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Category: FCC Monitor

A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.

FCC Monitor: Objection to WDAY(AM) Sale Denied; KPVL Sale Filed

Posted on February 17, 2025February 15, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has denied an objection to the sale of WDAY Radio. Elsewhere, a Postville, Iowa, radio station is being sold and a southeastern Iowa FM station is seeking an upgrade.

FCC Monitor: Time-Share LPFM’s Granted in Madison, Milwaukee

Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has granted construction permits for low-power FM stations that will have to share time on the same frequency in Madison and Milwaukee.

FCC Monitor: Developments in Battle for Wis. FM Frequency

Posted on February 3, 2025February 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A Wisconsin FM applicant says a new development means it shouldn’t have to time-share after all. Elsewhere, two small FM signals are signing on in Iowa.

FCC Monitor: Twin Cities Suburb Tries to Fix LPFM Application Error

Posted on January 27, 2025January 24, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has denied an attempt by a Twin Cities suburb to correct its application for a new low-power FM application, which inadvertently specified a site 11 miles away from its intended location.

FCC Monitor: Iowa Public Radio Surrenders New FM Permit

Posted on January 20, 2025January 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Iowa Public Radio has surrendered a construction permit for a new FM station that would have served the Mason City area. Elsewhere, another three new FM stations have signed on

FCC Monitor: Three Small New FM Stations Sign On in Minnesota

Posted on January 13, 2025January 12, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Another three small new FM stations have signed on around Minnesota. Elsewhere, an Upper Peninsula TV station is at reduced power.

FCC Monitor: Two Small New FM Stations Sign On

Posted on January 6, 2025January 4, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Two small new FM stations in Michigan and Nebraska have signed on. Meanwhile, plans are changing for new FM stations in Nebraska and North Dakota.

FCC Monitor: 1 Station at Reduced Power, 3 Others Back to Full Power

Posted on December 30, 2024December 31, 2024 by Jon Ellis

In a quiet week for FCC activity, one radio station reported that it is at reduced power while three others reported that they have returned to full power operations.

FCC Monitor: Neb. Public Media Seeks Extension of Deadline to Construct 3 FM’s

Posted on December 23, 2024December 20, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Nebraska Public Media is seeking extensions of the deadlines to build three new FM stations. Elsewhere, two more low-power FM stations were granted in Wisconsin.

FCC Monitor: New Wisconsin LPFM Station Granted

Posted on December 16, 2024January 24, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC activity includes the grant of a new low-power FM station in Wisconsin and an Upper Peninsula FM translator completing an upgrade.

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