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This Week’s Top Stories

Why WWV and WWVH Still Matter

Fans of NIST signals cite benefits including understanding the near-Earth environment.

Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection

Several members of the SW community expressed concern about possible data uses.

Tom Churchill Dies, Was Weather Software Developer 

He had a national profile in forecasting as early as his teens.

LPFM Handed $15,000 Penalty After Allegedly Promoting 14 Businesses On Air 

Rules state that NCE stations cannot openly promote an advertiser’s products.

Q&A: Sherri Powers Excels for Beasley Detroit

An interview with the veteran engineer, recently named chief in the market.

EAS Users, Is Your Gear Ready for TLS Changeover?

Stations that haven’t updated will stop receiving EAS messages from IPAWS on Monday.

Latest U.S. Station Totals Reveal Boom in Translators

The number of FM translators/boosters in the U.S. has grown 30% just in five years.

FCC Seeks Confirmation of C-Band Earth Stations Entitled to Reimbursement

Deadline for filing is July 16.

Also Popular

KNX, Los Angeles — A Centennial Station

The station will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 10.

Cumulus Completes Handoff of Old WMAL Tower Site

Site near the Washington Beltway is slated for new home development.

Xperi Describes More Planned Tests at All-Digital AM

Hubbard Radio has requested another extension of WWFD’s STA.

Ohm’s Law Answers Your Questions

Understanding these concepts will help you solve more than theoretical problems.

Calendar of Events

JULY

ABA Engineering Webinar, July 21 

Texas Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention and Trade Show, [CANCELLED] July 29–30, JW Marriott Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas

AUGUST

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] Aug. 3–4, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit

SBE Leadership Development Course, Aug. 4–6, Atlanta

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Business Meeting Virtual 2020, Aug. 11 

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Annual Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 11–12, Lincoln, Neb.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 14–15, Birmingham, Ala.

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.