Posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 9:43 a.m.
After transmitter failure, WLBY returns to the air
By Bob Needham
Note: This story has been updated.
Ann Arbor talk radio station WLBY (1290-AM) was off the broadcast airwaves for more than 2 days, but it's now live again.
At around 8 a.m. Monday, the power supply on the station's primary transmitter failed, Program Director Chris Ammel said. Engineers worked on the problem over two days, restoring power about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.
The station wasn't fully silent while the transmitter was down; all of its programming is also available to be streamed online through its website at www.1290wlby.com, or via iHeart Radio.
WLBY is home to the high-profile local "Lucy Ann Lance Show," as well as a variety of other syndicated and local news / talk programming.
Comments
YpsiGirl4Ever
Thu, Jul 4, 2013 : 6:40 a.m.
Is this a story or a PR Release? Just asking. "High-Profile"?
Michigan Reader
Thu, Jul 4, 2013 : 1:04 p.m.
It's local news, FYI.
Paula Gardner
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 6:35 p.m.
My drive to work hasn't been the same this week! Lucy Ann Lance and Dean Erskine do a great job reporting on local business issues with their "Business Insider" program. It's on from 8-11 a.m.
dsponini
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 4:07 p.m.
People still listen to AM radio?
Basic Bob
Thu, Jul 4, 2013 : 12:51 a.m.
The Detroit AM stations still have better traffic reports. I'll put one of those on for just that reason. Also AM signals travel farther than FM, but not as far as satellite.
Cole Bertsos
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 4:42 p.m.
My dad listens to it almost exclusively — especially while driving. Never ceases to amaze me.
Alan Goldsmith
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 4:34 p.m.
Yes, just not this one. Lol.
Bob Needham
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 3:41 p.m.
Just updated the story -- they are back on the air as of 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Alan Goldsmith
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 2:51 p.m.
""Our engineers are working diligently to get the station up and running again. Our hope is that we'll be on the air sometime this afternoon, but there are no guarantees," Ammel wrote in an email Wednesday morning." No rush. No one listens or knows you are broadcasting anyway. Cumulus Radio magic at work yet again.
nickcarraweigh
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 : 2:03 p.m.
Is this the station that used to play a Frank Sinatra hour every Sunday night , and episodes of "The Shadow"? And then they quit doing that? I don't listen to them anymore.