Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 8:30 pm
Between January 12 & 24, 1952 testing began on the reactivation of KGW-FM. KGW AM's owners had renewed interest in FM broadcasting at this time. FM had stabilized for the most part and KGW was the only Portland network affiliated station without an FM simulcast sister. KGW-FM would continue on it's last assigned frequency of 100.3mc. Power was increased to 57KW. (was 54KW). Tower was 205 feet. The four-bay antenna was 1,240 feet above sea level. KGW-FM was owned by Pioneer Broadcasters, Inc. (Quenton H. Cox, President, group owner: The Oregonian Publishing Co., E.B. MacNaughton, President). For more on the original station, see "KGW-FM: First FM In The Northwest".
On February 1, 1952 at 3:00 PM KGW-FM rejoined the ranks of Portland FM broadcasters. Studios were located with AM sister on the 4th floor (5 studios) of The Oregonian Building. (1320 S.W. Broadway). The transmitter site was still located on Healy Heights. (4545 S.W. Council Crest Drive). S.I. Newhouse, Jr., G.M., Donald F. Whiteman, P.D. & Harold C. Singleton, Chief Engineer & original station builder. By 1952 Mr. Singleton had built his home at 4646 S.W. Council Crest Drive which was almost directly across the street from the KGW-FM tower. (very handy. He also owned property at 4488). Call meaning from AM sister. KGW-FM began simulcasting it's sister once again and the NBC schedule. KGW-FM broadcast 3:00 PM to 10:15 PM daily.
On November 1, 1953 KGW-FM was sold to North Pacific Television, Inc., comprising of five Portland business men, seeking a VHF-TV channel. (Gorden D. Orput, President, Henry A. Kuckenberg, Co-Vice-President, Paul F. Murphy, Co-Vice-President, Frank W. Cookingham, Secretary, W. Calder McCall, Treasurer) and one Seattle business woman buying 40% of North Pacific within the transaction. (Mrs. Alexander Scott Bullitt, Executive Vice-President. She was also President of King Broadcasting Co., owner of KING AM-FM-TV Seattle). Price included AM sister in the $500,000. purchase. Quenton Cox became Station Manager.
On October 20, 1954 KGW-FM was sold for $3,750. to it's Manager, Quenton H. Cox, the same G.M. that launched the station in 1946. (transfer took place 11-54). The transmitter site was leased to Mr. Cox. North Pacific was considering the location as a possible transmitter site for it's forthcoming TV station. On December 1, 1954 KGW-FM became KQFM. Call meaning: Q's FM. Mr. Cox nickname was "Q". Also on this date studios were opened at The Terminal Sales Building, room 423 (1220 S.W. Morrison St.). Trivia: KEX's original home, room 201, 1925 to 1934. Quenton H. Cox, President & General Manager, Helen Cox, Program Director & Charles K. Dickson, Chief Emgineer. KQFM broadcast 9AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday. Off the air Sunday. KQFM was primarily a music station.
On January 23, 1955 KQFM added Sunday to it's broadcast schedule. (9AM to 9PM). In Summer 1955 KQFM reduced power to 17KW with antenna height at 960 feet. By September 1956 KQFM's format was described as "background music". On June 14, 1960 King Broadcasting Company's charitable corporation, The Bullitt Foundation, Inc. (Mrs. Alexander Scott Bullitt, Chairman) donated the (KQFM) transmitter site at 4545 S.W. Council Crest Drive by way of Community Television, Inc. (Mrs. Robert E. Stearns, President) to the State of Oregon, Acting By & Through The State Board of Higher Education. "Gift of Portland property worth $65,000. as a channel 10 broadcasting site, subject to the donors agreement." "Stipulated that the property would revert to the giver if the property were used for anything except non-commercial educational broadcasting." KQFM would have to move. (deed recorded 7-5-60. side note: The property had originally been offered to Community Television, Inc. of Portland, for an educational TV station on channel 10 in November 1956, when financial outlay was beyond the State Boards scope).
On October 27, 1960 KQFM left the air to move it's transmitter across the street to the KGMG tower at 4636 S.W. Council Crest Drive. KGMG had only been broadcasting a month. Rain hampered the mounting of the antenna for days. The antenna tubs could not get wet. By early November 1960 KQFM was back on the air.
Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 10:14 pm
On March 21, 1962 KQFM was sold to Point-O-Salescast, Inc. (Juan Young, President) for One Dollar, plus assignment of liabilities totaling $10,000. Point-O-Salescast, Inc. formed in 1950, installed tape cartridge playback devices in stores permitting commericals to be interspersed with music. In 1963 KQFM's antenna height was lowered to 930 feet. In 1964 KQFM studios moved to The 18th Avenue Building. (405 N.W.18th Ave.). By October 1964 Arlie D. Kent was General Manager. On July 5, 1965 the transmitter site changed ownership name to the KXL-FM tower. By 1968 KQFM broadcast 8AM to 11PM daily.
On September 1, 1969 KQFM & Point-O-Salescast, Inc. were sold to David M. Myers for $59,000. (FCC approved 8-5-69). Mr. Myers owned the "Music By Muzak" franchise from Medford to Randle WA. The franchise began in 1957. Mr. Myers purchased the franchise in 1963 with Audio Electronics Co. Formed in 1952, this firm designed, installed & maintained communication systems. At this time the Muzak service moved in the Portland area from phone line distribution to KQFM's new SCA (Subsidiary Communications Authorization) subcarrier. Jon I. Wright became KQFM's P.D. with William E. Laurens, Chief Engineer. In 1970 KQFM moved studios in with Mr. Myers other businesses at 2815 S.W. Barbur Blvd. By June 1970 KQFM's format was described as "Familiar instrumental music". On April 26, 1972 KQFM raised power to 100KW. By October 1972 Jon I. Wright became G.M. & KQFM slogan was: Just good instrumental music 24 hours a day.
In August 1975 KQFM moved with Mr. Myers other companies to a new modern building in the Johns Landing area. (The Audio Group Building, 5005 S.W. Macadam Ave.). David M. Myers had formed a new group corporation to oversee his five companies. He was now President & Chief Operation Officer of The Audio Group. Comprising: Audio Electronics Corp., The "Muzak" franchise, Point-O-Salescast, Inc. with the KQFM license, Metro Music (like "Muzak", but specializing in Rock to Country formats) & Dub-Master (high fidelity tape duplication). With this move KQFM began stereo broadcasting with new computerized automation equipment. KQFM's format also changed to what was described as "sprighty, classy, foreground. It is music for the discriminating popular taste." Slogans: Q-Music, no Bach, no Rock. The sparkling sound of Q-Music. Bob Reed, Program Director. In Fall 1976 Audio Group severed it's "Muzak" franchise, creating it's own service called "Q-Music". By 1977 KQFM's format was described as "Soft MOR".
On December 21, 1977 the FCC approved the sale of KQFM to Golden West Broadcasters, Inc. (Recording, Radio, TV & Movie Star, Gene Autry, Chairman of The Board, John T. Reynolds, Executive V.P. & Operating Officer, Michael M. Schreter, V.P. of Finance, Administration & Treasurer, Clair Stout, V.P. & Secretary) for $500,000., plus a $90,000. consulting agreement. (transfer took place 1-23-78). Two days earlier on December 19, 1977 KQFM's new sister KEX had broken ground on the new Golden West Broadcast Center adjacent to The Audio Group Building. Richard P. Kale became V.P. & General Manager, Bill St. James, Program Director (formerly with KBCQ Roswell & 1976 Billboard Top 40 P.D. of the year) & Paul Mathew, Chief Engineer.
On January 1, 1978 KQFM began broadcasting with Golden West personnel. Studios remained at The Audio Group Building with production & sales offices at the KEX studios located at The 5th Avenue Building. (2130 S.W. 5th Ave., Suite 12). KQFM began a slow music transition ending on 2-23-78. On this date a new format was unveiled, described as "Pop album oriented contemporary music". Slogan: Stereo Q100. The Q100 air staff included: Scotty Johnson 6-11AM, Bill St. James 11-2PM & P.D., Todd Dennis 2-7PM, M.L. Marsh 7-12AM & M.D., John Libynski 12-6AM, Bruce Pokarney & Lisa Stark, News (formerly on KGAY, now with abc News) & Dave Spacek, Weekends. On November 11, 1978 it was announced that Richard P. Kale had been named Vice-President of Radio for Golden West Broadcasters.
On November 29, 1978 KQFM & sister KEX announced that they had moved to the new Golden West Broadcast Center. (4949 S.W. Macadam Ave.). The multi-story office structure cost $1 Million to build with KQFM & KEX on the 2nd level occupying 11,000 square feet. (1st level was for lease). Also on this day Jack McSorley was announced as KQFM Station Manager. In February 1979 the Q100 air staff included: Karen Tracy 6-11AM (1st Portland Female Morning Drive D.J., formerly on KGON, KPAM-FM & KYTE), Mark Newell 11-2PM, Bill St. James 2-7PM & P.D., Jim Robinson 7-12AM, Sleepy John Cuthbertson 12-6AM (formerly on KVAN), Bruce Pokarney & Lisa Stark, News with Dave Spacek, Weekends.
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 12:24 am
On April 8, 1979 KQFM switched to a Progressive Rock format. In an ad announcing the change: Hear it on Q100 before it's beaten to death. Mr. McSorley said, target audience is 25 to 34. The Q100 air staff included: Karen Tracy 6-10AM, Mark Newell 10-2PM, M.L. Marsh 2-4PM & Interim P.D., Jim Robinson 4-8PM (formerly KGON P.D.), Rick Miller 8-12AM, Dave Spacek 12-6AM, Bruce Pokarney & Lisa Stark, News. Also in 1979 Victor Ives became Vice-President of Golden West FM Stations. In late 1979 KQFM acquired a new RCA 20KW transmitter with a newly built RCA circular polarized antenna system. By December 1979 Greg Reed was Vice-President, Norm Gregory, Program Director, Mike Turner, News Director (formerly KPAM/KPFM N.D. & KGON N.D.), Jim Robinson, Music Director & Tom Rose, Chief Engineer. Slogans: Q100, take a bite. You're on Q, Q100.
By Spring 1980 the Q100 air staff included: Bill Slater & Mike Turner 6-10AM, Mark Newell 10-3PM, The Big B.A. (Bob Ancheta, formerly KVAN P.D. & KGON M.D.) & Chris Burns (formerly KLIQ N.D. & KGON N.D.) 3-7PM, Rick Miller 7-12AM, Dave Spacek 12-6AM, Thom O' Hair, Program Director & Cynde Slater, Music Director. On October 21, 1980 Bob Brooks was announced as KQFM's new Program Director, moving from KEX Production Director. (formerly on KPAM/KPFM & KGON P.D.). By December 1980 KQFM's format was described as "AOR".
In Summer 1981 KQFM switched to an Oldies format. Slogan: The new Solid Gold FM-100. KQFM was using a new Harris 9000 3 automation system. Automation problems were frequent. D.J.'s were always standing in. Thus the FM-100 air staff lineup: Gorden Scott 6-10AM, Bob Brooks 10-2PM & P.D., Rick Miller 2-7 PM, Dave Spacek 7-12AM & Steve Naganuma, Part-time. In January 1982 Walton S. Reid became V.P. & General Manager. Slogan: Solid Gold FM-100, the best damn music. On April 6, 1982 William Ward became President of Golden West. In Spring 1982 KQFM switched to an A.C. format. Slogan: KQFM-100. Bill Dodd, Program Director. In April 1983 Golden West Broadcasters was reorganized. Gene Autry was now sole Owner. By October 1983 Ken Bartell was Station Manager.
On November 2, 1983 KQFM became KKRZ. Call slogan: The Rose. KKRZ's format was described as "Young adult top tracks". KKRZ affiliated with the abc/FM Network & the RKO (young adult) Network. KKRZ slogan: Portland's Rose. On March 14, 1984 KKRZ was sold to Taft Broadcasting Co. (Charles S. Mechem, Jr., Chairman of The Board, David S. Ingalls, Vice-Chairman, Dudley S. Taft, President, George E. Castrucci, Executive V.P. of Finance, Carl J. Wagner, Executive V.P. of Radio) for $8,127,391. (price included AM sister). David Crowl was named KKRZ Station Manager.
On March 16, 1984 at about 6:00PM KKRZ changed format to CHR. Slogan: Z100, the switch is on. First song played was "Rock The Casbah" by The Clash. KKRZ dropped RKO & switched from abc/FM to The abc Rock Radio Network. By April or May 1984 the Z100 air staff included: Brian Thomas (formerly part of "Thomas & Ross" on KMJK), Mark Garrick, News & Val Currey, Traffic, together forming the first "Morning Zoo" 6-10AM, Mark Newell 10-3PM & P.D. (formerly on KQFM), Scott Drake 3-7PM & M.D., Peter Lett 7-12AM (formerly on KMJK) & Matt Jones 12-6AM Board Op with stagers. In June 1984 Gary Bryan became Program Director (formerly KISW & KNBQ P.D.).
By September 1984 the Z100 air staff included: Gary Bryan, P.D., Dan Clark (formerly on KGON), Lorna Dee, News & Tony Martinez, Traffic, making up The Zoo 6-10AM, Dennis Nakata 10-3PM, Scott Drake 3-7PM & M.D., Johnny Edwards 7-12AM & Terry Donahue 12-6AM. By early 1985 the Z100 air staff included: the addition of Randy Middleton (later known as Nelson) to "The Morning Zoo" 6-10AM, Sean Lynch 10-3PM A.P.D. & M.D., Scott Drake 3-7PM, Chet Buchanan 7-12AM (formerly on KNBQ) & Terry Donahue 12-6AM. KKRZ slogans: Go bananas with Z100. Portland's number 1 hit music station. Z100 means music. By December 1985 Richard Wilson was Chief Engineer.
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 1:39 am
In March 1986 Byron Swanson became Chief Engineer. (formerly KISN C.E. & D.J. Johnny Dark, also KPAM-FM C.E.). Also in 1986 Dave Milner, Sr. became General Manager. In Fall 1986 Sean Lynch became Program Director. By November 1986 the Z100 air staff included: John Murphy, Dan Clark, Lyle Arthur, News (formerly on KGW), Tony Martinez, Traffic & Ray Middleton, making up The Zoo 6-10AM, Sean Lynch 10-3PM & P.D., Scott Drake 3-7PM & Chet Buchanan 7-12AM. (12-6AM ??). In Summer 1987 KKRZ moved it's transmitter site to the KPDX TV tower at 211 N.W. Miller Rd. A new Harris FM-35K transmitter was installed with the old RCA as auxilary. Antenna height was raised to 1,433 feet or 438 meters. Power was reduced to 95KW
On October 12, 1987 licensee name changed to Great American Broadcasting Co. (group owner: Great American Television & Radio Co., Carl J. Wagner, President), after a management buyout. In early 1988 Carl Gardner became V.P. & General Manager. In Spring 1988 Mark Capps became Program Director. KKRZ slogans: Todays best music. The most continuous music. In 1989 the SCA subcarrier on 100.3Mhz. was ended. In 1991 Bill Ashenden became Station Manager. In 1992 Ken Benson became Program Director. In 1993 Tommy Austin became Music Director. In January 1994 Clint Sly became General Manager. KKRZ slogans: Portland's new Z100. Something's new at the Z, the new Z100, now playing a decade of hits. In June 1994 licensee name changed to Citicasters Co.
On February 14, 1996 Jacor Communications, Inc. (Randy Michaels, C.E.O., Robert L. Lawrence, President & C.O.O.) announced that it would purchase the 19 Citicasters stations for $770 Million. Jacor would own 54 stations. (Federal Court consent 12-31-96). By September 1996 KKRZ slogans: Portland's hottest music's on Z100. Portland's Z100. In 1997 Byron Swanson became Engineering Manager with Shane Ruark as Chief Engineer. In 1998 Ronald S. Saito (formerly KGW G.M.) became V.P. & General Manager with Tommy Austin, Program Director & Valleri Ring, News Director.
On October 8, 1998 Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (Lowry L. Mays, Chairman & C.E.O, Mark Mays, President & C.O.O.) announced that it would purchase Jacor Communications, Inc. for $6.4 Billion (FCC approval 5-4-99). Clear Channel would own some 450 stations. Randy Micheals became Clear Channel Radio Chairman & C.E.O. KKRZ licensee name changed to Citicasters Licenses, Inc. shortly there after. In 1999 Shane Ruark became Chief of Engineering.
In July 2001 KKRZ moved it's transmitter site to the KGW/OPB-DT tower at 299 N.W. Skyline Blvd. A new Harris transmitter was installed with dual 20KW's & all automatic switching. Plus three Harris ZD-5 auxilary transmitters for KKRZ & sisters. Antenna height was raised to 470 meters with a beam tilt. In August 2001 Michael Storm became Program Director. On May 1, 2002 Byron Swanson retired from broadcasting after 40 plus years. By June 2002 slogan: The new Z100, todays hottest music. Also by 2002 Michael Hayes was Program Director & Rob Ryan, Music Director. KKRZ slogans: Portland's number 1 hit music station, Z100. The Portland Original, Z100.
A Special Thanks To: Bob Ancheta, Bob Brooks, Dan Clark, Bob McClanathan, Steve Naganuma, Bill St. James, Dave Stone, Byron Swanson, Karen Tracy & Mike Turner, for their invaluable assistance in this radio history.
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 1:41 am
I'm guessing the Rick Miller mentioned was the one who did weekends at KGW before that. He is a KBPS alum and my age.
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 1:56 am
Semoochie: WOW!! From the time mark on your post, you read this entire history in less than two minutes! Then typed & posted your message! Where did you learn to read that fast?...Just kiding!
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 8:59 am
I was running the borad on the night Z signed on. Had I known what kind of station it would become, I'd have paid more attention to the proceedings. I don't remember the last tune on "The Rose", but once I started it, engineers went to work setting up processing for CHR. The song was cut in the middle as the transmitter was powered down. After 10 or so minutes of dead air, the carrier came back up. Then, the sound of a newborn baby crying, and our "big voice guy", Joe Kelly's ID..."Attention Portlind...THIS is Portlands new HOT FM.....Z100!!" Then, The Clash - "Rock The Casbah." It all seemed so un-eventful. I continued running the board for the next four hours....just like I had for the past two. Only the music and sweepers were different. I distinctly remember having the studio monitors up VERY LOUD the rest of the night! It was (and still is) a fun ride!
Thanks Craig, for the history. It's been a real priveledge to be a part of what this station is over the past 19 years.
MJ
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 9:40 am
What were they using for processing back then?
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 11:37 am
Matt, I'm surprised you didn't remember the final song on "The Rose." It was "I Write The Songs."
By the way Matt, didn't you start at "The Rose" in February 1984, following the infamous "Valentine's Day Masaacre?"
I emailed Craig a couple of more pieces to the 1981-1984 history, which was when I was part of the staff.
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 12:05 pm
We played soooo much Barry Manilow on the Rose. And Carpenters! It all turned into a blur. Now that you mention it Rich, I remember thinking how funny it was that Barry didn't finish writing that song - since we cut it off in the middle. thanks for joggiing my memory.
Jeremy, I'm afraid I have no idea what processing Z started with. I was a board operator at the time, and with new mamagement in the building, it seemed best to stay out of the way.
Friday, June 06, 2003 - 10:03 pm
Wow. Does anyone have an aircheck of the sign-on of Z100 in '84?
Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 12:10 am
It was the Gloria Lavonne(sp)School of Rapid Reading Techniques! Actually, I typed it up after reading the third part and was surprised when I got back to find a fourth part! There's also a mention of KQFM targeting 25-34 as an AOR. If this is true, they must have been way ahead of their time because AOR at that time was pushing 18-24 and it wasn't until baby boomers began to age and the format was in danger of extinction that it began to go after 25-34s. That would be just as KRCK came into the picture. The format was beginning to fail nationally and there was thought that it was dying but KGON had huge numbers, due partially to the lack of a local CHR. KRCK debuted to a #1 book that cut KGON way down but the next book had both stations down significantly. I theorize that this was because of less time spent listening to both stations and with no solid 25-54 presence and lower ratings, the target audience had to be changed.
Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 12:55 am
I remember Z100 using the slogans; "Portland's Hottest Music" and "Portland's #1 Hit Music Station" from 1988 to 1992. From 1992 to October 1993, it was "Today's Best Music, Z100."
Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 1:23 am
>>our "big voice guy", Joe Kelly's ID...
Joe Kelly is one of the all-time greatest image voices. Is he still around? I had no luck finding online samples of him on a Google search.
Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 10:26 am
Some wonderful info. in the above posts & Rich Paterson has also sent me an E-Mail with even more goodies, which will be kept for future updated histories.
Something that has not been done before in researching a history up to now, has been "an anouncement post" of the next history and to contact me if you have worked for the station. This has not been done because of fear that the post would turn into a history it self & by the time the research was posted, no one would have anything to add. This was a mistake and will NOT happen again. I will post the next history now.
I'm sorry that it took the 100.3 history for me to understand this. I'm learning as the research continues on this on going project.
Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 12:59 am
***I remember Z100 using the slogans; "Portland's Hottest Music" and "Portland's #1 Hit Music Station" from 1988 to 1992. From 1992 to October 1993, it was "Today's Best Music, Z100."***
It seems to me that all those have been used again since 1993 either alone or all at one time. It just seems that way.
Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 11:27 pm
Around '85 the most used imaging slogan was "Portland's Hottest FM, Z-100." Seems like the jocks called it "The New Z-100" for a long time after it was new. Then, as Craig mentions, it was "New" again during it's 10th anniversary/decade of hits phase.
Monday, June 09, 2003 - 12:09 pm
Was there ever a KEX-FM at one time? (KXL-FM is now KXJM, and from this topic KGW-FM is now KKRZ)
Monday, June 09, 2003 - 4:18 pm
>>>Was there ever a KEX-FM at one time?
Yes there was...KEX-FM signed on at 92.3FM on Thanksgiving Day 1948.
For more info see Craig Adams' write-up on the subject from 2002 (BTW Craig all your Portland Radio history pieces are outstanding! Keep up the good work!):
Westinghouse KEX-FM
Monday, June 09, 2003 - 10:08 pm
Before anybody catch's this on the KEX-FM History link. The 100.3 history was a real eye opener for me as a researcher. The info. I had at home never gave a transmitter site address, so when KEX-FM was donated to the State of Oregon and became KOAP-FM, it wasn't hard to see this as the old KEX-FM site. Then a few months ago, when I posted the KXL-FM Transmitter Site History back to KHTV channel 27, I ran across a report on the opening of the TV station, the reporter mentioned standing in front of KHTV with the KPFM tower on the right and the KQFM TOWER ON THE LEFT!! HOW COULD THIS BE!! COULD KQFM HAVE FIT IN SUCH A TIGHT SPOT?? KEX-FM WAS SO CLOSE!! WAS THIS REPORTER WRONG? It's so long ago.(1959) Who could I ask?
At this point I had just started the 100.3 History (3 months ago). This question had to be cleared up. This history with roots back to the beginning of FM in Portland was too important to have the wrong site. I went to pdx'er "Jimbo" who had visited KHTV. He couldn't remember but suggested Bob McClanathan. Mr. McClanathan had been an Assistant Engineer for KEX & KEX-FM in the late 1950's before becoming KPAM/KPFM's C.E. He told me that KEX-FM's site had been on S.W. Carl Place (address at home). Carl Place is the road just below Council Crest Drive on the West side of the hill. KEX-FM land was next to 4545. (just below). So the beginning of FM broadcasting in the Northwest was at 4545 S.W. Counil Crest Drive as KGW-FM.
In the next 12 months or so, when I post the KOAP-FM/KOPB-FM History, I plan to post a new KEX-FM History within a week of that posting. There has been a lot more info. on this history found and the entire early 92.3 history would be posted. In the near future there will be updated posts of other past histories and those will also be announced before they are posted for any broadcaster to add their memories.
Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 3:39 am
Thanks Craig...I look forward to it! 
Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 8:10 pm
Is there a way you could link the histories for current stations to the AM/FM listings on the home page?
Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 11:23 pm
Sorry, I don't really work here. I just post here like you. That's Dan's Department.
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 10:34 pm
To Jeremy and others who would like to see more about a station’s history – the quickest way to get info is to click “search” on the left side and enter the call letter of the station. You can search all topics or just “Portland radio history”. It’s a quick and excellent search engine for this Portland radio message board.
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 12:19 am
Craig you should write a book about the PDX radio history you've put together. I know I'd buy it!
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 8:25 am
Randy:
Joe Kelly runs a company called AV Deli. It provides radio and television imaging tools to producers. Their imaging packages were really huge for radio in the late 90's. Not so much now, but you could hear lots of AV Deli stuff on NRK. I used quite a bit of their stuff as well when I was imaging Z100.
Check out www.avdeli.com You can hear Joe's voice on some of the demos.
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 9:54 am
Craig DID write a book; check the history page.
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 10:01 am
It just occurred to me that there are 2 areas of this site that are labeled "Portland Radio History"; I was referring to the one on the main page.
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 3:15 pm
Well I wouldn't call it a book. It's more of a reference of calls & slogans.
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 9:40 pm
Thank you, Matt!
Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:51 am
Does anyone remember when Chet Buchanan left Z100's night shift? Was it 1989?
Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:53 am
I remember Bill Kesley "the Kez Man" was doing nights in 1990. I wonder what ever happened to the Kez...
Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 9:09 am
Pretty good trick their Dan! Said to myself, I don't remember Dan posting after me. Look at the time stamp Dan posted at people....He is GOD on this website!
Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 11:38 am
But that also potentially obscures a new message. Thanks, Craig, for pointing us back up there....and thanks, Dan, for the info.
Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 3:41 am
Randy: Posters all always commenting on things 3 or 4 posts ago. It's not that big a deal.
Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 9:23 pm
Yes, but I think Randy has a valid point. You can click "search", put in your username and password and it'll show all new posts since your last login. It's a quick way to catch up since last viewing the message board.
Thanks for the great write-ups, Craig.
Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 11:57 pm
Yes Dan, how did you get posted out of order? It must be some kind of konnspearuhsea!
Monday, June 16, 2003 - 10:24 pm
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Monday, June 16, 2003 - 10:46 pm
semoochie- The Rick Miller on KQFM was from out of town. East Coast native actually, working in Denver/KPBI before he landed in Portland.
Monday, June 16, 2003 - 11:32 pm
Thank you, Dolby! So, that's at least 3 Rick Millers who have graced the airwaves in this area. I thought it might be the former KGW jock because of the time frame and approximate similarity in format(not talk or classical).
Monday, February 21, 2005 - 8:35 am
BTW,
Joe has a better demo here...
http://www.baileybroadcast.com/MP3's/ky-102%20rock%20image.mp3
Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 12:30 am
I realize this is an old post, but just in case you never heard the answer, yes Radioxpert, jet left in 1989 to head to KUBE in Seattle. It was after his immediate arrival there that he told Tom Hutler (now Seattle Mariners main PA man) that he should put me on for something after I beat him on my last book at KXYQ under Jim Ryan. I ended up doing weekends for a year and half as I was doing full time PR work for a solid waste/recycling company at the same time, but loved the energy we had around the station and the drive to win again.
