Radio World NewsBytes: Monitor AM DAs; 200+ LPFM CPs Approved

Counterproductive Relief? One big-market AM engineer writes that he's "surprised the SBE would be behind the idea of reduced efficiency in antenna systems and think that this is a 'proper measured approach.'" Post your own comments. Top Stories - 02.07.14 AM DAs Must Be Monitored Closely Larry Wilkins notes that the FCC has found that a number of stations failed to maintain required directional patterns within prescribed parameters and operate within authorized power limits, so he reminds engineers who maintain AM directional sites the importance of monitoring and documenting the operation closely. 200+ LPFM CPs Granted This Week This week the FCC made headway on the LPFM application front, granting construction permits for 210 low-power FMs. It also rejected 22 applications. News & Technology FCC: WMER, FCC Make a Deal BUSINESS: Nielsen Releases Ethnic Radio Listening Numbers DIGITAL RADIO: South Africa Moves Forward With DAB+ Trial PEOPLE: Shannon Abruptly Retires ROOTS: Grammy for Mr. Gramophone NAB SHOW: Ramberg to Keynote Cloud Conference PROGRAMMING: Super Bowl XLIX in the Works Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Cross-Platform Audience Measurement: It's About Time (B&C) With its acquisition of Arbitron, Nielsen is building a complete model of cross-platform media consumption. Around the Industry Country, NPR and Limbaugh Are Keeping Radio Alive (The Week) Peter Weber looks at recently released Nielsen numbers and concludes, "When people listen to the radio, what they're most likely listening to is country music, NPR or Rush Limbaugh." Radio Industry: Target Marijuana Online (Audio Graphics) Recent changes in laws making medical marijuana, and sales of recreational marijuana, legal in multiple states have created a huge ad revenue opportunity for radio online, the author says. What about broadcast radio? Ralph Kiner, Slugger, Mets Broadcaster Dies at 91 (N.Y. Times) The beloved, occasionally malapropic, broadcaster spent 50 years broadcasting the Mets, starting with their earliest years. Hall of Famer Kiner was also a feared slugger in his playing days. Welcome to RadioYears! Some amazingly dedicated folks have put together a radio history website focusing on Central Florida. Packed with history, pictures, audio clips, it should be the envy of all. Check it out. Calendar of Events Orlando HamCation Feb. 7-9 Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, Fla. 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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