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Category: Technical changes

Construction of New Nebraska TV Tower Underway

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A new TV tower is rising out of the cornfields near I-80 west of Nebraska’s capital city.

Stations On Edge of Twin Cities Metro Complete Upgrades

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Two radio stations on 95.9 on either end of the Twin Cities metro area have completed upgrades, sending stronger signals into the suburbs but also intensifying a battle for the frequency in…

FCC Monitor: New FM’s Sign On at Tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Two new FM stations signing on in Grand Portage, MN, are among items crossing through the FCC database in the past week.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: 2 TV Translators, 6 LPTV Permits Canceled

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent regulatory activity includes cancellation of two Nebraska TV translators and six construction permits for new LPTV stations in North and South Dakota.

Madison TV Station Seeks Translators after Move to VHF

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A Madison TV station that agreed to move from UHF to VHF as part of the spectrum auction is now seeking two UHF digital replacement translators to alleviate indoor reception problems.

FCC Monitor: Seven FM Stations to Consolidate on Tower Near Scottsbluff

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC activity includes more stations seeking a move to a tower near Scottsbluff and an update on an attempted Omaha move-in.

Last-Minute Efforts Underway to Save Some Low-Power TV Permits

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Some companies that hold construction permits for new low-power TV licenses are making last-minute efforts to keep the permits active before a July deadline.

FCC Monitor: Rapid City FM Translator Gets New Owner

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent activity includes another attempt to upgrade a station near Omaha, a Fargo-area transmitter site move, and the sale of a Rapid City signal.

One Wisconsin AM Station Seeks Upgrade as Another Downgrades

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A northeastern Wisconsin AM radio station is seeking an upgrade made possible by the downgrade of a Milwaukee-market station.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Black Hills Station Remains at Reduced Power

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent items crossing through FCC databases include a Black Hills station at reduced power and an update on an Iowa tower collapse.

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