24994J 5575 Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Troy's out. Feder reports that this is Christiansen's final weekend at ABC 7 before he heads to FEMA. Freelance meteorlogist Mark McGinnis, formerly of WDJT in Milwaukee, will take over for Troy "in the short term." I honestly think that this is his decision. Sure, maybe he saw the writing on the wall that he wasn't going to move up, but his background and previous endeavors make this new job seem like a really good fit. Best of luck to him. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/03/10/robservations-troy-christensen-exits-abc-7-weather-team/#more-10725 I wonder if Schwarz and McGinnis filling his duties means that Phil's up at 5 on Sundays, or Feder doesn't realize that Phil never left Sunday mornings. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 In one last hurrah, Troy is filling in for Phil tonight. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/03/18/live-doppler-7-max-joins-abc-7-weather-arsenal/#more-10834 Well, damn. The name may be a little cheesy, but the build-up and hype might be legit. That said, it sounds like NBC 5 isn't taking this one lying down...though as a weather major, the hundred times more powerful statement seems rather fishy. Either way, it goes live Monday at 4. From the station... http://abc7chicago.com/weather/abc7-live-doppler-7-max/1251864/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/03/18/live-doppler-7-max-joins-abc-7-weather-arsenal/#more-10834 Well, damn. The name may be a little cheesy, but the build-up and hype might be legit. That said, it sounds like NBC 5 isn't taking this one lying down...though as a weather major, the hundred times more powerful statement seems rather fishy. Either way, it goes live Monday at 4. oh hey a fellow meteorology student. Frankly, I don't see why an area like Chicago would need such powerful radars. A market like Oklahoma City or Tulsa would make far more sense to me, but that's just my opinion. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 oh hey a fellow meteorology student. Frankly, I don't see why an area like Chicago would need such powerful radars. A market like Oklahoma City or Tulsa would make far more sense to me, but that's just my opinion. Keeping up with the Jones. That's about it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Jerry Taft commented on the article. Shots fired... "What NBC5's Frank Whitaker has failed to recognize is that in the end it's more about the pilot than the equipment. We finally proved that in Vietnam with the F4 vs. the Mig 21. Our Ch7 squadron is coming into form. With the addition of Scott and Mowry our pilots are poised for the future. Whitaker employed Scott at channel 5 and failed to recognize her talent. Shame on him..." Forget calling out Whitaker's comments. Forget his strong defense to Cheryl. HE JUST CONFIRMED THE MOWRY HIRE. I'm sure the bosses will love that. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 All right! WLS' weather equipment and talent vs. WMAQ's weather equipment vs. WGN's weather talent. In other words, both WBBM and WFLD's weather equipment and talent sucks (with sole exception to WBBM's Baskerville). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 All right! WLS' weather equipment and talent vs. WMAQ's weather equipment vs. WGN's weather talent. In other words, both WBBM and WFLD's weather equipment and talent sucks (with sole exception to WBBM's Baskerville). Personally, I think Baskerville is overrated, and 2 of the others on that team should transition into the lead role. However, while I don't think they have the right person in the chief's role, WFLD's weather staff is pretty damn good these days...but that's about all they have going for them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/03/18/live-doppler-7-max-joins-abc-7-weather-arsenal/#more-10834 Well, damn. The name may be a little cheesy, but the build-up and hype might be legit. That said, it sounds like NBC 5 isn't taking this one lying down...though as a weather major, the hundred times more powerful statement seems rather fishy. Either way, it goes live Monday at 4. From the station... http://abc7chicago.com/weather/abc7-live-doppler-7-max/1251864/ Does that lousy logo need 7's at both ends? "The All New Doppler 7 Max 7" doesn't exactly roll off the tounge.. Get cute and add ABC to one of those 7's and its unreadable... Idiots. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 My question is who is the manufacturer of the radar? Baron or EEC? Will it tie into their WSI graphics (if it's EEC) or will it require its own system that just shows the one radar site? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 where is the radar based im sure it's outside chicago? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Does that lousy logo need 7's at both ends? "The All New Doppler 7 Max 7" doesn't exactly roll off the tounge.. Get cute and add ABC to one of those 7's and its unreadable... Idiots. Yeah, LD7Max (I'm abbreviating it) isn't as gimmicky as I expected, but the logo doesn't read well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Also does 1 million watts really matter? I seem to recall reading that anything over 250,000 watts is over kill. Also KNOE had an EEC S Band Dual Pol radar last year. http://www.knoe.com/weather/headlines/ULM-Radar-370930981.html?device=tablet&c=y Edit: nevermind Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 where is the radar based im sure it's outside chicago? Kane County is 40-60 miles out of downtown. West from the lakefront, Kane is third inland (Cook and Dupage between). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Oh, Lord. http://thechive.com/2016/03/22/i-raise-you-chicagos-classiest-meteorologist-cheryl-scott-21-photos/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Oh, Lord. http://thechive.com/2016/03/22/i-raise-you-chicagos-classiest-meteorologist-cheryl-scott-21-photos/ She's a bit too skinny... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Jerry seems to have lost a few pounds. Where's his article? Really. It's kinda pathetic. Not you guys, the fact that the article exists in the first place. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Speaking of body image. This is why you don't make sports bets... [MEDIA=twitter]712411511625523201[/MEDIA] And yes, it will be on the 10pm sports. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Speaking of body image. This is why you don't make sports bets... [MEDIA=twitter]712411511625523201[/MEDIA] And yes, it will be on the 10pm sports. My phone just shattered into a million pieces... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 I tweeted back (and quoted on the air) that it's a car wreck, you can't look away. They posted a close-up that both hypnotizing and vomit-inducing. That said, he's in pretty good shape for almost 64. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Was he shaved? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Was he shaved? Didn't want to show this one, out of respect for everyone's eyeballs, but yes... [MEDIA=twitter]712410372951711745[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brb588 102 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Honestly, really not that bad. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Official: Larry Mowry starts on Monday, April 11th. He will simply fill Troy's vacancy (Sat. AM and Sun 5AM), as there's no mention of Phil dropping the post-6AM Sunday slot he's filled for 21 years. It's not directly mentioned, but the fact that he'll fill in on other broadcasts makes it seems like Larry will be full-time, unlike his Saturday morning predecessors...including himself. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/03/23/its-official-larry-mowry-joins-abc-7-weather-team/ Edit: Based on the station's official release, he will do both weekend mornings. Phil's finally going to get some sleep. http://abc7chicago.com/careers/meteorologist-larry-mowry-returns-to-abc-7/1259324/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Official: Larry Mowry starts on Monday, April 11th. He will simply fill Troy's vacancy (Sat. AM and Sun 5AM), as there's no mention of Phil dropping the post-6AM Sunday slot he's filled for 21 years. It's not directly mentioned, but the fact that he'll fill in on other broadcasts makes it seems like Larry will be full-time, unlike his Saturday morning predecessors...including himself. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/03/23/its-official-larry-mowry-joins-abc-7-weather-team/ Edit: Based on the station's official release, he will do both weekend mornings. Phil's finally going to get some sleep. http://abc7chicago.com/careers/meteorologist-larry-mowry-returns-to-abc-7/1259324/ One would imagine the chief meteorologist on a station in the 5th largest market could do better than weekend mornings in Chicago... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/67/#findComment-147807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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