We have no reason to suspect that the President will not sign this into law!
What does this mean to you?
Non-profits will enjoy the same rates and terms in 2005 as they did in 2004!
CBI participated in negotiations with four other entities and the RIAA to determine the rates and terms for 2005-6. All but one organization rejected the settlement offered by the RIAA. This one organization signed on in hopes of gaining your membership. Despite their attempts gain your membership, CBI was able to help HR 1417 become law and negate the negative impact of the negotiated settlement!
Details will be forthcoming. If you have specific questions, please contact me at 713-348-2935.
Will R
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It's been busy on many fronts! News II is likely to be forthcoming...
It seems this blog was wrong about an FCC commissioners future. Despite bi-partisan congressional support, the White House seemed against the action they apparently took. The article provides some insights to the partisan issues, but I suspect that 'moral' issues may have come into play as well.
Monday Night Football / Housewives Opening Rankles FCC WASHINGTON-November 18: Michael Powell commented yesterday on the provocative locker room opening to ABC's "Monday Night Football" telecast this week, saying, "I wonder if Walt Disney would be proud?"
Lame duck session ducks indecency It looks like the title of Sam Brownback's "Decency Enforcement Act of 2004" is going to have to get a new ending. It is not expected to be put forward until the next Congress is seated next year. The Los Angeles Times says Brownback is expected to resurrect the measure in January. Nevertheless, the Family Research Council is counseling its members to contact their senators now. "The American public, President Bush, the FCC and the US House of Representatives realize that only by greatly increasing FCC fines will these multi-billion companies get the message. Why can't the US Senate get the same message?" Meanwhile, BuzzMachine blogger Jeff Jarvis, who is working the opposition on the issue, said, "Prot ect the First Amendment. Write your senators and congressmen and urge them to find sanity at the last minute and block the indecency bill."
TiVo will no longer "skip" past advertisers The LA Times reports when it debuted in 1999, TiVo revolutionized the TV experience by wresting control of screen time from advertisers, allowing viewers to record shows and skip commercials. Behind the scenes, though, TiVo was courting advertisers, selling inroads to a universe most customers saw as commercial-free. The result is a groundbreaking new business strategy, developed with more than 30 of the nation's largest advertisers, that in key ways circumvents the very technology that made TiVo famous. More... http://www.rbr.com/epaper/pages/november04/04-226_adbiz1.html
From RW...
WGUC TESTS SRS, NEURAL SURROUND SOUND Non-commercial classical WGUC(FM) in Cincinnati is testing two types of surround systems for radio broadcast use: Circle Surround from SRS Labs and the Audio Spatial Environment Engine from Neural Audio. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6229
More MNF...
'MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL' INTRODUCTION GARNERS POWELL'S DISAPPOINTMENT FCC Chairman Michael Powell told CNBC he thought ABC's new Monday Night Football introduction "disappointing. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6222
AS HOLLINGS RETIRES, STAFF LISTS HIS COMMUNICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS The ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee, Fritz Hollings of South Carolina, is retiring after 38 years in the Senate. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6226
Perhaps the FCC will take action in the translator trafficking issue (see REC comments in the localism NOI and when finished the reply comments). Don't hold your breath!
FCC: LET AUCTION PROCEED, THEN INVESTIGATE In response to three allegations of improper or illegal bidding in the ongoing auction of FM licenses, the FCC has released letters in response saying that it takes allegations of wrongdoing seriously. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6195
The big question, is Satellite a threat to traditional radio?
SIRIUS SOLD AT TARGET Sirius Satellite Radios are now sold at more than Targets. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6223
At least in Houston, CC is making some serious changes in terms of formats. Are other markets seeing this shift as well? This blog has already mentioned the shift concerning heritage AOR stations. In Houston, the AM/PM news station has shifted as well. The AM drive still is straight news, but the PM drive is no longer news. It is the local talk host who seems overly cautious in his on air approach since switching stations from one CC property to another. Anyway...
CLEAR CHANNEL FURTHERS SPANISH FORMAT INITIATIVE WITH KWID FLIP IN VEGAS Clear Channel Radio debuted a Spanish-language format, "La Preciosa," for KWID(FM) in Las Vegas. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6217
NAB EMPHASIZES AMBER SUCCESSES NAB said two more kidnapped children were recovered recently as a result of successful Amber Alerts. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6205
SIRIUS PROMISES 'RAW' CONTENT ON SHADE 45 CHANNEL Expect to hear more about "Shade 45." Sirius said it has now set its on-air lineup for its "uncensored" hip-hop channel, which is produced in part by singer Eminem and began last month with the broadcast of an Eminem concert. http://www.rwonline.com/dailynews/one.php?id=6209
It is interesting to see the move above and the one below given the FCC inquiry into localism. Do YOU or these stations realize that the FCC commissioned a study of localism that included the requirement of bidders to record your programming and transcribe it? No BS. The feferal government has asked for this to be done. CBI can likely determine if you were recorded for this study and if so, at what times and which days of the week, but not the specific day.
Clear Channel's New Music Network Marks 20,000th Upload SAN ANTONIO-November 19: Clear Channel's New Music Network, an online promotional resource for unsigned artists, received its 20,000th uploaded song and has doubled the number of acts showcased on the site in the past year.
The daily business brief will be seperate from other items for the moment. Below, find the relevant FCC actions. In the next blog find some very relevant information concerning webcasters and others.
Will R
IN BALED-20040917AHQ WJLR 24623 MIDWEST MINISTRIES, INC. Voluntary Assignment of License E 91.5 MHZ SEYMOUR, IN From: MIDWEST MINISTRIES, INC. To: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION Form 314
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NC BALED-20040628AAN WRTP-FM 2468 RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC. Voluntary Assignment of License E 90.1 MHZ ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC From: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC. To: ROANOKE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Form 314
NC BALED-20040628AAO WZRU 5018 ROANOKE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Voluntary Assignment of License E 88.5 MHZ ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC From: ROANOKE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. To: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC. Form 314
MN BALED-20040830ABL KMSE 83876 SAINT OLAF COLLEGE Voluntary Assignment of License, E 88.7 MHZ ROCHESTER, MN as amended From: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE To: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO Form 314
**PETITION TO DENY FILED BY SaveWCAL, Inc. 10/4/2004 IS DENIED** 1800B3-PHD
MN BALED-20040830ABM WCAL 62162 ST. OLAF COLLEGE Voluntary Assignment of License, E 89.3 MHZ NORTHFIELD, MN as amended From: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE To: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO Form 314
**PETITION TO DENY FILED BY SaveWCAL, Inc. 10/4/2004 IS DENIED** 1800B3-PHD
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NJ BNPFT-20030827AGO W285EE 143452 NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY CP New Stn. E 104.9 MHZ CLINTON, NJ PETITION TO DENY FILED 5/17/04 OPPOSITION TO PETITION TO DENY FILED 6/1/04 REPLY FILED 6/14/04 Application dismissed and petition dismissed as moot by letter dated 7/07/2004. Engineering Amendment filed 07/30/2004 Petition for Reconsideration granted 10/15/2004.
TN BNPFT-20030828BGG W254BI 150730 R & L NON-COMM CP New Stn E 98.7 MHZ NASHVILLE, TN Dismissed by letter dated 3/31/2004. Engineering Amendments filed 4/12 & 9/30/2004. Petition for Reconsideration granted 10/1/2004 - No letter was sent.
IN BNPFT-20030828BHV W228BX 157146 COVENANT NETWORK CP New Stn. E 93.5 MHZ GREENCASTLE, IN Application dismissed by letter dated 4/8/2004. Engineering Amendment filed 04/30/2004. Petition for Reconsideration filed 4/30/04 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/28/2004 - No letter was sent. Engineering Amendment filed 10/07/2004.
AS BNPFT-20030828BIA K256BH 155422 LEONE CHURCH OF CHRIST CP New Stn. E 99.1 MHZ CENTRAL DISTRICT, AS Engineering Amendments filed 9/12/2003 & 6/18/2004. Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/29/2004 - No letter was sent.
AS BNPFT-20030828BIC K273BK 155434 LEONE CHURCH OF CHRIST CP New Stn. E 102.5 MHZ EASTERN DISTRICT, AS Engineering Amendments filed 9/12/2003 & 6/18/2004. Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/29/2004 - No letter was sent.
AK BNPFT-20030828BIS K300BY 146578 ALASKA EDUCATIONAL RADIO SYSTEM, INC. CP New Stn. E 107.9 MHZ WILLOW CREEK, AK Petition for Reconsideration filed 6/17/04 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/30/2004 - No letter was sent. Engineering Amendment filed 10/27/2004.
AK BNPFT-20030828BIT K296FP 146572 ALASKA EDUCATIONAL RADIO SYSTEM, INC. CP New Stn. E 107.1 MHZ WILLOW CREEK, AK Petition for Reconsideration filed 6/17/04 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/30/2004 - No letter was sent. Engineering Amendment filed 10/27/2004.
GA BNPFT-20030829AHJ W281AP 141495 LIVING PROOF, INC. CP New Stn. E 104.1 MHZ PEARSON, GA Engineering Amendment filed 06/02/2004. Petition for Reconsideration filed 6/3/2004 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/22/2004 - No letter was sent.
FL BNPFT-20030829ARD W267AV 145311 RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC. CP New Stn. E 101.3 MHZ CROSS CITY, FL Engineering Amendment filed 05/13/2004 Petition for Reconsideration filed 5/13/2004 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/30/2004 - No letter was sent.
ID BNPFT-20030829ARK K258BK 145649 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO CP New Stn. E 99.5 MHZ FREMONT COUNTY, ID Application dismissed by staff letter of 4/30/2004 Engineering Amendment filed 06/04/2004 Petition for Reconsideration filed 6/4/2004 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/30/2004 - No letter was sent.
IN BNPFT-20030829ARP W287BE 147788 FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC. CP New Stn. E 105.3 MHZ GREENWOOD, IN Engineering Amendments filed 4/22 & 9/1/2004. Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/1/04 Petition for Reconsideration granted 10/12/04 - No letter was sent
AZ BNPFT-20030829ARX K283AX 151656 CALVARY CHAPEL OF TUCSON, INC. CP New Stn. E 104.5 MHZ SAFFORD, AZ Engineering Amendment filed 06/01/2004 Petition for Reconsideration filed 6/1/04 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/30/2004 - No letter was sent.
IN BNPFT-20030829ASU W244BZ 145163 FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC. CP New Stn. E 96.7 MHZ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, IN Engineering Amendment filed 05/06/2004. Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/13/04 by ("Friends") Petition for Reconsideration granted 10/15/2004 - No letter was sent
FL BNPFT-20030829ATN W240BV 157091 CENTRAL FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. CP New Stn. E 95.9 MHZ MOUNT DORA, FL Engineering Amendment filed 05/26/2004 Petition for Reconsideration filed 5/28/04 Petition for Reconsideration granted 10/01/2004 - No letter was sent.
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NY BNPFT-20030826AMO NEW 138951 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Engineering Amendment filed 11/15/2004 E 106.5 MHZ NORWICH, NY
MT BNPFT-20030828BFF NEW 156855 FAMILY STATIONS, INC. Engineering Amendment filed 11/15/2004 E 98.5 MHZ HELENA, MT
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TX BPED-20041115AAB KKER 84182 HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC. Minor change in licensed facilities. E 88.7 MHZ KERRVILLE, TX
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IL BPFT-20041115AFS W207BJ 93464 BEST MEDIA INC. Minor change in licensed E 89.1 MHZ MOUNT PROSPECT, IL facilities, callsign W207BJ.
Note the channel 6 potential...
TV TRANSLATOR OR LPTV STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACCEPTED FOR FILING--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BMPTVL-20041115ADY WNYZ-LP 56043 ISLAND BROADCASTING CO. Modification of construction E CHAN-6 NEW YORK, NY permit file number BPTVL-20040803ABA.
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ND BRED-20041115AFG KFBN 82193 FARGO BAPTIST CHURCH Renewal of License E 88.7 MHZ FARGO, ND
MT BRED-20041115AFK KBGA 78334 THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Renewal of License E 89.9 MHZ MISSOULA, MT
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AL BRED-20031204AJF WJAB 697 ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY Renewal of License E 90.9 MHZ HUNTSVILLE, AL Informal Objection filed 3/1/04 by James Michael Williams Opposition to Informal Objection filed 11/1/04
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OH BNPL-20010122AKC NEW 132378 CAPITAL UNIVERSITY Low Power FM CP New Stn. E 102.1 MHZ COLUMBUS, OH Engineering Amendment filed 07/26/2004.
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MI BPED-20040812ABS WHYT 84187 SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS Minor change in licensed facilities. E 88.1 MHZ GOODLAND TOWNSHIP, MI Engineering Amendment filed 10/1/2004. Amendment denied and application dismissed by letter dated 11/16/2004.
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VA BMPED-20040813AAX WJCN 91505 CSN INTERNATIONAL Mod of CP to change TL, ERP, E 90.1 MHZ NASSAWADOX, VA HAAT, and Class to A.
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FL BPED-20040816AAQ WLMS 65474 BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG Minor change in licensed facilities. E 88.3 MHZ LECANTO, FL Engineering Amendment filed 11/12/2004. 4.1 kW ERP, 73 meters HAAT, 28 52 01 NL, 82 31 21 WL Granted 11/16/2004
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FL BLED-20041116ACR WREH 93423 LIVING PROOF, INC. License to cover E 90.5 MHZ CYPRESS QUARTERS, FL
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GA BLL-20041116ABN WBLY-LP 123596 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF SYCAMORE, GEORGIA, INC. License to cover E 101.5 MHZ SYCAMORE, GA
MT BLL-20041116ABT NEW 134971 ST. REGIS PUBLIC SCHOOL License to cover E 101.3 MHZ ST. REGIS, MT
FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR AMENDMENT TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AMENDMENT RECEIVED---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WY BPED-20041108ABP KOHR 89342 HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC Engineering Amendment filed 11/16/2004 E 88.9 MHZ SHERIDAN, WY
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TX BPED-19950724ME 950724ME 77544 AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION CP FOR NEW ED STN ON FREQ: P 90.5 MHZ GREENVILLE, TX 90.5MHZ, ERP: 83 KW (H&V), HAAT: 84 METERS (H&V), 33-11-00-96-03-19 SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/01 Settlement filed 8/16/2004for MX group 95075E to dismiss BPED-19960118MG and grant BPED-19950724ME. Request for dismissal or Withdrawal of Petition to Deny filed 10/27/2004 (SSL)
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OH BPED-19980901MD 980901MD 91538 AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION CP FOR NEW FM STATION E 88.1 MHZ GROVE CITY, OH SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001. Engineering Amendment filed 08/10/2004 Petitions to deny this application must be on file no later than 30 days from the date of the notice accepting this application for filing. Petition to Deny filed 11/12/2004 (Cedarville)
FM TRANSLATOR APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN BNPFT-20030829ATV NEW 143025 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CP New Stn. E 104.5 MHZ MINNEAPOLIS, MN Engineering Amendment filed 11/03/2003 Petition for Reconsideration and Reinstatement Nunc Pro Tunc filed 11/12/04 by ("University")
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CO BRED-20041116ADL KGUD 62178 LONGMONT COMMUNITY RADIO Renewal of License E 90.7 MHZ LONGMONT, CO
MT BRED-20041116ADQ KFRD 89680 FAMILY STATIONS, INC. Renewal of License E 88.3 MHZ BUTTE, MT
CO BRED-20041116AEX KCIC 52039 PEAR PARK BAPTIST SCHOOLS Renewal of License E 88.5 MHZ GRAND JUNCTION, CO
CBI's own advisory board member (Greg Newton) posted this item to the CBI list prior to the "controversisial" Monday Night Football segement.
"Three items from the past couple of weeks that folks may find interesting or significant in some way. I honestly don't know exactly what the lesson is from any of them right now. As those of you who were at John Crigler's session on the topic in Nashville know, we're still trying to figure out just which words are on the new list of FCC-prohibited profanity and there are definitely a lot more contexts where material is indecent. But if nothing else, you can enliven your family's Thanksgiving dinner discussion next week :-) First, and most recently, NBC Sports seemingly took another hit on Saturday, following the Notre Dame-Pittsburgh college football game. In a live post-game interview, the Pittsburgh quarterback exclaimed how proud he was of "this f-in' football team." NBC's play-by-play guy up in the booth apologized, twice, before the broadcast ended. But it seems certain that complaints will be filed. Under the old standard, probably not indecent. Under the Bono/Golden Globes standard, definitely indecent and profane, too. Apparently, the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. incident a few weeks ago wasn't enough of a heads up for NBC brass. How long before there's delay on all live broadcasts? Second, most of you are probably aware of the decision by many ABC affiliate stations to not air "Saving Private Ryan" last Thursday night (Veteran's Day) in prime time out of fear they would be liable for sanctions under the Commission's revised interpretation of the indecency statute. The network had previously run the movie uncut (as required in their licensing agreement) on two occasions, and the FCC had ruled subsequently that the showings did not violate the law. However, the standard announced in the Golden Globes case would seem to reverse the logic of those previous holdings and at least 20 stations felt that they couldn't run the risk this time. The potential fine for each licensee would easily reach several hundred thousand dollars as the Commission interprets each word to be an actionable "instance." Ironically, the Parents Television Council--one of the prime lobbyists for the FCC's tougher stance--has said on their web site (www.parentstv.org) that they believe the broadcast was not indecent, in context. Don Wildmon's American Family Association, on the other hand, has reportedly filed at least one complaint and we can probably expect many more. Finally, more fallout from Stern's move to Sirius. A petition has reportedly been filed (by a California radio licensee) with the FCC asking the Commission to level the playing field for terrestrial and satellite radio in terms of permissible content. The petition as I understand it doesn't necessarily argue that the Commission go one way or the other, just to make the rules the same for both. I'm not sure I see a legal rationale that would stand up in court (certainly not for putting curbs on satellite); but maybe somebody smarter than me has an idea. For now, the petition is sitting on a desk. But it is at least conceivable that the FCC could open a notice for comment. This would obviously be of concern to CBI's membership, and I'll stay on top of it. In the meantime, if you have would like to discuss the issue, feel free to post or e-mail me privately at newtong@ohio.edu or gregorynewton@earthlink.net. BTW, Howard will be David Letterman's guest on Thursday night. Infinity has muzzled him regarding the satellite move, but that may not hold for Letterman. Stern's been quoted in the trades billing the appearance as a Sirius infomercial. -- Greg"
Internet ad spending outpaces traditional media worldwideA new report from ZenithOptimedia calculates that print, broadcast, cinema, out-of-home and Internet advertising expenditure make up 0.99% of economic output in 57 countries around the globe, and projects that ratio to remain stable in 2005 and 2006. Europe ad expenditures remain on course to grow faster than US spending in 2005. Europe's advertising-to-GDP ratio has recovered to a healthy trend rate of 0.80% and rising. Germany and Italy recovery is strong, too. Spain's ad growth is in line with its vigorous economy and France should sustain stable ad-to-GDP ratios not seen since before the bubble of the late 1990s. More...
Blogger uncovers molehill under Fox's mountainous fineBuzzMachine, by blogger Jeff Jarvis, is reporting the basis for the recent 1.2 million indecency hit suffered by Fox Network for its airing of "Married by America" back in April 2003. Using the Freedom of Information Act, Jarvis asked "...to see all of the 159 complaints the FCC cited in its complaint against Fox." Jarvis found out first that there were in fact only 90 complaints, and that thanks to photocopying and email copying technology, the number of US citizens who actually took the time to express themselves originally on the topic was far less than that. "So in the end, that means that a grand total of three citizens bothered to take the time to sit down and actually write a letter of complaint to the FCC," wrote Jarvis. "Millions of people watched the show. Three wrote letters of complaint." More...
From Radio Ink....
Suspended Lexington Deejays Re-InstatedLEXINGTON, KY-November 17: Three deejays who were suspended last week following a prank story that a smoking ban in cars was now in effect in Lexington were re-instated yesterday after the city decided to drop their threat of a formal complaint to the FCC.
From Media Mix...
E-mail marketing to college students 101Click Z says if you're not marketing to college students, perhaps you should be. Today's college students are one of the earliest generations that have had four to six years of Internet, e-mail, Web, IM (define), wireless, and other digital experiences woven into their lives. Because of college kids' unique nature (most are parent-supported, with plenty of discretionary income), this group is very attractive. Witness these stats from the 360 Youth/Harris Interactive College Explorer Study (Fall 2003): More...
This is to catch up after the tech glitch yesterday.
For comment, should this part of the blog be a seperate entry? Should it be eliminated? Let me know.
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ID BLFT-20041015AAA K233BJ 138123 SO. IDAHO CORP OF 7TH-DAY ADVENTISTS DBA GEM STATE ACADEMY Lic. to cover E 94.5 MHZ MCCALL, ID
NY BLFT-20041015ABD W247BB 148374 THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY Lic. to cover E 97.3 MHZ NEWCOMB, NY
UT BLFT-20041018AAD K244DH 21617 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCE Lic. to cover E 96.7 MHZ FORT DOUGLAS, ETC., UT
TX BLFT-20041018ABG K218DI 122140 PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC. Lic. to cover E 91.5 MHZ WOODROW, TX
WY BLFT-20041020ACB K247AN 141766 WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC. Lic. to cover E 97.3 MHZ BIG PINEY, LA BARGE, WY
MO BLFT-20041020ACX K265DR 90751 RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC. Lic. to cover E 100.9 MHZ BOLIVAR, MO
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IL BRED-20040602AAT WJMU 42654 MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY Amendment filed 11/10/2004 E 89.5 MHZ DECATUR, IL
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NE BALH-20041110ACH KGBI-FM 24713 GRACE UNIVERSITY Voluntary Assignment of License E 100.7 MHZ OMAHA, NE From: GRACE UNIVERSITY To: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC. Form 314
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NY BPH-19960111ML 960111ML 78920 RADIO ROSENDALE Engineering Amendment filed 11/10/2004 E 102.5 MHZ ROSENDALE, NY
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MT BMPED-20041112AAP KHLV 94234 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION Mod of CP to chg E 90.1 MHZ HELENA, MT
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NV BMPFT-20041112AAQ K211DC 78969 CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC. Mod of CP E 90.1 MHZ PAHRUMP, NV
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TX BMLED-20041112AAD KEOM 41307 MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT License to modify E 88.5 MHZ MESQUITE, TX
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MT BRED-20041112ABK KMSM-FM 3042 THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MONTANA TECH Renewal of License E 106.9 MHZ BUTTE, MT
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MI BAPFT-20041112ACX W246AU 145548 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Voluntary Assignment of Construction E 97.1 MHZ COLDWATER, MI Permit From: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. To: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY Form 345
MI BAPFT-20041112ACY W252BA 145515 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Voluntary Assignment of Construction E 98.3 MHZ CHELSEA, MI Permit From: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. To: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY Form 345
MI BAPFT-20041112ACZ W299AV 157062 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Voluntary Assignment of Construction E 107.7 MHZ DEERFIELD, MI Permit From: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. To: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY Form 345
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KY BLFT-20041112ABW W236AY 141596 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY License to cover E 95.1 MHZ PIKEVILLE, KY
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MS BLL-20041112ABY WPWS-LP 126695 THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL License to cover E 104.3 MHZ PINEY WOODS, MS
CA BLL-20041112ACV KWMI-LP 124877 WEIMAR INSTITUTE, Inc. License to cover E 104.1 MHZ WEIMAR, CA
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MN BNPFT-20030829ATV NEW 143025 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Engineering Amendment filed 11/12/2004 E 104.5 MHZ MINNEAPOLIS, MN
FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL ACCEPTED FOR FILING-------------------------------------------------------
MN BRED-20041112ACC KRLX 8867 CARLETON COLLEGE Renewal of License E 88.1 MHZ NORTHFIELD, MN
A technical glitch prevented this blog entry from being a real entry and we did have some real content for you! Expect the blog tomorrow to be multiple entries on multiple topics!
Note the two fines and more actions by Hensley/HPR.
NC BMPED-20040206AAR WFAE 69436 UNIVERSITY RADIO FOUNDATION, INC. Mod of CP to chg E 90.7 MHZ CHARLOTTE, NC Opposition filed 3/24/2004 by (URFI) Request for Extension of Time filed 4/9/2004 (REBI) Request for Further Extension of Time filed 4/15/2004 Request for Further Extension of Time filed 5/7/2004 Motion for withdrawal of Petition to Deny filed 6/2/2004 (REBI) Request for Approval of Reimbursement Agreement filed 6/2/2004 (REBI) Engineering Amendments filed 05/20 & 09/15/2004. Request for Approval of Reimbursement Agreement granted 11/8/2004 Petition to Deny filed by REBI dismissed 11/8/2004 Application granted 11/8/2004
LOW POWER FM APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER ACCEPTED FOR FILING------------------------------------------------------------------ OR BLL-20041108AAH KFSL-LP 134334 FOSSIL SCHOOL DISTRICT 21J Lic. to cover E 99.5 MHZ FOSSIL, OR
HPR Continues...
FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL PETITION TO DENY---------------------------------------------------- IN BRED-20040414AAO WRFT 22366 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP. Renewal of License E 91.5 MHZ INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Petition to Deny filed 8/9/04 by Hoosier Public Radio Corp.
Motion for Extension of Time to File Opposition filed 8/23/04
Opposition to Motion for Extension of Time filed 8/31/04
Reply to Opposition to Motion for Extension of Time in which to submit Opposition to Petition to Deny Application filed 9/3/04 BY ("FRANKLIN")
Motion to Dismiss "Motion for Extension of Time to File Opposition" filed 9/7/04 by Hoosier Public Radio Motion to Strike filed 9/13/04 by ("HPR")
Pleading captioned "Application by Franklin Township" filed 9/13/04 by (HPR) Motion to join the Parties;
Request for Review and Declaratory Ruling - RICO Act and Sherman Antitrust Act-Market Allocation;
Request for Review and Declaratory Ruling - Exparte Applicant Communications;
Motion to Compel - Request for Discovery;
Petition to Deny - Request for Moratorium filed 9/20/04 by (Hensley) and (HPR)
Oppositions to Informal Objections filed 9/22/04 by ("FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP")
Amendment filed 09/30/2004 Motion to Strike filed 10/12/2004
Petition to Deny Supplement;
Petition to Deny Ownership Transfer filed 9/27/04 by (HPR)
Response to Improper Supplemental Pleadings filed 10/22/04 by ("Franklin Township")
Petition to Dismiss or Deny Application and Modification of Application for Renewal WRFT;
Motion to Accept Petition to Deny as Timely Due to Misrepresentation by Licensee (WRFT) filed 11/2/04 by (HPR)
Now I know why I couldn't access docs at the FCC website! From FCC.gov...
Due to Scheduled Maintenance the FCC Website and Related Filing Systems Will be Unavailable from Friday 11/12/04 Starting at 9:00 PM EST until Monday 11/15/04 at 6:00 AM EST. During that time, no documents will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Didn't they know that I check this in the evenings in order to report to YOU ;-)
Here is a thought. Seems CC is killing Rock stations across the country. Is this a move to force these (and other niche) listeners to satellite where they have to pay to listen? Remember CC owns a chuck of the bird space!
Seems like Spacial Audio has a new product out. Too bad they didn't bring it to the CBI convention! I bet they missed a few customers!!! Don't forget to remind vendors that you are a CBI member!
