Year: 2022

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AU & NZ

Enter the NYF Radio Awards before entries close

January 16, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Enter the NYF Radio Awards before entries close

The prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards are still open for entries into their 2022 competition until February 9th.The awards receive entries from stations, networks and independent producers from over 30 countries around the globe and have been celebrating industry excellence since 1957.All entries are judged by a Grand Jury of 200+ producers, directors, writers… Read More
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US

FCC Report 1/16: Wahl Wastes The FCC's Time

January 16, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on FCC Report 1/16: Wahl Wastes The FCC's Time

The proceedings around the license revocation hearings against 93.3 WQZS Meyersdale PA owner Roger Wahl have taken another turn.

A hearing was scheduled for January 13 to determine whether Wahl remains qualified to hold a station license and whether WQZS should be revoked. Wahl failed to respond to any inquiries by the FCC until January 10 when he stated for the first time that he would be unable to attend the virtual conference due to a medical procedure. Wahl failed to request an extension or submitted any records since the hearing was first scheduled in December with the FCC’s Administrative Law Judge Jane Hinckley Halprin writing, “In so doing, he has wasted the time of the Presiding Judge and her staff, the Enforcement Bureau, and the court reporting service that was engaged to prepare a transcript of the conference.” The FCC states a decision regarding the ongoing consideration of this hearing proceeding will be issued at a later date.

Wahl pled guilty in June 2020 to charges of trying to solicit male strangers to rape his female friend facilitated through the radio station.

International Broadcasting Corporation’s 106.5 W293DE Guayama PR has been issued a Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture proposing a $3500 fine. W293DE’s construction permit was set to expire on January 10, 2021 and a license to cover was not filed by that date. On November 10, IBC filed a Petition For Reconsideration showing proof the translator was built prior to the expiration of the CP which was granted reinstating the CP and the license to cover was filed on November 22.

A Notice of Violation has been sent to Dream Ahead the Empowerment Initiative’s 95.5 KLDI-LP Lodi CA for failing to monitor the correct EAS primary station. KLDI was only monitoring 740 KCBS San Francisco, when it was required to be monitoring 1530 KFBK Sacramento as its LP1 and 1420 KSTN Stockton and 92.9 KOSO Patterson as their LP2.

Excel Media’s 105.3 KXXF Winnie and The King’s Musician Educational Foundation’s 88.1 KLBT Beaumont TX have agreed to Consent Decrees for failing to maintain their online public files.

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US

Audacy Sells San Francisco AM

January 16, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Audacy Sells San Francisco AM

Audacy has sold 1550 KGMZ San Francisco to Satish Chandra’s Factorial Broadcasting LLC for $495,000. KGMZ, which has been airing Audacy’s LGBTQ+ “Channel Q” network, has flipped to the South Asian “Radio Zindagi” network under a Time Brokerage Agreement ahead of closing. Radio Zindagi was previously heard on 1550 under its former KZDG call letters […] […]

ASIA

DRM smart radio presented to the Indonesia ICT standardisation forum

January 16, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on DRM smart radio presented to the Indonesia ICT standardisation forum

At the end of December 2021, the DRM Consortium was invited to give a comprehensive presentation at the annual Indonesia ICT Standardization Forum, this time with the theme “ICT Standardization for Accelerating Digital Transformation”.The event was organised by the Indonesian regulator, Kominfo, on December 28 and the DRM presenter, Sharad Sadhu reports:“At this event, DRM shared the platform with diverse industry players, all focussing on how standardisation of digital technologies pushes digital transformation in the associated industries such as in mobile communications (5G, IoT, ORAN, AIML) and in broadcasting technologies.

The well-organised Standardisation Forum event provided information and expertise to the 250 attendees. Industry experts made presentations on aspects of digital transformation of mobile devices, 5G devices in Indonesia, device controlling for Public Protection, ICT Trends at the ITU and mobile broadband technology trends.The DRM Consortium presentation addressed the topic of Digital Broadcasting Technology Trends, focussing on the theme “DRM Smart Radio Accessible to All”.  Introducing the DRM system as the digital radio broadcasting system of choice in all bands of radio broadcasting, the presentation focussed on the main aspects of DRM digital radio in the FM band, as applicable to Indonesia; use of current FM spectrum through RF slot insertion, multiple audio and multimedia services, Journaline and derived services such as Emergency Warning, Radio Schooling, Highway services and public signage. Very favourable Capex and Opex cost benefits accrued by using the DRM system were highlighted leading to an analysis of why Indonesia should consider using the DRM system. A flavour of the DRM receivers in the market and ‘DRM Around the World’ concluded the presentation.In the Q&A session, questions were asked on the versatility of DRM radio for covering the cities, villages, islands, valleys, and hills of Indonesia and about the need for affordable receivers. These were replied to at length and the participants were satisfied with the answers.The DRM Consortium trust that the authorities in Indonesia will consider these aspects of the DRM system and rollout the digitisation of radio broadcasting in Indonesia using the versatile and flexible DRM.” […]

ASIA

WorldDAB APAC Technical Group completes one year

January 16, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on WorldDAB APAC Technical Group completes one year

Launched at the end of 2020, the WorldDAB Asia-Pacific Technical Group concluded the year by holding its 4th meeting on 9th December.The WorldDAB Asia-Pacific Technical Group is a forum dedicated to assisting broadcast radio industry stakeholders in the Asia Pacific region implement DAB+. The Group offers participants the opportunity to discuss, learn and collaborate on all technical aspects of DAB+ digital radio, with information tailored specifically to the APAC region.Throughout 2021 the WorldDAB APAC Technical Group grew from strength to strength, with membership of the group growing to over 60 radio industry representatives from over 20 countries from across the Asia Pacific Region, and with virtually all Southeast Asian countries being represented.

The meetings focused a range of topics around the “DAB adoption process” covering topics from Trials and Experimentation to DAB requirements and Allotment planning.The WorldDAB presentations were supported by a range of invited industry presenters who covered a broad range of topics that included multiplexing systems, DAB emergency warning features, systems and examples, DAB in cars, why DAB is green technology, hybrid DAB radio and country advances, example implementations and details of ongoing trials.A highlight of the December meeting was a presentation from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announcing the regional expansion of DAB+ in Thailand, with plans for an additional 10 sites to be implemented between 2022 and 2024. The new sites will include both national and local multiplex layers.Chairman of the Group, Dr. Les Sabel, said: “The Technical Group meetings are set to continue in 2022 with a further three meetings being planned which will explore transmission and network planning before discussing marketing and rollout activities. They will be accompanied by topical presentations from leading industry representatives as well as other topics of interest to the group.” […]