65th anniversary of WIBX move from 1230 to 950AM [AUDIO] May 2nd, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Sixty-six years ago today, on May 2, 1947, federal regulators gave WIBX the green light to move to its current home at 950AM. Thanks to a former WIBX broadcaster, we’re pleased to share an aircheck of the switch from 1230AM to 950AM.
It’s Official: Chairman Julius Genachowski to leave FCC March 21st, 2013 Updated 3/22 — WASHINGTON, DC — The rumors we first reported last night are confirmed: Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski will be leaving his post in “the coming weeks.” As expected, Genachowski made the announcement today.
FCC approves sale for Ithaca’s WNYY to gain FM simulcast March 13th, 2013 ITHACA/CORTLAND — Progressive Talk 1470 (WNYY) is a big step closer to gaining a presence on the FM dial. The FCC says it has approved the sale of a construction permit for a future FM translator to WNYY owner Saga Communications.
FCC reminds TV stations of public file deadline January 30th, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC — The Federal Communications Commission issued an important reminder to television stations today: the deadline to comply with new public inspection file requirements is approaching. Stations must have all required documents uploaded to the FCC’s website by midnight on Monday.
FCC reinstates WKAJ construction permit January 16th, 2013 ST. JOHNSVILLE — Back in 2012, it seemed as if 1120 WKAJ would be the radio station that disappeared before it got started. The FCC cancelled the construction permit and deleted WKAJ from its call sign database after owner Cranesville Block Company missed a key deadline, that had already been extended by two months. But
Progressive Talk 1470 WNYY to Expand to FM Dial December 28th, 2012 ITHACA — Pending FCC approval of two applications filed late last week, Progressive Talk 1470 WNYY could be expanding to the FM band. FCC documents show WNYY owner Saga Communications is ready to pay $60,000 to take over a construction permit for a new translator at 97.7FM. Once construction is complete, the translator will simulcast
FCC Lifts Basic Cable Encryption Ban October 17th, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC — For many years, cable TV customers who didn’t want to pay the extra fee to rent or buy a set-top box could still see plenty of channels by connecting a cable directly to their TV sets. Even today, it’s possible to see most of Time Warner’s analog channels and local broadcast digital
FCC Approves 99.1 Signal Upgrade in Utica July 5th, 2012 UTICA/ROME — The long-anticipated arrival of ESPN Radio on the FM dial in Utica is a step closer to reality. The FCC recently approved a request to move translator W256AJ from the roof of Hotel Utica to a more advantageous perch atop Smith Hill.
Observers Continue to Question WKAL’s Status June 5th, 2012 UTICA-ROME — If you’ve been eager to find out what the new owners of 1450 WKAL/Rome plan to do with the signal, it appears you’ll have to wait a bit longer. After WKAL’s owners told the FCC it had finally resumed full-time broadcasting for the first time in nearly a year, the station went silent
New Station WTMI Appears to Meet Construction Deadline May 14th, 2012 Updated 5/14 — AUBURN — New radio station 88.7 WTMI/Fleming has met the required FCC deadlines to commence broadcasting and to file the necessary paperwork to have its construction permit upgraded to a permanent broadcast license. Today, the FCC website was updated to show that WTMI’s applications for program test authority and license to cover were
