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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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Do community advisory boards protect public radio stations?
Free Press has a provocative new report on the state of public media and how to more adequately fund it. Many of the reform group’s proposals involve siphoning income from commercial station advertising revenue or Federal Communications Commission spectrum auctions. … finish reading Do community advisory boards protect public radio stations?
Website Campaigns to Keep the Public in Public Radio
My pal John Anderson at DIYmedia.net alerts us to a new group blog written by some fellow radio survivors who intend to hold public radio’s feet to the fire, called Keeping the Public in Public Radio (KTPIPR). Featuring the contributions … finish reading Website Campaigns to Keep the Public in Public Radio
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Tagged Austin, boston, Cactus Cafe, CPB, HD Radio, Keep the Public in Public Radio, KTPIPR, kut, NPR, public radio, Texas, University of Texas, WGBH
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Radio Survivor's Top Radio Shows – Paul's #2: On the Media
I’m a media geek, hence my nom de internet. And I pretty much have always been, ever since I recognized that there were people, organizations and companies behind the shows I saw on TV and listened to on the radio. … finish reading Radio Survivor's Top Radio Shows – Paul's #2: On the Media
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Tagged Bob Garfield, broadcast, Brooke Gladstone, journalism, media analysis, media criticism, On the Media, political economy, public radio, wnyc
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