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Author: Jon Ellis

FCC Monitor: Rapid City FM Translator Gets New Owner

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent activity includes another attempt to upgrade a station near Omaha, a Fargo-area transmitter site move, and the sale of a Rapid City signal.

Canadian SimSub Listings: June 14-20, 2021

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

La Crosse CBS Affiliate Owner Buys Low-Power TV Stations

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The owner of CBS affiliate WKBT/8 (La Crosse) is buying several low-power TV stations in the La Crosse-Eau Claire market.

One Wisconsin AM Station Seeks Upgrade as Another Downgrades

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A northeastern Wisconsin AM radio station is seeking an upgrade made possible by the downgrade of a Milwaukee-market station.

Iowa AM Station Returns License, Programming Continues on FM

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A longtime northeastern Iowa radio station has gone off the air permanently, with its format continuing on several other signals in the region.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Black Hills Station Remains at Reduced Power

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent items crossing through FCC databases include a Black Hills station at reduced power and an update on an Iowa tower collapse.

Canadian SimSub Listings: June 7-12, 2021

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

New FM Signals Signing On in Manistique, Mankato

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Another two new FM signals granted during the FCC’s AM Revitalization effort are signing on in the Upper Midwest.

Longtime Iowa, Minnesota Station Owner Paul Hedberg Passes

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Former Iowa and Minnesota radio station owner, past Minnesota Broadcasters Association president, and Pavek Museum co-founder Paul Hedberg has died at the age of 81.

Iowa Morning Radio Host Passes Away

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Bob Svec, morning host at “95.1 The Bull,” has died unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 53.

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