Recent FCC filings include an Alexandria FM translator returning to the air, the grant of a new student LPFM station in Minot, and word that a Duluth LPTV station won’t operate.
Category: Station sales
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Station Upgrades Weeks After Sign-On
Less than a month after signing on, a new northern Wisconsin station has increased its power. Elsewhere, a North Dakota and Montana radio sale has closed.
The Family Radio Network Expands to Milwaukee
“The Family” is expanding to southeastern Wisconsin with the purchase of an AM station and its FM translator in the Milwaukee market.
Coloff Media Buying Maquoketa Radio Stations (Updated)
A plan for Coloff Media to purchase eastern Iowa radio stations KMAQ/1320 and KMAQ-FM/95.1 (Maquoketa) has been filed with the FCC.
Forum Buying Rapid City NBC Affiliate KNBN
Fargo-based Forum Communications is continuing its regional expansion with the purchase of NBC affiliate KNBN/21.1 (Rapid City).
FCC Monitor: Iowa LPFM Shuts Down; Neb. AM at Reduced Power
The FCC has canceled the license of a rural Iowa low-power FM station that ended operations a few weeks ago. Elsewhere, a Nebraska AM station is at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: Another LPTV Station Granted Move into Twin Cities
The FCC has granted another low-power TV station a move into the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, one U.P. FM station has returned to the air while another is at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: UP FM Off Air; Sale of 3 Black Hills FM’s Closes
Recent FCC activity includes an Upper Peninsula FM station reporting that it is off the air and closing of the sale of a Black Hills radio group.
FCC Monitor: Fargo LPTV, Milwaukee LPFM Licenses Canceled
The FCC has determined that a Fargo low-power TV license has expired as a matter of law. In Wisconsin, a Milwaukee group returned a low-power FM license while a Green Bay group was granted a new LPFM.
FCC Monitor: New Twin Cities LPTV Facilities Constructed
Recent FCC filings include two Twin Cities low-power TV stations reporting that they have constructed new facilities and updates on several radio stations operating at reduced power.