NH Talk Radio Station Calling Guide -- HELP NEEDED!

[FTL_Ian]

As Free Talk Live approaches its first full year of broadcasting from New Hampshire it is time we organize a bit of friendly consumer demand to be placed upon New Hampshire talk radio stations.  Currently, we only have two radio station affiliates here in New Hampshire.  That can change, with your help.

At this point, most talk radio Program Directors in New Hampshire are aware of our program and are considering it.  Please help us give them some gentle nudges of encouragement to add Free Talk Live to their lineup.

First, please read these tips on how to contact your local talk radio station's Program Director:  http://localfaq.freetalklive.com

Following this post will be contact information for every talk radio station in New Hampshire that I'm aware of, and its current status in regards to carrying Free Talk Live, listed by coverage area:

[FTL_Ian]

These stations are already carrying Free Talk Live.  If you decide to contact them, thank them for airing the show!

Call Letters	| Frequency & Band	| Reception Area (click for map)	| Office Phone	| Program Director	| Notes
WKBK	1290 AM	Keene	603-352-9230	Dan Mitchell	Carries all three hours of our Saturday show live.
WNTK	99.7 FM	Lebanon, Claremont, Franklin	603-448-0500	Bob Vinikoor	Carries all three hours of our Saturday show live.
WUVR	1490 AM	Lebanon	603-448-0500	Bob Vinikoor	Carries all three hours of our Saturday show live.

[FTL_Ian]

All of these stations are prospects, please contact them if you live or work in their listening area:

Call Letters	| Frequency & Band	| Reception Area (click for map)	| Office Phone	| Program Director	| Notes
WTPL	107.7 FM	Concord, Hillsboro, Manchester	603-545-0777	Bob Lipman	Bob thinks we're "too out of the mainstream" but rumor has it that the General Manager is a fan of Gardner Goldsmith.  They play a lot of sports at nighttime, so it won't be easy to get on, but this would be a great station to be on.  Please call and let them know how you feel.
WEMJ	1490 AM	Laconia	603-524-1323	Chris Ialuna	Spoke with Chris today 7/20, gave him our program director's website.  Following up next week.
WSMN	1590 AM	Nashua	603-880-9001	John Kosian	John is considering us for future changes.
WGIR	610 AM	Manchester, Concord	603-625-6915	Angela Anderson	Angela is considering us for future changes.
WTSN	1270 AM	Portsmouth, Rochester, Dover	603-742-0987	Duncan Dewar	I have never spoken to Duncan.  I've only left messages.
WGIP	1540 AM	Portsmouth, Exeter	603-625-6915	Angela Anderson	Simulcast of WGIR. Daytime only transmitter.
WGIN	930 AM	Rochester, Dover	603-625-6915	Angela Anderson	Simulcast of WGIR.

[FTL_Ian]

These stations cover areas already served by existing affiliates, so don't bother calling:

Call Letters	| Frequency & Band	| Reception Area (click for map)	| Office Phone	| Program Director	| Notes
WTSL	1400 AM	Lebanon / Hanover	603-448-1400	n/a station recently sold.	Conflict with WNTK/WUVR.

These stations are not interested in FTL.  Don't waste your time with them:

Call Letters	| Frequency & Band	| Reception Area (click for map)	| Office Phone	| Program Director	| Notes
WKXL	1450 AM	Concord	603-225-5521	Gordon Humphries	All local programming. Not a prospect.

[d_goddard]

Just left a message with Angela, telling her I would love to hear Free Talk Live on the radio where I live here in Concord.

GO FREE TALK LIVE!!!

These stations are not interested in FTL.  Don't waste your time with them:

WKXL	All local programming. Not a prospect.

Just so people know... WXKL carries a lot of pro-freedom news & information. They chatted with Irena about immigration and the FSP; they talked with me about the Seat Belt Ban; they interviewed Ron Paul
They're a good station to call to alert about local freedom-relevant news items.

[d_goddard]

Just called WSMN in Nashua. The PD wasn't in so I left a message. I first gave my name and phone number (after the guy who answered the phone fumbled for a pen & paper). When I said I wanted to hear Free Talk Live, the guy chuckled and said he'd had a few calls about this show before. He then said he'd pass the message right along.

[FTL_Ian]

Did I miss any stations?

[FTL_Ian]

Just left a message with Angela, telling her I would love to hear Free Talk Live on the radio where I live here in Concord.

Thanks!!

Just so people know... WXKL carries a lot of pro-freedom news & information. They chatted with Irena about immigration and the FSP; they talked with me about the Seat Belt Ban; they interviewed Ron Paul
They're a good station to call to alert about local freedom-relevant news items.

I'm sure that's a good thing for the handful of people over the age of 65 that listen to that station.  WKXL doesn't even show in the ratings.  Here is a relevant thread from the radio-info forums:
   
"WKXL: It just keeps getting more embarrassing"
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,74066.0.html

[FTL_Ian]

Progress made with WEMJ's PD today.  He said he would listen to the show and I will be following up with him next week.   

[FTL_Ian]

Please post your experiences if you have made any calls or sent e-mails!

[Puke]

Why wouldn't you want us to call WKBK?

[FTL_Ian]

Because we're close to a signature.  No need for calls at the moment.

After they add us to their lineup, then you can call to thank them.

[d_goddard]

After they add us to their lineup, then you can call to thank them.

Yes, Sensei

[Amos Keag]

Call made to Angela, man.  Left a message, but I'll probably touch base w/ her next week.

I'll work it in Manch.

Chris

[FTL_Ian]

Agreement signed!  WKBK in Keene will begin carrying all three hours of our Saturday show live on 10/13 (or whenever the Red Sox games are over)    


Thanks to everyone who is making calls/sending e-mails!