Why the Fight for AM Radio Is About So Much More

(By Justin Sasso) I came into this world as the subject of an AM radio contest. Radio has been the heartbeat of my life – I’ve only ever worked in the industry – which makes the failure of the AM for Every Vehicle Act this... Read More.

Turning the Dial: Colorado Broadcasters Respond to AM Radio Act Exclusion

The recent exclusion of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act from the year-end budget bill has significant implications for Colorado’s broadcasting landscape. This decision has elicited strong reactions from both industry professionals and lawmakers. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) CEO, Curtis LeGeyt, expressed... Read More.

No IPAWS RWT on December 2nd

FEMA has announced that the scheduled IPAWS Required Weekly Test (RWT) for December 2, 2024, did not occur due to technical issues. They have apologized for the inconvenience... Read More.

Sage Alerting Systems Discontinues 3644 ENDEC

Sage Alerting Systems has announced the discontinuation of its Sage Digital ENDEC, model 3644. Here’s the official statement from Sage Alerting Systems: “Some parts for the ENDEC are no longer available. We have parts on hand for repairs, and we expect to be... Read More.

2024 Awards Call for Entries – Due January 10th

The 2024 Awards of Excellence contest is open. The deadline for all entries is Friday, January 10th, 2025 with payments due the following Monday, January 13th, 2025. The 2024 Call for Entries is linked below, along with additional helpful links. Categories remain the same... Read More.

Brendan Carr Tapped as Trump’s FCC Chair Nominee

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intent to appoint Brendan Carr as the next Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a current FCC Commissioner and vocal advocate for deregulation, has emerged as a frontrunner for the role, given his alignment with Trump’s... Read More.

KRFC 88.9 FM Welcomes New Executive Director Justin Clapp

FORT COLLINS, Colorado – The KRFC 88.9 FM Board of Directors is thrilled to announce radio industry veteran and Fort Collins resident, Justin Clapp, as its new Executive Director. He will assume the role on Monday, October 28. James Yearling, KRFC Board President, said that... Read More.

Three Eagles CEO Rolland Johnson Passes

The Colorado Broadcasters Association mourn the passing of Rolland Johnson, owner and CEO of Three Eagles Communications who passed away on September 17. Rolland began his radio career in 1961 as a part-time announcer and over the course of his career, went on to form... Read More.