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ESPN Clarksville Moves To 104.1

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 11:27 AM PDT
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Saga Communications Sports ESPN Clarksville 540 WKFN Clarksville TN has
moved its FM simulcast from 100.7 W264CK to 104.1 W281BT Clarksville.

The move is tied to WKFNs new AM Revitalization translator move into
Clarksville. W281BT was originally located in Morganfield KY. Despite the
press statements claiming a better a signal on 104.1, both W264CK and
W281BT have nearly identical 250w/101m patterns from the same antenna.

Saga states that 100.7 W264CK will debut a new HD fed format in September
once the ESPN audience is fully moved to the new signal. We have previously
reported on plans for the translator to flip to Classic Country utilizing
the Outlaw brand that Saga has rolled out in multiple markets.

Following a year-long process of FCC applications and engineering studies,
Clarksville-based 5 Star Radio has moved the dial position for ESPN
Clarksville from 100.7 FM to 104.1 FM. The all sports format will continue
to broadcast on 540 AM.

ESPN Clarksville features Mike Mike in the Morning, Dan Le Batard, Jim
Rome and other ESPN programming and is the flagship station for the Gov’s
Sports Network, featuring Austin Peay State University Athletics.

“The new dial position is better for technical reasons and we believe it to
be a more competitive spot for listeners to find us,� said General Manager
Katie Gambill.

Station Brand Manager Scott Chase said the switch provides a larger
megaphone for local sports. “With APSU’s new stadium and some promising new
coaches, this improved signal is going to help more fans discover Gov’s
athletics.� Chase said.

ESPN Clarksville will continue to broadcast Titans and St. Louis Cardinals
games and has also added Mike Sinnott, who covers local and regional sports
and photographer Michael Rios to provide local digital content to the
station website.

Gambill said ESPN Clarksville will continue to broadcast on 100.7 FM as
well as 104.1 FM until listeners are used to the change. “Then we’re
planning to launch an all new music format in late summer,� Gambill said.
The format for the new station will be announced in September.



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KXOJ Tulsa Prepping Move To 94.1

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 08:39 AM PDT
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Stephens Media Christian AC 100.9 KXOJ-FM Sapulpa/Tulsa OK announced this
morning that it will relocate its programming to what is now sister AC 94.1
The Breeze KTSO Glenpool on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30am.

The move places the KXOJ programming on the 100kW Class C1 signal of 94.1
as opposed to the recently upgraded 19kW Class C3 100.9 signal where it
will better reach the rural areas surrounding Tulsa. Owner David Stephens
made the announcement this morning during KXOJs morning show.

No plans have been announced for the 100.9 frequency, however it appears
the current AC format of KTSO will not survive the move as no corresponding
move has been announced.

After broadcasting on 100.9 FM for over thirty-nine years, national award
winning radio station, KXOJ, is changing frequency to 94.1 FM, effective
August 16th at 7:30 AM. This move allows KXOJ to broadcast with an
effective radiated power of 100,000 watts, the maximum allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission.

“Changing frequency to 94.1 FM allows KXOJ to reach more people, in more
areas, with a more consistent signal. Making the change enhances the core
purpose of the radio station, which is to get Contemporary Christian Music
in as many ears as possible,� said KXOJ owner, David Stephens.

Currently, KXOJ broadcasts with an effective radiated power of 19,000
watts. The move to 94.1 FM represents a power increase of over 400%.

There are no other changes planned for the radio station, however, KXOJ’s
move to 94.1 FM will launch with a multi-media campaign, and incentives for
listeners to migrate over to the new frequency.



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KTCT San Francisco Adds Local Morning Show

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 06:57 AM PDT
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Cumulus Sports KNBR 1050 KTCT San Francisco is adding a local morning show
as it revamps the station as a younger alternative to sister 680 KNBR.

The Audible will air from 6-9am starting August 8 and will be hosted by
Kevin Frandsen, Drew Hoffar and Rudy Ortiz. Frandsen is a San Jose native
who retired from Major League Baseball after the 2015 season following a
ten year pitching career. Hoffar most recently served as co-host of the Don
Geronimo Show at both KHTK Sacramento and in its subscription podcast form.
Ortiz is the latest talent to jump from Entercom Sports 95.7 The Game KGMZ
San Francisco where he was a co-host of the weekend 3 Amigos program. He is
also a touring stand-up comedian.

The Audible will replace CBS Sports Radios Tiki Tierney in the 6-9am
timeslot. KTCT will also be replacing its CBS programming in evenings with
content from ESPN Radio including Mike Mike live from 3-6am. The new KNBR
1050 schedule is:

6-9am The Audible

9am-12pm Jim Rome (CBS Sports Radio)

12-3pm Ted Ramey

3-7pm Tolbert Lund (Simulcast from 680 KNBR)

7-8pm Jorge Jen (ESPN)

8-11pm Freddie Coleman (ESPN)

11pm-3am SportsCenter All Night (ESPN)

3-6am Mike Mike (ESPN)

Cumulus Media announces thatÂ*it has signed Bay Area natives Kevin
Frandsen, Drew Hoffar and Rudy Ortiz to host KNBR 1050 AM’s new Morning
Drive Show, “The Audible�. The show debuts Monday, August 8, 2016, and will
air weekdays from 6am-9am PST. The show will be broadcast from downtown San
Francisco and will explore issues throughout the Bay Area sports and pop
culture landscapes.

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“KNBR 1050 AM’s revamped lineup focuses on an underserved base of sports
fans here in the Bay Area. Frandsen, Hoffar and Ortiz are a trio of
refreshing and energetic voices aimed at serving a passionate young Bay
Area fan base. The three hosts come from very different backgrounds and
their unique personalities are a perfect blend of what the new KNBR 1050AM
will represent going forward,� said Jeremiah Crowe, Program Director of
KNBR 1050AM who also serves as Assistant Program Director of KNBR 680AM.
“Bay Area sports fans will find unmatched opinion, insight and humor each
morning when they tune in from 6a-9a.�

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A San Jose native and graduate of San Jose State University, Frandsen was
drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2004. He went on to play for the
Giants from 2006-2009, before joining the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
(2010), Philadelphia Phillies (2012-2013) Washington Nationals (2014)
before ending his 10-year MLB career with the hometown Giants in 2015.
Frandsen has filled in regularly on KNBR 680 and served as a contributor to
CSN Bay Area television broadcasts. Â*

Frandsen said: “I’m looking forward to this opportunity that combines my
love for Bay Area sports talk and ability to draw from my Major League
Baseball playing experience. I cannot wait to get behind the microphone and
August 8th can’t come soon enough!�

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Hoffar grew up in San Leandro and has over 10 years of hosting experience
as co-host of the popular Don Geronimo Show podcast, as well as anchor and
host experience at KGMZ in San Francisco and KHTK in Sacramento.

Hoffar said: “This is an incredible opportunity and I can’t wait to get
back on the air in the Bay Area. I was raised on KNBR and look forward to
adding to its legacy as ‘The Sports Leader!’�

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Ortiz is also a native of San Leandro and served as co-host of The Three
Amigos on KGMZ in San Francisco since 2012 in addition to touring the
country as a well-known Stand-Up Comedian.

Ortiz said: “As a Bay Area native, joining a brand within the KNBR family
is truly an honor. I am looking forward to being a part of the Cumulus SF
family and I’m beyond excited to represent “The Sports Leader� every
weekday 6a-9a.�

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“The Audible� will be broadcast live from San Francisco weekdays from 6a-9a
on KNBR 1050. The program will also be available nationally on the KNBR app
and via live video stream at KNBR.com.