This week Radio World published an article about new LPFM grantees who are turning in their construction permits to the FCC because of any number of problems that interfere with getting a station on air. Funding–or the lack of it–seems to be a primary reason for many groups to throw in the towel. Of course […]
I’m thrilled to report that Rice University’s student-run radio station KTRU will be returning to the terrestrial airwaves this week, with the launch of its new low power FM (LPFM) channel at 96.1 FM in Houston, Texas. (more…)
Some incredibly lucky college radio participants had a memorable trip to the White House yesterday as part of the lead-up to College Radio Day on October 2. Rob Quicke, founder of College Radio Day wrote to tell me that the College Radio Day contingent included nine students from five different college radio groups from all […]
The CMJ Music Marathon takes place in New York City in a few weeks and as I read about the conference and shows, I get a bit nostalgic, as I think back to my trips to CMJ over the years. My very first trip to New York was for a CMJ Music Marathon in 1987. […]
Last week I wrote about the FCC’s decision regarding a group of low power FM (LPFM) applicants in Baltimore, Maryland and noted that two college radio groups will likely have their applications dismissed. Although not a college radio station, it turns out that one of the tentatively selected winners of a frequency in Baltimore has […]
The Dallas Observer notes that John Rody, a proud resident of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, has launched his own Low Power FM radio station. It broadcasts to a chunk of Fort Worth at 97.5 FM and calls itself The Southside Pirate. KFTW’s lineup includes Art Bell’s Midnight in the Desert show, but mostly […]
On Monday, Amherst College’s student-run radio station WAMH-FM in Amherst, Massachusetts began airing daytime public radio programming over its 89.3 FM channel as part of a new partnership with the New England Public Radio Network (NEPR). (more…)
A letter in the Ukiah Daily Journal praises Lakeport community station KPFZ-FM for suspending its regular schedule and going to 24/7 live coverage of the area’s gigantic fire: “the programming focus shifted almost immediately when news of the fire took hold and for the most part, regular programming has been side-lined for the primary purpose […]
The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports that struggling public radio station KUSP has laid off its general manager Terry Green. He ran the operation for a dozen years, the last eight or so dedicated to making the signal more competitive with neighboring NPR outlet KAZU. But now KUSP is “on the brink of bankruptcy,” according to […]
Broadcasting is a privilege. To have people listen to your voice and what you present from miles or oceans away is an amazing thing that deserves respect. Whether it’s over terrestrial broadcast, pirate radio, internet streams or podcast, having another human being choose to listen to you is an honor. As a former program director […]
