Word: fm
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Mutual radio network has a scheme for attracting longhairs: a chain of classical-music stations to extend from Virginia to Maine. The good music will be carried exclusively on the FM band of the network stations, while the AM channels continue to grind out Mutual's regular shows...
Young Storz, who keeps tuned to his stations with a pocket-size transistor set and earpiece (see cut), promptly lopped off KOHW's "minority programs," e.g., classical and hillbilly music, closed down the station's unprofitable FM outlet. Aiming a barrage of popular music at "the average housewife," Storz soon concocted his first giveaway scheme. The station broadcast a street address at random, paid the occupant of the "Lucky House" up to $500 if he called the station within a minute. Storz copyrighted the idea, now earns $600 a week from other stations that he has licensed...
...FM transmission by WHRB came a step closer to realization yesterday when the Faculty Committee on Undergraduate Activities approved the station's proposal to convert its broadcasting method from the present system, which travels through the University's electric lines...
...must still file an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a construction permit before any work can begin. Because WHRB must have "reasonable assurance" of funds for the construction before it can apply for a permit, and because of typical FCC paperwork delays, it is not expected that FM transmission can begin before next January...
...advantages of FM broadcasting by WHRB will be more extensive training for personnel, clearer reception in the University...