Guest Commentaries
The AM Band Needs a Federal Support Program
Some thoughts on how the struggling band can live on
AM Revitalization
Business and Law
FCC Again Fends Off Challenge to Translator Policies
Denies elevating cross-service translators over LPFMs
Guest Commentaries
NextGen TV Is Tapping Us on the Shoulder
The author says ATSC 3.0 is a radio content provider’s Holy Grail
Guest Commentaries
Even More to All-Digital AM
Michi Bradley responds to Larry Langford’s recent commentary
Guest Commentaries
Sweeten the Pot to Entice AM Digital
AM station owner Larry Langford says it’s time for digital but we need a...
Reader's Forum
Letter: Drop the Three-Channel Rule
A serious consideration for AM revitalization is being overlooked
Business and Law
FCC Approves All-Digital Option for AM
Will allow HD Radio MA-3 mode, but the uptake outlook is unclear
Business and Law
Special Report: AM Advocates Watch and Worry
Revitalization effort has been deemed spotty while all-digital interest is unclear
Business and Law
AM Revitalization: “A Big Success Story”
Radio World talked with Al Shuldiner, chief of the FCC’s Audio Division, about the...
Business and Law
AM Translator CPs Get Some Deadline Relief
FCC announces availability of waivers for certain AM stations with pending FM translators
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM Migration Is Still a Good Idea
Lower FM band still offers the simplest solution to revitalize AM stations
Business and Law
FCC Is Likely to Kill the Duplication Rule for AM Stations
Rules restricting duplication of programming in a local area date to the Johnson administration
Business and Law
NAB Is All-In on All-Digital AM
Association voices strong support for allowing voluntary conversions
Business and Law
Xperi Urges FCC to Allow All-Digital on AM
Cites audio quality, multicasting and metadata among the benefits
Business and Law
FCC Officially Proposes to Allow All-Digital on U.S. AM Band
Switchover would be optional by station; analog-only receivers would not hear those stations
Business and Law
Downs Hails FCC Announcement on All-Digital AM
“All-digital isn’t the only answer to AM problems, but it is a piece of...
Business and Law
All-Digital on the AM Band? The FCC Might Allow It Soon
Pai says commission will consider permitting voluntary transitions by stations
Columns and Views
Letters: AM Doesn’t Have to Go Away
It provides important services though some operators are negligent
News and Business
FCC Media Bureau Upholds Its AM Revitalization Translator Policies
In California case, iHeart subsidiary gets an FM signal for its Modesto AM over...
Columns and Views
Where Is Terrestrial Radio Going?
Jonathan Yinger looks into his crystal ball at the future for AM radio
News and Business
NAB Urges Forward Thinking for Ownership Reform
Says opponents’ arguments are “fundamentally backward” and speculative
Business and Law
NAB: Time to Look Closely at All-Digital AM HD Radio
Move could help AM stations to retain and attract listeners, NAB says
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes FM Translator Interference Rules
Commission says new rules are fair and reliable
Columns and Views
Finally, a Solution to the AM “Problem”
That is, if “they” are really looking for a solution
Columns and Views
Improve the Senior Band With These Steps
Stop waiting for the magic pill, says consultant
News and Business
How Eliminating FM Subcaps Could Undo AM Radio Revitalization Efforts
Some broadcasters say FCC must tread carefully when reviewing ownership rule changes
News and Business
O’Rielly Updates Broadcasters on Subcaps, C-Band
“There seems to be agreement that eliminating the AM ownership limit is more than...
Guest Commentaries
Giving AM Owners a Boost
FM boosters worked out well for their owners, why not give AM owners the...
News and Business
FCC Announces Comment Deadlines for Latest AM Proposal
Input is due Jan. 22, and replies must be submitted by Feb. 19
Columns and Views
Let’s Toss Another Expensive and Useless Rule!
The seemingly obsolete NRSC mask measurement for AMs is a waste of time and...
Columns and Views
What’s Next for AM Radio?
On AM revitalization, Peter Tannenwald asks, Are we really “revitalizing” AM, or are we...
News and Business
FCC Seeks Workable Solution on Protecting Big AM Signals
Commission puts forth several revised interference regimes
News and Business
Pai Reiterates FCC Priorities for Radio
FCC chair addressed the Michigan Broadcasters Association Aug. 14
Columns and Views
AM: Some Engineers Just Don’t Know How to Do It
I would rather lose a bit on the fringe than lose everyone in the...
News and Business
FCC Rejects 2017 Prometheus’ Translator Siting Concerns
Organization called the FCC’s earlier decision arbitrary, capricious and contrary to LCRA
News and Business
Sides Are Split on Those 998 Objections
Industry reactions are swift and decisive over LPFM advocacy groups’ claim that FCC allowed...
News and Business
Hope Remains for This Small, Local AM Station
Though WAGS(AM) went dark earlier this year, owner holds out hope for station and...
News and Business
New Rules in Place for AM Directional Antenna Arrays
Part of AM revitalization efforts
Columns and Views
Subaru Makes a Positive Move on AM
Could it be that car radio makers are starting to take a second look...