I love the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota not just because of the natural beauty of the lake, the great sightseeing, and the excellent hiking, but because of the FM…
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Northwestern Seeks Move of Displaced Wis. Translator
Recent filings include a displaced Wisconsin FM translator seeking to move to a new frequency and a northeastern Minnesota FM station remaining silent.
Weekly Log: Iowa Gets Yacht Rock and NextGen TV
A northern Iowa FM station has transitioned to a playlist highlighting older music while a Des Moines TV station has switched to a new TV transmission format.
Two National Moves Cause Dozens of DTV Channel Changes
Viewers in many Upper Midwest markets have seen changes to their digital TV lineups due to two unrelated national changes on Monday, March 27.
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Translator Seeks Move; LPTV Upgrades Granted
Recent activity includes a northwestern Wisconsin FM translator seeking a frequency and site change, as well as upgrades being approved for three low-power TV stations.
Weekly Log: Twin Cities DJ Changes Stations; Regional ACM Nominees
A Twin Cities DJ is changing stations, two Upper Midwest morning shows are nominated for ACM Awards, and four Wisconsin broadcasters are being honored as legends.
Suburban Minneapolis AM Station KQSP Formally Deleted
The FCC has formally canceled the license of KQSP/1530 (Shakopee-Minneapolis) at the request of its owner, Nevada Radio LLC.
Data Dump: Upper Midwest Newspapers Publishing TV Listings
A review of dozens of Upper Midwest newspapers could only find four that still publish daily TV listings. Only one publishes both weekly and daily listings.
FCC Monitor: Review of Minneapolis Decision Sought; Madison Upgrade
Recent FCC filings include a request for a review of a Minneapolis FM translator upgrade, a Madison FM station upgrading, and several STA extensions.
Off Topic: Is AM Radio Becoming the New Shortwave?
The bad news just keeps piling on for the AM radio band. If things go the wrong way, AM could become the equivalent of shortwave.