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iHeartMedia is preparing an imminent move of one of its Hip Hop “Beat’s” to a new frequency. And is there a potential new operator popping-in at 98.7 WEPN-FM New York? […]
Longtime Jacksonville morning personality Eden Kendall has exited Renda Broadcasting’s “99.9 Gator Country” WGNE-FM Middleburg/Jacksonville FL to join WJXT-TV. […]
FCC Actions
The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with the Trisha Hart led 2 Bits Family Trust for an unauthorized transfer of control of Route 66 Broadcasting LLC’s Oldies 103.3 KZKE Seligman and Grand Canyon Gateway Broadcasting LLC’s Classic Country 1170 KYET/92.3 K222CZ Kingman AZ. Agreeing to a $7500 civil penalty, the illegal transfer came Joseph and Rhonda Hart transferring their interests in those companies to a trust in November 2012 without seeking FCC approval. The couple served as co-trustees of the trust until Joseph’s death in September 2022 with his daughter Trisha appointed co-trustee with her mother. Their filing of the transfer in December 2022 notes that they were unaware of transfer of the stations into the trust in 2012 required a transfer of control application filing until after conversations with their counsel following his death. The trust also owns two LPTVs and 50% of New West Broadcasting Systems Inc.’s “Super Country 100.1” KGMN Kingman.
Unido Para Cristo Inc.’s 1060 KIJN Farwell TX has been issued an Order to Pay or to Show Cause for failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees and associated interest, administrative costs, and penalties owed to the FCC from 2013 through 2024. Owing a total of $27,492.48, the order gives the licensee 60 days to show full payment of all outstanding regulatory fee debt has been made or show cause why the payment is inapplicable or should be waived or deferred. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the station’s license.
Pirate Actions
A pair of Notices of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting were sent to property owners in Ohio.
Trustees Silver Randall and Cynthia DiCarlo were notified about a station operating on 99.1 in Painesville OH northeast of Cleveland. FCC agents used direction finding techniques to identify broadcasting coming from the location on June 22 and July 14, 2023.
Down in Piqua, John D. Scarbrough III was issued a notice for broadcasts emanating from his property on both 99.5 and 100.3 on May 21 and June 11, 2024.
License Cancellations
Townsquare Media surrendered the license of 1210 KHKR Washington UT. KHKR had been the parent signal for “ESPN 97.7” K249EQ St. George. That translator is now being fed by 106.1 KDXU-HD2.
Townsquare also requested the cancellation of 1470 WFNT Flint MI. WFNT had gone silent at the start of 2024.
Crain Media Group turned in the license of 1300 KSMD Searcy AR.
Benny Carle Broadcasting requested cancellation of News/Talk 1240 WBCF Florence AL
The following construction permits were surrendered ahead of their expiration:
David Ingles Ministries Church Inc.’s 91.5 Aydlett NC
Lucky Boy Educational Media Inc.’s 90.5 KQMB Bishop CA
Nevada Public Radio’s 89.5 Bishop CA
Nevada Public Radio’s 91.7 Wadsworth NV
Nevada Public Radio’s 89.7 KDCR-FM West Wendover NV
Nevada Public Radio’s 90.3 Winnemucca NV
Radio Catskill’s 90.3 Hamlin PA
Radio Catskill’s 89.5 Livingston Manor NY
Silent Notifications
Open Sky Radio Corp’s 91.5 KDAN Marshall CA (Weather damage)
The Power Foundation’s 102.9 WQTS Statesboro GA (Antenna replacement)
Brothers Broadcasting Corporation’s 1560 WRIN Rensselaer IN (Transmitter failure)
WDKR Inc.’s 107.3 WDKR Maroa IL (Financing and staff retention issues)
Technicom Inc.’s 99.3 WXFM-FM Mount Zion IL (Financing and staff retention issues)
Horizon Christian Fellowship’s 90.1 WRYP Wellfleet MA (Transmitter power supply issue)
The Zone Corporation’s 620 WZON Bangor ME (Financial reasons)
The Zone Corporation’s 103.1 WZLO Dover-Foxcroft ME (Financial reasons)
Open Sky Radio Corp.’s 89.5 KLAP Gerlach NV (Weather damage)
Great Eastern Radio’s 1400 WTSL Hanover NH (Loss of site lease)
Townsquare Media’s 1270 WDLA Walton NY (Economic conditions)
Townsquare Media’s 92.1 WDLA-FM Walton NY (Economic conditions)
Arcangel Broadcasting Foundation’s 88.9 WLRY Rushville OH (Pending sale)
San Antonio College’s 90.1 KSYM-FM San Antonio TX (Tower/Coax replacement until January 17)
Mount Rushmore Broadcasting’s 1240 KRAL Rawlins WY (Financial distress)
Mount Rushmore Broadcasting’s 92.7 KIQZ Rawlins WY (Financial distress)
FM Changes
Townsquare Media’s 94.9 KCIN Cedar City UT applies to upgrade […]
Happy Radio has hired former Key 103 presenter Jonathan Miles to host the Guilty Pleasures show.
The new programme started this weekend and will air every Saturday from 6-8pm.
Jonathan, best known for his work on Key 103’s Quiet Storm, is a local resident and is excited about joining.
He said: “I’ve missed being part of Manchester and Cheshire’s incredible radio community, so joining Happy Radio feels like coming home.
“I can’t wait to share the tunes that get everyone singing, dancing, and smiling every Saturday night!”
Happy Radio co-founder Darren Proctor added: “Jonathan Miles is a legend in the industry, and we’re absolutely delighted to welcome him to the Happy Radio family. His passion for great music and his connection with listeners will make Guilty Pleasures a must-listen show for Saturday nights.”
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Radio Taiwan International (Rti) launched a new book Shortwave Era: From the Cold War to Democracy, From Intelligence Broadcasting to the Voice of Peace, Let the World Hear Taiwan’s Voice last month.Shortwave Era chronicles Rti’s nearly century-long journey broadcasting Taiwan’s voice to the world in multilingual languages.It provides a detailed account of how Rti has used multilingual broadcasting to build international communication bridges, witnessing Taiwan’s significant interactions with the global community. From World War II to the end of Cold War, Rti was not only an international radio station but also played a unique role on the special battleground, including executing intelligence missions through the “Teresa Teng Time” program and compiling “Communist Bandit Broadcasts” as part of classified intelligence operations.Rti Chairperson Cheryl Lai remarked that today’s Rti is like a “mini United Nations,” with colleagues from around the world sharing “Taiwan’s story,” which is also “the world’s story,” fully reflecting Rti’s international character and cultural mission.At the book launch, four Rti hosts shared moving stories. Japanese-language host Wang Shu-qing, with 45 years of experience, spoke of listeners as family, including one veteran listener who has been tuning in for over 60 years and still records the details of every broadcast. Mandarin host Tan Zhi-yi shared her experience of Chinese listeners visiting Taiwan and Rti hosting family reunion events for foreign migrant workers.Thai-language host Tao Yun-sheng mentioned how his programs provide essential information to newly arrived migrant workers in Taiwan, helping them overcome difficulties. Vietnamese host Vy Fann shared the story of a Vietnamese Chinese listener who had been tuning in to Rti for 40 or 50 years. Although this listener, who was like family, has since passed away, the deep bond remains.The book also includes many touching stories, such as one of a Malaysian listener who was isolated due to a rare illness, and how Rti opened a window for her to the wider world. […]
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