A week before the start of the NFL season, Nexstar and DirecTV have resolved a blackout that affected 97 markets nationally for nearly two months.
Category: Michigan’s UP
Update: DABL Adds Several Upper Midwest Affiliates
The new TV network’s official website has updated its affiliate list to remove a Duluth station and add a half-dozen other Upper Midwest markets.
Nexstar Stations Off DirecTV
DirecTV customers in nine Upper Midwest markets lost access to one or more of their local network affiliates on Independence Day due to a retransmission consent dispute between the satellite provider and Nexstar Media Group.
Local Owner Buying Two UP Radio Stations
Great Lakes Radio’s two remaining stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are being sold to a local owner.
Marquette’s Great Lakes Radio Sold
Charles Williams’ MediaBrew Communications Marquette is buying Todd Stuart Noordyk’s Great Lakes Radio’s group in Marquette for $2 million.
New FM Signals in Eau Claire and 4 other Communities
The following recent FM translator sign-ons have not yet been reported here: Munising, MI: W249DR/97.7, relaying the Oldies/Classic Hits “GTO” format of WQXO/1400 McCook, NE: K252FV/98.3, relaying the Christian format of KNGN/1360…
Winter Weather Causes Technical Woes for Numerous Stations
Numerous stations have recently informed the FCC that they are operating at reduced power, with many citing winter weather conditions (for purposes of this report, the FM power levels listed are effective…
Ironwood/Hurley Radio Stations Revamp for New Year
A pair of Ironwood/Hurley stations has adopted new brands for the new year. WUPM’s Hot Adult Contemporary format has been renamed “Mix 106.9” with a promise of more community involvement. Meanwhile, W275CR/102.9…