On March 19, 2012 the FCC released an Order that modifies rules to implement certain provisions of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. The new rules eliminate its third-adjacent LPFM channel spacing requirements and to maintain the spacing requirements currently in place to protect radio reading services. The Commission is also seeking comment on proposed changes to … [Read more...] about New LPFM and FM Translator Rules Released
Native American Tribes Receive First Opportunity to Obtain Certain Commercial FM Stations
In late 2011, The Federal Communications Commission created a short-cut for Tribes seeking to obtain new commercial FM stations to serve Tribal Lands. http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db1229/FCC-11-190A1.pdf The new approach is designed to assure Tribal applicants the first opportunity to apply for such stations, free from competition from … [Read more...] about Native American Tribes Receive First Opportunity to Obtain Certain Commercial FM Stations
WJEE Constructed and Licensed
On December 16, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission granted a license to Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries for WJDD (Carrollton, OH). The new station serves Stark and Tuscarawas counties is Ohio. It also serves a portion of Canton, Ohio. The facility is the member of the Faith Ministry Radio Network. Details: … [Read more...] about WJEE Constructed and Licensed
WJMF Upgraded to HD
During August of 2011, FMEG upgraded Bryant University’s WJMF to a digital facility. The analog channel and WJMF-HD1 now feature classical music programming produced in association with WGBH in Boston. WJMF-HD2 features programming created by students at Bryant University. http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1442309 … [Read more...] about WJMF Upgraded to HD
WJDD Constructed and Licensed
On June 17, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission granted a license to Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries for WJDD (Carrollton, OH). The new station serves Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas counties is Ohio. The facility is the flagship station for the Faith Ministry Radio Network. Details: … [Read more...] about WJDD Constructed and Licensed