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Which comes first? LPFM or translators?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Paul Riismandel

Right now there are a pile of applications for translator stations in the queue for at the FCC. Translators are often called booster stations because their only purpose is to rebroadcast the signal of a full-power station. This backlog of … finish reading Which comes first? LPFM or translators?

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FCC To Host Media Cross-ownership Workshop in Tampa

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

In advance of its upcoming biannual review of media ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission is holding a series of workshops on the issue. These workshops are less formal and expansive than hearings, and tend to be focused on a … finish reading FCC To Host Media Cross-ownership Workshop in Tampa

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The Clock Is Winding Down for Channel 6 Backdoor to FM

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Paul Riismandel

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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