I am about 600 miles northeast of WHO Des Moines 1040 and hear them on
skywave until they fade out. I like to listen to Don Thompson's
breakfast program on Sunday morning (7am-8 cst). I find it a delightful
mix of music of the 50's/60's, reminiscences of Hollywood, and pleasant
talk. I have to report that in the introduction, Don greeted listeners
from COAST to COAST and metioned a few towns around the country.
Horrors! Heresy! Why is this station greeting dx'ers who won't show up
on their ratings book. Are they mad? Eduardo says profit
maximize...don't let a cost escape your eyes. WHO is fading out early
these days but I did note two commercials: one for a function at the
Iowa State Fairgrounds and another announcing a tour of the Canadian
maritimes. Whoda thunk it? A station not only greeting am dx'ers but
encouraging them.
With reference to CFRX. They use a Harris 1kw transmitter and I
would guess that the electric cost would be about $100 a month. They
also have an active support group that handles QSL's.