Archive September 2011
8 Sep
Don’t Defy the FCC!
The FCC fined WRLE-LP, owned by Power Ministries, $5,ooo for problems associtated with its transmitter and then upped the amount by $7,000. From the FCC Notice, ” In this case, we find that the violation was particularly egregious, warranting a $7,000 upward adjustment in the base forfeiture. The violation in this instance was particularly serious because […]
READ MORE7 Sep
College radio invades Myrtle Beach digital airwaves
This post from the myrtlebeach.thedigitel.com raised awareness of the Coastal Carolina University student Internet station “on the digital airwaves. WCCU appears to operate from a very minimal and uncluttered studio. Take a look at the pictures on their web site.
READ MORE7 Sep
KCSB Looking for Movies That Prominently Include Radio
This student operated station in Santa Barbara, KCSB, is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Congratulations to the station for its long term success. As part of the celebration, it wants to present “a radio-themed film festival/series”, presumably for the students on campus. In this FB page item, the station expresses its desire to hold the festival […]
READ MORE7 Sep
Column on KCSC Student Radio in The Orion (CSU)
The Orion at SCU ran a column about a students experience with the student radio station on campus, KCSC. Here is an excerpt from the column. “While sitting in my English 130 class as a sophomore, a fellow student stood up and pitched the KCSC radio meeting that was going on later that week. I […]
READ MORE2 Sep
Fall Convention On-Line Registration is OPEN
ACP is handling the registration for the fall National Student Media Convention with CBI and CMA. Register on-line NOW! Book your hotel room on-line! Additional registration and hotel information is available here. There are a number of opportunities to market products and services to student broadcasters! Contact us via our toll free number 855-ASK-4CBI.
READ MORE2 Sep
Internet Spawns Yet Another College Radio Station!
Hilbert College now has a college radio station according to this article at metrowny.com. “Hawk Radio, which is geared toward listeners both on the campus and beyond. Although the station currently plays mostly alternative rock and hip-hop music, additional programs and on-air personalities will be added once students return to campus for the fall semester.” […]
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Upcoming Saving College Radio Events
Jennifer at Radio Survivor has posted about the events being held concerning the survival of college radio (click the link to read the article). In this item, Jennifer includes the CBI convention along with the her appearance as well as representatives from WRVU and KTRU. Jennifer also mentions the special track of sessions (not just […]
READ MORE1 Sep
Four College Radio Stations offer showcase to feature local bands
According to this dailytarheel.com article, UNC-G’s WUAG, UNC-CH’s WXYC, Duke’s WXDU, and NCSU’s WKNC are working together to present a showcase of local bands. What a great idea to promote local music and the college stations! The FCC has long sought to require stations to do more to promote ‘localism’ and while this may not be exactly what the […]
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