As Free Talk Live approaches its first full year of broadcasting from New Hampshire it is time we organize a bit of friendly consumer demand to be placed upon New Hampshire talk radio stations. Currently, we only have two radio station affiliates here in New Hampshire. That can change, with your help.
At this point, most talk radio Program Directors in New Hampshire are aware of our program and are considering it. Please help us give them some gentle nudges of encouragement to add Free Talk Live to their lineup.
First, please read these tips on how to contact your local talk radio station's Program Director: http://localfaq.freetalklive.com
Following this post will be contact information for every talk radio station in New Hampshire that I'm aware of, and its current status in regards to carrying Free Talk Live, listed by coverage area:
These stations are already carrying Free Talk Live. If you decide to contact them, thank them for airing the show!
Call Letters | | Frequency & Band | | Reception Area (click for map) | | Office Phone | | Program Director | | Notes |
WKBK | 1290 AM | Keene (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WKBK&service=AM&status=L&hours=D) | 603-352-9230 | Dan Mitchell | Carries all three hours of our Saturday show live. |
WNTK | 99.7 FM | Lebanon, Claremont, Franklin (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WNTK&service=FM&status=L&hours=U) | 603-448-0500 | Bob Vinikoor | Carries all three hours of our Saturday show live. |
WUVR | 1490 AM | Lebanon (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WUVR&service=AM&status=L&hours=D) | 603-448-0500 | Bob Vinikoor | Carries all three hours of our Saturday show live. |
All of these stations are prospects, please contact them if you live or work in their listening area:
Call Letters | | Frequency & Band | | Reception Area (click for map) | | Office Phone | | Program Director | | Notes |
WTPL | 107.7 FM | Concord, Hillsboro, Manchester (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WTPL&service=FM&status=L&hours=U) | 603-545-0777 | Bob Lipman | Bob thinks we're "too out of the mainstream" but rumor has it that the General Manager is a fan of Gardner Goldsmith. They play a lot of sports at nighttime, so it won't be easy to get on, but this would be a great station to be on. Please call and let them know how you feel. |
WEMJ | 1490 AM | Laconia (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WEMJ&service=AM&status=L&hours=U) | 603-524-1323 | Chris Ialuna | Spoke with Chris today 7/20, gave him our program director's website. Following up next week. |
WSMN | 1590 AM | Nashua (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WSMN&service=AM&status=L&hours=U) | 603-880-9001 | John Kosian | John is considering us for future changes. |
WGIR | 610 AM | Manchester, Concord (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WGIR&service=AM&status=L&hours=D) | 603-625-6915 | Angela Anderson | Angela is considering us for future changes. |
WTSN | 1270 AM | Portsmouth, Rochester, Dover (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WTSN&service=AM&status=L&hours=D) | 603-742-0987 | Duncan Dewar | I have never spoken to Duncan. I've only left messages. |
WGIP | 1540 AM | Portsmouth, Exeter (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WGIP&service=AM&status=L&hours=D) | 603-625-6915 | Angela Anderson | Simulcast of WGIR. Daytime only transmitter. |
WGIN | 930 AM | Rochester, Dover (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WGIN&service=AM&status=L&hours=D) | 603-625-6915 | Angela Anderson | Simulcast of WGIR. |
These stations cover areas already served by existing affiliates, so don't bother calling:
Call Letters | | Frequency & Band | | Reception Area (click for map) | | Office Phone | | Program Director | | Notes |
WTSL | 1400 AM | Lebanon / Hanover (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WTSL&service=AM&status=L&hours=U) | 603-448-1400 | n/a station recently sold. | Conflict with WNTK/WUVR. |
These stations are not interested in FTL. Don't waste your time with them:
Call Letters | | Frequency & Band | | Reception Area (click for map) | | Office Phone | | Program Director | | Notes |
WKXL | 1450 AM | Concord (http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WKXL&service=AM&status=L&hours=U) | 603-225-5521 | Gordon Humphries | All local programming. Not a prospect. |
Just left a message with Angela, telling her I would love to hear Free Talk Live on the radio where I live here in Concord.
GO FREE TALK LIVE!!!Quote from: FTL_Ian on July 17, 2007, 01:01 PM NHFT
These stations are not interested in FTL. Don't waste your time with them:
| WKXL | All local programming. Not a prospect. |
Just so people know... WXKL carries a lot of pro-freedom news & information. They chatted with Irena about immigration and the FSP; they talked with me about the Seat Belt Ban; they interviewed Ron Paul :)
They're a good station to call to alert about local freedom-relevant news items.
Just called WSMN in Nashua. The PD wasn't in so I left a message. I first gave my name and phone number (after the guy who answered the phone fumbled for a pen & paper). When I said I wanted to hear Free Talk Live, the guy chuckled and said he'd had a few calls about this show before. He then said he'd pass the message right along.
Did I miss any stations?
Quote from: d_goddard on July 17, 2007, 01:11 PM NHFT
Just left a message with Angela, telling her I would love to hear Free Talk Live on the radio where I live here in Concord.
Thanks!!
QuoteJust so people know... WXKL carries a lot of pro-freedom news & information. They chatted with Irena about immigration and the FSP; they talked with me about the Seat Belt Ban; they interviewed Ron Paul :)
They're a good station to call to alert about local freedom-relevant news items.
I'm sure that's a good thing for the handful of people over the age of 65 that listen to that station. WKXL doesn't even show in the ratings. Here is a relevant thread from the radio-info forums:
"WKXL: It just keeps getting more embarrassing"
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,74066.0.html
Progress made with WEMJ's PD today. He said he would listen to the show and I will be following up with him next week. 8)
Please post your experiences if you have made any calls or sent e-mails!
Why wouldn't you want us to call WKBK?
Because we're close to a signature. No need for calls at the moment.
After they add us to their lineup, then you can call to thank them.
Quote from: FTL_Ian on July 20, 2007, 08:32 PM NHFT
After they add us to their lineup, then you can call to thank them.
Yes, Sensei
Call made to Angela, man. Left a message, but I'll probably touch base w/ her next week.
I'll work it in Manch.
Chris
Agreement signed! WKBK in Keene will begin carrying all three hours of our Saturday show live on 10/13 (or whenever the Red Sox games are over) 8) ;D
Thanks to everyone who is making calls/sending e-mails!
Awesome!
Would you send an email reminder to email to tune in and call in, etc.?
Thanks!
I will probably be posting a message about it to the Free Talk Live updates (http://updates.freetalklive.com)list that week. I will also make a point of coming here and posting a reminder as the start date is subject to change based on the Red Sox.
Perhaps I'll also post it to the Monadnock Porcupines list.
Sweet! I hope the Red Sox lose hard! >:D
Baseball season is over and WKBK in Keene is signing on with us starting this Saturday, Nov. 3rd! 8)
Quote from: Puke on August 15, 2007, 06:20 PM NHFT
Sweet! I hope the Red Sox lose hard! >:D
Awwwwwww too bad for you. I'm glad your hopes were dashed. ;D
Quote from: FTL_Ian on October 29, 2007, 12:13 PM NHFT
Baseball season is over and WKBK in Keene is signing on with us starting this Saturday, Nov. 3rd! 8)
For Mon - Sat or just a few days to start?
Saturdays.
FreeKeene.com and Free Talk Live -- curing the Cancer of Communism in New Hampshire, at its very source!!
Go FTL!!!
:wav:
I hope those Keene Communists Robertson, Weed, and of course The Butcher of Keene, all love their new Saturday evening radio programming ;D
Now that "The Pulse" is on in the Upper Valley (http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=11676.0), they have snatched the Red Sox from WNTK. That means that when "The Pulse" comes on in Keene they will try to snatch the Sox from WKBK. If they are successful that will open a nice opportunity for us to take over weeknights. 8),
It is also interesting to mention that Liberty oriented programming ( Free Talk Live and Gardner Goldsmith) will be available on both competing talk stations, in both markets (Keene and The Upper Valley). >:D
Quote from: Porcupine_in_MA on October 29, 2007, 12:16 PM NHFTAwwwwwww too bad for you. I'm glad your hopes were dashed. ;D
:(
Quote from: FTL_Ian on October 29, 2007, 12:13 PM NHFT
Baseball season is over and WKBK in Keene is signing on with us starting this Saturday, Nov. 3rd! 8)
:)