Radio World NewsBytes: Overhauling U.S. International Broadcasting; Translator Auction Window

The Cost of Digital Conversion How much would it cost your station to license HD Radio, given recent changes to iBiquity's licensing program? And how much should you expect to pay in equipment costs these days? If you're not sure, read Radio World's new eBook "What's Next for HD Radio?" Top Stories - 05.01.14 Overhaul of U.S. International Broadcasting Proposed Its sponsor says that the objective of H.R. 4490, "United States International Communications Reform Act of 2014," is to improve efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility of U.S. international broadcasting and calls for the creation of the United States International Communications Agency. FCC Opens Settlement Window for FM Translator Applicants June 30 is the closing of an FM translator auction window that reaches back to unresolved elements of the 2003 translator application filing period. News & Technology FCC: Kentucky Pirate Slapped With $15,000 Fine BUSINESS: RadioIO Acquires CrowdStream DIGITAL RADIO: Danes Make Plans for DAB+ Switch PEOPLE: Cumulus' Richards Heads to San Francisco PEOPLE: Change Afoot for Public Radio Program Directors RADIO SHOW: Marconi Award Nominations Sought Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Like Moths to Radio's Flame (SCBA) Thom Callahan of the Southern California Broadcasters Association says, "The flame of radio is more brilliant than ever as it attracts the best and the brightest minds into its connected orbit." Read why he thinks that. Around the Industry File Complaints Filed Against Stations (B&C) Two nonprofit groups have filed FCC complaints against 11 TV stations for failing to post requisite information about political ad sponsors, including candidate IDs, names of officers and the issue. Skeptical of iHeartRadio Music Awards (L.A. Times) L.A. Times writer Randall Roberts takes the gimlet eye view of the upcoming debut of the iHeartRadioMusic Awards show on TV. He sees pretend drama and an overall cheapening of awards. Marion Midget Football's LPFM Station (Lancaster Eagle Gazette) That's the licensee for a new LPFM in Marion, Ohio. But the station plans more than youth football, stressing community coverage and classic country music. The call letters? WWGH — for Warren G. Harding, who was from the area. Google Glass Parts Cost $80 (Digital Trends) Is it possible that the sum of the parts of Google Glass is less than $100? One website thinks so. But that doesn't include research and other less tangible costs. Yet, the proffered $1,500 price does look like a sweet markup. Calendar of Events Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Awards Gala May 3 Madison, Wis. Arizona Broadcasters Association's 10th Annual AMBER Alert Golf Classic May 9 Scottsdale, Ariz. Walker Broadcast Management Institute Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. May 13–15 University of Wisconsin Madison 20th EuroRadio Assembly May 15–16 The Hermitage Amsterdam Dayton Hamvention May 16–18 Dayton, Ohio For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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