Business and Law
FM NCE Station Count Grows
Noncommercial educational licenses are at their highest historic total
FM Radio
Guest Commentaries
MicroMPX Is Designed Specifically for FM
An efficient solution to send full composite to sites without excessive bandwidth consumption
News and Business
Dielectric Partners With SCMS for U.S. Radio Sales
Together the companies boast 130 years of industry experience
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
FM Radio Station Application Derailed by Missteps, Mistakes
Applications were filed as part of a 2021 filing window for a new NCE...
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM’s Downfall Is Poor Programming, Not Audio Quality
"It was the music without the spots, that made FM," says a reader
Facilities
KFII Preps to Go on the Air in Hugo, Colo.
A new Class A FM will be launched by longtime broadcaster Scott Scarborough
Business and Law
FCC Sifts Through Comments on Request to Boost FM Digital Power
The two petitions calling for a power increase do not include a mandate ...
Programming and Sales
KPCC Rebrands as Part of “LAist”
SCPR seeks to unify the branding of its various platforms
Business and Law
Broadcasters Voice Support for FM Digital Power Increase
Petition calls for first power boost in more than a decade
News and Business
8 Misconceptions Brands Have About Radio
In a new report, Cumulus Media says "the prevailing narrative is wrong"
News and Business
Radio by the (FCC) Numbers
We sifted through the commission's 2022 marketplace report so you don't have to
Business and Law
FCC Shoots Down Texas FM’s Proposed Move
Commission says "relocation would not serve the interest of the community”
From the Editor
Explore the RadioLand App
For Nick Langan, an FM station location app was a perfect software project
News and Business
Switching off FM in Norway and, Soon, Switzerland
The impact of these "FM switch-offs" on domestic commercial radio was examined at the...
News and Business
WorldDAB Summit Celebrates Growth of DAB+
It offers stations more choices, expands their reach and is environmentally and monetarily friendly,...
Business and Law
Pennsylvania College Surrenders Its FM
Class D WKVR(FM) had been licensed to Juniata College
Tech Tips
A Composite Demodulator for Troubleshooting and Discrete Audio
This home-brew device turns composite baseband into discrete left and right
Programming and Sales
Radio Is Theater of the Mind
Global One partners with Nev. high school to bring "The War of the Worlds"...
Reader's Forum
Letter: Mono Has Its Place
Engineering Andrew Armstrong comments on Glynn Walden’s commentary
Global
Boon: Digital Media Is an Asset to Broadcast Radio
Here's how Media Prima Audio uses social media to boost listener engagement
Business and Law
FCC Warns More Property Owners of Alleged Pirate Operations
The Enforcement Bureau sent notices to properties in New York and Michigan
Guest Commentaries
Mono on FM? Hang on a Moment
Your streaming and radio competitors are delivering stereo to their audiences
Products
Dielectric Introduces AIO Virtualized Modeling Service
Three shipments are already out the door for two Canadian FM broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Clears Way For New FM Channel in South Florida
Group made case for first local radio service in small community
Guest Commentaries
Turn Off the Stereo and See What Happens
The benefits of mono on FM are worth considering
Business and Law
Seven Texas Stations Limited to One-Year Renewals
Each of the stations licensed by Mekaddesh Group stayed silent for nearly a year
Business and Law
When Agents Knocked, Florida Station Denied Access
FCC says licensees must make stations available for inspection during hours of operation
Business and Law
10 Reps Write to Rosenworcel on Geo-Targeting
Democratic members cite benefits to minorities
Guest Commentaries
Thoughts on Shortwave’s Heritage and Future
In this guest commentary, DRM's Ruxandra Obreja dives back in to the shortwave debate
Business and Law
FCC OKs Computer Modeling for Directional FM
Manufacturer simulations will be allowed once original model is verified
Programming and Sales
Encouraging News for AM/FM Streaming
New Nielsen study offers new insights on who, how and where AM/FM radio streaming...
Business and Law
FM NCE Filing Window Coming in 2021
Opportunities in big markets will be scarce; meanwhile another LPFM window may follow
Columns and Views
Annual Measurement Checks Are Still Important — Really
Rules call for annual harmonic and spurious measurements for AM stations, but the author...
News and Business
FCC Proposes Rules to Govern Repack Reimbursement of FMs, LPTVs and TV Translators
The NPRM is following up on the 2018 Reimbursement Expansion Act
Resource Center
Elevated HD Power, Part II
The effects of increased digital power on FM signal to noise
Resource Center
Look Before You Leap
If you plan to raise FM digital power, you should be aware of unintended...
Tech and Gear
Don’t Wait for February to See if Deicers Are Working
This easy-to-build controller saves money, adds reliability