Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by SDRadio.

World-famous and former KBEST 95 morning man, Chuck Buell flix some news:

Chuck writes, “I am pleased, and honored, to share with you that a film in which I was asked to provide a movie trailer type voice throughout and within the film itself has been selected to be shown at this year’s prestigious “2008 Cannes Film Festival” in France!”

The voice-over artist adds, “The film was written and directed by an exciting and promising young San Diego film maker, Michael Gallagher, and is a very creative comedy about U.S. troops searching for a large hidden plug that has been pulled resulting in a slow deflation of the planet Earth! The film is appropriately titled, “Flattest!””

With the film fest in full mode, the big screen feature will run through the 24th at the American Pavilion Short Film Center.

“Now, if you’ll excuse me,” Chuck writes, “I’m going to go have some popcorn!”

Find out more on his film career at IMDB.

105.7 FM, The Walrus is the home of new call letters. Officially the calls are XHPRS. The station is expected to brand it, Express 105.7, The Walrus.

The station, that features Dave Mason, and Frank Anthony, is a San Diego mix of oldies music. It is operated by the parent of XX Sports Radio.

Mark Larson and the Governor: But this time, it’s not Arnold. San Diego 1700 AM’s Mark Larson was the MC at the annual Lincoln-Reagan Day event on Tuesday. Featured guest was Texas Governor (and often mentioned VP possibility) Rick Perry. The Gov joined Mark on his morning show Monday,too.
In the wake of the China quake, Heart to Heart International (H2H) is leading efforts to deliver relief. They’ve been on location in China for 15 years, and are working with various agencies to help victims of this week’s disaster. San Diego 1700’s Mark Larson is a longtime member of the Board of Directors of the group. H2H has delivered over $700 million (wholesale) in worldwide assistance. Mark’s been to China with H2H multiple times, including working in the areas most affected by Monday’s quake. More info: www.hearttoheart.org

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by SDRadio.

SDRadio headlines for May 15 include:

Walrus FM expresses new call letters
Clear Channel to be a private affair
Spelling Country with KSON
Former San Diego radio exec in LA
Rick Roberts in Mexico
Mark Larson with the governor.

These and more, at SDRadio tomorrow morning by 6 a.m.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by SDRadio.

MEC Network, Inc. is seeking for enthusiastic and self motivated Account Executives for its Rhythmic and Sports radio stations in San Diego, CA.

Position requirements:
- Minimum of 1 yr. experience in local radio broadcast sales (or related media).
- Self motivated.
- Be prepared to work!

Please send resumes to john@mecnetwork.net and carlos@mecnetwork.net

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Friday, May 2, 2008 by SDRadio.

105.7 FM to start with live programming on Monday

John Lynch, President and CEO of The Broadcast Company of the Americas, today announced the addition of radio veterans Dave Mason and Frank Anthony to the new 105.7, The Walrus lineup.

Mason and Anthony’s shows will debut this Monday, May 5.

The Walrus’ new weekday lineup will be as follows:
5-9am Dave Mason
9-12 Wallapalooza (Uninterrupted music)
12-3pm Frank Anthony

The Walrus will continue to simulcast San Diego Padres games with one hour of pre-game and one hour of post-game. Walrusfm.com will be streaming music 24/7 online.

The new 105.7, The Walrus launched on April 15 and features San Diego’s Greatest Hits

“Dave Mason and Frank Anthony bring a passion for our music format and years of experience entertaining San Diego radio audiences,” said Program Director Bob Harlow.

Dave comes to “105.7 The Walrus” with over 40 years of music knowledge – and radio experience that goes back to before The Beatles came to the U.S. Dave Mason realized a long-term dream and came to San Diego in 1999 working with Jacor and eventually Clear Channel through early 2008.
Mason’s long running Beatles Show will move to The Walrus beginning on Sunday, May 11 at 9am.
Frank Anthony has been a familiar voice to San Diego radio listeners since the mid 70s. Production Director for the Broadcast Company of the Americas for the last five years, in 2004, Frank was hired as the Public Address Announcer for the Padres at PETCO Park.
“They just don’t make songs like The Walrus plays anymore. I can’t wait to play the hits,” said Anthony.

BCA is a San Diego LLC formed in 2003 and the owner operator of XX 1090 AM, the Home of the San Diego Padres, the new 105.7 FM, The Walrus and San Diego 1700 AM.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 by SDRadio.

Clear Channel Radio today officially launched erockster – a vast collection of on-air, online and on-demand content for music fans of all genres. The collection will reach some 5000 songs over the next month, adding 1000 songs per week. From music to blogs to a social network and user-created content, erockster is created for 13- to 34-year-olds with hopes of appealing to music lovers of all ages.

Helmed and produced/inspired by Eric Szmanda, along with his childhood friend and business partner Tyler Malin, erockster brings a remarkable level of listener involvement and interaction. Listeners can sign on to www.erockster.com, register their preferences, and influence the content that erockster features.

“Our main focus will be on quality and we’re going to give a lot of bands that don’t have a chance to be heard on the radio that opportunity,” said Szmanda, best known to audiences as Greg Sanders on ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’. “We want to be playing everything from indie rock to hip-hop to classic rock to soul to dance rock.”

The wildly diverse group of artists already being featured include Radiohead, the Ramones, My Morning Jacket, the Rolling Stones, Grandmaster Flash, Johnny Cash, Hot Chip, Prince, the Beatles, T Rex, Al Green, Jane’s Addiction,, Daft Punk, Pink Floyd, the Kinks, Bjork, the Who, Arcade Fire, Ray Charles, the Verve, Air, Otis Redding, Pharcyde, Velvet Underground, the Clash, Pavement, the Roots, The Police, David Bowie, and Kraftwerk,.

The erockster content streams online at www.erockster.com; and starting May 2nd, it will also stream from Los Angeles (KYSR-FM), Washington DC (WWDC-FM) and Philadelphia (WRFF-FM) as well as broadcast as an HD2 channel. As additional stations are added, the show will also be syndicated as a two-hour program on FM stations.

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Monday, April 28, 2008 by SDRadio.

Cantore to rule internet radio

Long-time San Diego radio host Chris Cantore kicks off his unique radio show starting Monday, May 5 at X1FM. The San Diego based company features music — and adds Cantore.

He’ll be “un-cut, un-censored and unleashed.”

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Monday, April 28, 2008 by SDRadio.

Thanks for stopping by!

SDRadio returns Wednesday, full industrial strength!

See YOU on the radio today!

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Thursday, April 24, 2008 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Thursday, April 24, 2008

This report in stereo, where available.

If it relates to the business, Russ T. Nailz, and Sully are talking about it on the air. With their topical, laid back, and comic commentary of goings on in the business world, Sully and Russ ‘T’ aren’t only thinking outside the box-they didn’t even know there was a box! Especially with visits from the likes of Gazillionaire Kris Skrinak, The Finance Babe, The Mortgage Dude and Ball Boy Kyle!! Add live call-ins from educated listeners of all ages, live in-studio guests, and even local rock n’ roll bands, and you’ve got the most engaging virtual bar room on the internet radio dial. So pull up a bar stool, pour a tall frosty one with the boys weekdays on the Business TalkRadio Network.

Russ is a San Diego based comedian and has been heard on 91X. Sully gained air experience at 103.7 The Planet. Sully tells SDRadio that the show is heard coast to coast and can be heard locally on KCEO via the Business Talk Radio network. Visit their web site at BigBizShow.com.

Two weeks ago, Scott Fybush and I journeyed to Baja on a romp through legendary radio and television antennas. Scott noted that the call letters for 690 AM have changed to XEWW. Fred Cantu, a television journalist based in Austin, Texas writes, “The XEWW calls have some history. That was the call for the shortwave repeater of XEW, the W flagship in Mexico City. XEW no longer transmits on shortwave.”

Neil Ross writes about Bob Collins. The legendary radio host is being inducted into the radio hall of fame. “Bob did afternoons on KCBQ in ‘69 and ‘70. Those were the days when KCBQ had an unheard of $10,000 cash-call contest. That combined with Bob’s engaging wit and energy meant in some rating periods he would get better than a thirty share! Of course, he’s better known for the twenty plus years he spent on WGN Chicago, the last ten or so in morning drive.”

Mark Larson adds a photo: The picture is a “1984 blast from the past, the start of our friendship that lasted until his tragic plane accident.” Mark adds, he almost got me to move to WGN …three times over the years!

San Diego’s newest music station is streaming on-line. Sample the Walrus at WalrusFM.com.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels today. See YOU on the radio and here for breaking news!

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Monday, April 21, 2008 by SDRadio.

105.7 FM, The Walrus has signed on the air and Bob Harlow is the program director. Starting May 5, Dave Mason handles the morning show. He was last heard on SignOn Radio, and previously the lead anchor at KOGO. He was best known as the morning host at Kool 99.3.

Leo Laporte gets technical on KOGO every Sunday afternoon starting at noon. The syndicated host is heard nationwide on XM satellite and also on the flagship station of KFI. Leo is a hands-on tech adviser and has one of the largest fan-base for podcasts.

SignOn Radio continues with newspaper staff. The line up starts at noon and is streamed world-wide from SignOnSanDiego.com. The leading paper in the region is also feeling the effect of the cutbacks in advertisement. In the last six months, the newspaper has made buy outs to staff members. In the opinion section of Monday’s paper, newspaper editor Karin Winner wrote about the diminishing expectations of the paper. “We can’t be a newspaper of record anymore.” That leaves a wide gap in coverage if that is the paper’s position. See the report at the UT’s site.

San Diego 1700’s Mark Larson is the master of ceremonies at the Christian Management Association’s annual convention in Dallas, Texas (this Sunday through Thursday). The event is the largest of its kind, with over 2,000 attendees representing some of the most influential ministries (World Vision and others) and mega-churches, as well as key successful businesses across the U.S. He’ll be hosting a variety of events each day, featuring key speakers including management guru Ken Blanchard and others.

Sitting in on his 5-9AM morning show on 1700AM, New York Myke Shelby today.

The Blonde On Duty, Bobbie Hill is part of the lineup on Animal Radio. Bobbie, who can be heard on classic rock 101.5 KGB has drawing power. Check her art out at BlondeOnDuty.com. A portion of the sale will go to animal welfare groups.

SDRadio note: photos return later in the week as the server is being updated and some behind the scenes work is finished up. Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels. See YOU on the radio today and here later in the broadcast week!

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Sunday, April 20, 2008 by SDRadio.

Full Industrial Strength on Tuesday;

Headlines include:

Dave Mason returns to morning drive on Cinco de Mayo at The Walrus
Leo Laporte gets technical on KOGO
KCBQ’s legendary 30-share host is remembered
HDRadio continues to be a big yawn at retail stores
The FCC should decide the future of satellite radio this week.
SignOn Radio continues with newspaper staff
Mark Larson heads to Dallas for most of the week
Rick Roberts continues to push the issue at 760 KFMB
Rage Radio kicks off the hideous and painful Bill Cunningham on KOGO
Dave Rickards is fully prepped for interviews at 101.5 KGB
The Blonde On Duty has a drawing power
These and more, plus the latest happenings on Tuesday morning!

See YOU on the radio today and here tomorrow morning by 6 a.m. Pacific.

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 by SDRadio.

Update: The Radio Hall Of Fame has announced its selection for the nominees. Included: Dick Whittinghill, primarily based at KMPC in Los Angeles. WGN’s Bob Collins. Uncle Bobby was in the San Diego market.

Other nominees include: Art Bell for his overnight show Coast To Coast AM. Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Bob Costas, Charlie Tuna (KCBQ), and Gary Burbank.

See Radio Hall Of Fame’s web site for more info.
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Marlyn Hyder, the news anchor was heard on SignOn Radio Tuesday during the mid-day shift. This Friday, she joins her former co-worker, Mark Larson on San Diego AM 1700.

She is slated to join Mark in the 8 a.m., hour.

Also: The station on the extreme right side of the dial (and presenting all sides of the political spectrum) has entered an exclusive news partnership with the San Diego Business Journal. The agreement will expand 1700’s local business coverage and build both entities website content. The Journal’s reporters will also be heard occasionally on the new 1700AM and there will be more of a presence for the station in the newspaper, along with 24/7 info online. The companies also partner for several major local events throughout the year. In recent months, 1700AM has also added NBC Radio and CNN news to its information arsenal.

On the Mark: The morning host at the station, Mark Larson also expands his television horizons. As he stepped into the KUSI news booth last week, he continues to give local political commentary for the local news station. As the election year banter piles it deeper in the tube (and in high-def, too), expect Mark to even the swill out and set the record straight.
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Disposed host at KFI, John Ziegler will return to the radio next week. In an email, John stated that he’ll have a two hour show next week, heard in San Diego on AM 540. More details soon.
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Rob Worden checks in about his move north: ” I will be heading back to Sacramento and back to Clear Channel Radio. I will start there the middle of next week as their Director of Sales. Julie and I are thrilled to be headed home!” Rob is having a no-host get together next Monday.
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Woody & Wilcox got on the wrong side of the microphone. The former San Diego hosts call Alaska home. They took a local slang and twisted — and caused an outrage from local native Indian groups to the state, all calling for their ouster. The station, Fox 105 FM, suspended the duo for the time being. In turn, Woody and Wilcox will donate their salary to local Alaska charities.

The Clear Channel Communications station posted an apology and also said, ” We are confident that what was said was an isolated incident, and it in no way reflects the views of KBFX station personnel.”

See the local paper for more details.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 by SDRadio.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As of April 16, 2008

SALES

• Account Executives (FT) various (job reference #AE OPEN 0802): We are always looking for people passionate about sales and the radio biz – whether you have no experience or 20 years of experience!! Account Executives are responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, and management of the accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers AND enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. Requires a person that is highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment! MUST have high energy, an outgoing personality, strong work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred. Posting Date: April 1, 2008

• Account Executive (3-FT) KLSD (job reference #AE2407-04 - AE2607-04): This position will be responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time for XTRA Sports. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers as well as enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. Must have a minimum of three years sales experience; one (1) year of radio sales experience preferred – previous sports marketing a definite PLUS. Must be highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Position requires a person with high energy, outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred. Posting Date: October 25, 2007 – Updated: January 24, 2008

• Sales Manager (FT) (job reference #AE2707-04): This position is responsible for developing and achieving revenue goals and for recruiting, training and motivating Outside Account Executives. Must have ability to motivate and lead different personalities, ability to identify talent and manage a diverse range of skill levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills with outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities, projects; and ability to cultivate and grow relationships within the media community. Minimum of three-five years sales experience in the broadcast industry; proven online sales experience a must. Supervisory/Management experience a plus. Must have computer skills including, but not limited to, Excel, Power Point and Word. High School or Equivalent Required/College Degree Preferred. Posting Date: November 19, 2007

• Account Executive (FT) KUSS (job reference #AE2807-04): This position will be responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time for KUSS. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers as well as enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. A minimum of one (1) year of radio sales experience required. Must be highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Position requires a person with high energy, outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred.
Posting Date: December 20, 2007

• Account Executive (FT) KIOZ (job reference #AE0108-01): This position will be responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time for KIOZ. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers as well as enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. A minimum of two (2) year of radio sales or applicable experience required. Must be highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Position requires a person with high energy, outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred.
Posting Date: January 24, 2008

• Account Executive (FT) KGB (job reference #AE0208-01): This position will be responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time for KGB. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers as well as enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. One (1) year of sales experience preferred – radio experience ideal, but willing to train the person that has what it takes to be a great seller. Must be highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Position requires a person with high energy, outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred.
Posting Date: January 24, 2008

• Account Executive (FT) KHTS (job reference #AE0308-01): KHTS-FM/Channel 933 is looking for an Account Executive with sales experience. KHTS-FM Account Executives are responsible for generating new revenue and selling the assets of KHTS. Duties include prospecting for new advertisers, pulling qualitative and quantitative research on prospective clients and industries, proposal writing, collection of monies owed for advertising, and management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers AND enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. A minimum of two (2) years professional experience plus one (1) year of sales experience required – radio experience a plus. Requires a person that is highly motivated to succeed in a very competitive environment. MUST have high energy, an outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred.
Posting Date: January 24, 2008

• Account Executive (FT) KMYI (job reference #AE0408-01): This position will be responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time for KMYI. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers as well as enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. One (1) year of sales experience preferred – media sales experience would be ideal. Must be highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Position requires a person with high energy, outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred. Posting Date: January 24, 2008

• Account Executive (FT) KOGO (job reference #AE0108-02): This position will be responsible for generating new business and selling radio air-time for KOGO. Duties include prospecting for and closing sales to new advertisers, collection of monies owed for advertising, management of accounts with an eye toward producing results for advertisers as well as enhancing radio station revenues and profitability. 2-3 years of sales experience preferred – media sales experience would be ideal. Must be highly motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Position requires a person with high energy, outgoing personality, strong working ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, valid driver’s license and a good driving record. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Strongly Preferred. Posting Date: April 16, 2008

PROMOTIONS

• Promotions Assistant (PT) KMYI (job reference #PR1407-04): This position will be responsible for the set up and break-down of promotional booth at on-site events. MUST be able to work Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and some weekdays/nights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required and a positive attitude, outgoing personality, reliability and strong customer service skills are a MUST. Some experience preferred but willing to train a person that is detail oriented and is willing and able to learn in a fast paced environment! High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Some College Preferred. Must have excellent driving record and be able to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis. Posting Date: October 8, 2007

• Promotions Assistant (2-PT) KLSD – XTRA Sports (job reference #PR0408-01/
PR0508-01): This position will be responsible for writing proposals, copy and follow-up correspondence. Coordinates on-site events, which includes duties as producer/director. Other duties include, but not limited to, dubbing air check tapes. Works extensively with the public. Two years radio/promotion experience preferred. MUST be able to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. Position requires a person that has good writing skills, organizational skills, and has strong customer service and follow through skills. Computer Skills (Microsoft, Web, Internet) a PLUS!! High School Diploma or Equivalent; Some College Strongly Preferred. Must have excellent driving record and be able set up canopies and booths which requires lifting at least 50 lbs on a regular basis.
Posting Date: February 14, 2008/February 21, 2008

• Interns: Promotions Department (Unpaid Internships) All Stations: Interns will work at on-site events/remotes which includes the set-up and breakdown of the promotional booth, canopy and equipment. Office duties include calling winners, filing, faxing, and setting up and maintaining web-site contesting. Must be able to work with the public and have a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Interns must be outgoing, personable, and have strong customer service and follow through skills. Computer Skills a PLUS!! In order to be an Intern for Clear Channel – You MUST be able to obtain school credit. (If interested in only working certain stations – indicate as such on cover letter, resume, and/or application.) Internships may also be available in Sales, Programming and Administration.

PROGRAMMING

• Board Op (2-PT) KLSD (job references #PD1507-04 – PD1607-04): These positions will be responsible for operating the audio console for various shifts and regulating the timing of programs and ensuring all commercials, EAS tests, promotions, and PSA’s are aired in both the studio and remote programming. Duties may include some production, call screening, and conducting/operating remote appearances from the studio. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, early mornings, overnights, holidays, and weekends. One year radio experience; board op or similar experience preferred. Candidate must be able to work with people in a fast-paced environment, have good technical ability, be a creative thinker and require limited supervision. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Posting Date: October 17, 2007

• Producer (1-FT/2PT) KLSD (job reference #PD2607-04 – PD2807-04): These positions will be responsible for coordinating and producing all elements of the talk shows and may be required to perform on-air segments. Duties include researching, developing and overseeing on-air material and assisting in developing different angles for show topics. Responsible for handling daily communications with talent, listeners, promotions and sales, and assisting in the imaging of the station. A minimum of one-year similar experience preferred, whereas senior positions will require a minimum of two-years similar experience. Position requires creative skills and ability to maintain and build strong media and listener relations. The candidate we are looking for will know how to make sports entertaining, credible, reliable AND will have a passion like no other for sports and programming. High School Diploma or Equivalent required College Degree preferred. Posting Date: October 17, 2007

• News Anchor/Reporter (2-PT) KOGO (job reference #PD0708-01/PD0808-01): These positions will include gathering, writing and anchoring assigned newscasts and updates. Must be very good at broadcast writing style in a natural and conversational way and must possess good news judgment and be able to target news content to the audience. Must have two-years radio news anchoring experience. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; College Degree Preferred. Posting Date: March 6, 2008

Interested Candidates should submit their resume and/or application and a cover letter with position reference to Human Resources at:

9660 Granite Ridge Drive; San Diego, CA 92123 – OR –
Fax: 858-522-5708 – OR –Email: givemeajob@clearchannel.com
Clear Channel Job Site: sandiego.clearchannel.com

Interested Candidates should submit their application/resume and a cover letter with position reference to Human Resources at:

9660 Granite Ridge Drive; San Diego, CA 92123 – OR –
Fax: 858-522-5708 – OR –Email: givemeajob@clearchannel.com

Clear Channel Job Site: sandiego.clearchannel.com

CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent and qualifications for the job. Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 by SDRadio.

John Lynch announced this morning at BCA:

“I am pleased to announce that this morning the Broadcast Company of the Americas launched a new exciting format on its 105.7 FM.

With the advent of 1090 AM going digital with HD radio, we find it redundant to offer XX Sports Radio on both 1090 AM and 105.7 FM.

After conducting extensive research, BCA identified a hits based format that will be a formidable competitor.

The Walrus 105.7 This morning at 9am, BCA launched “105.7, The Walrus”

The Walrus will feature the best of the San Diego Classic Hits combined with a contemporary, fun, music intensive presentation. Because the demographics are complimentary, the Padres will continue to be carried on both 1090 and 105.7. The Walrus will unfold over the air over the next two weeks as the music–only presentation will add personalities and features with the final Walrus ready to waddle on in early May.

As we all know, times are challenging right now. Many broadcast companies have engaged in layoffs, hiring freezes, and taken other “draconian” measures to cut expenses. At BCA, we are confident that the challenging times yield great opportunity. We want to present an exciting new venue for our partners and advertisers, to help overcome the challenges of the economy.

In addition to the on-air presentation of the Walrus, BCA will offer some exciting web-based opportunities to provide great value for our advertisers.

Finally, in both Noble Broadcast and BCA’s history, our companies have been trailblazers in terms of creating and presenting formats that have been top rated in their markets.

Stations such as KBCO, 91X, THE End, Magic 102, XTRA Sports, XX Sports Radio, and many others have been market and format leaders. BCA looks forward to adding the Walrus to this prestigious list of some of the most successful stations ever.

John T. Lynch
President and CEO
Broadcast Company of the Americas

The stations web site is WalrusFM.com.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 by SDRadio.

Top 40 Comes to KCBQ

by David Leonard

Bartell is probably the best known ownership name associated with KCBQ, as well they should. The Bartell family brought the Top 40 format to KCBQ. Prior to 1955, the focus was to acquire and maintain a network affiliation to provide stable programming and stable income. That did not translate into high ratings. Up to this time, KCBQ was overwhelmed by KFSD and KSDO, and even stations based in Los Angeles. (Pictured: Mel Ralph Evans, Rosa Bartell Evans, and Gerald Bartell)

The Bartell family of Milwaukee, WI consisted of brothers Gerald, Mel, David, Lee, and their sister Rosa Evans. Under Lee’s leadership, the family assembled resources to license WEXT Milwaukee in 1947. The family founded the Bartell Group in 1950, took WEXT off the air, and then licensed WOKY. Over time, they would acquire stations in small markets, develop successful Top 40 programming, then sell them for stations in larger markets. KCBQ was a large market station that the Bartell Group acquired in 1955.

Lee Bartell created an ownership presence at the station as General Manager. This was an era when radio was losing audience and revenue to television. The first change was to drop the network affiliation and program KCBQ with a Top 40 format. Allan Heacock was installed as Program Director. Ernie Meyers could not stand the new format and opted to move to television. Harry Martin, (the ‘Happy Hare’ name would come later), convinced Bartell that he had experience with the format and he stayed. Jack Vincent remained as an engineer, but Bartell realized that Jack could handle an on-air shift as well. They raided KSDO to get the popular Don Howard. Others came from Bartell stations elsewhere or started their career in radio, as did young Scotty Day. With two or three exceptions, the air talent remained intact until 1965. KCBQ was nominally the top rated station from 1955 to 1965 in San Diego. (Pictured: Gerald, Mel, Lee, and David Bartell.)

(Pictured: Tom Murphy in the KCBQ window.) The studio was relocated to 5th and Ash in 1957, and the transmitter was established in Santee once the FCC granted approval for a 50,000 watt daytime, 5000 watt night time signal. KCBQ could have fared better with 10,000 day/night signal, since the 50,000 watts was oriented westerly to the Pacific Ocean. But Lee Bartell wanted bragging rights with a 50,000 watt station. (Extra bonus points if you know Tom’s on-air name.)

Bill Drake and Gene Chenault’s Boss Radio format caught on in San Diego during 1965, leaving KCBQ sounding aged and clumsy. The veteran staff was released as numerous staff changes occurred throughout the year. They attempted to steal the rights to the one and only San Diego Beatles concert in August, but the ratings plummeted over the next few years. Lee was forced by his family to leave his General Manager position in 1967, and Bartell Media was sold to Down Communications in 1968, (with the Bartell family retaining a management role in radio operations).

By this time, the Bartell family became less interested in radio as their operations became more diversified. Lee took a particular interest in hotel development, including the Circle 8 Hotel in Mission Valley as an early project. The family still owns seven hotels in the San Diego area that include Humphries Half Moon Inn & Suites on Shelter Island and the Sheraton Hotel in La Jolla, and five restaurants. The Bartell name was associated with KCBQ management through 1977. The station was then shuffled through a number of ownership portfolios that would eventually lead to poor ratings and the demise of the Top 40 format in 1979. In 1990, a successful reunion of air personalities, office staff, and even Lee Bartell was held at the Marriott Hotel in Mission Valley. Video of that reunion is available through California Aircheck. The late Phil Flowers aired a history of the station during the early 2000’s that included recorded airchecks, live and recorded interviews, and commentary. There was even a book written about KCBQ and other Top 40 San Diego stations in 2004. The Top 40 glory days of KCBQ are now long gone, but the connection people feel with the station, whether as en employee or as a listener, remain strong. Here’s to you, KCBQ! (Pictured: Gary Allyn in the KCBQ lobby.)

© 2008 David M. Leonard, author of AIRCHECK, The Story of Top 40 Radio in San Diego, available at http://home.earthlink.net/~leonarddla//

[SDRadio note: David’s book is a good companion to your radio collection. Please contact David at his website, http://home.earthlink.net/~leonarddla.]

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Monday, April 14, 2008 by SDRadio.

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Monday, April 14, 2008 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Monday, April 14, 2008

All tower photos © 2008, SDRadio (Chris Carmichael).

Last Thursday, photo-journalist and writer Scott Fybush along with myself and two other radio tower enthusiast journeyed to Baja to discover some great radio and TV history for the region.

The first stop was the legendary XETV, and XEWT complex on top of Mount San Antonio. That is the multi-antenna topped mountain just south of the San Ysidro crossing. after a short 20 minute drive through the streets of Tijuana, Gary Stigall, the Director of Engineering for Bay City Television showed us the pristine transmitter and master control for the FOX TV outlet.

Near the crest of the hill, the XETV gate greets visitors. The gates open up to the compound, that also houses Canal 12, the main Televisa station in Baja. The mountain top has a complex of sound stages, studios, production facilities, and various buildings of transmitters. Complete with a full-time news department, Canal 12 is the number one Spanish-language station in the area. Part of the television programming is also shipped across Mexico and Latin America. Canal 12 productions have been seen the world over and continue to be noted for their standards of excellence.

XETV’s over the air signal on Channel 6 is on the left, and the digital signal is on the right. Interesting note is that on the U.S. side of the border, full-power analog stations will sign off and be fully digital in February 2009. XETV will, for the time, be broadcasting in analog and digital over the air. Locally on cable and on satellite, XETV’s programming is taken direct from the Ronson Road studios in Kearney Mesa.

The signal from the San Diego studios are sent to Mexico via a fiber link. The broadcast group has backup plans in case of an outage. In the XETV portion of the complex, one of the original Dumont television cameras is a time-mark from the early broadcast days. The station signed on in 1953. For a time, live programming, targeted for the San Diego English audience was produced live in Tijuana. (Click on the camera photo for a larger size.)

On the north side of the hill, and facing the border and points north, is XETRA-FM. The photo shows the tower on the right. Note the “Y” black line, near the tree level. That is a one-bay aux antenna for the alternative station. The FMer’s 100,000 watt signal throws a powerful punch north. The far left tower is XHAS-TV Telemundo 33. The background to the horizon is San Diego county. Engineers from Televisa have said that on clear days — such as those experienced over the weekend — the San Bernardino snow-capped mountains stand out.

Next on the stop was the famous 690 towers just south of Rosarita. The seven tower complex is just east of the libre and toll road, north of the famous ‘lobster village.’

Noted: The call letters announced on the ID had 690’s call letters as XEWW, as the “W” Radio station serving Tijuana, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The 77-thousand watt station is one of the most powerful stations in North America. LA based engineer David Eduardo confirms the call letters are XEWW, and dropped the legendary XETRA-AM.

North of the sea resort town of Rosarita is the famous 1090 three antenna farm of XEPRS-AM. The 50,000 watt station is the current home of XX Sports Radio. There is much radio history in the fields around the broadcast towers. The station’s entrance is marked by a very aged sign.

This is the same area where Wolfman Jack howled his top-40 radio show from as XERB. The border blaster station was part of the allure of American Graffiti. Known as The Soul Express, Wolfman Jack’s radio station earned the popular host $50,000 a month. (Click on the photo for a larger version.)

Today, the station continues to be part of the region’s history as it is the home of the Padres baseball, and sports programming from John Lynch’s Broadcast Company of the Americas.

Noted: The one stick antenna next to the Pacific Ocean just north of Puerto Nuevo is AM 1030 XESDD, La Tremenda. The station is a Regional Mexican radio station that serves the Ensenada.

North of Rosarita and the 1090 towers is a the home of 950 XEKAM, Radio Formula AM. (Pictured above) The station serves the Baja and Southern California area with 20,000 watts during the day.

Near the north end of the toll road (just south of the toll plaza) is the home of AM 540 XESURF. Operated by Saul Levine’s Mount Wilson Broadcasting, the station offers news and talk programming featuring Michael Jackson, the legendary talk show host, John Ziegler’s commentary, Lars Larson, and Alan Colmes. Weekend programming includes two hours of Big Ed Schultz.

More photos from the trip, later in the broadcast month.

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KSON presents County Fest North at the Oceanside Pier Ampitheater. The seaside concert stars Keith Anderson and Chris Young, with special guest, Carter’s Chord. Tickets for Country Fest North are only $5 and are on sale. See the KSON web site for more details.

All ages are welcome to Country Fest North. Children three and younger are admitted free. The concert will go on rain, snow, or shine.

She’s heard on 101.5 KGB and now Bobbie Hill can be heard coast-to-coast. She is doing animal news updates featured on Animal Radio which has just been picked up by XM Satellite radio. You can hear the Blonde On Duty on XM Ch. 158 Saturdays starting at 9 a.m. Also featured on the front page of Animal Radio’s website is a link to Bobbie’s artwork, she is an accomplished wild life artist as well as a radio personality. Check out AnimalRadio.com.

KPRi’s morning host Madison is prepped and ready for his morning show. The long-time morning guy at 102.1 FM knows his subjects before talking to them on air. Hear the best interviews at the archive site at the triple A web site.

Delana Bennett has a million reasons why she loves San Diego. She was picked to be on the national broadcast of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Her two day total earned her a cool $1,000!!

This is the last week of SignOn Radio from the Union-Tribune. As cost cutting will take the on-line station — off — until the final microphone goes silent on Friday, it’s full programming ahead. Tomorrow, it’s a rare chance to hear Marilyn Hyder filling in for Ken Copper at 11 a.m. Marilyn, known for her expert news views at KOGO has been on the beach since the entire chain when on a cost-cutting diet. (or slashing)

She’ll team up with her friend Clark Anthony. They worked together previously at KFMB.

Industry notes: HDRadio has been a disappointment. Only about a quarter of radio listeners know what the new technology is, and the radio penetration is less than one percent. In San Diego, the situation is further clouded with terrain problems further away from the transmitter base. In theory, HDRadio should be available to 80-percent of the analog area. Actually, in San Diego county, the terrain coverage makes it worse because of the hills and valleys roads transverse and where radios area.

This week as NAB’s annual show in Las Vegas begins, the talk is giving FM stations in HD more power to push the hybrid digital signal out. That complicates adjacent channels or short-spaced stations common in Southern California.

As the HDRadio alliance promotes the new transmission standard, the public isn’t buying because the radios are pricey, the reception iffy, and the promotion cloudy. Stay Digitally Tuned.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your broadcast day. See YOU on the radio today and here later in the broadcast week. Stay Tuned, things are gonna change!

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Thursday, April 10, 2008 by SDRadio.

Scott Fybush and myself — along with two other tower fanatics, went to Tijuana on Thursday. See some of the photos at ChrisInSoCal.blogspot.com for some of the pictures.

SDRadio returns on Monday, full industrial strength.

See YOU on the radio!

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Thursday, April 10, 2008 by SDRadio.

Delana has a thousand reasons to love Who Wants To Be A Millionaire>
Scott Fybush makes a towering San Diego stop today and Friday
Where did Stacy Taylor go on Wednesday? It’s a Storm
Mark Larson to guest co-anchor the KUSI news Saturday morning with Kristen Cusato, 6 to 10 a.m.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008 by SDRadio.

tic, tic, tic, the format wheel is going to spin in San Diego very soon.

Jazz Do It!

Stay Tuned

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Monday, April 7, 2008 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Monday, April 7, 2008

SignOn Radio prepares to Sign Off

Sign On Radio made a promise when first launched from the Union-Tribune building. “The combination of entertainment, information and news is unparalleled in the radio industry. Our goal is to inform and entertain - bringing you not only the newsmakers but the keen analysis of the journalists who cover them. And when we’re not talking, we’re playing the best from San Diego musicians.”

Starting at 7 a.m., Dave Mason (pictured) kicks it off with the Daily Briefing. He is joined in studio with Drew Schlosberg and Anne Maclachlan. The two hour show was similar to the KOGO newscast that Dave anchored prior the the station’s move.

SignOn Radio proclaimed the station as a unique one. “No other radio station, public or otherwise, can come close to the kind of local coverage SignOn Radio can provide. Our studios are located just a few yards from the newsroom of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

It did that and exceeded by tapping the vast back ground of the paper, but also bringing on board some talented folks that were known for radio. Dave Mason, Charlie & Harrigan, Ken Copper, Clark Anthony, and a few other radio icons joined the internet streaming station.

Ken and Clark’s (pictured) 11 a.m. show was more than a bridge to the afternoon programming, it is a look at the heart beat of the county. Using their vast background as radio journalists (and television for Clark), they left no corner of the county unturned. Topical and lively, their show remains a standout in the broadcast day at SignOn Radio. They had more U-T staffers on the mic offering insight to Karla Peterson, Neil Logan and Steve Breen. Their show, along with the Morning Briefing, will be missed.

Also adding to the fun was Charlie & Harrigan (pictured) coming to the ‘net from a secret North County location. Like their former radio shows, always entertaining and fun to hear.

Not right, nor left, but a realistic look at San Diego and beyond, SignOn Radio had exceeded where local AM radio failed: a local look with local talent that made it fun and entertainment.

It is not known if this will be the last full week or next, however an interesting chapter in broadcast stream will come to a close soon. Please sample the station at SignOn San Diego and you’ll see the link to SignOn Radio.

Clear Channel Radio has announced the implementation of the HD Radio iTunes tagging feature. The service is on more than 340 of its primary HD stations. This gives iPod user ability of transferring a song heard on the radio to the media play.

Clear Channel has 440 HD Radio stations and 340 HD2 outlets. San Diego Clear Channel stations broadcasting in HD include 101KGB, Star 94.1, New Country 95.7, Rock 105.3, and Channel 933.

San Diego 1700’s Mark Larson will record his 50th broadcast for radio in Iraq. His longtime partnership with Marine Chaplains resulted in a daily Monday through Friday special broadcast on the “Voice in the Wilderness” network, heard on US military bases in Iraq.

The show features highlights of Mark’s new 1700AM talk show and special segments done exclusively for members of the military, airing twice a day on the unique network. The program began airing on February 25, and is recorded a few weeks in advance. He remains the only San Diego radio personality who has gone “on site” to cover both Iraq and Afghanistan. He’s also broadcast from Tibet, Southeast Asia and (multiple times) from China. He’s headed back there this fall. More info: www.marklarson.com.

I asked Mark about his broad -cast from Tibet where recent political activity has been in the news. Mark writes he was there in “1998.. when only 2,000 foreigners were allowed in annually that was the in the second year of my involvement with Heart To Heart International.”

The photo is from Mark’s collection. “(This is the ) Potala Palace I took from the roof of Johkang Temple, current site of the uprisings.” On his vast world-wide travels, “Tibet and Afghanistan are still the most amazing places I’ve visited.”

Mark adds, “We took a couple million bucks on aid with us and I recorded special programs for H2H on-site… that led to more programs in China.. and I’ve been a member of their National Board of Directors for several years..also their Global Leadership Council.” That is the same group that includes former Kansas senator Bob Dole.

Mark said, “I have a real heart for the Chinese people, and especially those facing problems in Tibet. The latest uprisings have been in places I know quite well. Been there.” Not one to stay in one place very long, Mark has a trip planned. He said that he is “taking my 27 year old son with me to China this fall.”

SDRadio note: The photo of John McCain and Mark Larson that was published last week, was taken by Paul Nestor.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels. See YOU on the radio today and here later in the broadcast week!

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