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Engineering Sessions Highlight IBS College Media Conference
University of Wisconsin's 91.7 WSUM(FM) took home the best overall station award
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News and Business
NAB Offers PSAs to Thank Members of Congress for AM Radio Support
Campaign also urges leadership to bring AM car mandate to a floor vote
Business and Law
Connecticut LPFM Reaches FCC Agreement Over WBLS Interference
FCC admonishes New Haven's WNHA(LP) for false certifications
Programming and Sales
Alice 105.9 Raises $1 Million for Children’s Hospital Colorado
The Feb. 12 radiothon was anchored by the Audacy station's on-air talent
News and Business
Auddia to Merge With Thramann Holdings
The AI platform for audio identification will be renamed McCarthy Finney
News and Business
Radio Operators React to Econco Closure: “A Serious Issue”
Rebuilt power tubes resulted in station economic savings
Products
M&I Broadcast Services Launches OmniPlayer 3 in the U.S.
Holding Dutch dominance, it seeks an American automation footprint
Products
Westwood One Sports Network Reimaged With TM Studios
Four-note sonic signature blends hip-hop, EDM and pop
Nick's Signal Spot
What Can You Hear From the Top of a Tower?
Engineer Roman Porterfield takes advantage of the coolness of SDRs
Business and Law
Licenses at Risk in Michigan, Georgia for Unpaid FCC Fees
Radio station owners must pay or show cause within 60 days
Facilities
A Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Revamp
WVRC Media transformed its Charleston radio and TV studios
Headlines
MPP Announces Closure of Former Econco Facility
The manufacturer will discontinue repair services for power tubes effective May 12
Global
Proposed EU Digital Networks Act Would Mandate Radio in New Cars
But the European Broadcasting Union says more protections are needed
Tech Tips
Loudness Control Is Your Ally in Preventing Tune-Out
David Bialik says that first and foremost, broadcasters are content distributors
Tech and Gear
On the Ice, There’s a Third Team at Work
The Geerlings' latest video explores what goes into St. Louis Blues TV production
Programming and Sales
Audacy: The Most Devoted Sports Fans Are Flocking to Audio
The company's report highlights the devotion of sports-talk radio listeners
Show News
NRB Show in Nashville Nurtures a Hub for Christian Media
Feb. 17–20 International Christian Media Convention includes radio sessions and exhibitors
Business and Law
FCC Issues Clarification on FRN Update Procedures
No risk of $1,000-per day penalty, but broadcasters must keep contact info up to...
Business and Law
FCC’s Gomez: Fewer Owners Means Fewer Voices
The commissioner used the State of the Net Conference to advocate for guardrails
People News
Inrush Adds Andy Gunn to Direct Its Projects and Process
He led engineering for six years at WAMU(FM)
Tech Tips
GatesAir: Never Expose Transmitters to the Public Internet
The FCC also issued a recent cybersecurity notice on ransomware
Products
Thailand’s Public Radio Picks Orban for Processing
Six PRD stations are now using the Optimod 5950 Digital Audio processor
Products
Audacy FM Deploys “Visual Geotargeting” in Bay Area
On Super Bowl weekend, KGMZ will use MaxxCasting node to display RDS messages
Tech Tips
The Stream Is as Important as the Transmitter
SummitMedia is taking advantage of modern streaming solutions across its U.S. markets
Business and Law
Nielsen Countersues, Accuses Cumulus of Leaking Data to Eastlan
Ratings company alleges its "crown jewels" were secretly handed to competitor
Products
vCreative and Radio.Cloud Join Forces for Audio to Playout
Stations can move content from production faster
Products
SCMS and radioDNA to Team Up for Video for Radio
The solution aims to replace legacy wiring with IP connectivity and NDI video
News and Business
Nebraska Public Media Agrees to Acquire Omaha’s KOOO(FM)
The 100 kW ERP signal will be converted to a noncom outlet
NAB Show
SBE Sets Its 2026 NAB Show Plans
The SBE Ennes Workshop will be held on the convention's final two days
Business and Law
FCC Seeks to Delete Class C Allocation for Houston Rimshot
103.3 FM in Freeport had been silent since 2020 tower collapse
News and Business
Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Harrison Delivers Final Remarks
For the public media's greater good, CPB needed to dissolve, she said
Show News
NATE Unite 2026 to Include Hands-on Tower Structure Demo
The broadcast infrastructure conference takes place in Vegas Feb. 23–26
Products
Broadcast Radio Enhances Its Music Scheduling
Myriad Schedule Pro adds third-party playout support, rotation progression controls
People News
RCS President and CEO Philippe Generali to Retire
Longtime leader will step down Feb. 28
Business and Law
FCC to Vote on First-Ever Noncom FM Translator Filing Window
Chairman Carr listed the item on the commission's February agenda
News and Business
Connoisseur Media Replatforms With Super Hi-Fi
AI-powered radio operating system rolls out on stations in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska
Nick's Signal Spot
Supercharged Ionosphere Delivers Rare Winter DX
A solar storm heated up the airwaves for North American long-distance signal hobbyists
News and Business
CPB Approves Interconnection Payments to Stations
Public media outlets can use funds toward national partners or technology for distribution
Business and Law
FCC Rejects Iowa LPFM Hopeful’s Bid for Channel Change
Holy Mother Mary challenged the legal basis of the "major amendment" rule
News and Business
Entries Open for Celebration of Service to America Awards
NAB Leadership Foundation honors the role local stations play in communities
News and Business
Ocean State Media to Acquire WVEI(FM) From Audacy
The Rhode Island public media outlet will get a full-power signal