Radio World NewsBytes: Small AMs Need Translators; Broadcasting Emergencies

Industry Comments on AM Revitalization Check out Radio World's portal page for our stories covering industry comments to the FCC on AM revitalization. Top Stories - 01.29.14 Butte: FM Translator Window for AM Is a Necessity The California-based small broadcaster advocates for FM translator preference for low-powered AMs, daytimers and more. Commentary: Broadcasting Is Key in Emergencies The National Association of Broadcasters' Lynn Claudy argues that broadcasters are uniquely placed and have the skills and tools for providing critical information services during times of crisis. News & Technology FCC: No Response to FCC Costs Onda Mexicana FM ON PHONE: BlackBerry Update Includes FM PEOPLE: RadioMilwaukee Hires Daley as CFO/COO AUTO: SiriusXM, Nissan Extend Partnership DIGITAL: Geneva Motor Show Explores DAB+ PRODUCTS: Wheatstone Adds Four Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment 2014 Golden Mike Award to Honor Del Bryant of BMI (Radio) Del Bryant, president of BMI, will be honored with a Golden Mike Award by the Broadcasters Foundation of America on Feb. 24. Around the Industry L.A. TV Stations Co-Habitate (TV Technology) Two L.A. TV stations, KJLA and KLCS, are sharing a channel in a pilot project to study efficient use of spectrum. CTIA-The Wireless Association, a wireless communications lobbying group, is also involved. Takoma Park Group Aims to Start Radio Station (Gazette.net) An NPR part-timer and the head of a local historical group are banding together to get an LPFM for the Washington suburb. WYSU Radio Adds New Segment, Website (Vindy.com) Youngstown, Ohio's WYSU(FM) has a redesigned website and a new interview segment. Local media takes notice. How The Beatles Went Viral in 1964 (CBS News) Are Walter Cronkite, Marsha Albert of Silver Spring, Md., and Carroll James, a DJ for WWDC(AM) in Washington, responsible for changing music history? Calendar of Events South Carolina Broadcasters Assoc. Winter Convention Jan. 30 Columbia, S.C. Salon de la Radio Feb. 9–11 Paris ABA Radio Engineering Class Feb. 10–14 Hoover, Ala. Digital Radio Summit Feb. 12 European Broadcasters Union Geneva National Religious Broadcasters Convention Feb. 22–25 Nashville For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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