The FCC has begun granting low-power FM stations sought during the recent filing window. Meanwhile, it switched the tentative selectee for a new FM station in southeastern Iowa.
Category: New stations
Few Conflicts Among New LPFM Applications in Upper Midwest
There are few obvious conflicts between applications for new low-power FM stations in the Upper Midwest, submitted during a recent FCC filing window.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New FM’s in MN, NE; 5th Callsign in 15 Mos. for WI FM
Recent FCC filings include the sign-ons of new FM stations in Minnesota and Nebraska and a Wisconsin FM station poised to get its fifth callsign in 15 months.
FCC Monitor: Several LPTV License to Cover Applications Withdrawn
Permittees have withdrawn license to cover applications for five low-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New TV Signal in St. Paul; Mich. Sale Closes
Recent FCC filings include a TV station beginning broadcasts from St. Paul, closing of a Michigan radio/TV sale, and a new FM station signing on in Nebraska.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Big South Dakota FM Permit Canceled
On a quiet week for FCC activity, we catch up with an item about a construction permit for a large new FM station being canceled.
FCC Monitor: SD TV Station Returns; MN Station Cites Inflation for Silence
Recent FCC filings include a South Dakota TV station returning to the air and a Minnesota FM station going off the air, citing inflation.
FCC Monitor: Minnesota AM Changing Callsign
A Minnesota AM station has requested a callsign change effective Oct. 26. Elsewhere, a planned Iowa FM has been granted a move closer to Waterloo.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee DJ Returns; MPR Reporter Retires; Wolves to KFAN
A Milwaukee DJ is returning, a longtime MPR reporter is retiring, the Timberwolves have named a new radio flagship, and six radio stations are adding the Bucks.
FCC Monitor: Displaced LPTV Could Get Upgrade; MN Translator Returned
Two low-power TV stations due to be displaced by a full-power station have applied for new channels. Elsewhere, Northwestern has returned a Minnesota FM translator license.