Thursday, July 25, 2013

Pittsburgh Radio: FCC’s Pai Meets With Radio Execs

KDKA's Mike Pintek, FCC's Pai
Wednesday was a monumental day for the employees of KDKA 1020 AM and other CBS Pittsburgh Radio stations as they hosted Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Ajit Pai, who has a fascination and true love for AM radio.

“AM radio is one of the areas where the FCC, to be honest, hasn’t concentrated a lot in recent years,” said Pai. “In fact, it’s been 22 years since we’ve looked at updating our rules.”

Pai continues that AM radio has been a strong influence in his life from the beginning of his childhood. He wants the public to know that there is someone in the FCC that supports and strives for the success of AM radio.

Often times the AM band will cut out during programs or emit a loud static noise and listeners tend to change the station. Last September, Pai sparked an initiative to revitalize the AM radio.

Regarding his call for the FCC to revitalize AM, RadioWorld reports Pai said he’s received great ideas from broadcasters over 10 months “and now is the time to take action.” Pai said he’s had “very productive discussions” with Acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn about AM and is “hopeful we’ll see progress in the coming months.”

KDKA’s Mike Pintek talked on-air with Commissioner Pai. Click Here for Audio.

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