Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Has anyone tuned into 99.1 since noon? they're playing spanish music!! i called in to complain and it looks like hfs has all of a sudden changed to spanish love crap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 My bad mods, i just totally realized this should have gone under the tailgate...i'm just in shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Oh my god thats scary. He's right! And if you try to go to www.whfs.com now, it redirects to: http://www.elzol991.com/ I think the world is coming to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Good god: http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=61446 Legendary Modern Rocker WHFS Flips To Spanish January 12, 2005 At noon today, Infinity flipped long-time modern rocker WHFS/Washington to "El Zol" 99.1. The new format will play "a mix of salsa, merengue and bachata" Caribbean and Central American dance music music. Spanish Broadcasting System consulted and advised Infinity on the new format. The two companies announced an alliance last October. "We have made clear our desire to expand into this burgeoning market and believe this move marks an important step in our commitment to Spanish radio," said Infinity President/CEO Joel Hollander. "There exists a tremendous opportunity for Infinity to launch a Spanish-language format in Washington, D.C. where almost 10% of the population is not being directly served. El Zol will be the most powerful Spanish radio station in the area and will provide listeners with the music, entertainment and information relevant to the many segments of the Latino culture." In the official statement, Infinity notes that the Hispanic population in the nation's capitol has grown more than 25% in the last four years to over 400,000. Infinity is working to place as many WHFS employees at other positions within the company and will be seeking a new program director for the station. More on this story as it develops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 It was the weirdest damn thing...i'm in line for the car wash and at noon they go to break...and all of a sudden there's dead air for like 5-10 mins...then all of a sudden this spanish music comes in...i freak the hell out, start pushing buttons on my radio...then finally call the station and the girl was like "yeah, programming change" and i asked "well, what untill 1 o clock, right?" and she was like "ummm...indefinite...sorry..." so yeah...no one knows how long this is going to last... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Hopefully the douche bag Sports Junkies won't be on the air anymore. 5 thousand suckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poidog22 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Wow...that sucks on many different levels. What are they going to do with the HFestival and Nutcracker Ball now? Those were always two shows that you could count on as having at least a few good bands there. I take it from the shock of the folks that live up there, (I live in SW VA now, but was raised on WHFS when I lived in NOVA), that this was not something that HFS gave any warning about? :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 What about HFStival?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 This sucks...how could they not tell anyone this was coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Anyone down for starting a petition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 screw it, i'm starting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Aikman--what's the link for the petition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'll sign it. Havent listened to it in years (since the 80s actually). But they were the reason I like music. Without Weasel, Damian et al, I'd probably still be playing Hall and Oates albums. (I did get greatest hits for xmas, dont laugh). Oh, and late night all request with Aquaman. sigh. so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'm waiting for the link to pop up in my email to verify it and get it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 That sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 http://www.petitiononline.com/WHFS991/petition.html Go ahead, sign away...pass it on to anyone you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Boy Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 It doesnt have DC stuff but, this is where I get my info about radio stations and all other media stuff in VA. http://www.vartv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Here's the info from DCRTV. HFS Goes Spanish - 1/12 - At noon Wednesday, Infinity killed off alternative rock WHFS (99.1 FM). It's now Spanish language El Zol, with a "current hit blend of Caribbean and Central American dance music." Check out whfs.com. "We have made clear our desire to expand into this burgeoning market and believe this move marks an important step in our commitment to Spanish radio," said Joel Hollander, president and chief operating officer of Infinity. "There exists a tremendous opportunity for Infinity to launch a Spanish-language format in Washington DC where almost 10 percent of the population is not being directly served. El Zol will be the most powerful Spanish radio station in the area and will provide listeners with the music, entertainment, and information relevant to the many segments of the Latino culture." Spanish Broadcasting System served as a consultant to and advised Infinity on the reformatting of the station. Infinity announced a strategic alliance with SBS in October 2004, which included an equity interest in the largest Hispanic-controlled radio broadcasting company in the USA. No word about what will happen to the old WHFS airstaff, although there are rumblings that the morning Junkies may move back to Infinity talker WJFK-FM. Stay tuned. WHFS was born in the late-1960s as a maverick free-form progressive rocker on 102.3 FM in Bethesda. It moved to Annapolis-based 99.1 FM in 1983. After a variety of owners, it evolved into a mainstream alternative rock outlet serving both DC and Baltimore, with studios in Lanham. During the past years, however, its ratings have slumped, particularly in the DC market..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I can't believe this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 I tried to get an email address for this dumb new radio station, but they don't have one, i don't think...if anyone can find a place to submit it to, that'd be great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfox45 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 this is outrageous! no warning at all, no nothing. what the hell is gonna happen to all the Dj's there. what about the junkies? way to ruin my day spanish station, i hate you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galentjm Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I bet Elliot is laughing his A$$ off right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Elliot can go eat one. I hate that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikmans Killer No.56 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 anyway, i was just talking to my latina friend, she's into latin radio...they knew about this for weeks, this isn't a suprise to anyone over there at hfs... http://www.petitiononline.com/WHFS991/petition.html sign the petition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 This is awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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