FCC Issues Violation Notices to Two Co-Owned Illinois Stations
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued violation notices to two Stratemeyer Media stations in southern Illinois over antenna tower compliance failures. WIBV (102.1 FM) operated without the required white obstruction lighting for 21 months, while WKRO (1490 AM) had severely faded paint, no lighting, and was unregistered as an FAA obstruction. Stratemeyer admitted outdated ownership filings and delayed repairs, and both stations now have 20 days to submit corrective plans. Failure to comply could trigger fines or further enforcement actions.
LPFM Advocate Calls for a Power Boost
The Low Power FM Advocacy Group (LPFM‑AG) submitted comments urging the FCC to lift the 100‑watt ceiling that limits community‑based FM stations. The group argues that translators can broadcast at up to 250 watts, giving them a technical advantage that...
New Radio Show Looks to Restore Civility to Constitutional Debate
A new limited‑run radio program, “America @ 250: Due Diligence,” will debut in early June to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. Hosted by Steven Herman, executive director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation, and talk‑show producer...
FCC Issues Blunt Reminder to Broadcasters
The FCC issued a seven‑page notice warning TV and radio licensees that their spectrum privilege hinges on serving the public interest. It cautions that failure to meet community‑service obligations could trigger enforcement actions such as conditional renewals, short‑term licenses, or...
Best of Show: Dielectric RingMaster Antenna System
Dielectric’s RingMaster antenna system captured the Radio World Best of Show award at the 2026 NAB Show, recognized for its innovative, cost‑efficient design. The high‑efficiency master antenna consolidates up to ten FM stations onto a single side‑mount antenna, cutting system...
Nebraska Public Media Announces Omaha Launch Date
Nebraska Public Media will launch its Omaha signal, KOOO(FM) 101.9 MHz, on June 15. The nonprofit bought the Class C0 station from NRG Media for about $1.2 million, closing the deal on May 13 and airing preview programming since then. The launch adds a full‑power...
RNN Uses Radio.Cloud to Deliver Localized Headlines
Radio Network News (RNN) has begun U.S. operations using Radio.Cloud’s NewsCloud platform, a browser‑based tool that lets anchors produce multiple localized newscasts each hour. The system leverages AI to condense wire stories into two‑ to three‑sentence scripts and can generate...
Information Is Now Inventory
John Caracciolo, CEO of JVC Broadcasting, argues that radio technology should be treated as a revenue engine, not just a technical upgrade. He highlights metadata as premium, sellable inventory that can be sponsored across RDS, HD Radio displays, and apps....
Best of Show: Telos Alliance Omnia XII Processor
Telos Alliance’s Omnia XII processor captured the Radio World Best of Show award at the 2026 NAB Show, recognized for its innovative feature set and cost efficiency. Housed in two rack units, the processor targets FM, HD Radio and DAB...
Northeast Ohio AM Radio Station Goes Silent
Family Stations has taken WCUE (AM 1150) off the air after selling its 38‑acre, six‑tower antenna site near Cuyahoga Valley National Park for $850,000. The station, which began broadcasting in 1950 and has served as a Family Radio repeater since...
Riply Offers AI-Assisted News for Radio
Riply, a Dallas‑based AI startup founded by former radio executive Jen Austin, has launched a subscription platform that lets stations generate local news content without maintaining a traditional newsroom. The service, priced at $198 per month, curates sources, structures data...
Best of Show: Adventure 33 Prism
Adventure 33’s Prism captured the Radio World Best of Show award at the 2026 NAB Show. The platform is an IP‑based broadcast audio delivery ecosystem that unites dedicated hardware or virtual endpoints, a cloud‑managed portal, and a globally distributed Audio...
In the U.K., Digital Platforms Dominate Radio Listening
A new RAJAR report shows that 77% of UK adults now tune to radio through digital platforms such as DAB, smart speakers, websites and apps, while only 24% of weekly listening hours remain on traditional AM/FM. Digital listening accounts for...
Second Opinion Supports an Industry in Flux
Second Opinion Communications, founded by Gregory Dahl, CPBE, is positioning itself as a flexible integration partner for radio broadcasters navigating rapid technology shifts. The firm delivered a three‑phase AoIP master‑control upgrade for KUFM in Missoula, replaced a failing Continental transmitter...
FCC Issues Violation Notices to Two Texas FM Licensees
The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued violation notices to two Texas FM broadcasters: Houston’s 99‑watt translator K231CN (94.1 FM) and Arlington’s 58‑watt LPFM KRQP (95.5 FM). Investigators found K231CN retransmitting the wrong primary station and operating an unauthorized omnidirectional antenna without filing Form 349....