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KTRU Supporters Petition FCC to Halt Sale of Rice University Station
It’s been a long fight for supporters of student radio station KTRU at Rice University, who don’t want to see their station sold off to University of Houston for use as another public radio outlet. Today was the final day … finish reading KTRU Supporters Petition FCC to Halt Sale of Rice University Station
Last Chance to Send Comments to FCC Regarding KTRU Sale
Supporters of Rice University’s student-run radio station KTRU are rallying fans of independent, local college radio as they continue to fight the sale of their station to University of Houston. The next few days are critical, as they make their … finish reading Last Chance to Send Comments to FCC Regarding KTRU Sale
Letter Writing Campaign to Protest Sale of KTRU Begins while New Details about Secret Dealings Emerge
As we reported earlier this month, paperwork has been submitted to the FCC in reference to the sale of Rice University radio station KTRU to University of Houston. Fans of the student radio station have expressed concern and outrage ever … finish reading Letter Writing Campaign to Protest Sale of KTRU Begins while New Details about Secret Dealings Emerge
Friends of KTRU Hire Law Firm to Protest Sale of Rice University’s College Radio Station
It was announced today that Rice University has finalized its sale of student radio station KTRU to the University of Houston. University of Houston plans to use the FM frequency in order to expand its public radio offerings beyond its … finish reading Friends of KTRU Hire Law Firm to Protest Sale of Rice University’s College Radio Station
Bill would legalize extra-long music sets online for public radio
Under the provisions of the Digital Milennium Copyright Act (DMCA) there are several restrictions on streaming radio that don’t exist for terrestrial broadcast. One of the most vexing for a lot of noncommerical stations is the limitation that an online … finish reading Bill would legalize extra-long music sets online for public radio
Posted in file sharing, Internet radio, music, public radio
Tagged Digital Millennium Copyright Act, DMCA, NPR, public radio, Rep. Tammy Baldwin, streaming
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Radio Obsessive Profile #9: Engineering Radio’s Paul Thurst
Back in the olden days radio was owned by the geek crowd, with every science-savvy kid worth her salt crafting a home-made radio out of wires and household objects while sitting at the kitchen table. The earliest radio stations were … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #9: Engineering Radio’s Paul Thurst
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Tagged commercial radio, Engineering Radio, KUAM, Paul Thurst, public radio, radio engineers, radio obsessive, radio transmitters, vacuum tubes, VPR, WGY, WRUC
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Rice University Plans to Sell Off KTRU’s FM Frequency
There’s more sad news on the college radio front today, with the report that Rice University is selling off the 50,000 FM signal for their long-time college radio station KTRU. According to a press release issued today, University of Houston … finish reading Rice University Plans to Sell Off KTRU’s FM Frequency
Posted in college radio, public radio
Tagged college radio, Houston radio, KTRU, KUHF, NPR, public radio, Rice University radio, Save KTRU, University of Houston radio
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College Station KVTI Hands Control over to Public Radio Group
Why do I always feel like I’m the bearer of bad news about college radio? In another sad sign of the times, Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, Washington has decided to cut costs by passing along control of its … finish reading College Station KVTI Hands Control over to Public Radio Group
Posted in college radio, public radio
Tagged classical music, college radio, I-91 FM, KVTI, Northwest Public Radio, public radio, Top 40
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The Storm Brewing at University of Virginia radio station WTJU: Crisis or Opportunity?
University of Virginia radio station WTJU was at the center of much buzz and heated online debate last week, as staff and listeners reacted to news about proposed changes to both the station’s format and volunteer involvement. Concerned and frustrated … finish reading The Storm Brewing at University of Virginia radio station WTJU: Crisis or Opportunity?
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Tagged block programming, college radio, fundraising, public radio, WTJU
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Lizards and Satellites: Community Public Radio Hybrid KZYX’s Station in the Woods
Back in January when Matthew, Paul and I were listing off our favorite radio shows of all time, I pronounced my love for “Trading Time,” a locally-produced call-in swap show on community radio station KZYX out of Philo, California. I’ve … finish reading Lizards and Satellites: Community Public Radio Hybrid KZYX’s Station in the Woods
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Tagged community radio, KZYX, Mendocino County radio, public radio, Trading Time
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