Jim Winston: NABOB Applauds FCC AM Radio Revitalization Order

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) is pleased to see the Federal Communications Commission’s decision in its AM Radio Revitalization proceeding. The decision will give Class C and D AM radio station licensees meaningful opportunities to acquire FM translators.

Jim Winston, President of NABOB said, “We have been working diligently to help our Class C and D AM stations obtain the first opportunity to obtain FM translators. We are very pleased that all five Commissioners came together in a spirit of compromise to unanimously approve this order. We recognize that Chairman Wheeler had some concerns about the FM filing window for new translators, and we greatly appreciate his willingness to compromise on this issue. Also, we greatly appreciate the leadership of Commissioner Clyburn in initiating the compromise process and of Commissioner Pai for adding additional compromise proposals.”

Winston added, “This order will allow Class C and D AM stations the first opportunity to buy existing FM translators now and will allow them the first opportunity to apply for new translators in 2017 when the window opens. This is a great victory for small AM radio station owners.”