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	WFMT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		WFMT is unique in only having one period in its history of over fifty years of ever broadcasting any commercial advertising that was pre-recorded (by non-hosts).
		WFMT presents the first live concert series, broadcast in stereo, with music by the Fine Arts Quartet.
		WFMT becomes the first station to broadcast from an MD mini-disc, chosen by Sony to demonstrate the subtle differences between an MD and a CD.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/WFMT_(FM) (914 words)

	classical music - andante - ray nordstrand, executive at chicago's famed classical radio station wfmt, is dead at 72
		Although the Evanston-born Nordstrand had been fascinated by radio since his early childhood, his hiring by the then-infant WFMT in the early 1950s was unplanned.
		WFMT was a mom-and-pop operation when Nordstrand was hired.
		After the sale of WFMT to Window To The World Communications, along with changing economic conditions in the 1980s, both men were eventually removed from their executive positions.
	www.andante.com /article/article.cfm?id=25881 (564 words)

	Comments & Rumors - Powered by XMB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Named WFMT's president and general manager in 1970, he helped to turn an anomaly, a cultured bandwidth in a tough town, into a broadcasting powerhouse known and heard throughout the world.
		WFMT was essentially a mom-and-pop operation in 1953 when the Evanston-born Mr.
		WFMT has never pulled in whopping ratings and its audience was long labeled, unfairly, as elitist.
	www.denverradio.net /newforum/viewthread.php?tid=2136 (1408 words)

	N.Y. Philharmonic fills WFMT performance slot
		Through the late 1980s, weekly performances by major U.S. orchestras were standard FM radio fare.
		The CSO's 52-week series syndicated by WFMT ended in fall 2001 when sponsors could not be found to pick up the more than $1 million tab.
		At the time, players argued that WFMT and CSO management were not working hard enough to find sponsors.
	www.suntimes.com /output/delacoma/cst-ftr-wfmt22.html (430 words)

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		The FM signals are carried over the cable network in the standard FM band (88-108 MHz, or in some systems, 90-108 MHz [1]) at a level approximately equal to the TV Channel 6 aural carrier.
		WFMT (formerly WOPA [named for the Oak Park Arms Hotel] where they began) swapped into a classical music format from whatever they were doing (as WOPA) in the early 1950's when Rita and Bernie Jacobs bought the property.
		Even Ray and Norman over at WFMT sat up and took notice at that point on hearing the obscene dollar amount Sonia was walking away with from her original investment of several thousand dollars forty-five years earlier; forty-five long years of overnight 'alternative music' and brokered time for church services.
	massis.lcs.mit.edu /archives/reports/cable-fm-wfmt-mcclain (6659 words)

	Chicagoland Radio Call-Sign History
		On the new FM band, it was first on 94.3, then on 97.1, before finding its permanent home in the early 1950s.
		When the FM band moved up the spectrum, they were on 99.7 and then 95.5 before settling on 90.1 as WMBI-FM sometime in the low-to-mid 50's.
		Never used the FM tower in Evanston, but did have either two or three towers for the AM at the same site (2425 W Main)...the tower bases were still there in the mid-70s.
	www.angelfire.com /zine/forty2/radiohistory.html (11318 words)

	ArchitectureChicago Plus Blog Overrun - Will the last WFMT announcer turn out the lights?
		About a year ago, what is now the city's only classical music station issued a press release announcing with great fanfare that it had decided to create a more undisturbed sabbath for its listeners by dropping all Sunday newscasts, a risibly and transparently self-serving rationalization for still more staff cutbacks.
		WFMT is an ad-supported station, but it also assaults listeners with regular, unending interruptions for hour after hour of fund-raising.
		WTTW is theoretically a public station, yet it runs both ads and marathon pledge drives in which regular programs are often hidden away in a closet like some crazy relative and substituted with endless repeats of golden oldies shows that are becoming increasingly indistinguishable from a vintage K-Tel records ad.
	lynnbecker.com /repeat/WFMT/wfmt.htm (641 words)

	Chicago Media Action (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		WFMT 98.7 FM begins broadcasting as a for-profit commercial fine arts station under the control of Bernard and Rita Jacobs.
		In a settlement, the board that oversees WFMT is to be expanded and is to include the current president of the Friends of WFMT.
		WFMT management announces the amount of “canned” or prerecorded commercials aired on the station will be reduced.
	www.chicagomediaaction.org /index.php?link=chicago_public_bc_history (3044 words)

	WBBM-FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		That concept, one of the earliest examples of contemporary hit radio, also revitalized the Top 40 format and would play a role in bringing the format to the FM band throughout the 1980s.
		But even today they haven't forgotten their roots, since most of their daily and weekend mixshows are still Dance-intensive and still spike a track or two in-between the current hits from time to time.
		In December 2005 the station launched a HD2 FM sub-carrier to program commercial-free Dance Top 40 hits 24/7.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/WBBM-FM (664 words)

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		Outstanding direction by owner and station manager Bernard Jacobs, who is now forced to divest himself of operating responsibility for reasons of health, has established WFMT as one of the leading FM's in Chicago and in the nation.
		Transferee-WGN Continental FM Company is a subsidiary of the Tribune Company, which commands one of the nation's most extensive communications empires.
		Presumably, if the Commission rates multiple ownership in a single market a sufficient evil to consider the adoption of a general prohibition binding on all cases, then the degree of concentration present in the particular case before us warrants at least the sort of second look it would get in a hearing.
	www.uiowa.edu /~cyberlaw/FCCOps/1968/12R2-809.htm (749 words)

	Current.org \| Good news for classical music, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The WFMT Radio Network is thriving: we're producing more programs for more stations than at any other time in our history.
		As it happens, the WFMT Radio Network received an NEA grant from the same fund that supported the MPR project and at the same time.
		WFMT also operates satellite networks for classical music and jazz.
	www.current.org /music/music0505classical.shtml (465 words)

	Innovative Chicago radio exec Ray Nordstrand
		Nordstrand also insisted that all commercials be read by the station's announcers.
		And although listeners frequently praised WFMT's newscasts, few realized that the station had no news staff.
		"His ingenuity and his faith in the good taste of people are what made WFMT," said author and broadcaster Studs Terkel, who has been associated with the station for more than 50 years.
	www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/local/articles/0829obit-nordstrand29.html (362 words)

	The Resurgence of Classical FM Radio in Canada
		Furthermore, Radio-Nord is preparing, in partnership with an executive of the Montreal Jazz Festival, an application to the CRTC for a 24-hour smooth jazz station on an unused FM frequency previously allocated to the Montreal area.
		This has led to the demise of several good American classical FM stations in favour of more lucrative popular formats, in such cities as Detroit, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Syracuse, and Chicago.
		Thus classical and jazz listeners may rightfully demand that the broadcasting industry serve their requirements better than is done now-- and not just serve those who listen to popular and country formats.
	www.scena.org /Tms/Tms1-1/resurgence.htm (829 words)

	Chicago Symphony Orchestra - March 21, 2006-Sthon
		WFMT program host Don Tait will be joined by CSO Association President Deborah R. Card; American Symphony Orchestra League President and CEO Henry Fogel; and CSO Women’s Association member Beata Boodell—the “voice of Symphonython”—during the 15-hour broadcast.
		This year’s programming focuses around the world-class quality of the CSO and is scheduled to include interviews with CSO Vice President of Artistic Planning and Audience Development Martha Gilmer; CSO Vice President of Education, Community Relations, and Diversity Charles Grode; and several CSO musicians; along with special segments highlighting the CSO’s educational programs.
		WFMT annually donates airtime for this important fundraiser.
	www.cso.org /main.taf?p=7,1,2,3,81 (494 words)

	WFMT boss also promoted folk music
		Nordstrand's guidance, WFMT became the pinnacle of classical music broadcasting in the country.
		Technically, he maintained state-of-the-art standards and was a pioneer in stereo and FM broadcasting and the birth of the WFMT Radio Network, created to syndicate recordings of orchestras from around the world.
		Nordstrand was moonlighting at the Northwestern radio station when he accompanied a friend on an audition at a new radio station, WFMT, on the West Side.
	www.suntimes.com /output/obituaries/cst-nws-xnord28s1.html (1075 words)

	WFMT - 101405_wqxrpartnership
		The WFMT Radio Network provides services to those stations in addition to public radio stations around the country.
		The WFMT Radio Network, the international syndication division of award-winning classical music station 98.7WFMT, is one of the world's most well-regarded sources for classical, jazz and folk music programming.
		The WFMT Radio Network also offers exclusive programming from Germany's Deutsche Welle Radio, the British Broadcasting Corporation, and dozens of classical, folk, jazz, and news series, as well as specials to radio outlets around the world.
	www.wfmt.com /main.taf?p=7,4,1,1,1,1 (437 words)

	Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Living / Arts / Award-winning executive airs fears about the future of broadcasting
		These days, he's vice president for radio at Chicago's WFMT-FM and the WFMT Radio Network.
		Plus, he believes that the rise of satellite radio will help the industry, though it may take a few years.
		WFMT provides some programming for XM satellite radio, and he notes the slow but steady increase in subscribers to the service and its rival, Sirius.
	www.boston.com /news/globe/living/articles/2004/01/09/award_winning_executive_airs_fears_about_the_future_of_broadcasting (600 words)

	WGTE FM 91 - Monthly Highlights
		When not on WFMT, Kerry is active as a voice-over talent for commercials, PBS documentaries, industrial films and educational media.
		Besides the Peabody, Kerry is the recipient of the Armstrong, Ohio State, San Francisco State Media, and International Radio Festival awards.
		Since joining WFMT in 1999, he has written and produced specialty programs for local and national broadcast, including the monthly New York Philharmonic Live!
	www.wgte.org /fm91/fmmonth.asp?key=296 (443 words)

	RadioWeb - WFMT Announcer Audition
		WFMT is a commercial classical FM station in Chicago.
		This is their announcer audition script, as it appears on the WFMT Web Site.
		The WFMT announcer's lot is not a happy one.
	www.webcom.com /radioweb/WFMTtest.html (299 words)

	WFMT to Air Music Series (Northwestern University News)
		Sunday, Oct. 3, WFMT (98.7 FM) will launch a weekly 10-part radio series showcasing Northwestern University School of Music faculty, ensembles, distinguished alumni and guest artists in performance and conversation.
		The broadcast series will be hosted by WFMT program host Kerry Frumkin.
		For more information about the WFMT radio series go to www.music.northwestern.edu or call (847) 491-5726.
	www.northwestern.edu /univ-relations/media_relations/releases/2004/09/wfmt.html (692 words)

	Ray Nordstrand: 1932-2005 Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine - Find Articles
		He was working there part-time in 1953 when he accompanied a friend to an audition at WFMT, then a young fine arts station in Chicago.
		Ray would spend the next 52 years of his life affiliated with WFMT, serving as announcer, assistant manager, commercial manager, station manager and general manager.
		He and program director Norm Pellegrini built WFMT into one of the great fine arts stations.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1197/is_4_49/ai_n15933303 (319 words)

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	Internet Radio > United States > Illinois
		WBGL, New Life Radio, is an Illinois Christian radio station serving Champaign-Urbana, Terre Haute, and Decatur, offering Adult Alternative Christian music, concert schedules, and local and family news.
		WFMT-FM was founded as a commercial classical music station by Bernie and Rita Jacobs on December 13, 1951, broadcasting just a few hours a day.
		Today WFMT broadcasts 24 hours a day of mostly classical music, with places for news, folk music, mainstream jazz and arts-related discussion.
	www.internetradioindex.com /i-probe/ip_radio_us_illinois.html (272 words)

	TIME Magazine Archive Article -- Chicago's WFMT -- Aug. 11, 1952 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Last December, after two weeks of playing classical recordings, Chicago's FM station WFMT nervously appealed for funds to stay on the air.
		Eleven thousand dollars was contributed by WFMT's minute audience.
		This week Station Owners Bernie and Rita Jacobs announced that WFMT was...
	www.time.com /time/archive/printout/0,23657,857317,00.html (141 words)

	Christmas Concert 2005 : Events : Valparaiso University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The annual Valparaiso University Christmas Concert will be broadcast on Chicago radio station WFMT 98.7 and more than 70 other radio stations around the country and overseas between Dec. 18 and Christmas Day.
		The WFMT broadcast will take place at 8 p.m.
		Also in the Chicago area, WGVE-FM 88.7 in Gary will broadcast the concert at a time to be announced and WEPS-FM 88.9 in Elgin, Ill., will broadcast the concert at 10 a.m.
	www.valpo.edu /events/christmas2005/broadcast.html (772 words)

	Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Symphonython
		Tune in to WFMT radio (98.7 FM) on Sunday, April 30 to hear Symphonython, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's annual fundraiser.
		The broadcast will be hosted by WFMT's Don Tait, CSO Association President Deborah Card, Former CSO Association President Henry Fogel, and Women's Association member and past president Beata Boodell.
		Enjoy one-of-a-kind pledge premiums, such as private recitals, lessons, and presentations by CSO musicians.
	www.cso.org /main.taf?p=13,11 (126 words)

	Radio ~ MUSIClassical.com
		On October 15, 1999, all airstaff were let go on the FM side, due to the format change to Alternative, which occured on October 27, 1999.
		Passion 99.5 FM - The Arts and Culture Station
		Written with the needs of industry executives in mind, Broadcasting & Cable brings you the latest news of television and radio stations, networks, cable operations and allied fields.
	members.tripod.com /~musiclassical/radio.html (279 words)

	Broadcasters/North America - Tsunamihelp
		Broadcast executives went out of their way Thursday to praise Robinson for putting the massive event together in just a few days.
		"WFMT provided the vehicle, but Chicago's radio and TV stations drove it at top speed for 19 straight hours," a grateful Robinson told colleagues.
		Radio stations - WFMT, WGN-AM (720), WGCI-FM (107.5), WVAZ-FM (102.7), WNUA-FM (95.5), WLIT-FM (93.9), WKSC-FM (103.5), WGRB-AM (1390), WRLL-AM (1690), WTMX-FM (101.9), WILV-FM (100.3), WDRV-FM (97.1), WUSN-FM (99.5), WXRT-FM (93.1), WBBM-FM (96.3), WKQX-FM (101.1), WLUP-FM (97.9), WLS-AM (890), WZZN-FM (94.7) and WMVP-AM (1000).
	www.tsunamihelp.info /wiki/index.php/Broadcasters/North_America (2888 words)

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