Posts Tagged ‘Issue 489’
“You’re Worth It” – Why Michigan Broadcasters Went to Washington, D.C.
This week, Michigan broadcasters flew to Washington, D.C., joining a record number of their colleagues from across the country to meet face-to-face with members of Congress and advocate on behalf of you, your stations, and the future of broadcasting.
Read MoreRadio First to Consolidate Operations in Port Huron
Radio First (Liggett Communications) has announced some major changes to its cluster in Port Huron. The 1380 WPHM calls will move to 1450 WHLS and its 105.5 translator along with its morning show hosted by Paul Miller. Along with Miller, the rest of the new 1450/105.5 programming will be the country/folk/rock programming currently heard on 1590 WHLX and its 92.7 translator (“92.7 The Hills”).
Read MoreFormer U.P. Radio Host Bruce Nelson Passes
Following his years in the Air Force, he worked at multiple radio stations in Kentucky. Nelson returned to Michigan in 1972 and was a well-known radio personality for WDBC, WBDN and WCHT/WGLQ, retiring in 1993.
Read MoreDetroit PBS Receives $100,000 Grant from Masco Corporation
“Detroit PBS is proud to continue our partnership with Masco, whose investment strengthens our ability to serve Southeast Michigan with trusted journalism and meaningful programming,” said President & CEO Rich Homberg. “This support helps us deepen our coverage of critical civic issues while ensuring audiences have access to content that informs, inspires, and connects our community.”
Read MoreFCC Waivers Needed for EAS Equipment that Is Not Operational But Not Defective
In the last three weeks, we have noted three cases where the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau granted waivers to broadcast stations to temporarily disconnect their EAS equipment while changing tower sites.
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