Recent FCC filings include the sign-on of a new FM station in Waterloo, a suburban Milwaukee AM station going off the air, and an AM upgrade plan in South Dakota.
Author: Jon Ellis
Off Topic: Rest Areas That Make Great Roadtrip Destinations
There are some rest areas so spectacular that you’ll want to set aside time to enjoy them on your roadtrip journey!
Broadcast History: When Cable TV Made South Dakota Part of Colorado
TV stations from Colorado outnumbered those from in-state on some South Dakota cable systems, including in the capital city.
Weekly Log: New Channels in Minneapolis, Milwaukee; Several Radio Moves
Developments this week include the launch of Story TV in Minneapolis and MeTV+ in Milwaukee. There are also several radio and TV personality updates.
Data Dump: Weighted Ranking of “Big Four” TV Owners in the Upper Midwest
A look at TV group owners’ share of Upper Midwest major affiliates by weighting them for multiple affiliations and the number of households in each market
Ask NorthPine: How Do I Find Official FCC Filings?
Filings with the FCC carry legal weight and are often the basis for reports here and on other industry websites. So, how can the general public see those filings?
Newsroom Notes: Knowledge about Knowledge Helpful in Real Life, Too
In everyday life, people are free to make assumptions and jump to conclusions even if they don’t have the evidence to back it up. In the news business, that could land you in court.
Wildfire Affects Several FM Stations in Nebraska’s Panhandle
A wildfire has destroyed a longtime Scottsbluff-area transmitter site, taking one FM signal off the air and forcing several others to move to new temporary locations.
FCC Monitor: Winners of Four New MI, WI FM’s Tentatively Selected
The FCC has tentatively selected winners of a new non-commercial FM station west of Milwaukee and three new FM stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Off Topic: So Many Redwoods, So Much Pacific Coast
Visiting the Redwoods and the Oregon Coast can be somewhat of a challenge because the region is divided into dozens of state and federal park units. But as usual, I found the journey to be worth the effort.