Gusty winds that ushered in a wintry airmass damaged an FM broadcast tower in southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday. The tower is home to Leighton Media's 95.3 KGSL(FM) in Winona, and two FM translators. My @radio-world.bsky.social story: ⬇️

Alex Curley's adoptastation.org — with a boost from John Oliver's @lastweektonight.com — is helping public radio stations in need, including KSKO in remote Alaska, give thanks this week. 🙏 Curley's Semipublic aims to be an online destination to see which public media outlets need help the most.

Thousands of pieces of broadcast, audio, video and computer equipment used by Radio Free Asia in Washington, D.C., are being auctioned through Dec. 1. There are consoles, microphones (lots) and recorders. Plenty of networking equipment, too. Someone might be getting some good deals. 👀

A radio studio in Lewiston, Idaho, the home for KRLC(AM) for nearly 80 years, was burned down Thursday as part of a fire training exercise. 🧯 Until 2023, it was the home for KMOK(FM), KVTY(FM) and the now silent KRLC. My story @radio-world.bsky.social: ⬇️

In my latest @radio-world.bsky.social Signal Spot, I tackle one of the fundamental aspects of radio long-distance signal chasing, or DXing — the logbook! 🗃️ I also dive into what, exactly, is the criteria for counting a station log. Is a playlist match good enough? 🎶

The FCC unanimously voted to advance its proposal to reallocate spectrum in the upper C-band at its open meeting. As Elle Kehres explains, it now seeks comment on how to accommodate incumbent satellite users, as well as radio and TV stations using the spectrum for satellite distribution. 🛰️

By Dec. 31, Spain’s Radio Nacional de España will stop broadcasting its RNE and @radio5rne.rtve.es networks on its approximately 32 AM radio frequencies. 🇪🇸 Spain's public broadcaster seeks to expand its digital radio DAB+ footprint. My story for @radio-world.bsky.social: ⬇️

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and @npr.org reached a settlement late Monday evening in a dispute over public media distribution. While each side got something they wanted, tensions linger. CEO Patricia Harrison pushed back on accusations that CPB “kowtowed” to the Trump administration.

Vic Fangio being the singular defensive genius of the modern NFL is so cool.

There are many factors to consider while working at a broadcast tower site. That's the specialty of NATE and it has released two new documents for safety guidance, including on a hazard you might not have considered — animal droppings. 🪽

Remarkable aurora in Tabernacle right now

I love when I get to write stories on Philadelphia radio. Audacy's Dave Skalish, who has kept KYW, 94.1 WIP and the company's Philly cluster up and running, is getting his due with an induction into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. 🔔 My profile @radio-world.bsky.social:

Neal Ardman, who owns FMs in Georgia and Florida, sent a cease and desist letter to Volkswagen of America over the visual alteration of RDS and HD Radio metadata. 🚗 He says visuals displayed on his Porsche Taycan GTS, manufactured by VW, are often outdated or inaccurate.

Crossing off another CAA Stadium this afternoon 📍Johnny Unitas Stadium #Villanova Football vs. Towson at 1 PM on WXVU (pregame show starts at 12:30 PM)

The recent College Broadcasters Inc. NSMC convention in Denver spread some good vibes for college radio. 📻 I enjoyed talking with the winner of the Dave Black Advisor of the Year honor, Dan Schumacher at Texas State University's 89.9 KTSW(FM), for his perspective.

Another November E-Skip opening! FM into South Florida this morning from New Jersey.

I love visiting Chicago, and on a trip to the Windy City in October, I got to see the impressive facilities of @wbez.org, the nonprofit Chicago Public Media, which includes the @chicago.suntimes.com. 🌆 My October morning on the Navy Pier for @radio-world.bsky.social. ⬇️

I've followed the Philly radio scene for quite a while, and Wednesday was as tough of a day as it gets. We lost both Harry Donahue of KYW and the legendary Pierre Robert of WMMR. They each spent decades on the air in the Delaware Valley. My story on Robert's legacy for @radio-world.bsky.social:

On Halloween week, I decided it was time to ask: What's the story behind the 6 AM "graveyard" frequencies? 👻 While they may be frightening to listen to after dark, DX'ers like Finland's Jim Solatie don't find them so spooky! My @radio-world.bsky.social story:👇

The #Eagles’ offensive performance today was their best by EPA/Drive since Super Bowl LII against the Patriots (2.95). Eagles Best Games by EPA/Drive (2018-2025) 1) 2.84, ’25 w7 vs NYG ⬅️ 2) 2.74, ’24 CG vs WAS 3) 2.65, ’21 w4 vs KC 4) 2.61, ’22 w14 @ NYG 5) 2.48, ’24 w12 @ LAR

Just some completely irresponsible speculation from a combination of local idiots and reporters who are respected nationally. The trade speculation made no sense from what Dombrowski said, team building, who Bryce is, or contractual situation. Just the dumbest people out there.

Wendell Lonergan joined Nautel nine years after the company’s inception in 1969. ⚓ In 2017, he helped the broadcast manufacturer negotiate a 2 MW AM transmitter purchase for Antenna Hungária. Elle Kehres profiles a career Lonergan looks back on proudly.

Tesla's 2026 entry-level Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard trims will not come with either an AM or FM radio. NAB said in response that removing broadcast radio from vehicles is a "disservice to millions of drivers." My story for @radio-world.bsky.social. ⬇️

The annual Marconi Awards ceremony took place yesterday evening at the Edison Ballroom, prior to the start of NAB Show New York. 🏆 It was quite the night for Beasley Media's WMMR(FM), which takes back to Philadelphia three awards. My story @radio-world.bsky.social 👇

It isn’t going to feel better if the Dodgers crush everyone, but the Phillies were a very small number of events away from beating them and I am not sure other teams really stand a chance

The VHF DX Podcast returns with an end of E-Skip season recap! What was our grade? 🤔 Bryce also recaps some terrific tropo he heard on Cape Cod. 🦞 What's the latest with geotargeting on FM booster signals? 💪 And Nick reviews the nifty Headless TEF Lite. 📻

The format clock wheel has long been an essential part of any radio station. 🕐 Now, free software is allowing program directors to generate an hourly clock on demand. My @radio-world.bsky.social story on a cool little tool:

So beautiful to see Clayton Kershaw having his postseason moment in Dodger Stadium.

When it comes to attacks on communications, you might think cybersecurity. But FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty says far less high-tech vandalism through copper wire theft is an increasing danger. My story on her remarks at yesterday's telecom industry summit for @radio-world.bsky.social.👇

For Johannes Rietschel, the CTO at Barix, protecting devices that communicate over the internet is akin to basic kitchen safety. 🧑‍🍳 I spoke with Rietschel after a round of radio AoIP device breaches last month in my latest @radio-world.bsky.social.

That decision to bunt Stott is as furious as I've been about any Topper managerial decision during this four-year run. You're not playing for one run there. You're losing! It's the year 2025 - you cannot bunt in that spot. Managerial malpractice.

With the U.S. federal government shutdown now into a sixth day, I've got an updated look at the FCC-related deadlines and services in my latest @radio-world.bsky.social. 👇

The 10 highest temperatures this afternoon across the state are all above 88°F...We event hit 88 in Door County!

Happy World College Radio Day! 📻 WXVU will be live all day with student-led shows to celebrate. Thank you for all of the support over the last four years.

The 15th annual World College Radio Day is tomorrow! 👩‍🎓 Around the globe, college stations will be participating, highlighted by the World College Radio Day global marathon, which begins streaming at 6 p.m. ET today.

Shortly after CPB announced it had awarded a grant to a coalition to handle public radio distribution, @npr.org asked a federal judge to block the move. The clash exposes deep strains within public media during a year of upheaval. More from me @radio-world.bsky.social:👇

Summer mornings when FM stations from 100 miles can be heard. Or, across the great lakes in the early fall. 🍂 When it's good, I love the tropo #FMDX mode. I talked to Matt Sittel and Steve Solomon for insight in my latest @radio-world.bsky.social Signal Spot. ⬇️

In the Sept. 24 edition of Radio World, read the history of San Francisco’s iconic @sutrotower.bsky.social. Nicole Starrett explains how Dielectric uses AI in FM antenna modeling. And the Buyer’s Guide features new products for automation, traffic and billing.

Keep seeing “2023 all over again” regarding the Eagles. In 2023, they had a DC who wasn’t ready for that job, and then trying to replace him in-season was a disaster. In 2025, they have Vic Fangio and better players. We’ll see what they become, but it won’t be that.

A new nonprofit, Public Media Infrastructure, has been created to distribute content to and from U.S. public radio stations. 🗞️ The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is providing major support in one of its last actions before closing down. My @radio-world.bsky.social story: 👇

TuneIn is teaming up with the FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to deliver emergency alerts through its Android Auto TuneIn app. My story @radio-world.bsky.social: 👇

11 TV stations and 3 full-power FMs call Sutro Tower home. It has withstood earthquakes and evolved from an eyesore to a Bay Area icon. 🗼 I was honored to write this feature on @sutrotower.bsky.social for @radio-world.bsky.social. But it's the photos of the 977-foot structure that tell the story!

I have several stories I've been working quite a bit on for @radio-world.bsky.social that are coming this week; I hope you enjoy them! The first is a deeper data dive into just exactly how HD Radio is being used across the U.S. on FM.

the philadelphia eagles are blessed by the angels and graced by the light of heaven. i'm sorry if this offends you but it is demonstrably true

The Jordan Davis game.

Dick Burden, credited with landmark FM stereo discoveries and as the father of AM TIS service, is among the eight posthumous inductees into the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame class. 🏆 I detail this year's Legends inductees at the Museum of Broadcast Communications for @radio-world.bsky.social: 👇

In the Sept. 10 digital edition of Radio World: @w2njl.bsky.social digs into FCC data to assess the state of HD Radio uptake in the United States after 20 years. 🔢 Kevin Curran reflects on the Electro-Voice 635A microphone. 🎙️ And we preview NAB Show New York.

We are so lucky as Phils and Eagles fans to have Matt and @zberm.bsky.social covering such a great time for both squads at The Athletic.