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Copper Thieves Destroy KITX’s Radio Tower
Severed guy cables caused the Oklahoma station's tower to collapse
Randy J. Stine has spent the past 40 years working in audio production and broadcast radio news. He joined Radio World in 1997 and covers new technology and regulatory issues. He has a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.
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Here’s How Audacy Is Navigating Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The prepackaged filing will reduce the radio group's debt from $1.9B to $350M
Business and Law
FCC Draft Would Bring a Disaster Reporting Mandate Closer
NPRM to be considered this month would prompt another round of industry comment
Business and Law
Audacy Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Second-largest U.S. radio company will exchange equity for debt relief
News and Business
FCC Seeks to Enhance DIRS Reporting
Pending proposal will explore the question of a broadcast requirement further
News and Business
WSJ Report: Audacy Close to Filing for Bankruptcy
Radio broadcaster had been working with lenders to negotiate debt
Business and Law
Stay on the Good Side of the FCC
ABIP inspectors and radio attorneys talk about common enforcement triggers
Business and Law
FCC Gives Birach AM Another Chance
Oklahoma station has had issues maintaining service
Business and Law
The FCC Keeps Radio Market Caps in Place
Completing 2018 review, it also rejects NAB’s pleas to redefine radio’s marketplace
Business and Law
Washington State Radio Broadcaster Avoids $20K FCC Fine
The commission instead admonishes the licensee for knowingly violating technical rules
Headlines
FCC Workshop Focuses on Security for EAS and WEA
Commission examined cybersecurity for public warning systems
Headlines
NAB’s Chris Brown Preps His Final Spring NAB Show
“We are in a renewed golden era of live events coming out of COVID”
Headlines
FM Translators Remain a Popular Tool
Mark Bohach about the advantages of cross-service FM translators
Business and Law
FCC Extends LPFM Window to Friday
LPFM advocates: “Vulnerability discovered during filing window”
Business and Law
Attempt to Pass AM for Every Vehicle Act in Senate Falls Short
Sen. Rand Paul objected, saying "mandating that all cars have AM radio is antithetical"
Business and Law
Shure, Broadcast Groups Weigh In on New National Spectrum Strategy
Strategy identified 2,786 megahertz of spectrum to study
Business and Law
FCC Announces New Version of Its Disaster Information Reporting System
Broadcasters take note. The agency will test the system in January
Business and Law
FCC Continues Pirate Radio Enforcement Efforts
Summer sweep by commission targets nine Boston landlords
Business and Law
Pirate Radio Is Not Just a Big-City Problem
Illegal broadcasts can be a headache, or worse, in rural areas too
News and Business
BMI Acquired by Private Equity Firm
The move will "ensure that long-term royalty collections for songwriters, composers and publishers continue...
Business and Law
FCC Finds Collecting Pirate Radio Fines a Challenge
Unclear if collection of fines under the PIRATE Act will be easier
Business and Law
NAB and REC Seek More Time for Stations to Meet New EAS Requirement
Groups say technical challenges remain as FCC deadline approaches
Business and Law
FCC Writes Up 3 More NYC Pirates, This Time With $6M in Proposed Fines
Routine pirate sweeps have identified illegal operations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Mount Vernon
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Ready to Hit Fast-Forward
Beyond Title II and net neutrality, which issues will she prioritize?
Headlines
NAB: Carmakers Inflate Costs of Protecting AM in EVs
Broadcasters find fault with study paid for by the auto industry
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Sheds 122 More Tower Sites
It reported Q3 results and said its broadcast revenue fell 5%
Headlines
Carmakers Say Solving Analog AM Interference in EVs Could Cost Billions
The Center for Automotive Research lists shielding cables, interference filters and active noise cancellation...
News Makers
John Broomall: Broadcasting God’s Word
Longtime community radio advocate continues mission
Headlines
Fla. Official Calls on FCC to Stop Use of National WEA
An FCC spokesperson said the law requires FEMA to conduct nationwide tests
News and Business
MMTC Completes Sale of WVOX(AM) in New York
Station was donated to nonprofit organization by family of Bill O'Shaughnessy
News and Business
Cumulus Earnings Strained Under Slow National Ad Market
Broadcaster completes sale of WDRQ(FM) for $10 million in Q3
Business and Law
FCC Wants to Bolster Amateur Radio
Commission will vote in November on plan to remove outdated technical restrictions
Business and Law
Denver Radio Station Proposes Shift From C1 FM to C2 FM
KKSE(FM) hopes to improve market coverage with antenna move
Business and Law
FCC Makes Way for a New FM in Texas
7430 Technologies LLC petitioned for new allotment
Business and Law
Will Superpowered FM Stations Get an HD Radio Power Boost?
FCC to decide on digital power increase for about 60 high-power FM stations
Business and Law
Beasley Stock Faces Delisting Again
Share price of under $1 carries some consequences
Business and Law
Hams Worry About Shortwave Proposal
The U.S. Coast Guard also is concerned about petition from the Shortwave Modernization Coalition...
Business and Law
SBE Says FCC’s Spectrum Analysis Will Require Outside Expertise
The group believes assessing spectrum will be “complex and challenging”
Business and Law
Xperi Discussing HD Radio Power Boost Proposal With Aviation Groups
The Aerospace Industry Association and the Air Line Pilots Association International have voiced interference...
Business and Law
Congressional Budget Office Analyzes “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act”
CBO says the mandate would cost automakers "several millions of dollars each year the...