Radio World NewsBytes: $25K Fine for Pa. Broadcaster; Possible C4 Upgrade Stirs Debate

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   HD Radio and the Case for ROI The question of return on investment has always been a big one for broadcasters when it comes to HD Radio, as with any technology decision. But it's even more so for smaller and medium-sized broadcasters. In our latest eBook, sponsored by Nautel, ENCO and Orban, we asked broadcasters and other industry thinkers to comment on these questions in a series of interviews. Read the free ebook here. Top Stories - 1/4/17 Tower Upkeep Problems Lead to $25,000 Fine Paint, lights and a pattern of problems lead to a stiff fine for a Pennsylvania religious broadcaster. Possible C4 Upgrade Stirs Debate Should the FCC move forward with a proposal to allow some Class A FMs to increase power? News & Technology FCC: Rosenworcel Says Goodbye RTDNF: First Amendment Award Honorees Announced RECOGNITION: NABEF Service to America Awards Contest Opens INTERNATIONAL: Shortwave Broadcast Guide Now Available PROGRAMMING: Westwood One–Dave Ross Partnership Turns 25 OFF THE BEATEN PATH: Goodbye to an Old Friend Around the Industry BMI at Odds With U.S. Radio Stations Over Rates (Music Week) The devil is in the details as the royalty wars continue. What Happened to AM (That's Not a Question) (Huffington Post) Fred Lundgren hears pristine AM radio for a change and then remembers the source of AM noise interference. RI Public Radio Acquiring UMass-Dartmouth Station (RIPR) WUMD(FM) to be acquired for $1.5 million as RIPR expands its footprint. Using a Bread Truck to Spark Community Engagement (Poynter) A public radio producer goes mobile. Calendar of Events CES 2017 Jan. 5–8 Las Vegas SPERDVAC Old-Time Radio Convention Jan. 20–21 Orleans Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 25 Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, Wis. South Carolina Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 26 Columbia, S.C. European Radio Show/Salon de la Radio Jan. 29–31 Paris For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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