Radio World NewsBytes: Tips on Translators; Alpha Acquires Access Stations
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Top Stories - 12.23.14
Let's Talk About FM Translators Communications attorney John Garziglia begins a four-part series on the ins and outs of operating translators. He says, "FM translators are different than full-service FM stations, as they carry greater risks to continuing operations. FM translators are regulated under a wholly different FCC rule section (Part 74) than full-service FM stations (Part 73)."
Alpha to Buy Nine From Access 1 Still in acquisition mode, Alpha Media is acquiring stations in East Texas and Shreveport, La., from Access 1 Communications.
Pandora: New Copyright Claims on Oldies Violate Free Speech The Internet radio service is striking back against demands for a new set of royalty payments for songs dating from before 1972, claiming they amount to an illegal restriction on freedom of speech.
Former Radio Star, Actress Turns 102 (CBS) Alice Ludes was on radio and in a number of movies during the 1940s, including "Meet Me in St. Louis." She turned 102 last weekend and can still play the piano and sing.