NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) arrived in Omaha on April 19, with the market’s first NextGen signal carrying the HD streams of the local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates.
Author: Jon Ellis
FCC Monitor: Quad Cities FM Translator to Relay iHeart Station
A recent FCC filing indicates an upgraded Quad Cities FM translator signal will relay an iHeartMedia station. Also, several more new FM stations were granted in Minnesota.
Changes Planned for Suburban Milwaukee, Madison FM Signals
Magnum Communications has applied to change the frequency of a suburban Milwaukee FM translator and relocate a Madison translator, and also plans to change the stations’ programming.
New Channels in Cedar Rapids, Mpls., Omaha, Rochester, Sioux Falls
Channels recently added by some Upper Midwest stations include Newsy, Newsmax, Novelisima, Defy, TrueReal, getTV, and DigiTV.
Tornado Goes Past Mason City Radio Studio, Knocking Most Off Air
Most of the radio stations in Mason City, Iowa, were knocked off the air as a storm moved through the area Tuesday, April 12.
FCC Monitor: KMSP Upgrades, North Dakota FM Signal to Move
Recent FCC filings include Minneapolis’ FOX 9 completing an upgrade and a North Dakota FM translator seeking to move to a different town.
Carpenters Add 3rd Station to New Group on Minnesota’s North Shore
Carpenter Broadcasting is adding a third FM station to a new radio group being assembled at the tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead.
FCC Monitor: IPR License Transfers; Scottsbluff Tower Project Nears
Recent FCC filings include Iowa’s Regents universities formally transferring their licenses to Iowa Public Radio and the beginning of a major tower project in Nebraska’s panhandle.
WBA Hall of Fame adds Bernier, Garbaciak, Gloede, and Purcell
Chris Bernier, Joyce Garbaciak, Howard Gloede, and Gene Purcell will be added to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame during the WBA’s summer conference.
Story Television Launches in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Omaha
New digital TV subchannel Story Television has launched on Hearst stations in Milwaukee, Des Moines, and Omaha.