Tag Archives: AM

Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?

We received a couple of comments on my post about the revitalization of AM radio pointing to pieces that make convincing arguments that it was not a mere suggestion made at NAB last week to go all-digital with HD Radio … finish reading Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?

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University of Colorado’s College Radio Station Radio 1190 to Revamp

An article in the Colorado Daily last week announced that changes are afoot at University of Colorado’s college radio station KVCU-AM, popularly known as Radio 1190. A re-branding effort along with a new website, the elimination of several paid student … finish reading University of Colorado’s College Radio Station Radio 1190 to Revamp

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Music on AM: The untold story of Tucson’s Power 1490

The late 1980s were a turning point for AM radio in the US, as music gave way to the rise of talk. By the 1990s most of the music on the AM dial was limited to old time country and … finish reading Music on AM: The untold story of Tucson’s Power 1490

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86-year-old WDOD Shuts Down and Turns AM License Back to FCC

I know a lot of people who would love to have a terrestrial broadcasting license, so it seemed odd to me when I read about a Chattanooga radio station turning its license back to the FCC. Why on earth would … finish reading 86-year-old WDOD Shuts Down and Turns AM License Back to FCC

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Radio Caroline Pursuing a Legit License

On the heels of Radio Caroline’s 47th birthday last week, the New York Times published a story reporting on the outfit’s attempt to garner an actual license to broadcast in the UK. Caroline is pursuing 531 KHz on the mediumwave … finish reading Radio Caroline Pursuing a Legit License

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Pacifica’s KPFK to try unlicensed radio

On the heels of my post about FCC enforcement of “legal” low-power AM broadcasting, I learn that Pacifica plans to jump into the LPAM arena. The plan is for Pacifica’s Los Angeles station KPFK to serve its Spanish-speaking audience with … finish reading Pacifica’s KPFK to try unlicensed radio

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Unlicensed AM broadcasting a little safer than FM

Last fall I wrote a post on unlicensed broadcasting on the AM band in the US. The impetus was reading an article on a rare FCC action against a station in Portland, Oregon, which caused me to track down the … finish reading Unlicensed AM broadcasting a little safer than FM

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Thar be pirates on AM, too!

Radio World recently posted a brief item about three notices of unlicensed operation to three different persons that the FCC issued in Portland, OR to what is apparently the same station operating on the AM dial. There are a good … finish reading Thar be pirates on AM, too!

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Classic Super Radio is available again

Having a nice radio with sensitive tuning and pleasing sound can really make the radio listening experience that much more enjoyable. Thanks to Herculodge I’ve learned that the classic RCA Super Radio III is available again at Amazon for a … finish reading Classic Super Radio is available again

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Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD

Following on the heels of my unimpressive AM HD radio listening test last week, industry stalwart Radio World magazine published a report that comes to terms with the fact that “AM HD radio has stalled.” In fact, I’d say that … finish reading Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD

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