Finger Lakes AM Finds A New Owner
An attorney in Scottsdale, Ariz., who grew up in Michigan, has always wanted to own a radio station. His dream has just become a reality, as he is ready to file a Form 314 with the FCC reflecting his purchase of a radio station in Central New York.
Virden’s Peru Pickup
Sure, everybody knows the South American nation of Peru and its cute alpacas and delicious cuisine. But did you know there is a Peru, Illinois? You do now, because Fletcher Ford's Virden Broadcasting is gaining a presence there.
Boricua Buy Brings Another AM To Longtime Owner
For many veteran media executives in Puerto Rico, Aurio A. Matos Barreto is a familiar name thanks to his longtime ownership of various radio stations across the U.S. commonwealth. Now, he's acquiring a third AM on the island -- one with city-grade coverage of Ponce.
One Less Signal For The Ducks’ Classical Source
The University of Oregon, home of the Ducks, is also the licensee of a group of FM radio stations across Oregon airing Classical programming. One of the stations in its network has just been sold. We have the details from the just-filed Asset Purchase Agreement.
EMF Adds Another, In Oregon’s Capital
When it comes to Worship Music, Educational Media Foundation wants its Air1 Network to be the first choice listeners turn to. In Salem, Ore., it airs on a Class A owned by a local university -- until now. EMF is making it an O&O.
Punjab Shift Puts A Sacramento-area AM In New Ownership
In May 2018, a pair of AM radio stations serving the Pacific Northwest's largest market with Punjabi programming targeting South Asians were sold for $850,000, leaving properties in Bakersfield, Fresno, and Sacramento. Say goodbye to the station covering the Golden State's capital.
Good News: Silent S.C. FM Set For Noncomm Rebirth
Go west of Clemson, S.C., and you'll find a broadcast tower in the town of Seneca home to SummitMedia's WHZT-FM and, additionally, a silent 25kw FM licensed to Georgia-Carolina Radio Company. This FM is trading hands, with the assignee set to bring the station back to life as a noncomm.
EMF Captures Cochise Duo, Closes ATL Deal
A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of two radio stations in Wyoming from a local company led by Ted Tucker. The buyer in this deal brokered by Kalil & Co. is the No. 2 licensee of radio stations in the U.S. -- which has closed on its Atlanta deal.
A Newly Huge Four Corners FM Trades Hands
Tom Troland and Michael Mallace have just acquired an FM station with a construction permit for a new signal allowing to cover much of America's Four Corners region -- including picturesque Cortez, Colo., and much of Farmington, N. Mex.
‘MAGA’ Radio Network To Expand To Richmond
If you're looking for "The Answer" to questions surrounding the future of a Class B AM with 10kw during daylight hours and 1kw at night, from 3 towers visible from the U.S. 301 and VA-288 interchange, look no further than John Frederick.
An STA Parade As Week Ends With No Fresh Deals
All's quiet on the transactions front. There were no new deals posted on the FCC database Friday. But, there is a request for a silent STA extension -- and a new STA application -- both worth noting. Each of the requests involve Cumulus Media.
A Marquee LPFM Deal In Myrtle Beach
In March 2015, a collection of low-power TV stations in Texas, Florida and South Carolina was spun by DTV America Corp. for $152,000. Fast-forward five years later, and just one of those 38 properties has fetched a price that is significantly higher than the value of that entire 2015 deal.
ARK Leader Moves Two LPTV Properties To ‘Collaborating’ Licensee
Edge Spectrum had been gathering low-power TV stations over the last three years in anticipation of NEXTGEN TV's coming riches for the industry. Now, its Chairman/CEO — who also heads ARK Multicasting — is shifting two more LPTVs to a different licensee, making it three in a week's time. We now know why.
A Transaction That’s All About ‘GOD
From the top of a peak overlooking Charlotte Amalie, a Class B FM serving all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the eastern areas of Puerto Rico has been delivering religious-themed programming since 1985. Now, this "word of God" is being spun. But, will the talk and teaching programming be changing?
Agape Life Grabs A Godly AM In Georgia
Travel east of Atlanta, and you'll reach Morgan County, and the small town of Madison, its county seat. Here, a Class D AM offering religious programming is being spun.