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MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 12:53 am

35 miles directly south of downtown Chicago, I’m hearing “MeTV Music” from “97-1 WGTO” a.k.a. 910 WGTO Cassopolis MI. Can anyone closer to Valparaiso confirm if that’s coming from the new W248AP which is on file as a translator for 1500 WAKE?

The signal is weak yet consistent. Definitely not tropo enhancement. WGTO has 2 translators listed, 96.7 W244EO Dowagiac MI, and 97.1 W246DV South Bend IN. The songs playing are not sync’d with WRME / WMYX-HD2.

Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by Jeremy Andrews <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Jeremy+Andrews' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 6:53 am, in reply to "MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

It's probably testing. Larry Langford also owns WGTO

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Posted by 45RPM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=45RPM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 4:52 pm, in reply to "MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

It has been on for months. He runs the east coast feed, so the music is an hour ahead of Chicago.

Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 5:57 pm, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

Thanks 45RPM and Jeremy, it's the first time I've heard it, but 97.5 has been often covered for me by WHMS, WZOK or WYTZ.

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Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 6:03 pm, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

or WYTZ.

You called me? Lol. 🤣

WZOK is a distant memory over most of the city and surrounding suburbs. That translator is a monster, where it is pointing at.

Z

Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by Rockola <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Rockola' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 9:07 pm, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

It's nice to have an alternate MeTV FM source, the 97.5 GTO translator is usually stronger here (Portage/Valpo border) than 87.7.

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Posted by TheGhostOfWCBR <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=TheGhostOfWCBR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2024, 9:46 pm, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

Here is the alternative. If you are looking to find an alternative on the radio you are in the 70 year old range the station is no longer trying to target because you cant operate a smartphone and dont matter in the ratings.

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Search for "MeTV FM" in the Audacy app, or ask Alexa to "Play MeTV FM"

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Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 29, 2024, 10:59 pm, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

This is a media group for people who appreciate talking about AM/FM radio and sometimes local TV. Coming out here to throw age insults at people because they aren’t reaching for their phone or tablet like you doesn’t make you sound super intelligent, it just makes you cocky and arrogant. If you don’t like terrestrial radio discussion, save your breath. Don’t comment.

Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by Rockola <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Rockola' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 29, 2024, 11:26 pm, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

Thanks for the defense Phil, just saw that comment from 'BCR! You responded much more politely than what was running through my mind after reading it. Funny, because I'm only 51, I only briefly listen to either MeTV FMs in the car (when/if they come in), and I've probably had a good cell phone longer than BCR has been alive. I won't melt if they go away (MeTV FM that is!). I am a fan of plenty of old stuff, thanks mainly to my parents, and listening to the radio at a young age. Not sure why I'm even explaining myself to someone like that! I do get irked by people denegrating 70 year olds. Probably becaue my mom just turned 74 (and knows how to get on the internet!), and my dad did not make it to 70.

Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?

Posted by John from Wisconsin <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=John+from+Wisconsin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2024, 9:29 am, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

Guess some folk never think they'll get "old."

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Posted by 45RPM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=45RPM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 2, 2024, 11:17 am, in reply to "Re: MeTV FM on 97.5 in NW Indiana, 910 WGTO translator?"

And if anyone has access to the demographics you will see that WRME has a significant 25-54 rating as well as 18-34s and other demos. Most of the audience is over 55. These people have the money and are "post Beatles" seniors. They are active, engaged and love this station. TSL is higher than almost any station in the market.

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