Here is a roundup of several recent RF channel changes, or “frequency changes,” that were made as a result of the FCC’s spectrum auction repack.
Author: Jon Ellis
Canadian SimSub Listings: August 17-23, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
LGBTQ+ Network Comes to Milwaukee HD Radio
Entercom has brought the LGBTQ+ radio network “Channel Q” to Milwaukee as part of a national expansion.
FCC Approves Upgrade for Des Moines-Area Christian FM
The FCC has approved an upgrade that will improve the Des Moines signal of Contemporary Christian station “Life 107.1” (KNWI Osceola).
CBSN Minneapolis to Launch by Early 2020
CBS says local versions of CBSN, its 24-hour news channel, will roll out by early 2020 in Minneapolis and other markets.
WCCO Returns to DirecTV
WCCO-TV/4 (Minneapolis) is back on DirecTV after a nearly three-week outage caused by a retransmission consent dispute between CBS and the satellite provider.
KLKN’s Future Owner Names New GM
Standard Media Group has announced that it will hire Kern Dant to be the general manager of ABC affiliate KLKN/8.1 (Lincoln) once its purchase of the station from Citadel Communications is complete.
iHeart, EMF Swap Translator Licenses
There’s no indication of any imminent format changes as iHeartMedia and the Educational Media Foundation swap 13 translator licenses nationally, including some in Minneapolis and Madison.
Northwestern Continues Growth with Illinois Purchase
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s radio network is continuing its expansion with the purchase of an Illinois Christian radio network.
Grain Elevator Demolition, Brush Clearing Accident Among Reasons for July FCC Filings
Everything from the spectrum auction repack to a brush clearing accident are being cited as reasons for stations seeking special temporary authority from the FCC in the past month.