Summer is heating up and that means more fun kinds of distant reception on the FM dial. What are the different types?
Author: Jon Ellis
New Marquette CBS Affiliate Makes Statement with Downtown Studio
The new CBS-TV affiliate in Marquette, Michigan, is planning something none of its competitors has: A downtown studio.
Newsroom Notes: Take a Vacation to Consider What’s Really Relevant
I accidentally discovered one great way to research what’s really relevant in your daily reporting: Take a vacation.
FCC Monitor: Neb. Station Signs On, SD Station Changes Frequency
Recent FCC filings include a new Nebraska FM station signing on, a South Dakota station completing a frequency change, and a Wausau station at reduced power.
Off Topic: Finally Seeing the Place I’ve Watched on TV for 45 Years
I’ve been watching Southern California on TV for my entire life, so when I finally visited for the first time, it felt like I had already been there. Mount Wilson provided some geeky fun.
Broadcast History: The Minnesota TV Network That Never Was
In 1988, several Minnesota TV executives announced plans to create a TV network. It never happened, but it marked the start of a tumultuous period for some of the stations involved.
Weekly Log: Duluth ND Returns, DeRusha Trades WCCO’s
This week’s developments include longtime Duluth journalist Steve Goodspeed returning to the news director’s office and Jason DeRusha changing WCCO’s.
Data Dump: The Largest Upper Midwest Cities Without Full-Power Licenses
Four of Minnesota’s ten most-populated cities have no full power radio or TV licenses, though being a “community of license” is largely symbolic.
MPR Receives $56 Million Gift to Support Classical Programming
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the receipt of a $56 million cash gift to support Classical music programming.
Ask NorthPine: How Are Radio Markets Defined?
A reader asks how radio markets are defined. Information is not publicly released, but some data does occasionally come out in FCC filings.