A Wisconsin radio station seeking an upgrade is proposing that the reference coordinates for KDWB be changed to specify a suburban backyard, though its actual facility would not change.
Category: Iowa
FCC Monitor: Bemidji, Fairmont FM Translators Return to Air
FM translators in Bemidji and Fairmont, Minn., have returned to the air on new frequencies. Elsewhere, WOI/640 (Ames) is back to full nighttime power.
Weekly Log: Two Wisconsin Talkers Change Lineups
Two Wisconsin News/Talk services are making lineup changes. Meanwhile, Sevareid Award winners have been announced.
FCC Monitor: UP FM at Reduced Power; Minn. LPFM Goes Off Air
An Upper Peninsula FM station is operating at reduced power, while an Iowa FM station has returned to full power and Minnesota LPFM station has gone off the air.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Anchors Depart, Two New ND’s
Two Milwaukee anchors are stepping down from their current roles. Elsewhere, there are two new TV news directors and it’s not just the Brewers and Twins showing up on Upper Midwest TV.
FCC Monitor: Faith Radio Adds New Station, MN Translator Returns License
Faith Radio has signed on in Grand Rapids, Minn. Elsewhere, an FM translator in southwestern Minnesota has returned its license and a South Dakota FM signal has returned to the air.
Prayz Network Signs On First Station Outside of Wisconsin
Prayz Network has signed on its ninth full-power FM station, which is also its first licensed outside of Wisconsin.
Weekly Log: Joe Schmit Retires; Twins Games Coming to 11 TV Markets
Longtime KSTP-TV sports anchor Joe Schmit has announced his retirement, while the Twins have announced a package of ten games on broadcast TV across the Upper Midwest.
FCC Monitor: Minot FM to Relaunch April 1; KFAB Back to Full Power
The former KHRT-FM, now KHTZ, has returned to the air ahead of a new format launch. Elsewhere, Omaha’s KFAB is back to 50kW after a short-lived power reduction.
Cumulus Takes Des Moines AM, FM Translator Off Air (Updated)
Cumulus Media’s KBGG/1700 (Des Moines) and its FM translator, K267CY/101.3 (Des Moines), have gone off the air.