A ‘Priority’ Deal Yields A South NJ Translator
Travel down U.S. 30 from the Cherry Hill, N.J., area just east of central Philadelphia, and you'll happen across some smaller Southern New Jersey communities as Clementon and Berlin. Here, an FM translator has been used to rebroadcast a religious noncommercial FM. Soon, that will change -- along with the language of what's heard on the air.
Binnie Media Adjusts Its Media Ownership
A collection of full-power and FM translator stations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are being transferred into an irrevocable trust, according to a filing on the FCC's LMS made Friday. If approved, this will see a 2010 U.S. Senate candidate shift ownership of the properties to an irrevocable trust that he'll directly oversee.
Puerto Rico AM Plucked by Blanco-Pi
It's not often that the FCC receives an "Acuerdo para venta y transferencia de licencia de un radioemisora." In such cases, Fletcher Heald & Hildreth attorney Frank Montero is likely involved. And, that's indeed the situation here, as a prolific Puerto Rico broadcaster has gained another AM on La Isla del Encanto.
Massachusetts ‘Power’ Station Sold By Church
City United Church in recent years has been using a Massachusetts AM to provide a "Power"-ful religious-themed message to local listeners. Then, the station fell silent. Now, this facility is being sold.
Princeton Settles LPFM Quandary With Gift and Fold
Tune to 107.9 MHz in Central New Jersey, and you may hear a wide variety of Classic Hits and an announcer using a bit of reverb on "WOLD." That's the call sign for a LPFM that happens to share a very tight short-spacing situation with an FM translator just down the road. Now, a plan to eliminate the interference has been submitted with the FCC.
Another University Cemented On The Radio Station Seller List
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has officially been inked on the growing list of institutions of higher learning that no longer want to put its dollars toward the upkeep of a broadcast radio station run by its enrolled students.
Eight Weeks Later, Radio Zindagi Returns To Long Island AM
If the Radio Zindagi brand sounds familiar to you, it should. On October 2, RBR+TVBR reported on the sale of an AM radio station in Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., airing the South Asian-targeted regional network. A format change was anticipated. That happened. Now, Radio Zindagi is set to return, thanks to a fresh spin of the station by the entity that just bought it.
It’s the Truth: Mark Janbakhsh Sells More In N.C.
The founder and chief executive officer of America’s United Financial Partnerships and the Auto Masters Automobile Dealership Group, located in Middle Tennessee, considers himself to be an accomplished entrepreneur. His holdings include a Radio company. But, the industry hasn't been so kind to Mark Janbakhsh. He's just signed off on another asset sale.
Agape Life Grabs A Godly AM In Georgia
Travel east of Atlanta, and you'll reach Morgan County, and the small town of Madison, its county seat. Here, a Class D AM offering religious programming is being spun.
EMF Adds Another FM With ‘Illiana’ Deal
It's presently airing an all-Christmas format, but with country music artists. Soon, it will be devoting all of its musical choices to Jesus Christ and his teachings. A Class B1 FM serving Canton, Illinois, with coverage of much of Peoria, has just become the latest acquisition for Educational Media Foundation.
Alexandra To Alcon For a Tri-Cities, Wash., Pair
Her name is Noemy Rodriguez, and she is the operator of Alcon Media. And, her business is purchasing a full-power FM and an FM translator serving a market in Southeastern Washington known for its agricultural community, wineries and a large population of Hispanic immigrants.
A Second Alcon Deal In The Tri-Cities
Noemy Rodriguez and her Alcon Media isn't just purchasing a full-power FM and an FM translator from a husband-and-wife ownership team in the Tri Cities of Washington state.
In a separate deal filed with the FCC concurrently, Alcon is also seeking FCC approval for its purchase of a second full-power FM and two more FM translators.
Frank Copsidas Grabs A Class A LPTV Property In Indiana
"Super Frank" Copsidas has made a name for himself in the Catskills and across New England for his investment in low-power television operations. Now, Copsidas, who recently invested in properties in the Deep South, has shifted slightly westward by acquiring a LPTV station in the Hoosier state.
Why Is EMF Trading FMs With CSN South of Las Vegas?
According to a FCC filing, Educational Media Foundation is exchanging a Class C0 FM serving the cities of Laughlin, Nev.; and Bullhead City, Ariz., with CSN International. In return, it is getting a different Class C0 facility. Could this deal point to a potential Las Vegas upgrade for EMF?
A Vintage Radio Sale in the Mitten State
An AM with 1kw during daylight hours and 101 watts at night from 1 tower along the Kalamazoo River is trading hands. As such, Vintage Radio Enterprises is parting ways with the property, and its unbuilt FM translator, serving an area to the northwest of the city of Kalamazoo.