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Category: Technical changes

Winnipeg FM to Drop “Superpower” Status but Retain Coverage

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Regulators have approved a plan for Corus Entertainment’s “Power 97” (CJKR-FM/97.5 Winnipeg) to drop its “superpower” status but retain its existing coverage area.

Nebraska NBC Affiliate Completes Move Closer to Lincoln

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Gray TV NBC affiliate KSNB-TV/4.1 has completed a move of its transmitter closer to Lincoln, a change which also included a move from VHF to UHF.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: More Movement on New Non-Comm FM Stations

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Several more new non-commercial FM stations were granted as plans for a few others took steps towards final approval. Meanwhile, a new FM signal is signing on near Madison.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Tower Collapses, FM Returns License, 6 FM’s Granted

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings and activity includes a Wisconsin tower collapse, a Minnesota FM station returning its license, and six new FM stations granted.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: New Neb. FM Granted, Winnipeg AM Leaves Air

Posted on February 27, 2022March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC database activity includes a new FM station granted in Nebraska and several stations reporting continued technical difficulties.

FCC Monitor: 7 More New FM’s Granted, Sales Close in Neb. and Wis.

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Jon Ellis

This past week’s FCC activity includes the grant of seven more new FM stations, including one for Wisconsin Public Radio in Rice Lake.

FCC Monitor: 4 More FM’s Granted, Some LPTV Deadlines Extended

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC activity includes four new FM station grants, more extensions for some low-power TV stations, and plans for a Minnesota AM station to add two more FM translators.

FCC Tells South Dakota Station to Complete Move Ordered 7 Years Ago

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has sent a letter ordering a Black Hills FM station to complete a frequency change ordered seven years ago so that a new station can sign on.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: More New FM Non-Comm Stations, Upgrades

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Jon Ellis

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.

FCC Monitor: KIOA at Reduced Power, More Non-Comm FM Amendments

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Jon Ellis

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.

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