Radio World NewsBytes: LPFM Holiday Special

Source Book a' Comin' The annual Radio World Source Book & Directory, a guide to relevant radio equipment manufacturers and service providers, is on its way to Radio World subscribers. Check your mailbox. Special Edition: LPFM - 12.31.14 Through this holiday season, Radio World NewsBytes features special roundups of the best of our 2014 editorial coverage. In this issue, a sampling of stories looking at the LPFM scene — which exploded in 2014. LPFM Application Tally Surprises (January) In January, Randy Stine reported that 2,819 applications had been filed by those wishing to take advantage of the expansion of the low-power dial. LPFM 2014 (January) In a Radio World eBook, Randy Stine dives into the recent special LPFM application window. Michi Bradley of REC Networks digs into the data results a bit more and uncovers interesting tidbits. Eliza Krigman interviews managers of several established LPFMs. And in a special report, Dan Slentz, an LPFM veteran, offers tips for "newbies" who must set out to build a studio and RF chain. Vendors: Pay Attention to LPFM (February) Contributor Dan Slentz urged broadcast equipment manufacturers to remember LPFM when designing and selling radio gear. "Now Read This": LPFM Will Feature Classic Literature (February) Paul McLane reported on this station targeting bookworms: Classic Book Radio, basically a continuous audio book. It almost harkens back to the days of serialized radio stories and fireside chats! LPFMs Must Participate in EAS (March) Combining two of this year's hottest topics, Digital Alert Systems President William Robertson wrote a commentary asserting that LPFM stations must be prepared to do more than the minimum and should preemptively ensure that their EAS equipment and connectivity are CAP-compliant. SSR Renews Push for FM Class C4 (April) In April, Leslie Stimson updated readers about the push to create a C4 allocation as part of an AM revitalization effort. There were concerns about its impact on FM translators as well as LPFM stations. LPFM: "The Little Engine That Could" (June) In June of this year, the FCC's Audio Division reported that it had granted more than 1,200 low-power FM applications from the recent filing window, and dismissed hundreds of others. At the same meeting, Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel expressed her support for the medium. Low-Power Radio Is Incomplete (July) Don Schellhardt, a government relations attorney and self-professed LPFM and LPAM advocate, wrote a commentary for RW in July, listing concerns that he wishes the FCC would address for low-power radio. These include power levels and translator localism. This LPFM's Time Has Come (August) Mike Starling, formerly of NPR Labs, tells Radio World readers about his efforts to get an LPFM station off the ground in Cambridge, Md. He talks about his motivation and the importance of knowing your community in order to serve its needs. Applicants Form Factions in Fight for L.A. LPFM Slot (October) A Los Angeles group of mutually exclusive applications for an LPFM on 101.5 MHz was the largest such MX group in the country. The 21 applicants broke into a least three factions, according to REC networks. Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment The Latest in Broadcast Industry Ideas & News We encourage you to visit Connect 2 Media & Entertainment and browse. This informative website features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation relevant to your job in media and entertainment. You're sure to find something fascinating every time you visit. Around the Industry Countdown to Vienna Philharmonic EBU Broadcast (EBU) The European Broadcast Union sponsors a radio and TV classical concert from Vienna for its members to broadcast for New Year's celebration. Microsoft Sues Tech Support Scammers (PC Mag) Well, this is a nice Christmas present. Microsoft is going after at least one of those outfits that randomly calls people and tells them that they are Microsoft tech support and that their computer has a virus but that they can help … for a fee. Albuquerque's Desert Frosty Greets Drivers (Fox News) Too early or a little light on snow? No problem if you have unused tumbleweeds. Albuquerque, N.M.'s local flood control authority started a tradition around 20 years ago of building a giant Frosty the Snowman out of tumbleweeds each fall. Calendar of Events SBE Certification Exam Application Deadline For local chapters exams Feb. 6–16, 2015 Dec. 31 International CES Jan. 6–9 Las Vegas EBU Production Technology Seminar 2015 Jan. 27–29 Geneva, Switzerland SC Broadcasters Association Winter Conference & Broadcast Exhibition Jan. 29–30 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Columbia, S.C. SBE Local Chapter Certification Exams Feb. 6–16 For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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