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Author: Jon Ellis

Data Dump: The Number of U.S. Stations on Each AM Frequency (Corrected)

Posted on July 10, 2025October 27, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Some broadcasters say that the AM band is too crowded, causing stations to interfere with each other at night. So, which frequencies are the least and most crowded?

Why Gray-Scripps Station Swap Would Represent Big Policy Change

Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A proposed TV station swap creating new full-power duopolies could mark another step towards big changes in FCC policy.

Off Topic: After Three Years, Resuming a “Mini-Retirement”

Posted on July 8, 2025July 7, 2025 by Jon Ellis

I consider myself very fortunate that, after more than a quarter-century in a volatile business, this is the first time that leaving a job was not my idea.

Classic Country Gets Upgrade in Western Minnesota

Posted on July 7, 2025July 14, 2025 by Jon Ellis

One western Minnesota station has flipped to Classic Country and another has switched to News/Talk following their recent sale to Lakeland Media.

FCC Monitor: Several LPTV’s Seek Upgrades; Bismarck LPTV Sold

Posted on July 7, 2025July 5, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several low-power TV stations have applied to move their transmitters closer to large cities. Meanwhile, a LPTV station in Bismarck is being sold.

Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV People Moves

Posted on July 4, 2025July 3, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Numerous radio and TV people moves include the announcement of a new Wisconsin TV GM, several retirements and departures, and several new faces on TV.

Gray Media Launches “North Star Sports” in 3 Minn. Markets

Posted on July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Gray Media Group has launched “North Star Sports & Entertainment Network” on DTV subchannels in three Minnesota markets.

FCC Approves Sinclair’s Sale of Stations in Four Midwestern Markets

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved Sinclair Broadcast Group’s plan to sell TV stations in four Midwestern markets to Rincon Broadcasting Group, rejecting a petition to deny filed by Frequency Forward.

Civic Media Enters Michigan’s UP with Five-Station Purchase (Updated)

Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Wisconsin-based Civic Media is partnering with a Michigan company to buy five radio stations in the Upper Peninsula.

FCC Monitor: Several FM Stations at Reduced Power

Posted on June 30, 2025June 29, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several Upper Midwest FM stations reported that they are or were operating at reduced power, while a South Dakota AM station has gone off the air again.

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