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Boston pirate bust is a lesson in the slow grind of bureaucracy
It’s been quite some time since I can recall the FCC imploring a U.S. Attorney to issue a warrant to shut down an unlicensed FM station. In fact, it’s quite a rare action, usually reserved for long-running stations that either … finish reading Boston pirate bust is a lesson in the slow grind of bureaucracy
Posted in FCC
Tagged 99.7 FM, boston, bust, Datz Hits, FCC, NAL, NOUO, pirate radio, unlicensed broadcasting
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FCC Warning to Worcester Unlicensed Station Is Indicator of Big New England Pirate Scene
Worcester, Massachusset’s unlicensed Flava 105.5 has received some mostly positive press coverage recently for its focus on underserved Caribbean populations in the area. Probably not coincidentally, about two weeks after it appeared in the local newspaper the FCC issued the … finish reading FCC Warning to Worcester Unlicensed Station Is Indicator of Big New England Pirate Scene
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Tagged boston, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, Flava 105.5, NUOU, pirate radio, unlicensed broadcasting
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Website Campaigns to Keep the Public in Public Radio
My pal John Anderson at DIYmedia.net alerts us to a new group blog written by some fellow radio survivors who intend to hold public radio’s feet to the fire, called Keeping the Public in Public Radio (KTPIPR). Featuring the contributions … finish reading Website Campaigns to Keep the Public in Public Radio
Posted in HD Radio, public radio
Tagged Austin, boston, Cactus Cafe, CPB, HD Radio, Keep the Public in Public Radio, KTPIPR, kut, NPR, public radio, Texas, University of Texas, WGBH
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One of the Last “Progressive” Rockers Goes Digital-Only
When it comes to commercial radio, I’d argue that true progressive rock radio died somewhere in the early 80s, as tighter playlisting, more frequent rotations and shorter music sets became required, and DJs by-and-large no longer picked their records. Nevertheless … finish reading One of the Last “Progressive” Rockers Goes Digital-Only
Posted in commercial radio, Internet radio, ratings
Tagged album rock, boston, CBS Radio, commercial radio, HD Radio, Little Walter, Pearl Jam, progressive rock radio, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, WBCN, WMMS, WNEW, WSAN, WXRT
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Garrett Wollman’s Radio Tower Quest
Fandom is an amazing thing and thanks to the Internet it’s easier and easier to find like-minded obsessives who share one’s passion for the most obscure objects, idols, and idiosyncrasies. Radio is no exception. Loads of websites document radio history, … finish reading Garrett Wollman’s Radio Tower Quest
Posted in da future, history, radio obsessive profile, radio towers
Tagged AM, Archives @ BostonRadio.org, bbc radio 4, boston, college radio, DXing, fm, Garrett Wollman, kyca, NPR, public radio, radio history, radio towers, satellite radio, wbru, wbur, wbz, wcnk, whrb, whsd, wls, wmbr, wnbc, wncw, wrek, wxpn, wxrv
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Corporate Radio Gets a Little More Life after Michael Jackson’s Death
I’ve been combing through the web trying to get a handle on how radio has responded to the death of Michael Jackson on Thursday. There’s much anecdotal evidence to suggest that radio listenership was up, as fans sought out his … finish reading Corporate Radio Gets a Little More Life after Michael Jackson’s Death
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Tagged boston, commercial radio, iPods, live radio, michael jackson, Northeast Radio Watch, tv, WBOS
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