Non-Com CPR Gets An FM Signal

1-9-15

Colorado Public Radio is purchasing an FM from Front Range Sports Network for a reported $5.75 million and will begin broadcasting at 102.3 on January 27. Current.org reports that CPR will use the new frequency to try to gain popularity for OpenAir which focuses on the Colorado music scene with commentary and insights on local musicians, albums and events. It also records and broadcasts studio performances by local artists. Around 200 local bands have performed in its studio. OpenAir launched in 2011 on 1340 AM, a channel that previously broadcast CPR?s news and talk programming.

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Non-Com Hit With $12K Fine And Short Renewal

9-26-13

Gallup Public Radio Station KGLP-FM in New Mexico is hit with a $12,000 fine for missing six years of quarterly issues/programs lists. The station admitted not filing the 21 lists when it applied for its license renewal. The Commission did not go easy on the station, despite the fact it had reconstructed the reports. But the Commission believes the only reason the station admitted the mistake was because it had to during the renewal process. KGLP was only granted a four-year renewal.

The Commission also said, "We believe that the licensee?s violation was a 'serious' violation, as it denied both the public and the Commission any opportunity to review and comment on the station?s programming during much of the past two license terms."

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