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As I reported last week, WRAS in Atlanta has agreed to simulcast Georgia Public Broadcasting content in the Atlanta area, where until now WABE has been the sole public NPR station.  This new agreement duplicates NPR’s flagship shows in the Atlanta area.  In the past, NPR had rules about duplication in a market, and they would facilitate negotiation between competing stations.  On the other hand, Seattle and Albuquerque, just to mention two, have had duplication of NPR shows for years, and the stations still manage to stay in business. From Rodney Ho at the blog accessAtlanta.com: In … Continue Reading

From Current: New Hampshire Public Radio is purchasing WCNH-FM, a 250-watt classical station that has been broadcasting from the state network’s Concord studios for two years. WCNH started as a low-power FM airing classical music in 2000, and later upgraded to a full-power FM.  In 2012, WCNH moved into NHPR’s studios, and now they are asking NHPR to take over the station.  Scott McPherson, on NHPR says we recognized an opportunity to continue to operate Classical New Hampshire on a frequency in the Concord market.” NHPR expects a decision from the FCC … Continue Reading

A brief but fun article about driving cross-country and comparing classical stations: Buffalo’s own WNED FM, Classical 94.5, rates pretty well in comparison with their peers. For one thing, it usually plays entire pieces. Getting into the Midwest, I was surprised to find that was a rarity. The stations we picked up in Ohio and Indiana played a movement of this, a movement of that. It was a “shuffle” effect. They will also hit you with something heavy, like Mozart’s G Minor Symphony, in the middle of the day, when no one … Continue Reading

10694 – WFIU Music Director, Radio and Television Services Job Summary: Oversees the acquisition, selection, and scheduling of WFIU music programming to assure   highest standards in musical and technical quality. Coordinates WFIU’s   programming operation, hosts a regular air-shift, and produces programs for   some of the classical music hours. Additionally, reviews new program   offerings, costs, and Content Depot subscriptions. This extends to some of   the breaking news specials, as well as with the usual music syndicators such   as NPR, APM, and WFMT. Qualifications:   Review your qualifications prior … Continue Reading