Discussion of raising the 39% ownership cap ignores the fact that it’s really already 78%.
Townsquare Returns Licenses of Davenport AM, FM Translator
Three months after taking them off the air, Townsquare Media has returned the licenses of KBOB/1170 (Davenport) and FM translator K281DB/104.1 (Davenport).
FCC Monitor: Storm Rotates Antenna Atop IDS Center
A storm has moved an antenna atop the IDS Center in Minneapolis, forcing an FM translator to reduce power. Elsewhere, an AM station has gone silent and two FM stations are at reduced power.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV People Moves
A longtime Iowa radio voice is retiring, there’s a new news director in the Upper Peninsula, and Milwaukee has one TV anchor arriving while another departs.
Data Dump: The Number of U.S. Stations on Each AM Frequency (Corrected)
Some broadcasters say that the AM band is too crowded, causing stations to interfere with each other at night. So, which frequencies are the least and most crowded?
Why Gray-Scripps Station Swap Would Represent Big Policy Change
A proposed TV station swap creating new full-power duopolies could mark another step towards big changes in FCC policy.
Off Topic: After Three Years, Resuming a “Mini-Retirement”
I consider myself very fortunate that, after more than a quarter-century in a volatile business, this is the first time that leaving a job was not my idea.
Classic Country Gets Upgrade in Western Minnesota
One western Minnesota station has flipped to Classic Country and another has switched to News/Talk following their recent sale to Lakeland Media.
FCC Monitor: Several LPTV’s Seek Upgrades; Bismarck LPTV Sold
Several low-power TV stations have applied to move their transmitters closer to large cities. Meanwhile, a LPTV station in Bismarck is being sold.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV People Moves
Numerous radio and TV people moves include the announcement of a new Wisconsin TV GM, several retirements and departures, and several new faces on TV.