3AW’s Tim Lane has renewed his contract for another year, which will see him calling AFL matches for 3AW on Saturday and Sunday afternoons for the 2023 season.Tim Lane said he is delighted to continue the contract for another year.“I’m delighted to be continuing with 3AW into 2023. After seeing those old fogeys from Geelong celebrating… Read More
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River 949’s Ilija Dugandzic has been promoted to Music Director and Mornings Announcer. Since arriving at River in 2017, Ilija has assisted with programming at River 949, Adult Hits Stream and most recently programming Power 100 in Townsville. “I love River 949 and I’m looking forward to this opportunity and programming the music I love, especially the 80’s,” said Ilija.River… Read More
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Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) has announced that broadcaster Anthony Hudson will be departing the network after almost two decades.In the release, SEN noted the pivotal role Hudson played in the station’s development, commenting on his significant impact behind the scenes as well as on air.“Whether it be calling cricket, AFL or a variety of other sports, Hudson has… Read More
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Catholic network Relevant Radio has agreed to purchase 1520 WPAY Rossford/94.1 W231EF Toledo OH from Robert Jamrog and Patricia Anderson-Kimble’s Fusion Radio LLC for $500,000 in a deal brokered by George Kimble. The deal comes as Fusion completed the move of the translator from operating with ten watts on 92.1 to 140 watts on 94.1. […] […]
FCC Actions
Ben Jordan Communications Corporation’s 91.9 WBRQ La Grange GA was issued a notice of violation for operating from an unauthorized location with an unauthorized antenna when FCC agents visited the station following a complaint on July 26. An STA filing the next day stated the station was knocked off the air and equipment damaged by a storm on July 25 and WBRQ sought to operate from a temporary location starting on August 1.
Carlos Lopez’s 1300 KHTW Lumberton TX has entered into a Consent Decree with an abbreviated one-year license renewal following an unfounded informal objection claiming the station was off the air the past four years. Lopez stated that he has experienced operational challenges including “destructive weather, poor quality of electrical service to the transmitter site, and general disrepair of the Station’s equipment” since acquiring the station in 2019 while providing evidence of its efforts to repair the transmitter site and return to the air, including copies of bills from its electric and internet provider proving use and invoices showing repairs. The station did however also fail to maintain its online public file. KHTW’s license term now only runs until October 14, 2023.
Two LPFM’s were issued $1500 fines for failing to timely file their license renewal applications. Corning Christian Radio Corporation’s 107.5 WLRG-LP Corning NY was required to file its license renewal by February 1, 2022, but did not do so until May 31 one day before its license would have expired. Erie Christian Broadcasting, Inc.’s 95.9 WBIT-LP Erie PA was due to file its by April 1, 2022 but did not do so until July 28, three days before its license would have expired.
License Restorations
With no reason given, the license cancellations of 25-7 Media’s 920 KLMR and 93.5 KLMR-FM Lamar CO have been withdrawn and replaced by Silent STA’s stating the stations are silent for financial reasons. Both stations surrendered their licenses in mid-September after their studios and the AM transmitter site were destroyed by a microburst. The websites of both stations continue to feature farewell messages.
Silent STA’s
Also filing STA requests this week to go silent:
Kol Halev 2020 Corporation’s 90.3 WBGY Naples FL (lack of power & internet following Hurricane Ian)
Family Stations’ 88.7 WJFR Jacksonville FL (transmitter faiilure)
KYAH LLC’s 540 KYAH Delta UT (ownership issue prompted by the death of a member)
FM Changes
Townsquare Media Hot AC “Mix 97.1” KKBR Billings MT seeks […]
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