Nearly every existing Christian broadcaster in the Upper Midwest sought to expand its coverage in the Nov. 2-9 FCC filing window for new non-commercial stations.
Category: Iowa
FM Applications: Six Groups Want Cedar Rapids Frequency
A half-dozen groups are competing for a new FM station in Cedar Rapids after college returned its radio license.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Nebraska Station at Reduced Power
Recent FCC filings include a Nebraska FM station transmitting at reduced power and upgrade plans for a Sioux Falls low-power TV station.
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis LPTV Station To Return
Recent FCC activity includes approval of a new channel for a Minneapolis low-power TV station and a Wisconsin AM station reducing its nighttime power.
FCC Grants Several FM Construction Permits Following Auction
Newly-granted FM stations include a 100kW facility in Michigan’s UP, two Christian stations in Iowa, and a new signal in Nebraska’s panhandle.
Six Upper Midwest Radio Stations Make Nov. 1 Christmas Flip
At least a half-dozen Upper Midwest radio stations flipped to All-Christmas as soon as the calendar changed to November.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New FM Signal in Brainerd, New LPTV in Fargo
Recent filings with the FCC include a new FM signal coming on the air in Brainerd, MN, and a new low-power TV station signing on in Fargo.
Central Iowa Contemporary Christian Station Upgrades
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s “Life 107.1” (KNWI Osceola-Des Moines) has upgraded to 100kW, culminating a years-long effort to improve its signal to the capital city.
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis AM Upgrades; New FM in Fond du Lac
Recent FCC filings include a Minneapolis AM station upgrading power and a new FM signal signing on in Fond du Lac, WI.
Several More DTV Subchannels Added in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska
TrueReal is now on the air in the Twin Cities, and several other recently-launched networks have announced additional affiliates.