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jgerek — 2013-11-27T19:19:11Z

link Radio; clean-up; update address; +links

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- \|\|[[Address("1700 HSBC Plaza, Rochester NY 14603", "WCMF-FM")]]\|\|	+ \|\|[[Address("70 Commercial Street, Rochester NY 14614")]]\|\|
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- '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting rock on 96.5 FM since 1969, when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") station. It is now considered a heritage or classic rock station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from Pinnacle Hill in Brighton.	+ '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting rock on 96.5 FM since ["1969"], when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") ["radio"] station. It is now considered a heritage or classic rock station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from ["Pinnacle Hill"] in Brighton. It's studios are in the ["High Falls District"].
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- In late 2007 WCMF was sold to [http://www.entercom.com Entercom Communications]. At this time several long time DJ's including Dave Kane, Mark Kronin, and Dino Kaye were laid off. Also, morning show host ["Brother Wease"] entered contract negotiations with the new company but they eventually stalled and were not able to reach an agreement. At this time it was announced that ["Brother Wease"] would not be returning and that the morning show would continue with the existing talent.	+ In late 2007 WCMF was sold to [http://www.entercom.com Entercom Communications]. At this time several long time DJ's including Dave Kane, Mark Kronin, and Dino Kaye were laid off. Also, morning show host Brother Wease entered contract negotiations with the new company but they eventually stalled and were not able to reach an agreement. At this time it was announced that Brother Wease would not be returning and that the morning show would continue with the existing talent.

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peteb — 2010-02-16T04:38:32Z

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- ''2007-11-29 18:17:21'' [[nbsp]] Very very upsetting....irreplacable talent has been cut --["PeterBoulay"]	+ ''2007-11-29 18:17:21'' [[nbsp]] Very very upsetting....irreplacable talent has been cut --["Users/PeteB"]

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ShannonEaly — 2009-07-03T01:42:54Z

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- '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting Classic Rock on 96.5 FM since 1969, when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from Pinnacle Hill in Brighton.	+ '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting rock on 96.5 FM since 1969, when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") station. It is now considered a heritage or classic rock station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from Pinnacle Hill in Brighton.

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ShannonEaly — 2009-07-03T01:41:42Z

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- "Brian Robinson", hosts "Afternoons With Robinson" weekdays in the afternoon drive slot.	+ Brian Robinson, hosts "Afternoons With Robinson" weekdays in the afternoon drive slot.

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ShannonEaly — 2009-07-03T01:40:30Z

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- '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting "Classic Rock" on 96.5 FM since 1969, when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from Pinnacle Hill in "Brighton".	+ '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting Classic Rock on 96.5 FM since 1969, when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from Pinnacle Hill in Brighton.

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ShannonEaly — 2009-07-03T01:38:54Z

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- '''WCMF-FM''' has been broadcasting "classic rock" on 96.5 FM since it was just rock. Their 50,000 watts means you can pick them up just about anywhere in the Western NY area.	+ '''WCMF''' has been broadcasting "Classic Rock" on 96.5 FM since 1969, when it began as first an underground, then a progressive or AOR (album-oriented rock") station. It transmits at 50,000 watts from Pinnacle Hill in "Brighton".
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- WCMF is quite possibly best known for ["Brother Wease"], their morning drive time DJ who successfully competed with Howard Stern's show (back when he was still on terrestrial radio).	+ WCMF is quite possibly best known for Alan Levin, aka ["Brother Wease"], the morning drive time DJ who successfully competed with Howard Stern's show (back when he was still on terrestrial radio). As of February 7, 2008, "Brother Wease" is no longer employed at 'CMF, but now hosts a competing morning show on Clear Channel's WFXF ("Fox 95.1").
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- In February 2008 it was announced that Dave Kane had been rehired at WCMF to run the afternoon show and as a program director.	+ The current WCMF morning show is called "The Break Room" and features several regular co-hosts, including Bill Moran, Tommy Mule', Sally Carpenter, and "Christian Dan" Borrello. + + In February 2008 it was announced that Dave Kane had been rehired at WCMF to run the midday show and as a Program Director. + + "Brian Robinson", hosts "Afternoons With Robinson" weekdays in the afternoon drive slot.

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peteb — 2009-04-30T02:32:27Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-12T15:57:50Z

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	+ == Awards == + Sally Carpenter of WCFM was voted "Best Sexiest Radio Voice (Female)" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]] +

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alexandergartley — 2008-07-21T18:57:11Z

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- WCMF-FM has been broadcasting "classic rock" on 96.5 FM since it was just rock. Their 50,000 watts means you can pick them up just about anywhere in the Western NY area.	+ '''WCMF-FM''' has been broadcasting "classic rock" on 96.5 FM since it was just rock. Their 50,000 watts means you can pick them up just about anywhere in the Western NY area.

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alexandergartley — 2008-03-21T14:53:43Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-03-21T14:53:28Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-03-21T14:53:28Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-03-21T14:52:12Z

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peteb — 2008-03-14T01:32:50Z

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- ------ - ''2008-03-13 18:32:30'' [[nbsp]] I am search of photo's or other memorabilia from the WCMF four car drag race team of 1975 & 1976. e-mail: cjy@rochester.rr.com. --["ChrisYates"]

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ChrisYates — 2008-03-13T23:32:30Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-03-13 18:32:30'' [[nbsp]] I am search of photo's or other memorabilia from the WCMF four car drag race team of 1975 & 1976. e-mail: cjy@rochester.rr.com. --["ChrisYates"]

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ChrisYates — 2008-03-13T23:26:39Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-03-13 18:26:39'' [[nbsp]] I am search of photo's or other memorabilia from the WCMF four car drag race team of 1975 & 1976. e-mail: cjy@rochester.rr.com. --["ChrisYates"]

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DarrenKemp — 2008-02-20T14:44:54Z

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- ''2008-01-14 20:42:47'' [[nbsp]] Great station but leaving the city makes me angry. WHY WEASE?? Maybe in the morning they could comment on the "D.O.A. Daily Farm Report". I'd love to see a page on history of a ROC Radio/TV broadcast. - - --["NateRiley1"]	+ ''2008-01-14 20:42:47'' [[nbsp]] Great station but leaving the city makes me angry. WHY WEASE?? Maybe in the morning they could comment on the "D.O.A. Daily Farm Report". I'd love to see a page on history of a ROC Radio/TV broadcast. --["NateRiley1"]

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DarrenKemp — 2008-02-20T14:44:06Z

updated with recent developments and fixed a comments formatting

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	+ In late 2007 WCMF was sold to [http://www.entercom.com Entercom Communications]. At this time several long time DJ's including Dave Kane, Mark Kronin, and Dino Kaye were laid off. Also, morning show host ["Brother Wease"] entered contract negotiations with the new company but they eventually stalled and were not able to reach an agreement. At this time it was announced that ["Brother Wease"] would not be returning and that the morning show would continue with the existing talent. + + In February 2008 it was announced that Dave Kane had been rehired at WCMF to run the afternoon show and as a program director. +
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- ''2008-01-14 20:42:47'' [[nbsp]] Great station but leaving the city makes me angry.WHY WEASE??Maybe in - the morning they could comment on the "D.O.A. Daily Farm Report".I'd - love to see a page on history of a ROC Radio/TV broadcast.	+ ''2008-01-14 20:42:47'' [[nbsp]] Great station but leaving the city makes me angry. WHY WEASE?? Maybe in the morning they could comment on the "D.O.A. Daily Farm Report". I'd love to see a page on history of a ROC Radio/TV broadcast.

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alexandergartley — 2008-01-16T22:51:52Z

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DarrenKemp — 2008-01-15T14:12:19Z

Updated webpage, old one was pointed to nothing

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NateRiley1 — 2008-01-15T01:42:47Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-14 20:42:47'' [[nbsp]] Great station but leaving the city makes me angry.WHY WEASE??Maybe in + the morning they could comment on the "D.O.A. Daily Farm Report".I'd + love to see a page on history of a ROC Radio/TV broadcast. + + --["NateRiley1"]

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MrPhil — 2007-12-01T00:10:49Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-30 20:10:49'' [[nbsp]] These stations still practice the art of programming: + + WITR (89.7), WRUR (88.5), WXXI-FM(91.5)/AM (1370), WGMC (90.1), WDKX (103.9) and WBER (90.5) --["MrPhil"]

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peteb — 2007-11-29T22:17:21Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-29 18:17:21'' [[nbsp]] Very very upsetting....irreplacable talent has been cut --["PeterBoulay"]

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-29T21:03:42Z

Kronin should be Cronin

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- ''2007-11-29 17:03:06'' [[nbsp]] Today it was announced that WCMF was bought up by Entercom. Entercom is another giant corporate conglomerate who believes in money over people. DJ's such as Dave Kane, Dino Kaye, and Mark Kronin were laid off and will presumably be replaced by out of town talent or automated programming. It's a sad day for Rochester radio. --["DarrenKemp"]	+ ''2007-11-29 17:03:06'' [[nbsp]] Today it was announced that WCMF was bought up by Entercom. Entercom is another giant corporate conglomerate who believes in money over people. DJ's such as Dave Kane, Dino Kaye, and Mark Cronin were laid off and will presumably be replaced by out of town talent or automated programming. It's a sad day for Rochester radio. --["DarrenKemp"]

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-29T21:03:06Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-29 17:03:06'' [[nbsp]] Today it was announced that WCMF was bought up by Entercom. Entercom is another giant corporate conglomerate who believes in money over people. DJ's such as Dave Kane, Dino Kaye, and Mark Kronin were laid off and will presumably be replaced by out of town talent or automated programming. It's a sad day for Rochester radio. --["DarrenKemp"]

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MrPhil — 2006-11-08T00:15:10Z

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	+ ------ + ''2006-11-07 17:15:10'' [[nbsp]] In the day, it was known for progressive album oriented rock--Today it's classic rock. That's a nice way of saying its old folks music. --["MrPhil"]

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peteb — 2006-11-07T22:27:48Z

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- WCMF-FM has been broadcasting "classic rock" on 96.5 FM since it was just rock. Their 50,000 watts means you can pick them up just about anywhere in the Western NY area.	+ WCMF-FM has been broadcasting "classic rock" on 96.5 FM since it was just rock. Their 50,000 watts means you can pick them up just about anywhere in the Western NY area.
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- WCMF is quite possibly best known for ["Brother Wease"], their morning drive time DJ who successfully competed with Howard Stern's show (back when he was still on terrestrial radio).	+ WCMF is quite possibly best known for ["Brother Wease"], their morning drive time DJ who successfully competed with Howard Stern's show (back when he was still on terrestrial radio).

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2006-11-07T22:09:05Z

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TomMaszerowski — 2006-01-27T22:54:06Z

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TomMaszerowski — 2006-01-27T22:53:06Z

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	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address("1700 HSBC Plaza, Rochester NY 14604", "WCMF-FM")]]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|All day\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(585) 222-6000\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.965wcmf.com/]\|\| + + WCMF-FM has been broadcasting "classic rock" on 96.5 FM since it was just rock. Their 50,000 watts means you can pick them up just about anywhere in the Western NY area. + + WCMF is quite possibly best known for [http://www.brotherwease.com/ Brother Wease], their morning drive time DJ who successfully competed with Howard Stern's show (back when he was still on terrestrial radio). + + [[Comments]]