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Author: Dan_packard
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 5:56 pm
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I'm scanning the AM band on probably the worst day for traffic I've seen in Portland for 30 years. What do I hear? KEX talking about Paris Hilton, KXL airing proctology ads, KPAM ranting about taxes. It's afternoon rush hour, highway 99 is completely closed both directions, surrounding neighborhoods are jammed to gridlock, a Blzaers playoff game is upcoming at the Rose Garden.

I don't hear Portland AM radio stations with their ear to the ground this afternoon. Such a pity. This would be a great moment for local AM radio to shine with relevance and immediacy. =end of rant=

Author: Deane_johnson
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 6:02 pm
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It's not unique to Portland. I live in Omaha and radio is equally oblivious to what's going on in this city.

We're entering severe weather season, and we will be forced to get our weather warnings from TV, as radio will be either sucking their programming from the satellite or it will be computer generated. Neither of these programming sources are very sensitive to an approaching tornado.

By the way, don't the Portland stations now get their traffic information from Phoenix?

Author: Craig_adams
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 6:21 pm
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Los Angeles also.

Author: Trixter
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 6:35 pm
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KXL airing proctology ads.


That's nothing new...

Author: Theedger
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 6:46 pm
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What time did you tune in? There's no 24/7 traffic station. KEX does traffic at :05, :15, :33, :45 during drive time. More if someting is breaking.

Author: Jimbo
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 11:12 pm
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I heard about the 99 mess on KPAM during every break from 3PM-6PM. I was driving through it all and heard it on all breaks.


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