Posts Tagged ‘ Federal Communications Commission ’

1 Year Ago – local radio stepped up to the plate and the proper use of translators in radio

December 10, 2009
1 Year Ago – local radio stepped up to the plate and the proper use of translators in radio

It was one year ago tomorrow when sections of Central and Western Massachusetts were displaced by a major ice storm.  As soon as the staff at then WEIM Radio (now WPKZ) in Fitchburg realized that this was going to be not-your-average-storm, they did what local radio is supposed to do.  (Read my post from...

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What’s the difference between DTV and Y2K?

June 17, 2009
What’s the difference between DTV and Y2K?

Answer: Not much.  They both were way over hyped and for way too long.  Airplanes didn’t fall out of the sky.  Pacemakers didn’t stop working at midnight of June 12th.  Vending machines still recognized dollar bills.  Oh wait, wrong digital moment in history.  Television still works.  Considering the infiltration of “wired” television in our...

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Costa Eagle brings Spanish radio to FM in Boston, and my rant on LPFM and the FCC

March 18, 2009
Costa Eagle brings Spanish radio to FM in Boston, and my rant on LPFM and the FCC

Disclaimer:  In a past life, I previously worked for Costa Eagle Broadcasting in a variety of positions, both on air and off air.  With that said… The Tuxedo trailer An American Werewolf in London full movie Methuen, Mass. – March 16, 2009 – Costa Eagle Broadcasting, the premier broadcasting group in Greater Boston and...

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FCC finally doing something about pirates

March 9, 2009

The Sentinel download I’ll Believe You full movie The Hive film Oliver & Company trailer Bat*21 dvdrip Heavy Metal dvd I’m all for local radio, LPFM, LPAM, etc.  Heck, I’m even a fan of the occasional pirate as long as they aren’t messing with other stations on the dial (I know, that’s a grey...

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You could own a radio station for the opening bid of $2,500 – but there's a catch:

March 8, 2009

The Big Steal movie download Bumble Boogie move The catch:  it’s in Indian Lake, NY.  Where is Indian Lake?  I’m glad I’m not the only one who asked that question.  So, thanks to Google Maps, I found Indian Lake, NY Mr. Bones trailer .  To say it’s a bit off the beaten path is...

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AllExperts.com question regarding licensing

January 13, 2009

Every once in a while, I get a question from Allexperts.com regarding radio – I’d say about once a month.  Some of the questions are beyond my expertise, but most of the time, they draw from my years of experience in radio.  This one is a recent question regarding being licensed to be on...

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