TSN Radio: 1290 am - Part II

[10Ducky10]

AM is more susceptible to noise because noise affects amplitude, which is where information is "stored" in an AM signal.

FM is less susceptible to noise because information in an FM signal is transmitted through varying the frequency, and not the amplitude.

 

[Gm0ney]

The only AM stations with stronger signals are CJOB and CBC which are both 50,000 watts. 1290 is 10,000. Doubt they'd spend the tens of millions of dollars it would take to buy out one of those stations or upgrade the signal to something similar.

The could probably get a license for a repeater FM station fairly easily which would help the issue in most places the signal reaches.

Seeing as how they have the tower and all the other equipment, I think upgrading to a 25,000 watt transmitter wouldn't be too arduous. Of course they'd probably need CRTC approval, and would still have to cut the signal power at night.

 

[Hollywood3]

Getting an FM frequency is hard. CJOB was denied rights to one a little while ago. Personally, with AM disappearing they should let all AM stations simulcast on FM. There are so many crap FM stations now I am sure they wouldn't mind selling.

 

[lomiller1]

Meh Transmitter strength is almost irrelevant to me these days. Just get a radio app for your smartphone and you can listen almost anywhere.

 

[ps241]

Meh Transmitter strength is almost irrelevant to me these days. Just get a radio app for your smartphone and you can listen almost anywhere.

Well ok then Mr Smartie pantz




Good idea BTW

 

[SLAYER]

Meh Transmitter strength is almost irrelevant to me these days. Just get a radio app for your smartphone and you can listen almost anywhere.

I find that with the app I use (TuneIn Radio), I receive lots of buzzing / feedback from TSN1290. It seems to only happen when they are broadcasting from in studio, not when airing something recorded on-location or a rebroadcast of another show (Jim Rome for example).

Would be nice to find one that doesn't have these issues, it makes it almost un-listenable.

 

[Gm0ney]

I find that with the app I use (TuneIn Radio), I receive lots of buzzing / feedback from TSN1290. It seems to only happen when they are broadcasting from in studio, not when airing something recorded on-location or a rebroadcast of another show (Jim Rome for example).

Would be nice to find one that doesn't have these issues, it makes it almost un-listenable.

The TSN app works well for me.

 

[SLAYER]

The TSN app works well for me.

Good to hear, I removed it from my phone because it was generally a terrible app. Perhaps I will re-download it. Thanks!

 

[Gm0ney]

Good to hear, I removed it from my phone because it was generally a terrible app. Perhaps I will re-download it. Thanks!

The Score app is definitely better for the primary tasks that the TSN app seeks to accomplish, but the radio works fine, and TSN carries international hockey scores when Canada's playing as well.

 

[SensibleGuy]

No problem with TuneIn Radio on my iphone...the signal is almost always better than the broadcast signal.

 

[CorgisPer60]

No problem with TuneIn Radio on my iphone...the signal is almost always better than the broadcast signal.

TuneIn started to become ***** about applying social media to its experience, so I found a Pro version that didn't have it. It works rather well for me.

 

[Jet]

That too is incorrect. FM had terrible trouble in cities for decades. Solutions have been engineered to work around its difficulties, mostly just pumping out more powerful signals to overcome them. Many devices include FM only because AM is perceived as inadequate for music. 1290 has a very weak signal. I have a lot of difficulty with it especially after sunset.

FM cannot penetrate buildings well, which is why you can have trouble with FM reception especially downtown. Radio stations combat this with mini repeaters but is why you won't find FM transmitters in the city.

AM signals are weaker by design, but reception should improve at night due to less interference.

If you were to take your car and park it with it's front or back wheels in a body of water at night, all of the water acts as an antenna and you can recieve AM signals from very far away.

#oldradioguyfacts

 

[rahzar]

If you were to take your car and park it with it's front or back wheels in a body of water at night, all of the water acts as an antenna and you can recieve AM signals from very far away.

#oldradioguyfacts

BRB. Driving car into lake to test radio signal.

 

[drumzan]

I have Sirius XM in my car and it stops working at Portage and Main. Doesn't work downtown at all.

 

[SensibleGuy]

TuneIn started to become ***** about applying social media to its experience, so I found a Pro version that didn't have it. It works rather well for me.

oh yeah I'm talking about the Pro version...

 

[SensibleGuy]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - this Gabe Morency guy Hustler always has on on Fridays is an utter dolt. Really. He sounds like a true ignoramous...

 

[SLAYER]

FM cannot penetrate buildings well, which is why you can have trouble with FM reception especially downtown. Radio stations combat this with mini repeaters but is why you won't find FM transmitters in the city.

AM signals are weaker by design, but reception should improve at night due to less interference.

If you were to take your car and park it with it's front or back wheels in a body of water at night, all of the water acts as an antenna and you can recieve AM signals from very far away.

#oldradioguyfacts

Crazy. I'll have to test that one day.

 

[snowmobile]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - this Gabe Morency guy Hustler always has on on Fridays is an utter dolt. Really. He sounds like a true ignoramous...

I' d rather listen to Morency than some tool in a suit and tie or a former player with the personality of a thumb tack

 

[SensibleGuy]

I'd rather listen to somebody who was entertaining in some way.

...although he did make a couple good points relating to the whole Caitlyn Jenner thing...

 

[EastRiver]

I have Sirius XM in my car and it stops working at Portage and Main. Doesn't work downtown at all.

Same thing happens for me. Cuts in an out through downtown but disappears at Portage and Main.

 

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

Because that's where they hid the egg.....http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1553656/

 

[Jet]

Has anyone heard from WpgBoy84 lately?

 

[jiho]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - this Gabe Morency guy Hustler always has on on Fridays is an utter dolt. Really. He sounds like a true ignoramous...

I watch him every weekday on the Fantasy Sports Network...he has two shows (Morency Unfiltered and Game Time Decision). Great entertainment listening to his shows, especially when he has his buddy Cam Stewart on as a guest.

 

[rahzar]

Has anyone heard from WpgBoy84 lately?

 

[Tdoe42]

I watch him every weekday on the Fantasy Sports Network...he has two shows (Morency Unfiltered and Game Time Decision). Great entertainment listening to his shows, especially when he has his buddy Cam Stewart on as a guest.

Gabe is the Best! I love watching his Ustream show he has some good stories