106.7 The Fan

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Originally Posted by Crash

I don't know how the signal is to the south, but I live in Baltimore and can get 980 but not 106.7

ESPN 980's transmitter is in Hyattsville, whereas 106.7's transmitter is in Merrifield, VA (Beltway and Route 50). Even so, the AM wavelength is longer than FM, so while it tends to be weaker, AM's signal is further reaching.

Originally Posted by SS

I've actually heard a lot of people in Montgomery County are saying they can't get 106.7 in their car...which just seems strange

Yeah, it has to do with the different signals broadcasting around the area at that end of the frequency. Between 106.5 (Baltimore), 106.9 (Hagerstown/Frederick) and 107.3 (DC), there are many strong FM signals that can wreak havoc. Once you get north of 370/124 in Gaithersburg, 106.7 is a crapshoot...