A small new FM station in southern Minnesota has requested program test authority. Elsewhere, an Iowa FM is back on the air and an Upper Peninsula FM is at reduced power.
Category: FCC Monitor
A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.
FCC Finds Disputed Entity Doesn’t Exist, Grants Wis. LPFM Stations
The FCC has granted construction permits for several new Wisconsin low-power FM stations after determining that a common entity is not actually in control of the groups’ boards.
FCC Monitor: New Wis. FM Station Signs On; Several Sales Close
A new FM station has signed on in Janesville, Wis., while several radio and TV sales have closed.
FCC Monitor: Future Janesville FM Changes Transmitter Site
A Janesville FM station facing a July 29 construction deadline has changed its planned transmitter site. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved two radio sales.
FCC Monitor: Independence, Iowa, FM Station to Return Soon
A filing indicates a silent FM radio station in Independence, Iowa, could return within weeks. Meanwhile, two Wisconsin FM stations continue transmitter repairs.
Why the 39% TV Ownership Cap Is Really Already 78%
Discussion of raising the 39% ownership cap ignores the fact that it’s really already 78%.
FCC Monitor: Storm Rotates Antenna Atop IDS Center
A storm has moved an antenna atop the IDS Center in Minneapolis, forcing an FM translator to reduce power. Elsewhere, an AM station has gone silent and two FM stations are at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: Several LPTV’s Seek Upgrades; Bismarck LPTV Sold
Several low-power TV stations have applied to move their transmitters closer to large cities. Meanwhile, a LPTV station in Bismarck is being sold.
FCC Monitor: Several FM Stations at Reduced Power
Several Upper Midwest FM stations reported that they are or were operating at reduced power, while a South Dakota AM station has gone off the air again.
FCC Monitor: Delay in WELY-FM Return; WGGL Antenna Damaged
Recent FCC filings include an update on efforts to return WELY-FM/94.5 (Ely) to the air and to return WGGL/91.1 (Houghton) to full power.