Radio World NewsBytes: Tips on Translators; Alpha Acquires Access Stations

PIA Winners Named The program recognizes excellence in manufacturing of products to serve the TV, professional video and broadcast/online radio markets. 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. News & Technology BUSINESS: WideOrbit Acquires On-Demand Platform DASH: Hyundai to Debut Infotainment System at Intl. CES COMMUNITY: Coyote Collects for Children's Charities CAREER: Public Radio Regionals Honor Starling PEOPLE: Drizin Takes on Current's Leadership PEOPLE: IHeartMedia Seattle Kisses Davis Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment 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. Around the Industry Layoffs at Charlotte Radio Stations (Charlotte Observer) According to this story, Beasley Broadcast's newly acquired stations (from CBS Radio) in Charlotte, N.C., are seeing layoffs. Kasem Reportedly Buried in Norway (ABC) An end to the bizarre Kasem saga? 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. Lil Bub Gets Cozy for the Holidays (CNET) The Internet phenom cat reprises her role as "adorable." Yule log bonus. Christmas Carols Radio For when only a hundred or more voices will do. 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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