Radio Stations Plot Town-Hopping to Reshape Local Air
Published Date: 2/24/2025
Notice
Summary
Radio stations that want to change the town they officially serve must let the FCC know and invite public comments by April 25, 2025. This affects AM and FM broadcasters aiming to switch their community of license, which could shake up local radio options. No big fees are mentioned, but stations need to act fast to get approval and keep their broadcasts rolling smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
FCC Comment Deadline for AM/FM Moves
If you operate an AM or FM radio station and file to change your community of license, the FCC will publish that application and accept public comments. The agency must receive comments on or before April 25, 2025.
Five Stations Filed Community Moves
The notice lists five specific AM or FM proposals to change community of license: CHRISTOPHER W JOHNSON, WAPC (Facility ID 66212) from Opp, AL to Clanton, AL (File No. 0000257876); PUNJABI AMERICAN MEDIA, LLC, KSPA (Facility ID 13899) from Ontario, CA to Colton, CA (File No. 0000266268); AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC., WOAM (Facility ID 33878) from Peoria, IL to Tremont, IL (File No. 0000222555); CARLOS LOPEZ, KQSA (Facility ID 198796) from Batesville, TX to Pearsall, TX (File No. 0000258313); and EDUARDO GALLEGOS, KRIX (Facility ID 198768) from Port Isabel, TX to Los Fresnos, TX (File No. 0000222738).
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