Recent FCC activity largely centers around non-commercial FM stations, including upgrades and new stations. Meanwhile, there are competing applications for an FM frequency in Winnipeg.
Category: Station sales
Northwestern Closes Purchase of Two Rapid City Stations, Third to be Sold
“97.9 The Breeze” (KTPT Rapid City) has told listeners that the station will be sold and its Worship format will end.
FCC Monitor: KIOA at Reduced Power, More Non-Comm FM Amendments
Recent FCC filings include KIOA reporting an antenna issue, a Bismarck station back to full power, and more non-commercial FM applicants changing their plans.
FCC Monitor: New FM Station on Minnesota’s North Shore Denied
Recent activity in FCC databases includes denial of a new FM station application in Minnesota and the closing of a radio station sale in Cedar Rapids.
Forum Seeks Waiver for Purchase of Fargo, Duluth FOX Stations
Forum Communications has asked the FCC to approve a rare waiver of ownership rules so that it can acquire the FOX affiliate in Fargo, adding to its ABC affiliate in the market.
FCC Monitor: Competing FM App’s Resolved in Iowa, Minn., Neb.
Groups have resolved competing FM applications in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Meanwhile, regulators have granted a Manitoba station that would transmit two hours per week.
FCC Monitor: Many New Low-Power TV Stations Built, Others Seek Tolling
Recent FCC filings include Gray TV reporting that numerous new low-power TV stations have been constructed. Several sales have also closed.
FCC Monitor: FM Applicants Modify Plans, LPTV’s Seek New Extensions
Wisconsin Public Radio is among the applicants modifying their proposals for new FM stations, while numerous low-power TV permits are seeking new extensions.
8 Channels Added as Sioux Falls TV Sale Closes
Radiant Life Ministries has closed on its purchase of the former Sioux Falls FOX affiliate and converted it to a Tri-State Christian Television (TCT) network station with numerous subchannels.
FCC Monitor: Iowa Station Back to 100kW, Changes for Milwaukee?
Recent FCC filings indicate a Des Moines-market FM station is back up to 100kW and that a Milwaukee FM signal may soon change its programming.