, in the process, a piece of radio died. I’ve done the format change dance before. Sometimes, it’s exciting to see things change, especially if there’s…

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The Last Hour of New York Station Newsradio WCBS 880 AM

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Videos: Space habitat reports – Dec.1.2023

This week's selection of videos about space stations and living in space including NASA's latest Space to Ground report for the International Space Station: https://youtu.be/5-qBnormooI ** 25 Years of the International Space Station - NASA Johnson Low-Earth Orbit has been home to the International Space Station for 25 years. Hear from the people helping make history daily with the laboratory and from some of those who made it possible from the start! https://youtu.be/zY2Zn1cKExY ** ISS@25: Opportunities - NASA Johnson Microgravity gives researchers the chance to learn how humans, machines, and materials react to months-long stays. It jumpstarts medical research, proves material strength, and generates new markets for items that can only be made in orbit. https://youtu.be/wkA669wQCzU ** ISS@25: Unique Laboratory - NASA Johnson It took a lot of creative energy and careful engineering to create a spacecraft that is now the brightest human-made object in the sky. Although they never met on Earth, the modules of the space station fit perfectly together when they met in space. https://youtu.be/zpAlrRP9Ssc ** Space Station Crew Talks with Fox Weather, WCBS Newsradio 880, New York - NASA Video Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview Dec. 1 with Fox Weather and WCBS News Radio in New York. Moghbeli and Mogensen are in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions. Such research benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future human exploration through the agency’s Artemis missions, which will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars. https://youtu.be/9vzthe6wU9U ** Ax-3 Mission | Science on the Mission - Axiom Space Axiom Space held a virtual press conference with leaders from the Italian Air Force, Italian Space Agency, TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute (TÜBİTAK UZAY), Turkish Space Agency (TUA), European Space Agency (ESA), and the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) to discuss the scientific experiments, microgravity research, and technology demonstrations that will be a part of Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3). Unique to this mission, there is a strong focus on scientific portfolios led by European countries flying on the Ax-3 mission, to include Italy, Türkiye, and Sweden in partnership with ESA. The Ax-3 crewmembers will represent their nations in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and perform scientific experiments, microgravity research, and demonstrations that are of high national importance. Commercial and academic partnership activities also remain a strong focus for the Ax-3 mission, as Axiom Space leads in building a global research community and robust and sustainable economic ecosystem in LEO. Participants include: Dr. Lucie Low, Chief Scientist, Axiom Space Jana Stoudemire, Director of In-Space Manufacturing, Axiom Space Col. Domenico Antonacci, Space Policy and Operations Office, Italian Air Force Dr. Barbara Negri, Head of Human Flight and Scientific Experimentation Unit, Italian Space Agency Ömer ATAŞ, Project Manager/Chief Engineer, TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute Hasan Ersel Gürel, Physicist, Turkish Space Agency (TUA) Dr. Kristine Dannenberg, Head of Space Exploration and Access to Space, Swedish National Space Agency Dr. Julia Weis, ISS Utilization Planning and Integration Team Lead, European Space Agency https://youtu.be/LYy1DRUBWtg ** Video Records Relaxing, Enjoyable Life of Shenzhou-17 Crew in Space - CCTV Video News Agency The three Chinese astronauts aboard the country's space station Tiangong are having a relaxing and enjoyable life apart from routine work. https://youtu.be/4tGHE6bBK84 ** Misc. resources: - China's Space Station, Seen from Orbit | Universe Today - Nov.29.2023 - Aging, Human Research Studies Ahead of Next Cargo Mission | Space Station/NASA Blogs - Nov.29.2023 - Ham Radio in Space: Engaging with Students Worldwide for 40 Years | NASA/NASA Blogs - Nov.29.2023 ** Highlight: CA - Central - Sierra Nevada Snow - Dec 1, 2023 12:09 PST  -   ISS Above NASA EHDC6 Live views of the Earth from the International Space Station https://youtu.be/CpLiMiS5pJ4 ** Live Video from the International Space Station (Official NASA Stream) - NASA Watch live video from the International Space Station, including inside views when the crew aboard the space station is on duty. Views of Earth are also streamed from an external camera located outside of the space station. During periods of signal loss due to handover between communications satellites, a blue screen is displayed. The space station orbits Earth about 250 miles (425 kilometers) above the surface. An international partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries operates the station, and it has been continuously occupied since November 2000. It's a microgravity laboratory where science, research, and human innovation make way for new technologies and research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. More: https://go.nasa.gov/3CkVtC8 Did you know you can spot the station without a telescope? It looks like a fast-moving star, but you have to know when to look up. Sign up for text messages or email alerts to let you know when (and where) to spot the station and wave to the crew: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov https://www.youtube.com/live/xAieE-QtOeM?feature=share ====

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Space Station Crew Talks with Fox Weather, WCBS Newsradio 880, New York

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The End of a Legacy: WCBS NewsRadio 880 Ceases Operation. WHSQ ESPN Begins | August 27 - 28, 2024

Image courtesy of Don Swaim There are some things for which no words can adequately describe. WCBS NewsRadio 880 served the Tri-State area of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey with news and information – including the most comprehensive weather coverage of any radio station in New York. Last week, I read in a certain publication, that WCBS 880 was the 3rd highest billing station in the U.S..…

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2.2 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of NJ: Revelation 11

Story by Adam Warner CALIFON, N.J. (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A 2.2 magnitude earthquake shook parts of New Jersey early Wednesday—the latest trembler to hit the state after a 4.8 magnitude quake in April rattled the entire region. Wednesday’s quake was centered in the town of Califon in Hunterdon County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.It struck around 1:44 a.m. at a depth of about 2.9…

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On Wednesday, WCBS 880 reported that a Newark, New Jersey police officer has been arrested after being accused of fatally hitting a nurse with his car — and then taking the body home to decide what to do before returning it to the scene of the crime.

The Essex County prosecutor announced Wednesday that 25-year-old Newark cop Louis Santiago was charged with reckless vehicular homicide, desecrating human remains, and other charges after he fatally hit 29-year-old nurse Damian Dymka and then stuffed his lifeless body into his car.

This comes amid a number of other cases of police misconduct being charged and litigated. In Hawaii this month, a police officer was sentenced to 30 months for trying to extort sex from a criminal defendant in exchange for exculpatory testimony.