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FCC: translator application for silent KMIA dismissed

The FCC has dismissed a construction permit (CP) issued to Bustos Media for a 1210 KMIA translator in Auburn. The translator was supposed to be on 101.1 mHz with an ERP of 250 watts. KMIA has a ‘silent STA’ for it’s AM signal due to financial hardship as a result of pandemic induced reduction in revenue. Whether KMIA returns to the air at all is questionable.

Mike Cherry

retired broadcaster: on-air, MD, PD, asst PD, Prod Mgr, IT, station technician/engineer, pioneer Internet webcaster, station installation/maintenance; 12 years in commercial radio, 17 years volunteer in campus/community radio in B.C., Alberta & Wash. Amateur radio operator & "DXer" specializing in AM night-time DX, short-wave DX/listening & remote SDR DXing/listening