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4 Oct
The Spirit of College Radio
This article in the gambit explores the launching of “The Dolphin” (1610-AM) and www.live365.com/stations/dolphinradio . The title of the article is “College Radio Will Never Die”. In this author’s opinion, the title is appropriate. CBI is working to help stations survive, with an awareness campaign concerning the importance of FCC licensed student stations, after the sales […]
READ MORE4 Oct
Another License Renewal Fine – $7k
Another station is hit with a fine for late renewal of its license and subsequent unauthorized operation. WPRX(AM) failed to file its license renewal in application December of 2005 and was fined $7,000 this week by the FCC in this forfeiture order. With a lot of churn at student FCC licensed stations, it is important […]
READ MORE23 Sep
New Low Power FM Opportunity for YOUR Station?
If your station is operating legally with out an FCC license over the net, cable FM, carrier current or the like, there may be a new opportunity for you to apply for a Low Power FM (LPFM) station next summer. Under orders from the U.S. Congress, the FCC is trying to put the opportunity to […]
READ MORE14 Sep
One Fine Leads to Another
This notice from the FCC should help stations to notice that the FCC, once given a reason to inspect a station, will inspect a station beyond the original issue. In this case the station had a problem with its tower lighting. The FCC inspected and confirmed the problem. It then asked the station to produce […]
READ MORE13 Sep
WKCS – Falcon Radio Interviews Mayor
WBIR-TV, an NBC affiliate in Knoxville posted this item on its web site. From the post, “On Tuesday, the students behind Falcon Radio kicked off a new program and had a special guest. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett was the first big interview for the students.” The stations web site says this HS station started […]
READ MORE13 Sep
WZND Given LPFM!
According to this post on Radio Survivor, the student station at Illinois State University, Normal has been gifted an LPFM station license from Rock in Victory Ministries. From the post, “ISU’s Student radio station WZND, which plays a mix of rock, hip-hop, country, and classic hits, is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary as a cable radio […]
READ MORE2 Sep
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 […]
READ MORE11 Aug
Exciting Fall Convention is Coming Together!
The CBI portion of the annual fall National College Media Convention is coming together and we are excited about the number, quality and diversity of sessions we are able to provide our current and future members! Whether your station is Radio or TV, FCC licensed, webcast or unlicensed, you will find educational and fun sessions […]
READ MORE10 Aug
CBI Fall 2011 Orlando Convention Details
We are very happy to present the exhaustive list of sessions by CBI at the Orlando Convention in late October, 2011. We believe there is something here for everyone! If the pros, or advisers don’t offer what you want, your peer interactions at the roundtables will! Register on-line NOW! Book your hotel room on-line! Session […]
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