We have four new listings this month that we think offer very good acquisition opportunities for commercial and non-commercial broadcasters alike. These are all located in California and are located in or touch rated markets. Give them consideration and if you’d like more information reach out by email and we’ll be glad to follow up with Executive Summaries and a Non-Disclosure.
Non-Commercial Full Power FM: Located on the north end of California’s southern coast, this FM reaches approximately 450,000 people which translates into an excellent price per pop multiple. The asking price is only $247,500, all-cash. A new owner will be expected to bring their own programming and operating facilities to the table inasmuch as no office/studio facilities are included nor traffic/billing/production software.
Non-Commercial FM in High Desert: Located north of Los Angeles County, this full power FM reaches an estimated 40,000 people but according to a Longley-Rice coverage map provided by RabbitEars, there is evident extended coverage into the northern portions of the Antelope Valley. The station does include HD transmission facilities for a second format, and there is coverage on a local translator which is not a part of this transaction. Continued carriage on the translator would have to be negotiated. The asking price is only $75,000, all-cash. Programming and office/studio facilities are not included.
Full Power Commercial Frequency FM: This full power FM is located on California’s central coast in a very desirable rated market and is currently licensed as a non-commercial facility. However, since the station resides in the commercial band, it should be able to be re-licensed as a commercial facility if desired. Population within the market is in excess of 250,000 according to Nielsen but according to RabbitEars the pop count within the 60-dbu is in excess of 408,000. The asking price is $237,500, all-cash. Programming and office/studio facilities are not included.
FM Translator in Rated Market: This FM Translator operates within a rated market in the commercial band reaching nearly 53,000 people in the 60-dbu contour. The Translator operates with 10 watts power as a non-fill-in, but it is unknown what the power could be as a fill-in. The asking price is $40,000, all-cash. Contact MCH Enterprises if you have interest. If you have a primary station that you are considering using to feed the Translator, let us know and we can do an unofficial look on Google Earth to determine whether this would be fill-in or non-fill-in.
