you know i was thinking some part 15’ers have a name like world-round radio, the crow you name it, i was thinking a name for KDSX since my format is a Modern AC Format (also known as progressive pop/rock) so i thought FM 92 KDSX “The Wave” and that’s the only thing that came to me, so tell me what you think.
Part 15 Community Radio
Texoma’s Progressive Pop Rock Station, FM 92 KDSX The Wave.
Nicking Names
ABMedia1 I am here and very interested in your question….
Finding a “nickname”for KDSX.
Well, “The Wave” is a nick name. Let’s not be hasty. What do people think about when they hear “The Wave”? I am not sure. Maybe the “ocean”.
So, my thought is, give it an extended period of time before you make a final decision. Perhaps a better nick name will happen.
I, just me, just one guy, am thinking about a slogan for your station.
Here at Part15.us you have many friends who also will think of nick names for you.
Let them think. Maybe you will be nick named beyond your wildest dreams.
The Wave
The Wave also infers either an Oldies or AC type station.
Since your a rocker of sorts, why not call it 92.3 The Buzz or The Buzzard, Or Since your In Sherman, what about just calling it,
92.3 KDSX Texoma’s Best Rock
When you said your format was
When you said your format was “Modern AC”, -I couldn’t help but to think “alternating current”.. but have no idea how that might be used with any eloquence.
Out of curiosity, a google search brought me to Wikipedia, and there was a paragraph that caught my eye which began as saying;
“A slightly hotter variation of the urban AC is the rhythmic adult contemporary format, often branded as “MOViN”…
– which I think sounds pretty cool, however it goes on to say:
“..This focuses on uptempo hits such as disco, early hip-hop and R&B, and dance music, and it caters to African-American, Hispanic and white audiences. Noteworthy examples of Rhythmic AC stations include WKTU in New York, WISX in Philadelphia, and KQMV in Seattle (which pioneered the MOViN format)…
But by that definition it may (or not) be an unsuitable indication of your station.
I don’t know how predominate the phrase “The Wave” is with radio stations, but one of the major Savannah FM stations has always carried the phrase “The Wave” as it’s logo, so that makes me partial.
In conclusion, I really don’t have a good suggestion to offer, but agree with Carl to give it some time and mull over a few ideas before you make a quick decision.
Something will come to you!
KDSX
Speaking of currents, how about “92.7 The Current… Playing a smooth stream of lite and easy favorites.”
-Travis
I like the sound of that
I like the sound of that
What About The Bull?
How About 92.3 KDSX The Bull, besides texoma’s best rock is KMAD’s Slogan.
Comment For The Crow
Technically I AM An AC Station Know As Modern AC Professionally Known, yes i am considered a rocker but i do play AC Hits and adult rock all in one, that’s why its also known as progressive pop/rock look at the Modern AC comment above and it will give you all an idea
Station Imager
Texoma’s REAL Rock, 92.3 K-D-S-X
Texoma’s Complete Hot Rock, 92.3 K-D-S-X
RFB
I Like That
I Like That
Texoma’s Real Rock, 92.3 K-DSX
okay now i got the image, all i need is a nickname…
Nicknames
Radio Rock.
Rock Wave.
Wave Rocker.
Rockin Flea.
I’ll try to think of others.
RFB
Thats Easy
Real Rock 92.3
Or simply 92.3 KDSX, after all KDSX are legendary call letters in Sherman.
That Actually Is True
that is true Jim The Old KDSX Has its roots beginning from the early 30’s i think on 950 AM Or 880 Well Actually KRRV Was On 880 So I Think It Was 950 AM
I Think I’ve Got It
Texoma’s Real Rock, 92.3 KDSX
Proud To Be A Part 15 FM Radio Station
Question From KQRO
Hey Jim Are You From Sherman? because i didn’t think you knew that? i don’t think it says that on knus99.com How did you knew those call letters were legendary?
Not From Sherman
Not From Sherman, but from the Area.
KDSX was on 950 AM. KKLF on 1700 replaced KDSX.
If I remember right KDSX was News Radio 95 for quite some time with Top 40 overnights.
Language of Symbols
As a one-man think tank I am going to ponder the whole question of naming radio stations that already have names.
KDSX is the name of the station.
FM 92 identifies the band and dial location.
“The Wave” or other nickname identifies the “style” or “image” of the format. In radio we have long wave, medium wave, short wave on up. The oceans covering 2/3 of the world have strong powerful waves. A nice hairstyle is sometimes wavy. We wave our hands in friendly greeting. Audio consists of sound waves.
“The Crow” used a bird image, the crow being an intelligent and crafty bird with a bold caw sound. The Cardinals baseball team chose a very feminine, dainty song-bird for their image (??)
There is another thought just coming to me…. perhaps a radio station nickname could reflect the audience profile you most want to attract… “The Smart One”, “Personality Radio”, “Celebrity 92”, “The Mature Sound”….
Identity with your city is another way to go. There was a 50kW station here once called “The Voice of St. Louis”. You would be “The Voice of Sherman”.
The men with pepper spray are coming, I have to leave.
Or, as was described in
Or, as was described in another thread.. identify with the signal type(Part 15), thus; Sufferance Radio!
But you know, that could be taken as kind of depressing… meaning you’d have to switch your format to the Blues.
Format Floormat
A lady who called the FM station where I worked wanted me to play a record that wasn’t on our official playlist, and I tried to explain to her that I could not break the rules by playing her request.
She answered, “I know all about station floormats.”
I thought maybe I heard wrong, or perhaps she was kidding, so I asked her to repeat. She distinctly used the word “floormats.”
An all blues floormat might be good, I’m not sure how long a person could withstand only blues. But that brings up a bigger question: can listeners tolerate any type of music beyond a certain length of time. Has anybody ever done research on that?
For example, I like jazz some of the time, but definitely not all the time.
Some of the popular music of the past was interesting at the time, but now I wonder if its a good idea to dredge up old memories and past associations, except once in awhile.
I am not convinced that full-time formats are good for mental health.
I always thought the elevator music formats of the past were fantastically boring, like being sent to music hell. There’s a restaurant here that plays the old-style elevator music, and it spoils the taste of the food.
The station slogan might make people remember the station, but it might also remind them that they don’t like the format.
There’s a station here called “The River,” but it never plays river music. Whatever it is they do play, I don’t enjoy. To me “The River” means “tune out.”
To Carl Blare
“The Voice Of Texomaland” FM 92 KDSX
Talk Format?
“The Voice Of Texomaland FM 92 KDSX”
If I heard that before hearing any program material, it would make me think I just tuned to a talk program station.
How about “The Rock Of Texomaland”
Just a thought.
RFB
Another
The Shermrock.
(spin off of oil co. Shamrock…or was that Scamrock!)
RFB
Modern AC Format
Since Our Format Is Modern AC Here A Description of Modern AC from my website and the different seasoning of music i put in with it.
Our Format Is Unique it is a progressive pop/rock music format, also known as Modern AC, We mix in pop music of the 70’s 80’s and 90’s 2K and current, album alternative hits of the 70’s 80’s 90’s 2K and current, new wave of the 80’s, current hits on chr, contemporary country and folk rock of the 80’s and 90’s, modern rock of the 70’s 80’s and 90’s 2K and current.
25% Pop
25% Modern Rock
25% Album Alternative
10% Current Hits
5% Contemporary Country
5% New Wave
5% Folk Rock
Thanks For Helping
i Think I’ve Got It.
Texoma’s Real Rock 92 KDSX FM
Proud To Be A Part 15 FM Radio Station!
RFB, Carl, Jim, Rich, And all you guys on here! thanks so much for trying to help… it means alot to me.
thank you so much
bentley
Name Science
My name is Nick.
Is that your nickname?
No, Nick is my real name.
What is your nickname, Nick?
My nickname is Ned.
Your nickname is Ned, Nick?
To be continued.
How about Radio Bandyoppenthayay?
Only kidding, but “The Wave” is just not very original. There are a lot of stations with that name. I think that something nobody had heard of before would be better.
to Ermi Roos
i just decided to change the image a little bit keep the call letters and but i didn’t choose a nick name for my station if you read the few comments above this one it tells you i didn’t choose a nickname after all
KDSX Jingle
Real Rock Radio 92 KDSX (Rock Jingle)
Music Is Good And Clear On KD-SX (in a big band tune) (Big Band Orchestra)
KDSX The Disc
How About KDSX The Disc, as in compact disc (cd’s)
KDSX Nickname
how about KDSX The Radiator?
The Radiator!
RFB I forgot that “voice” and “talk” go together. My mistake.
The Radiator I like. That’s a good one.
Remembered Another
I recall an AM news/talk station back in Midland Tx, KCRS AM 550, that had a station “nickname” (slogan) which was “The Voice of West Texas…News/Talk 550 KCRS”..and is why I mentioned that because it reminded me of the KCRS liner.
RFB
Yet Another
“how about KDSX The Radiator?”
Maybe “KDSX The Radiating Rock!”
If anyone asks, simply say “its a magnetic field you can tune in to”. 😉
RFB
Good Word Play
The “Radiating Rock” says more than just two-words worth….
Besides being a ‘field you can tune to’ is also gives a mental picture of warmth and heat, like a ‘hot rock’
And of course ‘rock’ is always associated with music and a rock that radiates hot rock music is one great rock!
Ahh Nuts…
Being the 1st City in Grayson County and being known for the Pecan Tree on the Square, you could draw from your areas popular attributes.
KDSX, 1st in Grayson County – Where the Pecan Nuts Grow!
thats is a good one
that is a good one,
Its Ofiicial
Its Now Official
The Voice of Texomaland FM 92 KDSX The Radiator
Grayson County’s 1st & Only Part 15 Radio Station And Proud To Be It!
Congratulations
Good job ABMedia1. I like the way you kicked ideas around with the part 15 gang before making a decision, and I like your final choice.
I am adding your new slogan to your affiliate listing at The Low Power Hour.
Slogans Again
Tonight I thought of a slogan that fits part 15 radio…
“The Boomerang”
The idea is that even if your signal doesn’t go far enough to reach other listeners, it swerves around to your radio and comes back.
Then I went through a list of Chicago FM stations and found:
WPWX “Power 92”
WVIX “Maxima 103.1”
WLIT “My FM”
WJKL “K-Love”
WERV “The River”
WBBM “B-96”
WSSR “The Star”
WDRV “The Drive”
WLUP “The Loop”
Hey, how about KDX “The Slogan”
Radio Hall of Fame…
How sad as I read over all the thought that went into creating a station to be proud of. To let another destroy that which brought such joy and pride.
Even though that signal is to faint to detect, it will continue to radiate throughout the universe.
So THIS is Christmas…
About the Universe
What is the universe?
It is a place to radiate,
Long after your home planet fades away.
Have some more nog.
It’s Better to be Ignorant than Stupid…
Uni – an inhabited locality. Verse – verb to educate. Universe, a place to be learned.
I have heard it said why we exist, to learn.
Live and let live. Tolerance should be the rule, not a virtue.
Can’t We Just Agree?
MRAM Bob says we exist “to learn.”
Worldround Carl thinks we live “to observe.”
Perhaps that’s just about the same thing?
“About the Same Thing”
Could it be true that observing doesn’t necessarily result in learning?
Thoughts to Think
Member Rich said: “Could it be true that observing doesn’t necessarily result in learning?”
First I paced.
While pacing I considered.
Eventually I decided this…
How do we know when we have learned?
Star Lite – Star Bright – Bring This Star Back From Strife…
So I asked Andrew if he would consider continuing to produce his programs which he could share with his ALPB members.
He obviously enjoyed that aspect of his Part 15 operation. If he has been badgered to the point of going off the air due to some ignorant, self righteous individuals, why not? His audience could expand dramatically.
I suppose he has his reasons…