Due to several different factors, I have decided to stop running the 103.1 WHTR station. It's last broadcast was last spring's fest. Originally, I had planned on just taking the fall off, and returning this spring, but this will no longer be the case. The 103.1 frequency has since become occupied by a more powerful translator signal south of Concord, which I believe is sending a big signal in the direction of Deerfield.
It was a lot of fun running the first radio station that was promoted, and truly became a part of the hamfest, both at Deerfield and the previous location. I ran the station purely for fun, and not to make any kind of political statement. It was fun attempting to use production elements used by real stations including jingles, and professional sounding voiceovers. I always had compliments on my mix of mostly classic rock and oldies music from the 60s through the 80s, with always a few exceptions thrown in here and there. For the most part, the music leaned mainstream, but clearly seemed to be what those attending the fest wanted to hear. Hey, sometimes you gotta play the hits, right?
It was a good run, but due these and other factors, it was difficult to compete. Who knows, maybe someday I'll return on another frequency, with a new name or "call letters."