Headlines
House Floor Vote Scheduled for AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt calls it an important step forward
AM Radio
Business and Law
LeGeyt Pleased With Capitol Hill AM Push
If the bill is to pass soon, process questions loom as large as votes
Business and Law
Broadcasters Fly Into D.C. for AM Radio Push
They'll head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for some face-to-face lobbying
Business and Law
NAB Not Giving Up on AM Radio Revitalization
Recap of high-level meeting with FCC staff reveals group’s wish list
Business and Law
Transportation Bill Could Provide Road to Passage for AM Mandate
Legislative package in the House now includes the AM Radio Every Vehicle Act
News and Business
Texas AM Station to Sign Off After 75 Years
Rex Tackett could not find a buyer for Coleman's KSTA(AM)
Tech and Gear
NAB Thinks It’s Time for AM Boosters
Study suggests this would help the vast majority of stations
Products
Nautel to Offer NX Series AM Transmitters at 1 kW and 2.5 kW
They handle both analog and digital HD Radio or DRM
NAB Show
How Boosters Can Help AM Stations
Layer says NAB continues to investigate technologies to help stations stand out
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
Products
Information Station Specialists Preps New AM Broadcast Antenna
Less than 50 feet in height, it supports up to 1 kW of power
Business and Law
AM Broadcasters Ask for More Translator Flexibility
Coalition hopes the FCC will create another FM opportunity
News Makers
Future in Focus: Justin Sasso of the Colorado Broadcasters Association
CBA's president/CEO says the fight for the future of free, local radio will continue...
Tech Tips
Get That Beat Out of Your Head!
Setting AM transmitter frequencies to minimize interference between stations
News and Business
GM Looks Beyond Smartphone Projection
An end to mirroring could push radio behind more menus in the dash
Global
Spain’s RNE to Shut Down AM Transmitters
It's reportedly part of the country's plan for a digital DAB+ radio transition
Reader's Forum
Letter: It’s Time to Look at AM Radio Power Increases
Ron Schacht writes that the increase in field intensity may help in cities
News Makers
John Kean Explores AM Interference Issues
Consultant continues challenge to maintain AM’s viability
Global
Canadian Radio Broadcast Licenses Will No Longer Expire
Rule change also allows AM stations to simulcast content on a trial basis
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM Headlines Are Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
The real issue is revenue, Archie Stulc writes
Guest Commentaries
AM Radio’s Death Has Been Grossly Exaggerated
The gloomiest headlines about the medium are not justified
News and Business
House Committee Advances AM Radio Bill
An amendment was added to appease automakers
Business and Law
U.S. House Committee to Review AM Mandate
Following summer recess, observers hope approval will spring the bill to the president's desk
Reader's Forum
Letter: Parasitics Not Necessarily Uncommon
Ben Dawson provides detail on loaded AM elements from his own experiences
Facilities
Four Towers, Up on the Roof
Salem puts a four-tower diplexed array atop a Bay Area business building
News Makers
LeGeyt Is Optimistic About AM Bill, Reiterates Need for Rule Reform
NAB president/CEO also weighs in on broadcasters' editorial independence
Business and Law
Expanded-Band AM Stations Ask for FCC Certainty
Groups ask for clarity on future of "dual-band" stations
Business and Law
Since 2022 the U.S. Has Added 500+ Noncom FM Stations
The number of noncommercial FM radio stations in the United States has leapt...
Business and Law
Senate Report: Removing AM From Vehicles Presents “Public Safety Concern”
Cost analysis shows mandate would have “minimal impact” on automakers
Business and Law
House Majority Backs AM Radio Mandate
The bill's future scheduling in Congress remains uncertain
Headlines
Crawford Stops All-Digital Service on Birmingham AM
The company cites programming, not technical, reasons
Headlines
Thieves Ravage Memphis AM Radio Transmitter Site
Hispanic community voice WGSF suffered estimated $170,000 in losses, regroups with FM translator sign-on
Guest Commentaries
Shapiro Says AM Mandate Could Be Costly for Broadcasters
CTA leader says it “would have huge consequences for your broadcast operations”
Facilities
WMVP(AM) Engineer Explains Its Transmitter Move to Joliet
Reconstructed site has better Chicagoland coverage where it counts, Scott Clifton says
News and Business
Groups Ponder RIS — “Reductions in Stations”
Some ownership groups have been shutting down underperforming signals
News and Business
Delilah’s KDUN(AM) Signs Off
HOF host bought Oregon AM in 2021 but cited lack of business to sustain
Guest Commentaries
Let’s Get the Ball Rolling on FCC Deregulation
Charles Anderson weighs in on worthy "Delete, Delete, Delete" proposals
Reader's Forum
Letter: Don’t Ditch the FCC’s Public File Requirement
It serves an important purpose, writes Dennis Jackson
Reader's Forum
Letter: Fix the AM Stations That Exist Instead of Adding More
An Alaska PD responds to a proposition for new stations to be built
Guest Commentaries
Will Forcing Radio Out of the Car Dash Save Consumers Money?
Makers of the new $20,000 electric Slate Truck seem to think so
News and Business
AM Radio Mandate Gains Senate Traction
Bipartisan support pushes the revived bill past the filibuster threshold
Reader's Forum
Letter: No AM Capability? You Just Lost My Business!
A reader bemoans the lack of AM radio while test driving a Ford Ranger...