• [RadioInsight] Radio Hall Of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees

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    Radio Hall Of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees

    Posted: 25 Jul 2022 01:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/234508/radio-hall-of-fame-announces-2022-inductees/



    The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced the nine inductees
    into 2022 class of the Radio Hall of Fame.

    The new inductees are:

    Marv Dyson General Manager of 106.3 WJPC-FM and 1390 WGCI/107.5 WGCI-FM Chicago
    Lon Helton Host of Country Countdown USA and publisher of Country Aircheck Ellen K Morning host at KOST Los Angeles and former co-host at 102.7
    KIIS-FM from 1990 to 2015.
    Broadway Bill Lee Afternoon host at WCBS-FM New York. Formerly at WTIC-FM Hartford, KFRC San Francisco, WLOL Minneapolis, KPKE Denver and WQHT and
    WKTU New York.
    Walt Baby Love Host of Gospel Traxx. Formerly worked at stations including KYOK and KILT Houston, CKLW Windsor, WVON Chicago, WBLS, WNBC and
    WOR-FM/WXLO New York, and KFI, KGFJ/KKBT, KHJ, KMPC, and KUTE Los Angeles. Carol Miller Evening host at WAXQ New York and SiriusXM. Formerly of
    WNEW-FM, WQIV and WPLJ New York and WMMR Philadelphia.
    Chris Mad Dog Russo Host and namesake of SiriusXMs Mad Dog Sports Radio. Formerly of WFAN New York as 1/2 of Mike and the Mad Dog.
    Jeff Smulyan Founder and CEO of Emmis Communications
    Suzyn Waldman New York Yankees radio broadcaster. Was first voice heard on WFAN New York.


    The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of
    nine new inductees into the RADIO HALL OF FAME for 2022. The 2022 Radio
    Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the in-person 2022 Radio Hall of
    Fame Induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Chicago’s Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Tickets are on sale now at: www.radiohalloffame.com. A
    portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

    THE 2022 RADIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ARE:

    Marv Dyson Radio Executive

    Lon Helton Country Countdown USA

    Ellen K KOST-FM Los Angeles

    Broadway Bill Lee WCBS-FM New York

    Walt “Baby” Love Gospel Traxx

    Carol Miller WAXQ-FM New York

    Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Sirius XM

    Jeff Smulyan Emmis Communication President & CEO

    Suzyn Waldman New York Yankees Radio Network (WFAN-A/F New York)

     Six inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of
    more than 800 industry professionals and three inductees were voted on by
    the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The confidential ballot was conducted by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan’s Andrew Rosen. 

    Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to each member of the 2022 Class of Inductees. Our forthcoming inductees have made a wonderful impact on the lives of their listeners and our industry. We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate their respective careers and honor them with an induction to the Radio Hall of Fame”.

    Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, remarked: “It is an honor to induct nine worthy individuals to the Radio Hall of Fame. This year was
    our highest voter participation ever and the radio industry picked an
    amazing, diverse class of broadcasters and executives that we are proud to
    call Hall of Famers. These individuals have made a lasting impact on this amazing industry, cementing their place as part of the legacy that makes
    radio special.”

    Fans and industry professionals can find more information, including photos
    of the inductees, at www.radiohalloffame.com.

    The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in
    1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations in 1991. 


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    FCC Report 7/24: Limited License Renewals For Limited Operations

    Posted: 24 Jul 2022 08:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/234417/fcc-report-7-24-limited-license-renewals-for-limited-operations/


    FCC Actions

    Maria Guels Mekaddesh Group Corporation has entered into a Consent Decree
    and granted one year renewals for seven of their stations as they have been silent for over 25% of their previous license term ending on August 1, 2021
    and failed to maintain their online public files.

    98.7 KZAM Pleasant Valley TXs license term began on 8/21/17. The station
    was silent from 2/17/21 to 2/10/22.
    105.1 KEVK-FM Sanderson TXs license term began on 3/5/20 and was silent
    from 3/14/21 to 3/14/22.
    99.7 KYLQ Encinal TXs license term began on 1/24/20 and was silent from
    3/15/21 to 3/14/22.
    100.7 KEVQ-FM Crosbyton TXs license term began on 2/19/20 and was silent
    from 3/23/21 to 3/22/22.
    99.9 KDSP-FM Spur TXs license term began on 1/17/20 and was silent from
    3/16/21 to 3/16/22.
    107.3 KEVM-FM Junction TXs license term began on 3/5/20 and was silent from 3/23/21 to 3/22/22.
    96.7 KYLB Turkey TXs license term began on 1/27/20 and was silent from
    3/16/21 to 3/16/22.



    Universal Broadcasting Networks 105.5 WWWK Islamorada FL was issued a
    Notice of Violation as it was operating using a directional antenna from a residential property in Homestead, 29.5 miles from where the FCC had
    granted the station an STA in February. WWWKs station manager would confirm
    to FCC agents in a letter that the station had been operating from the residence since early March.

    The FCC has issued a Notice of Violation to Ben Jordan Communications Corporations Blues 91.9 WBRQ La Grange GA for operating an unlicensed
    booster.


    The FCC has entered into Consent Decrees with the following licensees for failing to maintain their online political files:

    Joseph C Tesiero licensee of WYVS Speculator NY
    Connoisseur Media Licenses, LLC licensee of WALK-FM Patchogue and WBZO Bay Shore NY

    Deletions

    Blueberry Broadcasting has turned in the license to 1450 WVOM Rockland ME.
    WVOM had been simulcasting Conservative Talk 103.9 WVOM-FM Bangor/101.3
    WVQM Augusta. WVOMs translator 95.1 W236DO Rockland, which was permanently
    tied to the station, was also deleted.
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