The FCC has denied applications for two new non-commercial stations in Minneapolis, saying the applicant failed to make the case for necessary waivers.
Category: FCC Monitor
A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.
FCC Monitor: Western Minn. PBS Station Remains Off the Air
Recent FCC filings include Civic Media closing on its purchase of eight Magnum stations, as well as an Iowa college FM station saying it’s not yet ready to return to the air.
FCC Monitor: Classic Wis. Callsigns Return
Two Wisconsin stations have returned to their previous call letters, while a third heritage callsign has found a new home.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Wis. College Returns FM; New `Peg FM/TV Hearing
A Wisconsin college has surrendered its FM license. Elsewhere, Canada’s regulator has scheduled hearings on proposed new FM and TV stations in Winnipeg.
FCC Monitor: Price of Neb. FM Sale; Black Hills AM Remains Silent
A South Dakota AM station remains silent. Meanwhile, an applicant for a new FM station in Minnesota has modified plans to remove it from conflict with other applications.
FCC Monitor: Auxiliary Facility Planned after Iowa Tower Collapse
Recent filings include a proposed auxiliary facility after an Eastern Iowa tower collapse and a northern Wisconsin AM station returning to the air.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Northwestern Seeks Move of Displaced Wis. Translator
Recent filings include a displaced Wisconsin FM translator seeking to move to a new frequency and a northeastern Minnesota FM station remaining silent.
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Translator Seeks Move; LPTV Upgrades Granted
Recent activity includes a northwestern Wisconsin FM translator seeking a frequency and site change, as well as upgrades being approved for three low-power TV stations.
FCC Monitor: Review of Minneapolis Decision Sought; Madison Upgrade
Recent FCC filings include a request for a review of a Minneapolis FM translator upgrade, a Madison FM station upgrading, and several STA extensions.
FCC Monitor: Waiver Sought after LPTV Permit Issued Mistakenly
Recent FCC filings include a waiver request from a LPTV station that was mistakenly granted too close to Madison, as well as a northern Wis. FM station returning to the air.