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'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2

Posted by Rockola <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Rockola' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 7:57 pm

I was wondering if anyone around the board has any idea when Hubbard put this 'Good Rock' format on WTMX HD-2. Just stumbled upon it the other day. It kinda has an XRT-ish feel. Some mellow classic rock, '80s pop/rock/alt, and more recent material. Signal seems a bit weaker than The Drives' HD-2.

Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 11:34 pm, in reply to "'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2"

I want to say it’s been on for at least 4 or 5 years? I unfortunately can’t get it because I’m a mile from 102.3 WYCA’s tower, with their noisy HD Radio / IBOC ensemble making WTMX and WVAZ a major challenge…

Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 8:08 am, in reply to "Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2"

I think it has been on closer to 2 years? It might have been on and turned off and turned on again. It appeared not long after WTBC-HD2 went ESPN WMVP.

The WVAZ HD is the worst HD signal in Chicago. By the time you make it west of 294 it suffers and west of 355 it is mostly gone.

Z

Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 1:07 pm, in reply to "Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2"

I think you’re right (2 years)… At home I’m lucky if I can just barely hear the mono FM carrier of WTMX

Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 3:39 pm, in reply to "Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2"

I didn't even notice you stating that..... WYCA runs HD? Aren't they a 1K Analog Class A?

Z

Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2; WYCA Crete

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 4:43 pm, in reply to "Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2"

Yes, "Rejoice 102" is 1,050 watts at 152 meters with HD1. Simulcast on 92.3 WPWX HD2.

Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2; WYCA Crete

Posted by Rockola <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Rockola' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 19, 2026, 8:39 am, in reply to "Re: 'Good Rock' 101.9 WTMX HD-2; WYCA Crete"

It's such a waste, how little effort/fanfare any of the radio conglomerates put forth in promotion of HD. HD radio definitely has issues, but I've enjoyed having a couple extra FM choices ever since HD launched. I'm amazed at how well I pick up WDRV HD-2 in Porter County. The day I stumbled on 101.9 HD-2 was also the day I realized XRT HD-2 was gone! Once the Hubbard HD's are gone, I'll basically have no use for any of my HD tuners.

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