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Just curious, but why is this area the only major Upstate NY area without a true urban FM radio station? I noticed on the Radio Locator website that it lists Movin 100 as an Urban Contemporary station, but it isn't and is essentially 1 of about 4 or 5 radio stations with a similar Top 40/Pop format that may play some R&B or old school Hip-Hop. Power 620 is fine, but even that appeals to an older crowd and is automated for portions of the day. There is local talent that could be used for an Urban radio station and it has been done in the past.
It also doesn't make sense that the urban FM stations in other Upstate areas are highly rated, if not the most listened to radio station in their area(WDKX in Rochester is usually #1 or 2).
Also, given that there is a strong college presence and that the median age of the Black population in Onondaga County is 30 and is 29 in the city of Syracuse, if I'm not mistaken, you would think that an Urban FM station would do well in the area.
Just curious, but why is this area the only major Upstate NY area without a true urban FM radio station? I noticed on the Radio Locator website that it lists Movin 100 as an Urban Contemporary station, but it isn't and is essentially 1 of about 4 or 5 radio stations with a similar Top 40/Pop format that may play some R&B or old school Hip-Hop. Power 620 is fine, but even that appeals to an older crowd and is automated for portions of the day. There is local talent that could be used for an Urban radio station and it has been done in the past.
It also doesn't make sense that the urban FM stations in other Upstate areas are highly rated, if not the most listened to radio station in their area(WDKX in Rochester is usually #1 or 2).
Also, given that there is a strong college presence and that the median age of the Black population in Onondaga County is 30 and is 29 in the city of Syracuse, if I'm not mistaken, you would think that an Urban FM station would do well in the area.
I've given up on terrestrial radio altogether. I might listen to 10 minutes for traffic reports. Its nowhere near as good as it was when we were younger. Basically, I just spend a few extra bucks a month and listen to satellite. The signal is 100% no matter where you go, and I believe they have 8 stations right now with either Hip Hop or R&B on their cheapest package.
I used to stream free radio on my phone, but I found the data use was even more expensive than satellite and less convenient/safe to adjust on the road.
Just curious, but why is this area the only major Upstate NY area without a true urban FM radio station? I noticed on the Radio Locator website that it lists Movin 100 as an Urban Contemporary station, but it isn't and is essentially 1 of about 4 or 5 radio stations with a similar Top 40/Pop format that may play some R&B or old school Hip-Hop. Power 620 is fine, but even that appeals to an older crowd and is automated for portions of the day. There is local talent that could be used for an Urban radio station and it has been done in the past.
It also doesn't make sense that the urban FM stations in other Upstate areas are highly rated, if not the most listened to radio station in their area(WDKX in Rochester is usually #1 or 2).
Also, given that there is a strong college presence and that the median age of the Black population in Onondaga County is 30 and is 29 in the city of Syracuse, if I'm not mistaken, you would think that an Urban FM station would do well in the area.
Now I still wonder what format could be uses on AM stations 1050, 1390 and 1600; which are currently silent at this time. The first was an oldies station, 1390 was talk radio and 1600 was a community station out of Oneida that also broadcasted local HS sports quite a bit as well.
Just curious, but would it make sense for the city to look into bringing infill to the East Fayette Street corridor due to its proximity to Syracuse University and the Connective Corridor? I was thinking of the area where it intersects with Pine into Downtown. I noticed that the street view is old and doesn't reflect changes like the building of Copper Beech Commons at the former National Guard Armory site.
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