Business and Law
FM6 LPTV Rules Take Effect
The 14 grandfathered “Franken FMs” must confirm parameters by Jan. 29
Franken FM
Business and Law
The FCC Allows 14 FM6 Stations to Stay on the Air
But it declines to allow other such “Frankens” or to repurpose Ch. 6 spectrum
Business and Law
Here’s the FCC Plan for FM6 Stations
Read details of the proposal to grandfather 14 “Franken FMs”
Business and Law
FCC to Vote Next Month on FM6 “Franken” Stations
Rosenworcel calls it "preserving established local programming"
Headlines
NAB Supports Leaving Franken FMs in Place
Broadcasting advocacy group never previously established a position on FM6 issue
Headlines
Comment Deadlines Set in FM6 NPRM
The FCC says it is seeking final resolution on "Franken FMs"
Business and Law
Do “Frankens” Really Fit Into the Radio Ecosystem?
We conclude our three-part series, as the FCC opens a new NPRM
Reader's Forum
Letter: We Don’t Need This Franken
Fresno already has an established community resource
Business and Law
NPR Hopes Franken FM Resolution Includes New NCE Stations
FCC’s path forward could present spectrum opportunities in 82-88 MHz
Headlines
FCC Opens FM6 NPRM, Seeking “Final Resolution”
The commission wants to settle the Franken FM question once and for all
News and Business
Fresno’s KMCF-LD Launches ATSC 3.0, Hopes to Add Ch. 6 Franken FM Soon
Low-power TV station promises 4K broadcasts
Headlines
FCC Will Consider Franken FMs in June
It will consider a proposal to allow these broadcasters to continue their FM6 radio...
Business and Law
The Tech Behind Franken FMs Version 2.0
We continue our look at this new breed of cross-band creatures
Business and Law
WNYZ(LD) Becomes NYC’s First ATSC 3.0 Broadcaster
LPTV serves up NextGen TV and FM radio
Headlines
Next-Generation ‘Franken FMs’ on the Rise
ATSC 3.0 enables hybrid digital/analog operations
Tech and Gear
San Diego TV Station Broadcasting Hybrid FM-ATSC 3.0 Signal on TV Channel 6
Tests show signal is compatible both with current NextGen demodulation devices and analog FM...
Business and Law
FCC Throws Lifeline to an FM6 Station
Temporary extension suggests commission’s mind isn’t made up yet on Franken FMs
Business and Law
Time Running Out for FM6 Stations?
Advocates still hoping for OK to air analog audio after July deadline
Headlines
EMF Urges Quick Decision on Franken FMs
Wallington says stations want to avoid “a potential unhappy surprise”
News and Business
FCC Weighs the Future of FM6 Stations
“Franken FMs” defend their existence; NPR calls them a misuse of public airwaves
News and Business
NPR Says LPTV Stations Are ‘Misusing’ FM Radio Services
Wants FCC to put an end to Franken FM stations
Business and Law
Miami “Franken FM” Makes Its Case for Survival
Station says it is a “vital component of the Spanish-speaking community in the metro...
News and Business
Media Bureau Continues FM6 Update Inquiry
Comment deadline is Jan. 22; reply comments due Feb. 6.
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service
Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket
Digital Editions
Inside the October 23rd Issue of Radio World
Vernon’s automation deep dive, Wesolowski on C4 latest, take an audio ride in a...
News and Business
Is There an Afterlife for “Franken FMs”?
Low-power TV advocates embrace Channel 6 and want to keep audio broadcasts on 87.7...