HC2 Broadcasting has applied for dozens of new low-power TV stations. Meanwhile, the FCC has granted an extension for a Twin Cities radio station to operate at reduced power.
Category: FCC Monitor
A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Plans To Return ABC, CBS-TV in Western N.D.
Two proposed TV translators could restore ABC and CBS broadcast service in two western North Dakota communities. Elsewhere, a new LPFM station is signing on in Omaha.
FCC Monitor: California Callsign Parked in Iowa
A longtime California callsign has been parked in Iowa. Elsewhere, a South Dakota FM station has gone off the air while stations in North Dakota and Wisconsin are at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: Community News Media Completes Rincon TV Purchases
Community News Media has completed its purchase of Rincon TV stations in Lincoln, Milwaukee, and other markets. There are also several Christian radio changes in Des Moines.
FCC Monitor: Green Bay LPTV Station Returns License
The owner of a Green Bay low-power TV station has returned its license after another company applied for the channel. Meanwhile, an Appleton, Wis., FM translator will change frequency.
FCC Monitor: LPTV Applicant Alleges Other Stations Are Off Air
An applicant for new low-power TV stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin alleges the channels are available because other stations have been off the air for more than a year.
FCC Monitor: Two Upper Peninsula FM’s Seek Upgrades
Two FM stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are seeking upgrades, including a frequency change by one of the stations.
FCC Monitor: New Low-Power TV Station Granted in Twin Cities Area
The FCC has granted a new low-power TV station on a VHF Low frequency in the southern Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, several Michigan and Wisconsin FM stations continue at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: Several More New LPTV Stations Granted
The FCC has granted more new low-power TV/translator stations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Neb. FM Back to Full Power, Application for New Manitoba FM
Nebraska Public Media’s FM station in North Platte has returned to full power. In Manitoba, regulators are seeking comments after an application for a new commercial FM station.