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IS SAFE HARBOR SAFE. FCC's midnight to 6 a.m. "safe harbor" for broadcast indecency has been tossed by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Wald says FCC can't limit adults' rights for fear that children "might" be listening. Speaking for the court, Judge Wald found one of the three FCC goals: "protecting the right of all members of the public to be free of indecent material in the privacy of their own homes," insufficient to support a restriction on the broadcasting of constitutionally protected "indecent" material. Judge Edward's opinion concurred and goes further to question whether anybody has ever proven if indecency harms children. The FCC will continue to enforce its current "no indecency" policy between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
FORMAT CHANGES 6 UPDATES ( # change accompanies new ownership) ( // simulcast) formerly becomes CA Carmel Valley KIEZ -540 adult standards Spanish (KIEZ simulcasts sister station KKLF 50% of the time) CA Fresno KKDJ -105.9 alternative rock CO Denver KKYD -1340 # KDEN, silent CSN - children's GA Alma WULF -1400 talk JSN - oldies Elberton WWRK -1400 country // FM JSN - oldies Ft. Mitchell (Colum.) WAGH -98.3 urban SMN - urban AC IL Springfield WVEM -101.9 # adult contemporary oldies Woodlawr WDML -106.9 new to be Unistar - oldies IN Attica WBQR -95.7 oldies, talk soft AC, talk (WBQR simulcasts with WMRS) Humboldt WHMT -1190 adult contemporary JSN- oldies / /FM (Jan) (WHMT never made their planned change to SEN sports) Monticello (Lafayette) WMRS -107.7 oldies, talk soft AC, talk (JSN soft AC l0am- 11:30pm, IBN talk 11:30pm- 5:30am, local AM drive) IA Grundy Center KGCI -FM -97.7 Unistar - AC Unistar - country Le Mars (Sioux City) KKMA -99.5 Unistar 41 - AC Unistar - adult cont. KS Andover (Wichita) KDLE -93.9 new soft AC (KDLE is in an LMA with KTLI /KSRX El Dorado KS) ME Portland WZAN -970 talk adds Unis. - Imus MI Newberry WNBY-1450 adult standards JSN - oldies // FM NM Tucumcari KTNM-1400 country adds Unistar - country NY New Rochelle (N.Y.C.) WRTN-93.5 standards,brokered adds Sonny Block (Sonny is on in PM Drive, WRTN is now brokered most nights) OH Ironton WMLV-107.1 soft AC adds JSN - soft AC New Philadelphia WNPQ-95.9 JSN - soft AC JSN - adult contemp. SC St. Andrews (Cloumb.) WMFX-102.3 classic rock adds John Boy & Billy TN Huntingdon WVHR-100.9 country adds Unistar - country TX Austin KVET-1300 country, talk adds sports talk 5 -7pm Denison KDSQ-101.7 hot AC gold based AC Denton (Dallas) KDNT-1440 news, talk Spanish Lubbock KYFT-90.9* new BBN - religion Tulia KJMX-104.9 adult contemporary adds JSN - AC (corrects last weeks listing as WJMX)
NEW STATIONS: APPLICATIONS ( * non -commercial station) ( & reapplication)
( + competes with existing application) AZ 100.1 Flagstaff 1000 w, 1965 ft Flagstaff Broadcasting Partner AR 88.9* Fort Smith 1000 w, 482 ft American Family Association GA 92.3 Pelham 6000 w, 328 ft George L. Robinson
December 1, 1993 Vol. 10 No.48 ROBERT UNMACHT and PAT McCRUMMEN, Publishers JILL HELLER, Associate Editor
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NEW STATIONS: APPLICATIONS (cont'd) IN 89.5* Chesteron 7000 w, 249 ft Auricle Communications ND 98.3 Carrington 100000 w, 866 ft Two Rivers Broadcasting VA 102.1 Virginia Beach 3000 w, 328 ft Stacy C. Brody Returned/Dismissed Applications HI 99.1+ Waimea (D) KES Communications, Inc. 99.1+ Waimea (D) Lori Lynne Forbes VA 102.1+ Virginia Beach (Denied) Craig L. Siebert 102.1+ Virginia Beach (Denied) HS Communications, Inc. 102.1+ Virginia Beach (Denied) Pamela R. Jones NEW STATIONS: GRANTS HI 99.1 Waimea 42000 w, 2820 ft KR Partners TRANSLATORS /BOOSTERS /SYNCHRONOUS XMTR: APPLICATIONS MN new -106.7* West St. Paul 170 w, KFAI Fresh Air, Inc. PA new -91.3* St. Clair 150 w, WGRC Salt & Light Media TN new -88.5* Dickson 203 w, WNKJ Pennyrile Christian Comm. VA new -90.5* Bristol 27 w, WAFR American Family Assn.
TRANSLATORS /BOOSTERS /SYNCHRONOUS XMTR: GRANTS CO K206BE -89.1* Gunnison 50 w, KCFR Public Bcstg of Colo. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACTIVITY AL WCKS(CP) -102.7 Fruithurst granted extension of time (2nd) WRLD(CP)FM -98.1 Valley requests replacement of expired CP AK KPVV(CP) -99.1 Dillingham granted extension of time AR KVRE(CP) -92.9 Hot Springs Village granted extension of time (2nd) CA KUZZ -FM -107.9 Bakersfield granted extension of time to change to 5950 w, 1364 ft KIEV -870 Glendale requests extension of time to increase to 15000 w days KYAJ(CP)-94.1 Merced granted extension of time KYMS-106.3 Santa Ana increases to 203 ft KWHO-100.9 Weed moves to 102.3 MHz, increase to 5500 w, 1437 ft CO KPVW(CP) -107.1 Aspen requests extension of time KCCY -97.9 Pueblo granted replacement of expired CP (3rd) to move to 96.9 MHz, increase to 100000 w, 1236 ft KGFT-100.7 Pueblo granted extension of time (3rd) to change to 7200 w, 2217 ft FL WJUS(CP)-96.5 Fort Walton Beach requests extension of time (3rd) WRRX-97.7 Micanopy granted extension of time (5th) to increase to 3200 w, 495 ft WVFS-89.7* Tallahassee increases to 2700 (v) w, 174 ft WRLX-92.1 West Palm Beach increases to 7200 w, 498 ft GA WDEC-FM-94.3 Americus granted extension of time (2nd) to move to 94.7 MHz, increase to 25000 w, 328 ft WULS-103.7 Broxton on the air WKCX-97.7 Rome granted extension of time (2nd) to change to 3300 w, 790 ft WZIQ(CP)-106.9 Smithville granted extension of time KY WVYI(CP)-96.3 Wilmore granted extension of time LA KCIJ(CP)-106.7 North Fort Polk requests extension of time (6th) MI WBCM-93.5 Boyne City increases to 14000 w, 928 ft WBGV(CP)-92.5 Marlette granted extension of time MN KASM-FM-105.5 Albany on the air KBHL-103.9 Osakis increases to 6000 w, 328 ft, DA MS WLUN-95.3 Lumberton requests replacement of expired CP to increase to 100000 w, 981 ft WXAB(CP)-96.9 McLain requests extension of time MO KSMU-91,1* Springfield changes xmtr location MT KDBR-106.3 Kalispell on the air NH WCNH(CP)-93.3 Belmont granted extension of time (4th) WZJN(CP)-99.5 Jackson requests extension of time (4th) WJCF(CP)-88.3* Nashua denied replacement of expired CP (2nd), deleted call letters
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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACTIVITY (cont'd) NM KWQQ(CP) -101.1 Hatch granted extension of time KPSA -FM -92.7 La Luz granted replacement of expired CP to move to 103.7 MHz, increase to 50200 w, 1338 ft, change city of license to Alamogordo NM NY WABH-1380 Bath requests extension of time to increase to 5000 w days, 350 w nights, DA -2 WBFO-88.7* Buffalo changes directional pattern WPIE-1160 Trumansburg granted reinstatement of expired CP to increase to 5000 w days, 310 w nights, DA -2 NC WSTS-100.9 Fairmont requests extension of time to increase to 50000 w, 489 ft ND KKCT-97.5 Bismarck on the air OH WNUS-107.1 Belpre requests extension of time (3rd) to change to 4700 w, 351 ft OK KMGZ-95.3 Lawton requests extension of time (3rd) to increase to 6000 w, 302 ft KLTO(CP)-101.5 Nowata granted extension of time (2nd) KYUC(CP)-92.3 Roland requests replacement of expired CP (2nd) OR KQAK-105.7 Bend granted extension of time to increase to 40000 w KWVA-88.1* Eugene on the air PA WDLE-95.9 Benton granted extension of time to increase to 6000 w, DA WJPA-FM-95.3 Washington requests extension of time to increase to 4200 w, 384 ft, DA RI WICE-550 Pawtucket granted reinstatement of expired CP to increase to 4600 w days, 3400 w nights, DA -2 SC WYXZ-93.5 Allendale increases to 6000 w WMIW(CP)-1190 Atlantic Beach requests reinstatement of expired CP WBAJ(CP)-880 Blythewood requests reinstatement of expired CP WDAI-98.5 Pawleys Island on the air TX KPVY(CP)-100.9 Amarillo granted extension of time KQXY-FM-94.1 Beaumont granted replacement of expired CP to increase to 984 ft KAYD-97.5 Beaumont granted extension of time to increase to 1099 ft KTSR-92.1 College Station granted replacement of expired CP (2nd) to move to 107.3 MHz, increase to 25000 w, 328 ft KYND-1520 Cypress requests reinstatement of expired CP to increase to 3200 w days, 2800 w critical hours, DA -2 KRBH(CP)-98.5 Hondo granted replacement of expired CP (3rd) KRBH(CP)-98.5 Hondo granted replacement of expired CP (4th) UT KLCY-FM-105.9 Vernal requests replacement of expired CP (2nd) to increase to 7400 w VA WBHA(CP)-107.1 Hot Springs requests replacement of expired CP (3rd) WA KAQQ-590 Spokane changes xmtr location WV WBGS(CP)-1030 Point Pleasant requests reinstatement of expired CP WI WJLW-95.9 De Pere requests extension of time to increase to 25000 w, 272 ft WYPD(CP)-88.1* Green Bay granted extension of time (2nd)
FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: APPLICATIONS ( & reapplication) [docket number] AL WESP -102.5 Dothan incr to 10000 w, 461 ft, chg xmtr loc. DE WKHI -95.9 Bethany Beach change to 25000 w, 298 ft, change xmtr location, class B1, [93 -14] FL WRFA-820 Largo direct measurement of antenna power WJLU-89.7* New Smyrna Beach increase to 10000 w, class C3 WUSA-100.7 Tampa one step app. to change to class C HI KIFO-1380* Pearl City modify CP to decrease to 6200 w days and nights IL WHQQ-92.1 Charleston modify composite patterns IN WSBT-960 South Bend direct measurement of antenna power KS KQNS-95.9 Lindsborg move to 95.5 C3, change to 15500 w, 417 ft, [93 -171] KY WZQQ-92.3 Hyden one step application to chg. to 97.9 C3
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FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: APPLICATIONS (cont'd) MI WYCD -99.5 Detroit change to 17600 w, 787 ft, chg xmtr loc MN KKDQ -99.3 Thief River Falls change to 6500 w, 169 ft, class C3, [90 -544] MO KNIM -FM -99.3 Maryville modify cp to move to 97.1 MHz to incr. to 354 ft, change xmtr location KQMX -94.3 Rolla move to 106.3 MHz, increase to 6000 w, 292 ft KLOU-103.3 St. Louis install auxiliary antenna system NJ WSKQ-620 Newark modify CP to decrease to 4200 w nights NM KWQQ-101.1 Hatch change to 1033 ft, change xmtr location OH WWWE-1100 Cleveland direct measurement of antenna power SD KGGG-FM-100.3 Rapid City chg. antenna support. struc. height VA WILA-1580 Danville direct measurement of antenna power WSVY-FM-107.7 Windsor increase to 5200 w, 351 ft, change xmtr location, DA WI WMIL -106.1 Waukesha change xmtr location Returned /Dismissed Applications OR KUMA -FM -107.7 Pendleton (R) one step app. to change to class Cl FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: GRANTS CA KTOM -FM -100.7 Salinas change to 1400 w, 2385 ft CO KHNC -1360 Johnstown operate xmtr by remote control GA WTNL -1390 Reidsville direct measurement of antenna power WKCX -97.7 Rome modify CP to change to 3300 w, 790 ft, change xmtr location WXRS -1590 Swainsboro direct measurement of antenna power WCOP -1350 warner Robins operate xmtr by remote control HI KQNG -570 Lihue direct measurement of antenna power ID KJDE -102.5 Sandpoint change xmtr location IL WKZI -800 Casey direct measurement of antenna power WLBK -1360 De Kalb direct measurement of antenna power WLLR -1230 Moline direct measurement of antenna power IN WCNB -FM -100.3 Connersville correct site coordinates to 39 -38 -15 85 -08 -45 WHHH -96.3 Indianapolis increase to 640 w, 715 ft IA KWPC -860 Muscatine direct measurement of antenna power KY WCYO -106.1 Irvine change to 600 w, 725 ft WRUS -610 Russellville direct measurement of antenna power MO KYKY -98.1 St. Louis install auxiliary antenna system NE KVSH -940 Valentine direct measurement of antenna power NM KWKA -680 Clovis operate xmtr by remote control NC WEGO -1410 Concord direct measurement of antenna power WTZQ -1600 Hendersonville operate xmtr by remote control WSIC -1400 Statesville direct measurement of antenna power OH WBEX -1490 Chillicothe direct measurement of antenna power WBLY -1600 Springfield direct measurement of antenna power OR KYTT -98.7 Coos Bay change to 12800 w (h), 962 ft (h), class C2, [81 -155] PA WRLP -103.1 Russell increase to 2500 w SC WVEF -1130 Camden direct measurement of antenna power WYMB -920 Manning augment standard antenna pattern SD KCCR -1240 Pierre direct measurement of antenna power TN WYKL -98.1 Millington change to 768 ft, change xmtr location, class Cl TX KQXY -FM -94.1 Beaumont modify CP to increase to 1099 ft, change xmtr location (as modified) KAYD -97.5 Beaumont modify CP to increase to 1099 ft, change xmtr location KWHI -1280 Brenham direct measurement of antenna power KOOV -103.1 Copperas Cove change to 6300 w, 66 ft, change xmtr location, class C3, [90 -545] WA KULE -FM -95.9 Ephrata move to 92.3 C2, increase to 20000 w, 394 ft, [87 -326] KGA -1510 Spokane operate xmtr by remote control
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( 314 asset sale, 315 transfer of control, 316 reorganization) AL WPID -1280 Piedmont 314 from Piedmont Communications Company to Piedmont Radio Company AR KPBQ -FM -101.3 Pine Bluff 314 from Colon Johnson to Pine Bluff Radio, Inc. CA KYNO -1300 Fresno 316 invol. from KGB, Inc. (W. Brown) to KGB, Inc. (M. Brown, et al, execs.) KJFX -95.7 Fresno 316 invol. from The KYNO Co. (W. Brown) to The KYNO Company (M. Brown, et al, execs) KVON-1440 Napa 316 from Solano Athletic Club, Inc. to Young Radio, Inc. KGB -FM -101.5 San Diego 316 invol. from KGB, Inc. (W. Brown) to KGB, Inc. (M. Brown, et al, execs.) KPOP-1360 San Diego 316 invol. from The KYNO Co. (W. Brown) to The KYNO Company (M. Brown, et al, execs) KVYN-99.3 St. Helena 316 from Solano Athletic Club, Inc. to Young Radio, Inc. FL WTMP-1150 Temple Terrace 316 from Broadcap of Florida, Inc. to WTMP Radio, Ltd. GA WMGR-930/ Bainbridge 314 from Guardian Communications, Inc. WJAD-97.3 to Peterson Broadcasting Corporation IL WCRI-98.5 Eureka 314 from Woodford County Radio, Inc. to Illinois Valley Broadcasters, Inc. WVZA(CP)-92.7 Herrin 316 from Wayne E. Tate to First Service Radio, Inc. KS KADF(CP)-93.7 Horton 314 from William D. Purkis to KARE Radio, Inc. KTPK-106.9 Topeka 314 from Topeka Broadcomm, Inc. to Twenty -First Century Broadcasting, Inc. LA KYKZ-96.1 Lake Charles 314 from Southwest TV & Radio, Inc. to Louisiana Media Interests, Inc. KEEL -710/ Shreveport 314 from Multimedia Radio, Inc. KITT -93.7 to Progressive United Corporation MA WFGL -960 Fitchburg 314 from Montachusett Broadcasting, Inc. to Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, Inc. WBIV-1060 Natick 314 from Boston SRN, Inc. to N. John Douglas MS WDDT-900 Greenville 314 from Steven Brisker dba WDDT, Inc. to Willis Broadcasting Corporation WKTF-95.5 Jackson 316 from WLIN, Inc. (SFX Bcstg SE(Capstar)) to WLIN, Inc. (SFX Bcstg SE(Capstar /Jackson)) WKXI-FM-107.5 Magee 314 from CSB Communications, Inc. to Opus Media Group, Inc. NC WAME-550 Statesville 315 from Statesville Family Radio (Echols) to Statesville Family Radio (G. Buck, Jr.) OH WSOM-600/ Salem 316 from Reach Radio, Inc. WQXK-105.1 to The Lincoln Group, Ltd. OK KOQL-101.9 Oklahoma City 314 from ECI License Company, L.P. to Newmarket Media Corp. UT KVEL -920/ Vernal 314 from KVEL, Inc. KLCY -FM -105.9 to Ashley Communications, Inc. VA WVLR -102.7 Appomattox 314 from LBS Broadcasting, Inc. (L -R Radio) to Virginia Network, Inc. WAFX -106.9 Suffolk 314 from WAFX License Partnership to Tidewater Communications, Inc. WI WLZR- 1340/102.9 Milwaukee 314 from Great American TV & Radio Co., Inc. to Lakefront Communications, Inc. WY KPGM -106.9 Casper 314 from Western Inspirational Bcstrs. to Mongo Broadcast Group, Inc. DISMISSED STATION TRANSFERS PA WMPA(CP) -92.3 Mansfield (D) 314 from Penn Central Broadcasting, Inc. to Europa Communications, Inc. TN WVXA(CP) -98.1 Signal Mountain (D) 314 from Signal Mountain Radio Consolidation to Brewer Broadcasting Corp. of Tennessee
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Reed Hundt was sworn in this week as FCC Chairman by his old school buddy, Vice President Al Gore. Interim Chairman Al Sikes steps down after a year in the position.
Quadras, Inc., licensee of KDEW in Dewitt AR is in the hot seat at the Commission because they forgot to file forms informing them they were off the air. If found guilty, it may lose its license and $250,000.
Maurice F.A. Battisti's grant for a new FM on 107.7 MHz in Endwell NY has survived an appeal by the three unsuccessful competing applicants. In a group petition, they contended that the Review Board erred in concluding that Battisti's grant would best serve the public interest. The Board found that although all four applicants were equally qualified in integration, diversification, and minority ownership, Battisti's civic involvement was the determining factor.
The Commission has also upheld a couple of 80 -90's that have been pending for a while. Stacy C. Brody's grant of a new FM on 102.1 MHz in Virginia Beach VA was upheld after competing applicants contended that there should have been a financial qualifications issue added against Brody's application. Flagstaff Broadcasting Partnership won a challenge by Flagstaff Broadcasting Foundation in its hometown, after there was an argument over integration credit.
Edens Broadcasting's KKLQ AM & FM San Diego have settled with the NAACP over violations of EEO rules. The trouble cost Edens a short -term license renewal and $18,750 in fines, but clears the way for its sale to PAR Broadcasting, who will then have a duopoly with its KIO2 /KGMG Oceanside.
Due to a "technicality," Howard Stern's lawsuit against WLUP for prematurely dropping his show has been thrown out, leaving Chicago Stern -less. U.S. District Court in New Yo.# tossed out the $45 Million lawsuit against Loop owner Evergreen, which was immediately refiled in New York state court. The Howard Stern show was dropped earlier this year due to "indecency run -ins with the FCC" according to Evergreen. Infinity and Stern feel they were dropped due to disappointing ratings and are looking to sue for breach of contract. Stern's attorney Tim Dyk feels the court's decision "raises serious questions" about the fines for indecency validity. Infinity has research that shows teens comprise "about 3% of Stern's audience, as for younger children -- none." The FCC has stood by its feelings that kids may still be listening because Howard is on in morning drive.
In the meantime, Evergreen Media may pursue its fight against an indecency fine issued in the late 1980s against WLUP's former morning team Steve and Garry. With the new decision, lawyers say Evergreen has all the more reason to bring the case to court. ELSEWHERE
NAB's Best of the Best Promotion Contest winners were announced on November 23. The awards recognize creative and effective radio promotions in the areas of sales, station enhancement and community service. Awards were given in each category in small, medium and large markets. The grand prize winner was KYYS -FM Kansas City MO for "Joe Montana Comes to Kansas City" promotion. KYYS convinced Ismay MT to change its name to "Joe" to honor the Kansas City Chiefs' new quarterback. The other winners were KRFX Denver CO for "Father Knows Best "; KLOU St. Louis MO for "KLOU 103 Rock -N -Roll Benefit Concert "; WROO Jacksonville /WAIA Callahan /WSTF St. Augustine FL for "Skyblast '93 "; WMIL Waukesha WI (Milwaukee) for "Care -A -Van for Kids "; KKCS -FM Colorado Springs CO for "Marty the Moose Coloring Book "; KJAM -FM Madison (Sioux Falls) SD "Quiz Biz Junior "; WPXC Hyannis (Boston) MA for "WPXC Designated Driver Program; and KEKB Fruita (Grand Junction) CO for "KEKB /McDonald's Buddy Bears ".
Denon plans a $100,000 cash infusion to promote the Radio Broadcast Data System (REDS) by purchasing 40 RE -533 receivers from RE America and presenting them in trade for advertising in key Denon U.S. markets --Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Diego. Stations will be selected based on programming diversity. Denon is hoping to alleviate the problems that plagued AM Stereo; which comes first --the station transmission or the receiver?
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Du -op 'till you drop: Duopolies for this week include Great American Television and Radio Co., Inc. which has signed a letter of intent to purchase KRXQ Roseville (Sacramento) CA from Fuller- Jeffrey Broadcasting for approximately $16 million. Great American owns KSEG "The Eagle" in Sacramento and expects to begin operating KRXQ shortly under an interim LMA with Fuller- Jeffrey.
Henry Broadcasting's KIKI AM & FM is buying News /Talk KHVH Honolulu. for $850,000 from L.S. Berger Stations. WDSM /KZIO Inc. has announced its plans to purchase WAKX Duluth MN and KXTP Superior WI from Stereo Broadcasting, Inc.'s Lew Latto. No disclosure of price yet.
Pyramid Broadcasting's WHTT AM & FM has announced its agreement to acquire WBUF Buffalo NY from The Lincoln Group, Ltd.
AmCom will spin -off WANS Anderson SC to AM 1020 /FM 103, Inc's WRIX Homeland Park & WRIX -FM Honea Path (Greenville) SC in order to pick up WHYZ Sans Souci, SC. No brokers were involved. WHYZ will continue to be Urban AC.
Premiere Radio Networks has acquired portions of the Olympia Networks, including "Coast to Coast with Bob Costas," "John Madden's Sports Quiz," "John Madden's Sports Calendar," the Contemporary, Rock, and Hit Comedy Networks, and two Pat O'Brien features. Premiere picks up about 1,000 affiliates.
Elgar Entertainment in Dallas and Sound & Stations (S &S) in Ireland have announced a radio programming co- production and distribution agreement between the two companies. Elgar produces "USA Overnight" and will co- produce and distribute via satellite S &S' "The European Hit Survey" (EHS) a two -hour magazine show. For more information on EHS or to receive a demo tape, contact Dan Springer at (202) 333- 0700 or Kelli Foxx (214) 637 -1USA.
The top 10 TV infomercials will be available as radio commercials beginning January, 1994. Radio Direct Response has created a 30 minute TV infomercial in a compact 60- second radio commercial to give radio its opportunity to tap a multi- million dollar industry. Included in the spots will be an 800 number that will trace the sale to the specific station from which the sale came. For more information contact Mark Lipsky at RDR at (800) 969 -AMFM.
The "FM Atlas," 15th edition, is now available. The book covers main channel programming and facilities, SCS and stereo utilization, station coverage, and directories by geography and frequency. It's the companion reference to their FMedia! newsletter. One copy is $16 postpaid, two or more copies are $12.50 each plus $1.50 per order postage. Order from "FM Atlas" Box 336, Esko, MN 55733 -0336.
The Steering Committee of the National Christian Radio Seminar has announced the final agenda for the 1994 NCRS Convention. The convention will be held April 24- 28th at the Stouffer Convention Center, Nashville, TN. NCRS will feature seminars and workshops for owners and managers, on -air personnel and program directors, The Sales Leadership Conference and The Christian Radio Sales Boot Camp (held on Saturday April 23rd at the Stouffer Hotel). For more information on the agenda or registration contact the GMA office at Box 23201, Nashville, TN 37202 or at (615) 242 -0303.
Jones Satellite Networks, Inc. (JSN) has announced that MediaAmerica Inc. will represent JSN in selling national advertising on its six satellite music formats.
Susan Stephens joins Broadcast Programming as a regional sales manager. Formerly Operations Manager of WVLK AM & FM Lexington KY, Susan is a 20 -year radio veteran.
Walter Powers, a 19 -year veteran of Bonneville Broadcast Systems (BBS) has joined Broadcast Programming, following BP's purchase of the BBS assets. Powers was VP /Operations for BBS and will now supervise the transition of former BBS clients, products and services into BP's operations.
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STRIKE UP THE BAND...It's finally out (actually a little earlier than expected). The ranking of those stations applying for migration to the AM expanded band was released by the Commission this week. It's no surprise that WJDM Elizabeth NJ was at the top of the 688 -station list, followed by KHPY Moreno Valley CA, KNBA Vallejo CA, and KOJY Costa Mesa CA. Less than 100 stations are expected to get permission to move. A complete list of the stations that had better than a 0.0000 improvement factor is available from M Street for $5. If you'd like a copy, send a check to us at 304 Park Ave. S., Floor 7, New York, NY 10010.
THEY DIDN'T EVEN GIVE IT AWAY...CJCA 930 AM /Edmonton AB has closed up shop, kicked the bucket, gone to meet its maker...is off the air! CJCA licence was turned back in. The former news /talker often showed up with double digits in the Canadian ratings. Western World Commtnrtications says there are no plans at this time for another station. Sister station CIRK is not affected by- the- eive:reJer
FORMAT CHANGES 6 UPDATES ( # change accompanies new ownership) ( // simulcast) formerly becomes AK Sitka KIFW -1230 soft AC Unistar - AC AZ Sierra Vista KNXN -1470 # KMFI, CHR CHR, talk CA Thousand Palms KPSL -1010 classical talk FL Cocoa Beach WXXU -1300 news, business black gospel, urban AC (WXXU continues to simulcast WXTO Winter Haven FL) Jacksonville WIVY -FM -102.9 adult contemporary adds jazz 10pm to tam Orlando WHOO -990 gospel, rock SMN - adult standards (WHOO's gospel program moves to WXTO & WXXU) Winter Garden (Orl.) WXTO -1600 news, business black gospel, urban AC ID Rupert KNAQ -92.5 oldies country "Hot Country" IL Springfield WDBR -103.7 CHR hot AC "Variety 103.7" KY Philpot (Owensboro) WBIO -94.7 new to be SMN Real - CW LA Tioga (Alexandria) KLAA -103.5 country adds ABC - Moby MD Baltimore WVRT -104.3 # adult contemporary AC // WWMX (duop adds VARIETY to the MIX, a new format for WVRT comes in January) Baltimore WOLB -1010 # WERQ, news, urban talk // WOL (now simulcasting talk programming from sister WOL Washington, DC) Towson (Baltimore) WKDB -1570 WFEL, religion CSN - children's (WKDB is in an LMA -to -buy with Washington DC's WKDL & WKDV) MN Brooklyn Park (Minn.) KBCW -1470 country silent pending sale MS Olive Branch (Memphis) WYYA -95.7 # all weather new rock (WYYA is now a duopoly with WREC and WEGR in Memphis, TN) Starkville WMSV -91.1* new to be rock (March 94) MO Buffalo KBFL -99.9 # variety to be soft AC (Jan) Greenfield (Spring.) KXBR -93.5 rock silent NY Auburn WPCX -106.9 country adds Unistar Hot - CW Elmira WENY -1230 AC, talk all talk NC Kinston WELS -1010 country, S. gospel Southern gospel Kinston WKGK -102.9 oldies SMN - CW & ABC - Moby ND Bismarck KKCT -97.5 new country PA Emporium WQKY -99.3 oldies, country Unistar - oldies Erie WFLP -1330 # WEYZ, standards talk, sports (WFLP is now a duopoly with WEYZ 1530 KHz) North East (Erie) WEYZ -153G WFLP, news adult standards (WEYZ programming moves here from 1330 KHz) SC North Augusta WGUS -1380 country // FM Unistar & SUN - talk Orangeburg WIGL -102.9 country adds SMN - country TN White Bluff WQSE -1030 country reported silent
December 8, 1993 Vol. 10 No.49 ROBERT UNMACHT and PAT McCRUMMEN, Publishers JILL HELLER, Associate Editor
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FORMAT CHANGES & UPDATES (cont'd) TX Amarillo KRQA -99.7 new to be adult contemp. Corsicana KAND -FM -107.9 # country // KAND Tejano // KDNT "Kick" (Corsicana is south of Dallas and is now a combo with KDNT, KESS, and KLTY) Corsicana KAND -1340 country country & talk Lubbock KJBX -580 silent AC // KRLB -FM (KJBX & KRLB -FM are in an LMA with KKAM & KFMX -FM) VA Appomattox (Lynch.) WVLR -102.7 urban WRDL, oldies (WVLR is in an LMA -to -buy with Virginia Network, Inc.) Bluefield WHYS -1190 WBDY, country / /FM news, talk // WHIS (WHYS is in an LMA with WHYS and WHAJ) Lynchburg WXYU -1320 urban oldies WVLR, urban // WJJS (WXYU is in an LMA -to -buy with Virginia Network, Inc.) Roanoke WVRV -105.3 urban // WVLR WRDJ, oldies // WRDL (WVRV is in an LMA -to -buy with Virginia Network, Inc.) WA Grand Coulee KEYG -FM -98.5 country JSN - oldies (Feb. 94) Grand Coulee KEYG -1490 country // FM JSN - country (Feb 94) WY Sheridan KROE -930 adult contemporary country AB Edmonton CJCA -930 news, talk silent (see story, page 1)
Edmonton CHED- 630. - oldies full service (full service = AC, talk, news, sports, oldies and radio dramas)
NEW STATIONS: APPLICATIONS ( * non -commercial station) ( & reapplication) ( + competes with existing application) NM 106.5 Clovis 60000 w (h), 177 ft Thelese Broadcast International PA 90.7* State College 100 w, 85 ft The Penn State University Returned /Dismissed Applications CA 92.5+ Arvin (D) Albert Ray Perez 93.9+ Modesto (Denied) Harry S. McMurray 93.9+ Modesto (Denied) Modesto Communications Corp. 93.9+ Modesto (Denied) Thom Reinstein Communications 93.7+ Sebastopol (Denied) Lucinda Felicia Paulos 93.7+ Sebastopol (Denied) Manzanita Media, Inc. FL 106.3+ Miramar Beach (D) Howard B. Dolgoff 97.7+ Punta Rassa (Denied) Intermart Bcstg. Gulf Coast 97.7+ Punta Rassa (Denied) Palm Tree FM L.P. 97.7+ Punta Rassa (Denied) Southwest Florida FM Bcstg. GA 93.7+ Ringgold (D) Teresa G. Bennett HI 105.9+ Honolulu (Denied) Radio Representatives, Inc. IN 98.5 Ferdinand (D) Sabbath, Inc. LA 104.7+ Mansfield (D) Cary D. Camp NY 94.1+ Brighton (D) Auburn Cablevision, Inc. 97.9 Whitesboro (D) New Horizons Bcstg. Part. ND 98.7+ Bismarck (D) Bismarck Radio Partners OR 107.5+ Ashland (D) Jeffrey Rochlis NEW STATIONS: GRANTS CA 93.9 Modesto 3000 w, 151 ft BCD, L.P. 93.7 Sebastopol 3000 w, 328 ft John A. Carollo, Jr. FL 106.3 Miramar Beach 3000 w, 328 ft Mark & Renee Carter 97.7 Punta Rassa 3000 w, 328 ft Kight Broadcasting, L.P. GA 93.7 Ringgold 2000 w, 328 ft SML Communications, Inc. HI 105.9 Honolulu 96700 w, 1968 ft Kasa Moku Ka Pawa Broadcasting IA 98.5 Cedar Falls 25000 w, 328 ft Thin Air Investments, Inc. KS 102.7 Liberal 100000 w, 466 ft Seward County Bcstg. Co. Inc. LA 104.7 Mansfield 25000 w, 328 ft DeSoto Broadcasting Corp. MS 94.5 Bruce 6500 w, 169 ft R. Humphrey /Roberta Easton NY 97.9 Jewett 1450 w, 672 ft Carmine M. Iannace OH 107.5 Columbus 1900 w, 413 ft Horace E. Perkins 96.1 Huron 3000 w, 328 ft Luipold Broadcasting Corp. WA 95.1 Winlock 380 w, 879 ft Premier Broadcasters, Inc.
TRANSLATORS / BOOSTERS /SYNCHRONOUS XMTR: APPLICATIONS AL new -106.5 Athens 250 w, WHVK Tennessee Valley Radio ID new -103.3 Pocatello 90 w(v),KFTZ booster Eagle Rock Bcstg. Co. KY new -98.3* Owensborc 38 w, WJYL Lou Smith Ministries TN new -107.7 McMinnville 200 w, WWEE Durham Broadcasting Corp. new -93.9 Nashville 10 w, WAYM SW Florida Comm. Radio VT new -100.9 Springfield 10 w (h), WXXK-FM Mountain View Bcstg. WA new -107.7 Longview 68 w (y), KAZL Armak Broadcasters, Inc. WV new -106.7 Ripley 5 w (y), WRZZ Mediacom, Inc.
www.americanradiohistory.com THE M STREET JOURNAL page 3 Dec. 8, 1993 TRANSLATORS /BOOSTERS /SYNCHRONOUS XMTR: GRANTS AZ K281AE -104.1 Phoenix 10 w, KZRX Bortex Comms., L.L.C. K242AG -96.3 Phoenix 10 w, KEDJ Bortex Comms., L.L.C. AR K248AH -97.5 Eureka Springs 9 w, KRLK K. & P. Wodlinger K211BX -91.1* Pocahontas 170 w, WAFR American Family Assn. CA K265DG -100.9 Hollister 100 w (v), KTOM-FM California Bcstg. Co. OH W220AT -91.9* Sidney 50 w, WAFR American Family Assn. TX K218B0 -91.5* Borger 205 w, WAFR American Family Assn. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACTIVITY AL WJAM(CP)FM -97.3 Orrville granted extension of time (7th) CA KSSB(CP) -100.9 Calipatria requests replacement of expired CP (6th) KCRY -89.3* Indio on the air KZSA -92.1 Placerville granted replacement of expired CP to increase to 1410 w, 472 ft KFLS-FM-96.5 Tulelake on the air CO KQXI -1550 Arvada granted extension of time to change xmtr location CT WSHU-91.1* Fairfield increases to 20000 w, 620 ft, DA WQQQ-103.3 Sharon on the air FL.WRWX(CP)-98.5 Sanibel .._ - granted extension of time (8th) GA WJCK(CP)-88.3* Cedartown granted replacement of expired CP WDMG-860 Douglas requests reinstatement of expired CP to change xmtr location ID KSQA(CP)-100.7 Wallace requests replacement of expired CP IL WXAH(CP)-105.7 Orange Beach requests extension of time (2nd) IN WYHB(CP)-91.5* Westport requests extension of time (2nd) IA KNJS(CP)-95.5 Belle Plaine requests extension of time KRUU-98.3 Boone increases to 50000 w, 492 ft KS KJTY-88.1* Topeka granted extension of time to increase to 100000 w KY WKYI(CP) -99.1 Stamping Ground granted extension of time ME WHYR -95.9 Saco granted replacement of expired CP to increase to 3800 w, 413 ft MD WLSL(CP)-96.9 Crisfield requests extension of time (4th) MI WJSZ(CP)-92.5 Ashley requests extension of time (2nd) MN KNOW-1330* Minneapolis requests extension of time to change to DA -1, change xmtr location MS WJZD(CP) -94.5 Long Beach granted extension of time (4th) WLUN -95.3 Lumberton granted replacement of expired CP to increase to 100000 w, 981 ft, change xmtr location, class Cl, [92 -211] NE KPQB(CP)-88.1* Omaha canceled CP, deleted call letters NV KKNK(CP)-750 Carson City requests reinstatement of expired CP KKNC(CP)-730 Sun Valley requests reinstatement of expired CP NH WRND-91.7* Manchester on the air NM KWQK(CP)-101.3 Albuquerque requests replacement of expired CP (2nd) KMYI(CP)-102.9 Kirtland granted extension of time KZPY(CP)-106.3 Los Lunas granted extension of time (3rd) KOYT-102.5 Los Lunas on the air KWXN(CP)-96.5 Texico requests replacement of expired CP NY WGCC-FM-90.7* Batavia cancelled CP to change to 880 w, 164 ft NC WSTS-100.9 Fairmont granted extension of time to increase to 50000 w, 489 ft WXRI(CP)-91.5* Winston -Salem requests extension of time ND KRRD(CP)-99.1 Dickinson requests replacement of expired CP OH WWWM-FM-105.5 Sylvania increases to 4300 w OR KCIA(CP)-91.7* Medford granted extension of time (2nd) SC WZLA-FM-92.9 Abbeville granted replacement of expired CP to change to 6000 w, 243 ft TX KBIC-102.3 Alice granted extension of time (2nd) to move to 102.9 MHz, incr. to 50000 w, 492 ft KYTX-97.9 Beeville granted extension of time to change to 34000 w, 584 ft KOAX(CP)-97.9 Mason requests extension of time (4th) KKMY-104.5 Orange granted extension of time to change to 98000 w, 1099 ft, chg. xmtr loc. KJIB(CP)-92.7 South Padre Island requests extension of time (5th) VA WBHA(CP)-107.1 Hot Springs granted replacement of expired CP (3rd) WTZE-FM-100.1 Tazewell increases to 4000 w, 390 ft WA KZPH-106.7 Cashmere on the air
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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACTIVITY (cont'd) WV WPIB(CP) -90.9* Bluefield granted extension of time (3rd) WVKM -106.7 Matewan granted extension of time to increase to 4300 w, 751 ft WI WORQ-88.5* Green Bay granted replacement of expired CP (2nd) to move to 90.1 MHz, change to 1810 w, 564 ft WDDC-100.1 Portage changes xmtr location
FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: APPLICATIONS ( & reapplication) [docket number] CA (CP) -95.5 Carmel change to 1650 w, 640 ft FL WTLN -1520 Apopka direct measurement of antenna power WAIA -93.3 Callahan replace DA with ND GA WEKS(CP) -92.5 Zebulon change xmtr location ID KODU(CP) -104.1 American Falls increase to 73000 w, 1109 ft, change xmtr location, class Cl, [93 -46] IN WBFX-1230 Terre Haute correct coords. to 39 -29 -21 87 -25 -11 WYHB(CP)-91.5* Westport change to 6300 w, 351 ft, chg xmtr loc. change city of license to Seymour IN KY WLSI-900 Pikeville direct measurement of antenna power LA KBRH-1260 Baton Rouge direct measurement of antenna power KWCL-FM-96.7 Oak Grove increase to 6000 w (h), 3000 w (v), 328 ft, change xmtr location MI WJCO-1510 Jackson direct measurement of antenna power MN WIMN-1220 Stillwater direct measurement of antenna power MO KZMO-FM-94.3 California increase to 50000 w, 492 ft, change xmtr location, class C2 NE KOTD-1000 Plattsmouth move to 1020 KHz, increase to 1000 w days, make changes in antenna system NJ WVNJ-1160 Oakland correct coords. to 41 -03 -23 74 -14 -58 OH WXTQ-105.5 Athens increase to 6000 w, 305 ft, change antenna supporting structure height PA WCUC-91.7* Clarion change to 3300 w (h), 3200 w (v) WJRV-1400 Loretto direct measurement of antenna power PR WIVA-FM-100.3 Aguadilla chg. to 24500 w, 1965 ft, chg xmtr loc. TX KOPY-1530 Georgetown modify CP to correct coordinates KNGV-92.7 Kingsville one step application to move to 92.5 C2 WA KCIS-630 Edmonds direct measurement of antenna power Returned /Dismissed Applications MN KKDQ -99.3 Thief River Falls (R) increase to 6500 w, 169 ft NC WZZU -93.9 Burlington (D) increase to 1551 ft, modify DA OH WYSO -91.3* Yellow Springs (D) increase to 37000 w, class B UT KNUC -103.9 Smithfield (R) increase to 100000 w, -82 ft, change xmtr location FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: GRANTS AZ KZGL -95.9 Cottonwood increase to 9000 w, 2493 ft KDJI -1270 Holbrook direct measurement of antenna power AR KDEZ -100.3 Jonesboro move to 100.5 C2, increase to 50000 w, 403 ft, change xmtr location to 35 -54 -27 90- 41 -38, [92 -87] CO KCCY-97.9 Pueblo modify CP to move to 96.9 MHz to change to 58300 w, 2280 ft, chg xmtr location IL WVZA(CP)-92.7 Herrin change to 3300 w, 430 ft, ^.hn "- r loc. IA KRIB-1490 Mason City direct measurement of antenna power KS KOUY(CP)-92.7 Belle Plaine change to 12200 w, 469 ft KY WVYI(CP)-96.3 Wilmore change xmtr location MD WLIC-97.1* Frostburg change to 150 w, 1355 ft, chg xmtr loc. MI WELL-1400 Battle Creek direct measurement of antenna power MS WJZD(CP)-94.5 Long Beach change to 6000 w, 216 ft, chg xmtr loc. NE KKCD-105.9 Omaha increase to 20000 w, 364 ft, class C3, [89 -595] NH WOKQ-97.5 Dover change to non -directional antenna NY WCDA-96.3 Voorheesville increase to 500 w, [88 -375] OR KLYC-1260 McMinnville change xmtr loc. to 45 -13 -49 123 -7 -28 TN WTWL-101.5 McKinnon increase to 1580 w TX KLKM-104.7 Llano change to non -directional antenna KKMY-104.5 Orange modify CP to increase to 1099 ft VT WJAN-95.1 Sunderland decrease to 96 w WI WORQ-88.5* Green Bay modify CP to move to 90.1 MHz to change to 1810 w, 564 ft WLJO(CP)-106.3 La Crosse change to 18000 w, 389 ft, chg xmtr loc.
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CALL LETTER CHANGES ( # applied for by new owners) CA KOJJ -100.5 East Porterville becomes # KRLG (requested) KBOQ -92.7 Marina # KBOQ -FM KOQI(CP) -1200 Soquel KBOQ DE WADD(CP) -92.1 Fenwick Island WLBW (requested) FL WWKO -860 Cocoa WRFB GA WYFZ -92.3* Evans # WAEG (requested) ID KNAQ -92.5 Rupert KKMV IL WVEM -101.9 Springfield # WQQL "Kool" WITT -93.5 Tuscola WUBB IN WAEP(CP) -88.9* Union City WPER IA new -98.5 Cedar Falls KKCV LA WYAT -990 New Orleans WGSO ME WUMC(CP) -107.3 Old Town WBZN MD WERQ -1010 Baltimore # WOLB WLTT -94.7 Bethesda WARW "Arrow" WFEL -1570 Towson WKDB MN KOYH(CP) -104.1 Pelican Rapids KBOT NM new -107.5 Los Alamos KEFE NY WFRG-FM-96.1 Rome # WODZ-FM "Oldies"
NC WTHP-98.3 Thomasville - WFAZ OH new-107.5 Columbus WJZA OR KIQY-103.7 Lebanon KXPC PA WEYZ-1330 Erie # WFLP "Flagship" WFLP-1530 North East WEYZ TN WOGY-680 Memphis WJCE "Juice" TX KTLK-1460 Lubbock KTNP new-100.1 San Angelo KYZZ VA WVLR-102.7 Appomattox # WLDJ "DJ-103" WBDv-119 0 Bluefield WHYS WRDJ-FM-105.1 Bridgewater WAMM-FM WXYU-1320 Lynchburg # WVLR WV new-100.3 Webster Springs WAFD PROPOSED STATION TRANSFERS
( 314 asset sale, 315 transfer of control, 316 reorganization) AL WAPI- 1070/94.5 Birmingham 314 from WAPI, Inc., D.I.P. to Dick Broadcasting Co. Inc. of Alabama AK KXDZ -103.1 Anchorage 314 from American Radio Brokers, Inc. to Pioneer Broadcasting Company, Inc. AZ KBLU-560/ Yuma 315 from UNO Bcstg. Corp. (Robert Tezak) KTTI-95.1 to UNO Bcstg. Corp. (UNO Trust) AR KDEZ-100.3 Jonesboro 314 from TM Jonesboro, Inc. to KDEZ, Inc. CA KQBR-104.3 Davis 314 from KYLO Radio, Inc. to Progressive Media Group, Inc. KLXR-1230 Redding 316 from Redding Radio Corp. (Ridyard /Bloch) to Redding Radio Corp. (Ridyard) KQPT-100.5 Sacramento 316 invol. from Brown Organization (W Brown) to Brown Organization (M. Brown, et al) KXOA-1470/107. 9 Sacramento 316 invol. from Brown Organization (W Brown) to Brown Organization (M. Brown, et al) KKHI-1550/95.7 San Francisco 314 from Buckley Broadcasting Corp. of CA to Group W Radio, Inc. KKSF-103.7 San Francisco 316 invol. from Brown Organization (W Brown) to Brown Organization (M. Brown, et al) KDHI-1250/ Twentynine Palms 315 from Three D Radio, Inc. (Newman, et al) KQYN-95.7 to Three D Radio, Inc. (J. Hoover) CT WBMW-106.5 Ledyard 316 from Red Wolf Bcstg. Corp. (A. Belendiuk) to Red Wolf Broadcasting Corp. (J. Fuller) FL WJYO-91.5* Fort Myers 314 from Youth Found. of Amer. (Radio Training) to Toccoa Falls College WZNZ-1460/ Jacksonville/ 316 from Paxson Jack. Lic LP (Paxson Enter.) WAIA-93.3 Callahan to Paxson Jacksonville (Paxson Comms of FL) WNZS-930/ Jacksonville 316 from Paxson Jack. Lic LP (Paxson Enter.) WROO-107.3 to Paxson Jacksonville (Paxson Comets of FL) WEZY-94.1 Lakeland 316 from Paxson Tampa Lic LP (Paxson Enter.) to Paxson Tampa (Paxson Comms of Florida) WWAB-1330 Lakeland 315 from Radio Station WWAB, Inc. (Blossman) to Radio Station WWAB, Inc. (Blossman) WWAB-1330 Lakeland 316 from Radio Station WWAB, Inc. (Blossman) to Radio Station WWAB, Inc. (Hughes)
www.americanradiohistory.com THE M STREET JOURNAL page 6 Dec. 8, 1993 PROPOSED STATION TRANSFERS (cont'd) FL WINZ -940/ Miami/ 316 from Paxson Miami Lic. LP (Paxson Enter.) WZTA -94.9 Miami Beach to Paxson Miami (Paxson Comms of Florida) WLVE -93.9 Miami Beach 316 from Paxson Miami Lic. LP (Paxson Enter.) to Paxson Miami (Paxson Comms of Florida) WWNZ -740/ Orlando/ 316 from Paxson Orlando Lic LP (Paxson Enter.) WJRR -101.1 Cocoa Beach to Paxson Orlando (Paxson Comms of Florida) WHNZ -570/ Pinellas Park/ 316 from Paxson Tampa Lic LP (Paxson Enter.) WHPT -102.5 Sarasota to Paxson Tampa (Paxson Comms of Florida) WWZN -1440/ Winter Park/ 316 from Paxson Orlando Lic LP (Paxson Enter.) WMGF -107.7 Mount Dora to Paxson Orlando (Paxson Comms of Florida) GA WQIL(CP) -101.3 Chauncey 314 from Chauncey Broadcasting, Inc. to GSW Incorporated WKZJ(CP) -95.7 Greenville 316 from Orchon Bcstg. Co. (E. Fernandez) to Orchon Bcstg. Co. (C. McCurdy III) WKTM -101.7 Soperton 316 from H. Gibbs Flanders, Jr., trustee to Anne R. Moore, chapter 7 trustee HI KUPU(CP) -101.9 Pearl City 314 from Paul Yang to Newtex Communications of Honolulu, Inc. IL (CP) -97.5* Breese 314 Sabbath, Inc. to Lou Smith Ministries, Inc. WJOL -1340/ Joliet 315 from UNO Bcstg. Corp. (Robert Tezak) WLLI -FM -96.7 to UNO Bcstg. Corp. (UNO Trust) IA KJOC -1170/ Davenport/ 314 from Goodrich Broadcasting, Inc. WXLP -96.9 Moline to Connoisseur Comms. of Quad Cities, L.P. KS KTOP -1490/ Topeka 315 from UNO Bcstg. Corp. (Robert Tezak) KDVV -100.3 to UNO Bcstg. Corp. (UNO Trust) KICT -FM -95.1 Wichita 314 from Stuart Broadcasting Corporation to Wichita Great Empire Broadcasting, Inc. LA KVPO-105.9 Berwick 314 from Mary Frances Doiron to Hubcast Broadcasting, Inc. KPXF(CP)-94.7 Lacombe 316 invol. from North Lake Radio, Inc. to North Lake Radio, Inc., Debtor KPXF(CP)-94.7 Lacombe 314 invol. from North Lake Radio, Inc., DIP to The Radio Company, Inc. MA WHYN-560 Springfield 316 from New England Radio (Radio Equity Part.) to New England Radio Corp. (WHYN, G.P.) MN KBCW-1470 Brooklyn Park 314 from North Suburban Radio Company to 1470, Inc. KKRC-93.9 Granite Falls 314 from John Linder to KILO Broadcasting, Inc. WTCX-105.1 Lakeville 314 from Southern Twin Cities Area Radio, Inc. to 105, Inc. KLBB-1400 St. Paul 314 LCC, Inc. to 1400, Inc. MS WSJC-810 Magee 314 from WSJC, Inc. to Combined Broadcasting of Mississippi NM KSIL-1340 Silver City 316 invol. from KSIL Radio, Ltd., Inc. to Yvette Gonzales, trustee NY WBEN -930/ Buffalo 314 from Algonquin Broadcasting Corporation WMJQ -102.5 to Keymarket of Buffalo, Inc. WBWZ -93.3 New Paltz 315 from New Paltz Bcstg., Inc. (B. Walker) to New Paltz Bcstg., Inc. (W. Walker III) NC WABZ -FM -100.9 Albemarle 315 Piedmont Crescent Comms. (C. Hicks) to Piedmont Crescent Comms. (Hilker /Rollins NC WBBO -FM -93.3 Forest City 314 from Rutherford County Radio Company to AmCom Associates, Inc. WMFR -1230/ High Point 314 from Voyager Communications V, Inc. WMAG -99.5 to HMW Communications, Inc. WQDW- 1230/97.7 Kinston 314 from CSP Communications to Ronald W. Benfield OH WLOH-1320/ Lancaster 315 from WHOK, Inc. (Shareholders of WHOK) WHOK-95.5 to WHOK, Inc. (Hirsch Holdings of Cleveland) WUCO-1270 Marysville 314 from Union Broadcasting Co. to Jack L. Frost WAQZ-107.1 Milford 314 from Richard L. Plessinger, Sr. to WAQZ, Inc. PA WEZX-106.9 Scranton 316 from The Scranton Times to The Scranton Times, L.P. RI WWBB-101.5 Providence 316 from Wilks- Schwartz (Radio Equity Partners) to Wilks- Schwartz of Providence (WWB, G.P.)
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PROPOSED STATION TRANSFERS (cont'd) SC WUOZ(CP) -88.5* Belvedere 314 from Toccoa Falls College to Radio Training Network, Inc. SD KJAM-FM-103.1 Madison 316 from Madison Bcstg. Co. (Goeman /Goeman) to Madison Bcstg. Co. (Goemans' Trust) TX KEPS-1270/ Eagle Pass 315 from Eagle Pass Bcstrs., Inc. (Harpole) KINL-92.7 to Eagle Pass Bcstrs., Inc. (W. Harpole) KNGV-92.7 Kingsville 314 from Kingsville Radio Company, Inc. to Ohio Broadcast Associates KOLE-1340/ Port Arthur/ 315 from UNO Bcstg. Corp. (Robert Tezak) KKMY-104.5 Orange to UNO Bcstg. Corp. (UNO Trust) WA KRWM-106.9 Bremerton 316 from the KKNW Company (W. Brown) to The KKNW Company (M. Brown, et al) DISMISSED STATION TRANSFERS PR WZNT -93.7 San Juan (D) 315 from Zeta Communications (Cestero) to Zeta Communications (El Dia, Inc.) TX KEPS -1270/ Eagle Pass (D) 316 from Eagle Pass Bcstrs. (M. Harpole) KINL -92.7 to Eagle Pass Bcstrs. (W. Harpole) FM ALLOCATIONS: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AR new Harrisburg add 95.9 C3, comments January 18, replies February 2 KY WLSY -FM Jeffersontown to 101.3 A from 101.7 A, comments Jan 18, rep Feb 2 WMCQ -FM Richmond to 101.5 C3 from 101.7 A, comments Jan 18, rep Feb 2 WTHQ Shelbyville to 101.7 A from 101.3 A, comments Jan 18, rep Feb 2 FM ALLOCATIONS: GRANTED AMENDMENTS CA new Esparto add 97.9 A, window opens January 11, closes Feb. 10 new Los Molinos add 101.7 A, window opens January 11, closes Feb. 10 FL new Indian River Shores add 97.1 A, window opens January 11, closes Feb. 10 NE new Hastings add 94.5 C2, window opens January 11, closes Feb. 10
WASHINGTON THIS WEEK "Ix -nay on the (hic) drinking ". Inside Radio reports Strom Thurmond's proposed bill to have all radio and TV alcohol spots to carry strong warnings about the consequences of drinking is back. Thurmond made headlines earlier this year when he introduced the bill. Ernest Hollings is behind him with others possibly to follow. Thurmond's daughter was killed by an allegedly drunk driver. The NAB is sending out severe warning signals trying to get GMs to contact their senators. Meanwhile watch for the NAB to zero -in on the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill look -over should start in late January or early February.
The Commission has thrown out a request by Allegheny Comms. Group to review a hearing designation order regarding EZ Communications' app. to renew the license of WBZZ Pittsburgh PA. Allegheny alleges a number of serious charges against EZ, including sexual discrimination, indecent programming, news distortion, and abuse of Commission processes. The Mass Media Bureau dismissed Allegheny's complaint sighting that only an Admin. Law Judge can authorize the filing of this type of application, since a hearing designation order is interlocutory. ELSEWHERE The "trade winds" have blown into the East Coast and the Carolinas this week as brokers reported a ton of station transfer activity.
BMW Communications, Inc., a group backed by Hicks Broadcasting, blossomed this week by purchasing all eight stations Voyager Communications Group owns for a reported $30 million. HMW picks up WRDU Wilson NC (Raleigh- Durham), WMFR /WMAG High Point NC and WNEU Eden NC (Greensboro NC), WOIC /WNOK Columbia SC, and WLWZ AM /FM Easley SC (Greenville- Spartanburg). Voyager continues to operate WLYZ Greer SC (Greenville- Spartanburg) under an LMA agreement with Greer Communications.
Beasley Broadcasting is doubling -up in Fayetteville with the purchase of WZNS Dillon SC from Metropolitan Broadcasters Associates for $1.5 million. Beasley already owns WTSB /WKML Lumberton NC.
www.americanradiohistory.com THE M STREET JOURNAL page 8 Dec. 8, 1993 ELSEWHERE (cont'd) Osborn Communications picked up six stations from Heritage Broadcast Group, as well as one from Radio WAYV, Inc. to bring their total radio station count to eight. It's purchase of the Heritage stations, worth $22.5 million, includes WWNC /WKSF Asheville NC, WOLZ Fort Myers FL, WFKS Palatka FL (Daytona Beach), WQEN /WAAX and Gadsden AL. The price for the purchase of WAYV Atlantic City NJ was not disclosed. Osborn already owns WBYB Brunswick GA (Jacksonville), and has a 50% ownership of WRWX Sanibel FL.
Heftel Broadcasting and Spanish Radio Network have announced their intent merge, to which will bring together KTNQ /KLVE Los Angeles, WQBA -AM /FM Miami, and WADO New York to cover the top three Spanish markets. The transaction was valued $150 million. at
Three stations in Minneapolis -St. Paul will soon be owned by a new broadcasting group headed by agribusiness mogul James Cargill. Cargill is purchasing Brooklyn KBCW Park MN (which suddenly went silent this week) and its sister station, WTCX Lakeville MN. He'll couple these with KLBB St. Paul.
"We gotcha surrounded" could very.well be Rodriguez Marketing's new slogan attempt as they to cover the Dallas -Ft. Worth market_ by picking up stations on the perimeter of the metro. Rodriguez announced this week an LMA -to- purchase with KDNT Denton, 1480 kHz, (which is 50 miles north of Dallas) /KAND -FM Corsicana TX, 107.9 MHz, (50 miles south of Dallas). Rodriguez already owns KESS, 1270 kHz, and KLTY, 94.1 MHz, Ft. Worth, and is operating Granum's KMRT Dallas, also 1480 under kHz, an LMA. He's also trying to buy KPXG, a new CP also on 107.9 MHz, in Gainesville TX (90 miles north of Dallas) to give him additional coverage. The Quad Cities will see a new duopoly, as Jeff Warshaw's Connoisseur Comms. has entered into an LMA -to- purchase KFMH Muscatine IA. He's also got an agreement to buy KJOC Davenport IA /WXLP Moline IL from Goodrich Broadcasting.
No more ( # @ ^ # %$!!) explicit lyrics! R & R reports that Inner City Broadcasting stations in New York, San Antonio and San Francisco plus station KPWR Los Angeles have elected to do their own censorship of explicit lyrics in songs. Inner City has banned songs "containing derogatory, profane, or misogynist lyrics, or lyrics which advocate violence" and KPWR had opted to bleep out "nigger," "bitch," and "ho" from records on its playlist. Inner City owns WBLS & WLIB New York, KSJL -FM San Antonio TX, and KBLX -AM /FM Berkeley (San Francisco) CA. Pioneer Electronic Corporation, Digital Radio Research, Inc. (DRRI) joins the EUREKA -147 Project to help establish a world standard for DAB. DRRI is planning to make a prototype DAB receiver for early 1995 tests in Toronto and Montreal. For more information contact David L. Garforth at DRRI at (514) 485 -5301. "All Jewish All The Time" (well, most of the time!). Talkline Broadcasting Corporation has set up the only all Jewish radio station serving Rockland County and parts of Westchester, Orange and Bergen Counties on Superstation WLIR 1300 AM. WLIR is satellite delivered across North America to dish owners and cable systems via Sports Channel Philadelphia's audio subcarrier, Satcom F2R, 72 degrees west, T 18, 8.2 MHz. They are carried on Cablevision of Fresh Meadows (NY) channel 16, for Manhattan cable subscribers on 93.5 FM, on WMCA New York 570 kHz (from 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. Sat /Sun only), WMBM 1490 kHz Miami FL, on WINX Washington DC and 33 other stations. WLIR's programs include "Talkline with Zev Brenner ", "Shalom America ", "Jewish hit music of the 90's ", "The Yaakov Spivak Show" and others. Due to the Sabbath, every Friday night and Saturday until 6 p.m. WLIR programs The People's Network, When Radio Was, Haitian and other ethnic programming. For more info contact Zev Brenner at Talkline Broadcasting Corp. at (212) 769 -1925.
In- Flight Phone Corp. (IFPC) and ABC Radio Networks announced today that they have entered into an exclusive agreement to offer airline passengers up to twelve channels of live news, sports, entertainment and music programming through FlightLink On- The -Air (FlightLink), the high -quality digital audio service developed by In- Flight Phone Corp. Licenses for FlightLink have already been granted to IFPC by the FCC and the Canadian Department of Communications. Under the terms of agreement, these ABC programs and formats will be available to IFPC for distribution to commercial airlines and passengers on a twenty -four hour basis: ABC News and Sports, Live Talk Radio, Country Coast -to- Coast, Urban Gold, Classic Rock, StarStation, Hot AC, Pure Gold, The Touch, Stardust. FlightLink will transmit ground -to -air from 75 sites across the US and Canada.
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THE KING IS GONE? Rumors were flying this week that Mutual Net. t lk host Larry King will be getting out of radio when his contract runs out next tctober. King is thinking about replacing his midday program with a weekly version of the show. The Washington Post reports that King's schedule has gotten to be too much to handle. King said, "I love radio, but I don't need it."
19 YEARS TO COMPLETE A FORMAT CHANGE WNCN, the classical station that stood up to a 19 -year protest from listeners when it switched from classical to rock in 1974, quietly made the change last Friday at midnight to WAQX, a mainstream, hard -edged rock format. Calling itself WQIV (which stood for "Quad IV" during the brief FM quadrophonic phase) in '74 -'75, the station is now billing itself as "Q- 104.3" The change was made after the Commission cleared all the paperwork on the WNCN Listener's Guild license challenge. The New York Times' WQXR -FM is left as the market's only co.romercial_ classical- stat -io' whrle city- owned, non- commercial WNYC -FM also runs a classical format during the week.
FORMAT CHANGES & UPDATES ( # change accompanies new ownership) ( // simulcast) formerly becomes AR Marion (Memphis TN) KFTH -107.1 urban AC adds ABC - Joyner CA Los Angeles KLAC -570 country Unistar - standards Middleton KRSH -98.7 new alternative Orcutt (Santa Maria) KGDP -FM -95.7 new MGS - c. Christian CO Dillon KHTH -1130 silent news, talk // KNUS (KHTH enters into a program agreement with KNUS Denver) DC Washington WKYS -93.9 urban adds ABC - Joyner FL Cocoa WRFB -860 silent news St. Augustine WFCF -88.5* new variety ID Idaho Falls KOSZ -FM -105.5 new soft AC (KOSZ -FM enters into a LMA with KFTZ Idaho Falls) Jerome KART -1400 country, talk news, talk, sports Rupert KBBK -970 Jones - country Jones - oldies, talk IL Alton (St. Louis) KATZ -FM -100.3 urban AC adds ABC - Joyner Chicago WGCI -FM -107.5 urban adds ABC - Joyner KY Louisa WVKY -1270 country adds Jones - country Philpot (Owensboro) WBIO -94.7 new SMN Real - country Vine Grove WRZI -101.5 new soft AC LA Baton Rouge KBRH -1260 # silent talk (KBRH is the commerical sister of WBRH, nets are WW1,WOR,CNN,Unistar,ESPN) ME Skowhegan WHQO -107.9 oldies soft AC "Lite" MD Baltimore WBAL -1090 news, talk adds EFM talk MN Detroit Lakes (Fargo) KKDL -95.1 oldies adds SMN Pure - oldies MS Drew WKZB -95.3 country // WDTL -FM SMN - urban gold (WKZB continues its LMA with WDTL AM and FM)
NY ,Nev - Cork - 111l40i -109. 3 - -ct ssica1 WAXQ, rock "Q- 104.3" ND West Fargo KQWB -1550 country Unis CNN Headline -news OH Englewood (Dayton) WZJX -94.5 new rock "X- Rock" OR Eugene KWVA -88.1* new variety PA Erie WRIE -1260 SMN - oldies SMN - standards SC Batesburg WKWQ -93.1 urban AC adds SMN - urban AC Branchville WGFG -105.1 new SMN Pure - oldies Orangeburg WKSO -103.9 urban AC // WKWQ adds SMN - urban AC TX Amarillo KQAC -98.7 adult contemporary adds SMN Hot - AC (The Quack is now a duopoly with KIXZ and KMML -FM)
This is the last issue of 1993. Although we don't publish next week, no information will be missed. All format and FCC activity for the last week of 1993 will be in the January 5, 1994 issue. Happy Holidays! December 22, 1993 Vol. 10 No.51 ROBERT UNMACHTand PAT McCRUMMEN, Publishers JILL HELLER, Associate Editor
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FORMAT CHANGES & UPDATES (cont'd) TX Dimmitt KDHN -1470 country adds Jones - country UT Delta KFMD -95.7 silent country Moab KZMU -89.7* new variety Saint George KSGI -FM -99.7 new country Tremonton (Logan) KNFL -FM -104.9 country country // KNUC WA Wapato (Yakima) KSOH -89.5* new religion WV Danville WZAC -FM -92.5 country adds Jones - country Madison WZAC -1450 country // FM adds JSN- country // FM Mannington (Morgan.) WTUS -102.7 country adds Jones - country WY Casper KPGM -106.9 # c. Christian / /KCSP oldies
NEW STATIONS: APPLICATIONS ( * non -commercial station) ( & reapplication) ( + competes with existing application) GA 95.1 Montezuma 3660 w, 422 ft Radio Cordele, Inc. ID 88.7* Middletown 3000 w, 2660 ft Southern Idaho Corporation IL 102.1 Lena 6000 w, 328 ft SEMS Entertainment, Inc. NY 95.3 Norwich 490 w, 820 ft WJIV Radio, Inc. OH 88.5* Wauseon 25000 w, 292 ft Side By Side, Inc. TX 105.1 Seadrift 6000 w, 328 ft William E. Cordell VA 104.5+ Falmouth 6000 w, 328 ft James H. Wisneski WI 1560 Altoona 2500 w days, 1000 w Metro Media Broadcasting nites, 1700 w CH, DA -N Returned/Dismissed Applications FL 105.9+ Englewood (Denied) Sandpiper Broadcasting, Inc. 103.3+ Holly Hill (Denied) Central Florida Comms. Group NEW STATIONS: ACCEPTED FOR FILING AZ 103.9 Bagdad 12 -17 -93 21st Century Radio Ventures GA 92.1+ Pelham 12 -17 -93 George L. Robinson 92.1+ Pelham 12 -17 -93 Mitchell County Television ND 98.3 Carrington 12 -17 -93 Two Rivers Broadcasting, Inc. WI 102.9+ Reedsburg 12 -17 -93 F.W.K. Broadcasting Company 102.9+ Reedsburg 12 -17 -93 Sauk Broadcasting Corporation 102.9+ Reedsburg 12 -17 -93 Thomas W. Bychinski NEW STATIONS: GRANTS AK 95.5 Palmer 51000 w, -112 ft Chester P. Coleman FL 105.9 Englewood 3000 w, 328 ft Sarasota -Charlotte Bcstg Corp. 103.3 Holly Hill 3000 w, 328 ft Michelle N. Terzynski NC 89.3* Winston -Salem 6920 w, 134 ft Triad Family Network, Inc.
TRANSLATORS /BOOSTERS /SYNCHRONOUS XMTR: APPLICATIONS CO new -96.3 Mancos 3 w (h), KJYE-FM SW Colo. TV Trans. Assn. ID new -94.9 Coeur D' Alene 20 w, KKCH N. Idaho Bcstg. Co. MI new -98.1* Victoria, etc. 50 w, WHWL Gospel Opportunities MN new -88.5* Winona 62 w, KFSI Faith Sound, Inc. NJ new -89.1* Rio Grande 170 w (v), WWNJ Mercer County Comm Coll. NY new -105.3 Buffalo 13 w, WNUC Casciani Communications new -107.3 Williamsville 50 w, WNUC Casciani Communications TX new -91.1* Austin .3 w (h), KNON Agape Bcstg. Found, Inc. new -88.7* Wichita Falls 250 w, KERA N. Texas Public Bcstg. TRANSLATORS /BOOSTERS /SYNCHRONOUS XMTR: GRANTS CA K282AD -104.3 Eureka 250 w, KBEY KBEY -FM Inc. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACTIVITY AL WKSJ -FM -94.9 Mobile increases to 1706 ft WBTG -FM -106.3 Sheffield increases to 6000 w, 602 ft AZ KRIM -104.3 Payson granted extension of time (2nd) to change to 91000 w, 1164 ft CA KRCI -92.7 Avalon on the air KBBV -1050 Big Bear Lake requests extension of time to increase to 1000 w days, ND -D KGYU(CP) -96.1 Visalia requests replacement of expired CP (6th) FL WNFQ -100.5 Newberry on the air
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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ACTIVITY (cont'd) GA WYZK -96.7 Valdosta granted extension of time (3rd) to increase to 50000 w, 492 ft HI KWYI-106.9 Kawaihae on the air IL WNSR(CP)-104.7 Nashville requests extension of time (3rd) IN WBHQ(CP)-101.1 Bloomfield requests replacement of expired CP (6th) IA KCOB-FM-95.9 Newton increases to 5100 w, 354 ft KS KKCR(CP)-90.7* Salina dismissed extension of time KY WBIO-94.7 Philpot on the air MN KGPZ(CP)-96.1 Coleraine granted extension of time KRAQ(CP)-105.7 Jackson requests extension of time (3rd) KYSM-FM-103.5 Mankato increases to 100000 w MO KNCD(CP)-93.9 Columbia granted extension of time NY WPSA-89.1* Paul Smith granted replacement of expired CP to move to 98.3 MHz, increase to 10 w (h) 833 ft NC WAJA-1480 Franklin adds night power of 13 w PA WCUC-91.7* Clarion increases to 3300 w TN WUTC-88.1* Chattanooga changes to 30000 w, 895 ft WSGM-104.7 Coalmont on the air wNDD-99.3 Jefferson City increases to 940 w VA WAMM-FM-105.1 Bridgewater dismissed replacement of expired CP to increase to 6000 w, 328 ft WI WHEM(CP)-91.3* Eau Claire granted extension of time (2nd)
FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: APPLICATIONS ( & reapplication) [docket number] CA KIXW -107.3 Lenwood decrease to 472 ft KSJX -1500 San Jose direct measurement of antenna power FL WRFB -860 Cocoa direct measurement of antenna power IL WMCI -101.3 Mattoon increase to 14500 w, 433 ft, change xmtr location, class B1, change antenna supporting structure height KY WMJM-96.7 Bowling Green increase to 3580 w WMCQ-FM-101.7 Richmond one step app. to move to 101.5 C3 MA WLYN-1360 Lynn direct measurement of antenna power MI WJSZ(CP)-92.5 Ashley change xmtr location WMQT-107.5 Ishpeming one step app. to move to 107.7 B1 NV KENO-1460 Las Vegas modify CP to decrease to 20000 w days, change day & night antenna patterns, change tower configurations NH WZJN(CP)-99.5 Jackson change to 550 w, 771 ft, change antenna supporting structure height NY WAEE(CP)-105.1 Plattsburgh increase to 15500 w, 417 ft, chg xmtr location OH WKRJ(CP)-91.5* New Philadelphia modify app. to decrease to 2000 w, change to ND OR KFIR-1370 Sweet Home modify app. to move to 720 kHz to decrease to 184 w nights TN WCOR-900 Lebanon direct measurement of antenna power WYBM-92.1 Minor Hill increase to 2000 w, 479 ft WRLG-94.1 Smyrna modify CP to change to 3851 w, 236 ft TX KBTS(CP)-94.3 Big Spring increase to 15400 w, 420 ft, change xmtr location, class C3, [90- 614/91 -312] KCKR-95.5 Waco increase to 100000 w, 1069 ft, replace existing DA VA WCBX-900 Bassett requests reinstatement of expired CP to increase to 2000 w days, 1800 w CH WVRV-105.3 Roanoke change to 2840 w, 964 ft WV WMMN-920 Fairmont decrease to 200 w nights, make changes in antenna system (The FCC erroneously listed this under WMMM last week.) Returned /Dismissed Applications IL WSTQ -97.7 Streator (D) increase to 6000 w FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: GRANTS CT WXCI -91.7* Danbury increase to 25000 w, 249 ft, DA FL WYKS -105.5 Gainesville move to 105.3 MHz, increase to 6000 w, [90 -164] WYOC -104.9 High Springs increase to 3200 w WOKC -FM -103.1 Okeechobee modify CP to decrease to 482 ft, change main studio and xmtr location, change city of license to Indiantown FL, [92 -203]
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FACILITIES /PARAMETERS: GRANTS (cont'd) GA WCHZ -95.1 Harlem change to 5700 w, 538 ft, change xmtr location, class C3, [92 -278] WSGC-FM-101.9 Ringgold increase to 1320 w WQTU-102.3 Rome modify CP to change to ND antenna HI KCCN-FM-100.3 Honolulu change antenna support. struct. height ID KRMR(CP)-104.7 Ketchum increase to 100000 w, 1578 ft (as mod.) change xmtr location, class C, [92 -300] KS KELD-1400 El Dorado correct coords. to 33 -14 -14 92 -39 -54 KY WLSI-900 Pikeville direct measurement of antenna power MN WIMN-1220 Stillwater direct measurement of antenna power MT KRKX-94.1 Billings decrease to 590 ft, change xmtr loc., class Cl NM KWFL-99.5* Roswell increase to 315 ft, chg. xmtr location NY WWLF-FM-106.7 Copenhagen increase to 1785 w, 1191 ft, class C3, [92 -131] PA WTIV-1230 Titusville direct measurement of antenna power PROPOSED STATION TRANSFERS
( 314 asset sale, 315 transfer of control, 316 reorganization) AL WXWY -1000 Robertsdale 314 from Opal Carrol Coley to Bowen Broadcasting, Inc. WKZA -101.7 Stevenson 314 from George Guess to KEA Radio, Inc. AR KKYK -103.7 Little Rock 316 from Signal Media Corporation to Philip R. Jonsson CA KRXQ -93.7 Roseville 314 from Fuller- Jeffrey Bcstg of Greater Sac. to Great American TV and Radio Company, Inc. KFBK -1530/ Sacramento 316 from Chancellor Comms. of Sacramento KGBY -92.5 to Chancellor Comms. of Sac. Licensee Inc. KMAT(CP) -101.7 Sutter Creek 314 from Susan E. Turgetto to Idaho Broadcasting Consortium (Constant) KRZQ -96.5 Tahoe City 314 from Mid -South Broadcasting Company to Red Dog Broadcasting, L.L.C. KPSL -1010 Thousand Palms 314 from Vista Communications Corporation to Franklin Communications Corporation FL WCVU -94.5/ Naples 316 from Palmer Broadcasting, L.P. WNOG- 1270/93.5 to The Palmer Broadcast Group IL WKAN -1320/ Kankakee 314 from Imagery, Inc. WLRT -92.7 to Staradio Corporation IN WKUZ -95.9 Wabash 316 from Upper Wabash Bcstg. Corp (Adams) to Upper Wabash Bcstg. Corp. (Adams) IA WHO -1040/ Des Moines 316 from Palmer Broadcasting, L.P. KLYF -100.3 to The Palmer Broadcast Group KFMH -99.7 Muscatine 314 from Flambo Broadcasting, Inc. to Connoisseur Comms. of Quad Cities, L.P. KY WWAG-107.9 McKee 314 from Wilderness Hills, Inc. to Dandy Broadcasting, Inc. MD WYRE -810/ Annapolis/ 314 from Vision Broadcasting Company, L.P. WXZL -103.1 Grasonville to Sequel Broadcasting, Inc. MA WBOS -92.9/ Brookline/ 316 from GCI Boston II, Inc. (A Del. Corp.) WSSH -FM -99.5 Lowell to GCI Boston II, Inc. (A Mass. Corp.) MI WLAV- 1340/96.9 Grand Rapids 314 from Radio Group Corporation to Michigan Media, Inc. WCCY -1400/ Houghton 314 from The Greenfield Group, receiver WOLF -FM -97.7 to Tu -Mar Broadcasting, Inc. MO KCM0- 810/94.9 Kansas City 316 from Bonneville International Corp. to Bonneville Holding Co. Broadcast House NM KATK- 740/92.1 Carlsbad 316 invol. from Radio Carlsbad (Swayze est.) to Radio Carlsbad, Inc. (Swayze trust) KSEL- 1450/95.3 Portales 314 from James G. Boles to Bergman Broadcasting Company, Inc. NY WBUF-92.9 Buffalo 315 from Lincoln Group (Pyramid-WBUF Lic.) to Lincoln Group (Pyramid Finance Corp.) NC WAQS-610/ Charlotte 314 from Lee W. Shubert, Receiver WAQQ-95.1 to Pyramid East Corporation WPGT-90.1* Roanoke Rapids 314 from Roanoke Christian School to Appalachian Educational Comms. Corp.
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PROPOSED STATION TRANSFERS (cont'd) NC WTRG -100.7 Rocky Mount 314 from Joyner Advertising, Inc. to HMW Communications, Inc. OH WHK-1420/ Cleveland 314 from Shamrock Broadcasting, Inc. WMMS-100.7 to Hirsch Holdings of Cleveland, Inc. OK KKRX-1050/98.1 Lawton 314 from KKRX, Inc. to Sovereign Broadcasting, Incorporated OR KAST-1370 Astoria 316 from Youngs Bay Bcstg. (Regional Reps.) to Youngs Bay Broadcasting (J. Servino) TN WGNN-95.1 Dresden 314 from Dresden Broadcasting, Inc. to Thunderbolt Broadcasting Company WRMX-96.3 Murfreesboro 314 from Nashville Partners, L.P. to South Central Communications Corp. TX KRQA(CP)-99.7 Amarillo 314 from W. Lacy (Amarillo Bcstg. Corp.) to KARX Broadcasting Corporation of Texas UT KSVC-980/ Richfield 314 from Sevier Valley Broadcasting Company KKWZ-93.7 to Mid -Utah Radio, Inc. VA WMXQ(CP)-105.9 Lynchburg 315 from Friendship Bcstg. (Goins, et al) to Friendship Bcstg. (David Moran) VI WRRA-1290 Frederiksted 314 from Carlos A. Lopez -Lay to Reef Broadcasting, Incorporated WY KEVA-1240/ Evanston 314 from Evanston Broadcasting Co., Inc. KOTB-106.3 to Rocky Mountain Network, Inc. KPOW-1260/ Powell 316 from Chaparral Broadcasting, Inc. KLZY-92.5 to J. Lindquest McKinsey & Company DISMISSED STATION TRANSFERS CA KHOT -1250/ Madera 314 from Madera Broadcasting, Inc. KMMX -92.1 to KZFO Broadcasting, Inc. (This grant was rescinded and returned to pending status.) KY WRIL -106.3 Pineville (D) 314 from Pine Hills Bcstg. (J. Branham) to Pine Hills Bcstg. (J. McPherson) FM ALLOCATIONS: GRANTED AMENDMENTS AK new Houston add 92.1 A, window opens Jan. 28, closes Feb. 28 CA new Point Arena add 102.3 A, window opens Jan. 28, closes Feb. 28 MS WCLD -FM Cleveland to 103.9 C3 from A new Ebenezer delete 103.9 A NY new Alfred add 101.9 A, window opens Jan. 28, closes Feb. 28 WAVR Waverly to 102.1 A from 102.3 A SC WSEA(CP) Pawleys Island to 100.3 Atlantic Beach from Pawleys Island WASHINGTON THIS WEEK
The Commission has designated for hearing three mutually exclusive applications for a new FM station on 92.7 MHz at Harrisburg, NC. No further information was released.
Norman Goldstein has been named Chief of the Complaints and Investigation Branch of the Enforcement Division, Mass Media Bureau. He previously served the Commission as a trial attorney in the Hearing Branch of the MMB.
The NAB has announced the recipients of its radio and television engineering achievement awards. Charles T. Morgan, senior VP, and VP of engineering, Susquehanna Radio Corp., York, PA, will receive the 1994 radio engineering award. Thomas Vaughan, president, PESA Micro Communications, Inc., Manchester, NH, will receive the 1994 television engineering award. Both will receive their awards at the engineering luncheon at the NAB annual convention. ELSEWHERE
WRFB in Cocoa, FL has become "Take Ten Radio." Take Ten was created to give listeners "all the news in ten minutes" and provide an avenue for local merchants and individuals with a way to sell items or services they have by placing a "voice mail" style message to be aired. What's unique is that the person wanting to sell an item, say, John wants to sell his waterbed, he can call the station and record a message "Hi, I'm John and I have a King -sized waterbed for sale. Call me at 555- 5555" and the station will air it. Personal messages are also being aired. "John" can also tell his wife he loves her over the station. The station also provides local information, events, news and, presently, is not charging for commercials. So what's so different? Apparently, no major businesses can advertise at this time; only mom and pop stores and individuals. As the station gains support it will sell advertising space to all businesses.
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ELSEWHERE (cont'd)
Arbitron moves half their top 50 market ranks. With the Fall 1993 book the market changes go like this (previous ranks in parenthesis): Dallas -7 (8), Washington -8 (7), Phoenix -21 (22), Tampa -22 (21), Cincinnati -25 (32), Portland -26 (25), Riverside -27 (29), Milwaukee -28 (26), Sacramento -29 (28), Kansas City -30 (27), San Jose -31 (30), Providence -32 (31), Charlotte -38 (39), New Orleans -39 (38), Buffalo - 40 (41), Orlando -41 (42), Hartford -42 (40), Greensboro -43 (49), Memphis -44 (43), Rochester -45 (46), Nashville -46 (45), Monmouth- Ocean -47 (44), Dayton -48 (47) and West Palm Beach -49 (48). Besides the top 50 movers and shakers, there are shifts into the top 100. Ft. Wayne -93 (124), Spokane -95 (102) and Daytona Beach -96 (108). Bumped from the top 100 are Lancaster -101 (99), Lansing -103 (100) and Bridgeport - 104 (95). Thanks to Inside Radio for doing the math.
Emmis Broadcasting Corporation has announced a public offering of almost 3.4 million shares of Class A common stock. The offering proceeds are to buy back the company's Series B preferred stock in order to repay creditors and fund future expansion. Morgan Stanley & Co. will manage the offering. Emmis is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
Bloomington Broadcasting plans to put the lock on rock in Grand Rapids as they have announced the purchase of WLAV -AM & FM from Adams Communications for $2.4 million. Bloomington already owns WKLQ Holland in the market.
The Country Radio Broadcasters - 25 "Silver Celebration" has released the list of their confirmed panels and topics. Topics include "Choosing Your Position," "Dealing With Duopolies," "Non -Spot Revenue," "Small Markets: A Three Hour Workshop," "Production Workshop," "W.C.R.S. LIVE!" and many more. A series of roundtables called "RAP ROOM" are to be included in this year's event. Other than the programs, booth space is still available for the Exhibit Hall. For more information on the CRS -25 contact Dave Nichols or Dave DeBolt at the CRB office at (615) 327 -4487.
The Radio Advertising Bureau has announced a "unique registration offer" for the RAB '94 Managing Sales Conference and Executive Symposium: any sales manager who registers for the conference can bring his or her general manager for half price. For rates and information call (800) 722 -7355.
The Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference and Expo will be held in Lansing, MI on February 21 -23, 1994. Sessions on technology, sales, management, fund raising, engineering and more are to be covered. This conference will be brought to you by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in cooperation with Michigan Public Broadcasting and the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Contact Karole L. White at (517) 484 -7444 for more information.
Howard English has been named Canadian sales representative for Seattle -based Broadcast Programming. He can be reached at (416) 889 -1300.
TAX CERTIFICATES
by Gregg P. Skall, Esq. Pepper & Corazzini
(Gregg Skall is a regular contributor to the M Street Journal. He can be reached at (202) 296 -0600.)
Since the dawn of the civil rights movement, there has been a growing awareness that the racial minorities have been under represented in the media. This has been true in both ownership and in programming, where minorities have rightfully claimed that there has been too little devoted to the needs and interests of their communities. Moreover, when their racial groups are shown, their depiction has too often reflected the stereotypes of the nonminority community rather than the reality of their own experience. Early on in a case called TV9, the courts recognized that broadcasting is unlike many other regulated industries, in that minority ownership may provide a direct bearing on the nature of information and entertainment programming presented by a station. Accordingly, unlike the power industry, for example, a policy fostering minority ownership can be justified from the regulating agencies statutory mandate. Section 1 of the Communications Act charges the FCC to make communications by radio and wire available to all the people of the United States.
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In 1978, the FCC adopted and formalized a broad set of policies structuring its minority policies. The most successful of these has been the minority tax certificate, proposed to the Commission in a petition of the National Association of Broadcasters. It was suggested to the NAB by the Office of Telecommunications Policy, where I was Acting General Counsel and was based on a case in which I had been involved year before. Its adoption occurred only after careful consideration of ownership and control percentages guidelines, and consultation with then leaders of the broadcasting industry and the minority communities.
The tax certificate policy is effective. It encourages sellers to seek out minority buyers, and for non -minority buyers to develop partnerships with minorities. Contrary to the opinion of some, it does not represent a permanent loss of tax income to the United States. It's principal feature is to defer the recognition of gain only if the seller reinvests the proceeds in a like property, and then only until the seller disposed of the property in which it has reinvested its capital gain from the sale to a minority. Qualifying reinvestment includes other media properties and publicly traded shares of media with those sold. Its most common application is to reduce the purchase price to minority controlled buyers while retaining some of the financial benefit for the seller.
Since its adoption, the tax certificate and other FCC minority ownership programs have been endorsed repeatedly, including by the Supreme Court in Metro Broadcasting v FCC. It has been called the most effective of all the FCC's minority programs by FCC Commissioner Andrew Barrett and by many others in repeated Congressional testimony.
To qualify a company must be 51% controlled by qualified minorities, who must also own at least 20% of the equity. A qualified minority is someone who is African -American, Hispanic, Asian -American, Native-American, Pacific Islander, or Aleut. The Commission has approved both corporate and partnership forms of ownership that comply to this standard. Some have co,nplained that the tax certificate should be available only to minority initiated transactions. They argue that to include ventures conceived by non -minorities, encourages the use of minority partners as business "fronts ", that they should be presumed to be such and disallowed by the FCC. Such a view, however, is not only cynical, but arbitrarily denies benefits to many deserving businessmen. The FCC has never approved of such a litmus test. Who brings the deal to the table in the first place does not establish the bona fides under the minority program.
Capital is even harder to form in the broadcasting business today than it was in 1978, when the policy was first applied to minority buyers. At that time, it was acknowledged that it was more difficult for minorities to obtain entry into broadcasting and the tax certificate was lauded as an extremely creative tool to assist minorities into controlling positions. That rationale is no less important now. Qualified minorities and business entities controlled by them will and should continue to benefit from the tax certificate as an entry tool.
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FCC Broadcast Station Totals As of November 30, 1993 AM radio 4945 43% UHF TV 596 39% UHF translators 2437 FM radio 4959 43% \ VHF TV \ 559 37% \ VHF translators 2359 FM educational 1654 14%/° UHF educational 240 16% Total translators 4796 Total radio % 11558 100% VHF educational 123 8% \ . Total TV 1518 100% UHF low power 933 FM translators \ 2082 \ \ VHF low power 503 Total low power 1436 FCC counts include licensed stations only and do not include constr,ction permits
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