Radio World NewsBytes: Support for Correspondence File; Towers and Birds

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   We Want Your Comments! Feeling strongly about an issue? Have a comment about something you read? Let us know. Send a letter to the editor to radioworld@nbmedia.com or post a comment below any article at radioworld.com. Top Stories - 8/31/16 Unions, Common Cause Ask FCC to Keep the Correspondence File "One cannot claim credibly that [station] staff are burdened by constant visits from the public and then also argue that such visits never actually happen because communications occur largely through social media." Those asking the FCC to keep the rule include the National Hispanic Media Coalition, the Center for Media Justice and Public Knowledge. Relief for Tower Owners and Migratory Birds A biologist for the FCC writes on new FAA tower lighting recommendations. News & Technology NEWS: 3M Issues Recall on Lad-Saf Safety Equipment FCC: Application Fees Edge Up Thanks to Inflation BUSINESS: Total Traffic & Weather Teams Up With Baron DIGITAL RADIO: Listenership Advances in Switzerland INFRASTRUCTURE: WUSF's New Tower Is Up and Running AUDIENCE: Nielsen Graphic Reflects Reach of Radio and TV IBC SNEAK PEEK: Aldena Adds DAB+ Antenna Around the Industry Auction Fails to Meet $88.4 Billion Target (B&C) The spectrum auction seems to have fallen far short of expectations. But additional auctions are expected to continue. FAA Issues CNN Drone Waiver (TV Technology) CNN has announced that it is the first organization to be granted a waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly unmanned aerial systems over people in the United States. Salisbury's First Radio Station Signing Off (WBTV-TV) Airing since 1939, Salisbury, N.C.'s low-power KSTP(AM) is calling it quits after it was denied a power increase. WGN Radio: No Plans to Leave Tribune Tower (Robert Feder) The recent sale of the famed Tribune Tower in Chicago doesn't mean WGN(AM) will be moving its studios and offices any time soon. New Radio Station Brings R&B, Gospel (News-Press) In the Fort Myers, Fla., area WGGM(LP) plans on a diet of gospel in the morning and R&B music during the day. Talk programming is part of later plans. Calendar of Events Broadcast Indonesia 2016 Aug. 31–Sept. 3 Jakarta International Expo Jakarta, Indonesia IBC 2016 Sept. 8–13 RAI Amsterdam Amsterdam Media Outlook 2017 Sept. 14 New York Radio Show Sept. 21–23 Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville 141st AES Convention Sept. 29–Oct. 1 Los Angeles For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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