Comments on: 91.7 San Ardo now part of KCBX; to be KNBX

By: Dr Huw Morris

Dr Huw Morris — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:24:55 +0000

I live in Paso Robles and could already get KCBX on 90.1. I went away on a long trip and came back to find that I can now get the same programming on 91.7! However KUSP, which has much more variety and interesting programming is not now available. That is a great disappointment. Please consider resending your signals to us here in Paso, where the choice of decent radio broadcasts is abysmal. KUSP was the major channel that I listened to in my car whilst driving, and having it on the internet doesn’t help.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:34:16 +0000

My husband and I have listened to KCBX this month and while it has some good things, we are not as interested in it nor do we enjoy it as much as we did KUSP. I was intrigued to read the comments regarding this change that stated that the 101 corridor to King City has more in common with SLO County than Monterey. Honestly – our area is not a good match for either. SLO (the city) thinks of itself as quite different than its north county neighbor Paso Robles so how there is any thought that north of Paso is more like SLO County is illusive to me. And the King City/Lockwood area don’t exactly match the northern Monterey County profile. We’re really out here with no local station to truly cover local issues of interest to us. However KUSP tried. For example, last year KUSP did a great job of fire coverage that was more than of passing interest to those of us living in southern Monterey county. I doubt KCBX will do the same for us when those fires again occur in our area. I also have little interest in the SLO Board meetings but I did and do want to know what decisions are being made in Monterey county about land use. We are greatly impacted by those decisions – but will not have the benefit of the reports that were aired on KUSP.

We understand this is a money driven society and that for KUSP, there was not enough philanthropic or sponsorship money to justify keeping the San Ardo transmitter. Our concern is that if KCBX, does not realize increased income from our area, will also end up selling this transmitter.

The only slightly persuasive commentary I heard for supporting KCBX during its fund raising drive was that the San Ardo transmitter could have been sold to some other station than a public radio station. In our opinion, other than that point made in the recent fund raising appeal, we have little reason to support KCBX.

By: Mica Krieger

Mica Krieger — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:36:15 +0000

I, too am very disappointed with the change. I live in northern SLO county and have gotten very used to having two stations, though I listen(ed) to KUSP almost exclusively. I am a classical and jazz musician and love the music, but I really liked the availability of provocative, educational, and political shows. I wake very early and got used to starting my listening between 1 and 3 A.M., after switching from KGO 810 A.M. when Taliefero had really irritated me or was on a rampage. (Though I usually like him, too.) The availability of informative shows during times when people can listen is not so great now. KCBX is a terrific station, but we need more info and access to smart shows at useful times. I also listen in my car during my work day and now often switch to AirAmerica again.

By: Christopher Dunn

Christopher Dunn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:46:33 +0000

I am most upset that whilst driving on my work rounds that due to this change I have lost the quality & eclectic variety that KUSP offered. KCBX comes no where close to the quality of intellect that KUSP Radio offered !!
Talk about withdrawl symptoms !
So, I’m back to the Pig mostly now, though no complaints about that stations quality of content at all.
I miss my KUSP ! when out & about.
Thank god for Broad Band & the internet. Least I can get my KUSP fix when at home.

By: Heather R.

Heather R. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:25:55 +0000

I, too, am disappointed by this change. I discovered KUSP only recently. Delighted by the range of intelligent talk shows offered, I quickly became a devoted listener. However, now that the transmitter in San Ardo has been sold to KCBX, there’s not much to stimulate the synapses, unless you happen to like jazz. (I don’t.) Best of luck to both stations, but I’ll be looking into other options.

By: Steve S.

Steve S. — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:07:43 +0000

I don’t like this change. I ALREADY get KCBX just fine, but enjoyed listening to the different programming, or just differently-timed shows on KUSP. All Things Considered doesn’t start until 5:00 on KCBX. So now I just listen to AM talk radio on the way home from work instead. I miss the Saturday programming also. I’m really bummed about this; but I guess it frees up a button on my car radio…

By: Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:06:26 +0000

I live in Paso Robles and work between there and Hollister and KUSP was a huge part of my days. The programming on KCBX pales in comparison. Please reverse this horrible change!

By: Chris Shroyer

Chris Shroyer — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:04:48 +0000

I am so disapointed. Liza is right KCBX programming is BORING with the exception of Democracy Now. I miss the whole morning and afternoon line up, I mean you can only listen to so much jazz and classical music. Please bring KUSP back to the north slo county

By: Cal French

Cal French — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:43:41 +0000

We live in far northern SLO County and were able to receive both KCBX and KUSP. We could switch back and forth between them to get the programs we liked. We will miss “Ask Dr. Dawn,” “Monday Night at the Opera,” and the classical programing in the evenings. I suppose we could figure out how to stream KUSP into our stereo system.

By: Liza Arredondo

Liza Arredondo — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:26:19 +0000

The KCBX programming is BORING after the variety you guys offer. I wish this were a temporary thing. They don’t even have Weekend Edition until
8 am. I am up and ready to listen at 6 am. How can I get through the weekend without Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me or Amy Goodman promptly at 9am during the week? Listening at noon is impossible for me. Major Bummer.
Is there any hope for Paso residents?
Liza