Hello WAEB, Goodbye WABC (Allentown: bill, car, station)

[jtab4994]

Today I tuned in WAEB 790AM out of Allentown. This will replace the old WABC 770AM out of NYC for me, due to a change in programming.

WAEB comes in pretty clear at my house, about as clear as WABC did.

Now if only 990AM out of Philly would boost their signal I'd have a morning show worth listening to (Morning in America with Bill Bennett which is not broadcast on any NYC, NEPA, or Lehigh Valley stations).

[jimazee]

Can you stream the stations (to phone or computer/tablet etc.)? If so, the choices and signals are both often better.

[jtab4994]

That's a good point. I have a new car now where I can play my phone thru the car speakers. Might be worth a shot to see if 990AM is streamable.

[jimazee]

Originally Posted by jtab4994

That's a good point. I have a new car now where I can play my phone thru the car speakers. Might be worth a shot to see if 990AM is streamable.

Many stations are now streamable via many apps such as TuneIn or the stations themselves. Funnilly I find that the generic apps often do a better job than the 'custom' station offered apps. It (and others) have a 'car mode' setting making it easier to see/switch settings. (I don't usually use the 'phadio' in the car but it does work, often well with just a cell signal (not need Wi-Fi)). YMMV...

I listen to CA, OR, AZ, FL NY, Phila/Pitt and other places and can quickly switch among them as programming changes. My 'phone' is a really good 'radio'