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Tag Archives: lptv
Back door “radio” stations on TV channel 6 to go silent in 2015
It was too good to be true, the loophole that allows a number of low-power TV stations broadcasting on channel 6 to operate as radio stations. According to an order [PDF] released by the FCC July 15, all remaining analog … finish reading Back door “radio” stations on TV channel 6 to go silent in 2015
Channel 6 “radio” stations could be silent by 2012
Currently the FCC is accepting comments on a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the low-power television service [PDF]. Unlike full-power TV, LPTV is still analog. Now the FCC is considering a timeline for closing that gap. The fact that … finish reading Channel 6 “radio” stations could be silent by 2012
The End of Channel 6 on FM Is Imminent
Over the past year I’ve been tracking the mini-phenomenon of a few low-power TV stations on channel 6 using their signal as a back-door to the FM dial rather than real TV stations. This situation occurs because the audio portion … finish reading The End of Channel 6 on FM Is Imminent
Reply Comment Smackdown Over the Channel 6 Backdoor to FM
A couple of weeks ago I reported on Chicago Public Radio taking a glancing swipe against LPTV channel 6 stations that are effectively functioning like radio stations, taking advantage of their audio channel’s proximity to 87.7 FM. Now the owner … finish reading Reply Comment Smackdown Over the Channel 6 Backdoor to FM
Posted in commercial radio, FCC, public radio
Tagged channel 6, Chicago Public Radio, lptv, noncommerical radio, Venture Technologies Group, wbez, WLFM-LP
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Chicago Public Radio Calls Out LPTV Stations Exploiting Backdoor to FM Dial
Far outside the view of the general public, the virtual cratediggers of the FCC’s electronic recesses like Matthew and myself are sometimes privy to the little slap-fights that go on between broadcasters. In this case things are getting a little … finish reading Chicago Public Radio Calls Out LPTV Stations Exploiting Backdoor to FM Dial
NYC’s the Pulse Flatlines
Perhaps it was too good to be true. The overcrowded FM dial of the New York City metroplex offered no easy opportunity to bring a new cutting edge dance music station to the radio. But an opportunity was found at … finish reading NYC’s the Pulse Flatlines
Posted in commercial radio, economics, tv
Tagged 87.7fm, bankruptcy, channel 6, commercial radio, dance music, Island Broadcasting, lptv, Mega Media Group, the pulse, wnyz
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The Clock Is Winding Down for Channel 6 Backdoor to FM
Regular readers may recall that I’ve been doggedly pursuing the minor phenomenon of analog TV channel 6 broadcasters exploiting their audio signal’s proximity to the FM dial to become radio broadcasters. At present the only analog TV stations capable of … finish reading The Clock Is Winding Down for Channel 6 Backdoor to FM
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Tagged 87.7fm, channel 6, FCC, lptv, Media Bureau, noncommercial radio
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The Pulse’s Backdoor into FM Not Paved with Gold
It takes a lot of listener donations to take on $3.5 million of debt and liabilities. That’s how far in the hole the owner of New York City’s 87.7 FM The Pulse found itself when the company, Mega Media Group, … finish reading The Pulse’s Backdoor into FM Not Paved with Gold
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Tagged 87.7, bankruptcy, channel 6, commercial radio, lptv, Mega Media Group, the pulse, wnyz
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Channel 6 Radio Backdoor No More Lucrative than Plain Old Commercial Radio?
Last month I wrote about a few legacy analog channel 6 low-power TV stations operating as radio stations, taking advantage of their audio program butting up against the low end of the FM dial. One of the pioneers is New … finish reading Channel 6 Radio Backdoor No More Lucrative than Plain Old Commercial Radio?
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Tagged channel 6, commercial radio, dance music, lptv, Pulse 87, radio, the pulse, tv
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Ideas and Lamentations for Channel 6
Following up on last week’s post about LPTV stations on channel 6 effectively turning into radio broadcasters I’ve been researching the topic a bit more. Turns out that full-power TV stations had the option to stay on channel 6 in … finish reading Ideas and Lamentations for Channel 6


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