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In January 2023, the parent of longtime regional news and information service RNN filed a petition with the FCC seeking to upgrade its Boston DMA facility with a shift from a VHF channel to a UHF channel. Upon learning that such a move could not be done in a timely manner, RNN asked to rescind the request.

The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that opens up a comment window offering interested parties a say in whether Georgia Public Broadcasting may upgrade its PBS Member station serving Savannah, Ga., with a shift from a VHF channel to a more powerful UHF facility.

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The owner and manager of Broadcast Industry Group LLC has agreed to sell a trio of AM radio stations in Arkansas — along with their respective FM translators. The buyer may sound familiar to those following the future of a collection of AM and FM properties associated with Monte Spearman's HPRN Network.

The JIC said each of the three providers met the JIC's baseline threshold for transactability across Total Households, Advanced Audiences and Personified Demographics. The evaluation was conducted by data, analytics and research leaders representing media agencies, national TV publishers and independent consultants.

In less than two months, a broadcast ministry led by Rick Snavely has completed its purchase of a 13kw Class B FM reaching Pittsburgh from the northwest and parts of Youngstown, Ohio — a transaction brokered by Michael J. Bergner of Bergner & Co.

With the OK from the FCC, HC2 would become the owner of KADO-CD in Shreveport, La., with a deal to purchase the station from Word of Life Ministries finalized. Serving as HC2's broker of record is Greg Guy of Tideline Partners LLC.

Anna Gómez last week met with representatives from two public advocacy groups who are battling the Carr Commission for a Media Bureau decision to initiate an early license renewal process for the eight ABC Owned Stations — a move the groups believe is an "unconstitutional assault on the freedom of the press."