Boston Radio: CCM+E Wants More Bull

CCM+E wants to go non-DA with it's WBWL 101.7 FM in Boston.  It's the home of freshly-minted Country The Bull.

WBWL 101.7 FM (1.7Kw) 60dBu Coverage

For The Bull (licensed to Lynn, MA) to be upgraded, CC has submitted a proposal to the FCC which would allow it to go directional with its Providence WWBB on adjacent 105.1 FM.  That move in effect would mean Classic Hits WWBB would become a Class A signal instead of its current Class B designation.

Also...CC proposes the Commission allow Classic Hits WCIB 101.9 FM to use a directional antenna and reduce power from 50Kw to 13Kw. CC is acquiring WCIB as part of the three-way swap involving Connoisseur and Qantum, leaving the Qantum stations with Clear Channel.

The changes to the three stations would result in improved coverage south of Boston for “The Bull” although it would remains a Class A signal.   The Bull competes with Greater Media's WKLB 102.5 FM.