The following are updates to stories previously reported here and other recent FCC filings and actions:
Iowa
Calvary Chapel Clarinda’s KFOM/88.7 (Stanton) returned to the air nearly a year after losing access to its previous tower site. It moved to a site about a mile away, remaining 100 Watts but reducing its antenna height above average terrain from 61m to 39m. The FCC approved the facility change on Oct. 26 and KFOM informed the FCC the next day that the new facility was operating.
The FCC approved Beaver Broadcasting’s purchase of KILR-FM/95.9, KILR/1070, and KILR translator K247CJ/97.3 (Estherville) from Jacobson Broadcasting.
Sellers Broadcasting amended its application to sell KMRY/1450 and K226BO/93.1 (Cedar Rapids) to list additional shareholders in buyer Ecker Broadcasting. Jim Ecker owns 82% of the company. Other owners are Jennifer Rebecca Bartlett (3%), Richard Thomas Bartlett (3%), Eric Christopher Walker (2.5%), Gregory J. Bosch and Anita J. Bosch (2.5% jointly), Susan Jean Gordon (2%), Jack Carson Gonder (2%), Justin Baylor Jensen and Christina Kay Gallagher Jensen (1% jointly), Thomas Robert Ecker (1%), and Michael Shawn O’Connor (1%).
Scripps ION affiliate KFPX/39.1 (Newton-Des Moines) informed the FCC that its main studio is now located at Scripps Center in Cincinnati.
Manitoba
Pattison Media’s CHIQ-FM/94.3 (Winnipeg) changed its callsign to CHNW-FM following its recent format change to “Now Radio.” The CHIQ callsign, originally associated with “Q94,” had survived through several previous identity changes.
Minnesota
Hubbard Radio submitted a license to cover application for K286DB/105.1 (Brainerd) but did not specify whether the new 250-Watt translator is operating. It was granted during the AM Revitalization effort to relay KLIZ/1380.
Scripps ION affiliate KPXM-TV/41.1 (St. Cloud-Minneapolis) informed the FCC that its main studio is now located at Scripps Center in Cincinnati.
Nebraska
The FCC approved a construction permit for Central Community College’s KCNT/88.1 (Hastings) to downgrade from 2.3kW/55m to 1.2kW/56m, moving its transmitter to a different spot on the college campus.
ABC affiliate KLKN/8.1 (Lincoln) requested an extension of special temporary authority to operate its digital replacement translator on channel 35 in Lincoln at reduced power. The translator, which is part of KLKN’s license, has been operating at 3.3kW instead of its licensed 5.6kW while it waits for its transmission line to be replaced. The latest filing says the station is still waiting to receive necessary equipment, which it expects to receive in early 2022.
North Dakota
DTV America informed the FCC that new low-power TV station K15MR-D (Fargo) has been constructed as authorized in its permit. Programming is unknown.
Gray TV NBC/CBS affiliate KVLY-TV/11.1 (Fargo, RF 36) completed an upgrade from 330kW to 720kW.
South Dakota
The FCC issued a $3,000 Notice of Apparent Liability and Forfeiture against Seventh Generation Media Services for its late license renewal application for KLND/89.5 (Little Eagle). The application was due Dec. 20, 2020, but was not filed until March 22, 2021. According to the NAL, “The Licensee states that the previous manager quit her position and the current manager ‘was unaware of certain passwords and policies.'” The FCC says Seventh Generation was responsible for ensuring that it complied with the commission’s rules. The licensee has 30 days to either pay the fine or seek a reduction or cancellation. Meanwhile, KLND’s license renewal application has been approved.
The FCC approved a plan to give KDSJ/980 (Deadwood) an FM translator by moving the current K278AM/103.5 (Spearfish) to Terry Peak and upgrading to 250 Watts. K278AM currently relays KDDX/101.1 (Spearfish) but will switch to KDSJ with the move.
The FCC approved Tri State Communications’ purchase of KBFS/1450 (Belle Fourche) and KYDT/103.1 (Pine Haven, WY) from Ultimate Caps, Inc.
Mount Rushmore Broadcasting’s KZMX/580 (Hot Springs) reported that it went off the air Oct. 16 due to an unspecified equipment malfunction.
Wisconsin
Holy Family Radio Association’s WWMD-LP (Ashland) has completed a move from 95.3 to 94.3, resolving an interference situation with WFNX/95.3 (Grand Marais, MN).
Educational Media Foundation “K-Love” station WLCW/100.1 (West Salem-La Crosse) requested special temporary authority to operate at an unspecified reduced power due to a transmitter failure. The filing says EMF has ordered replacement parts that are expected to arrive in the next few weeks. WLCW normally transmits with 3.6kW/130m (class A).
WRVM/102.7 (Suring) has filed a petition to deny an application from David Magnum’s W239CV/95.7 (Oshkosh) to 102.5. WRVM operates translator W268BC/101.5 (Oshkosh) and says the proposed translator on 102.5 would interfere with W268BC’s reception of WRVM. WRVM also alleges that Magnum has failed to justify a proposed waiver for a major change.
The FCC approved the transfer of WMUU-LP/102.9 (Madison) from the First Unitarian Society of Madison to Cow-Power Media Productions.
Scripps ION affiliates WPXE/55.1 (Kenosha-Milwaukee) and WTPX/46.1 (Antigo-Wausau) informed the FCC that their main studios are now located at Scripps Center in Cincinnati.