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When did digital radio debut in the US?
When did digital radio debut in the US?
- 2001 (correct)
- 2005
- 1995
- 2010
What was the result of the Telecommunication Act of 1966?
What was the result of the Telecommunication Act of 1966?
- Unlimited station ownership, with a limit of eight stations within the same market (correct)
- The abolition of commercial radio
- The creation of a national radio network
- Stations were limited to a specific geographic area
What was the primary goal of satellite radio?
What was the primary goal of satellite radio?
- To offer commercial-free programming to home listeners
- To expand the commuter market with 100 commercial-free program formats (correct)
- To offer highly specialized formats to niche audiences
- To provide Internet service options such as chat and e-commerce
What percentage of the radio audience did FM control by 1970?
What percentage of the radio audience did FM control by 1970?
What type of programming did AM radio typically feature?
What type of programming did AM radio typically feature?
What was the name of the technology that allowed for simultaneous transmission of analog and digital signals?
What was the name of the technology that allowed for simultaneous transmission of analog and digital signals?
What is the primary source of programming for noncommercial radio stations?
What is the primary source of programming for noncommercial radio stations?
What is the main funding source for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting?
What is the main funding source for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting?
What was the impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 on the radio industry?
What was the impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 on the radio industry?
What is the primary function of the program director in a radio station?
What is the primary function of the program director in a radio station?
What is the main difference between a music format and a talk format in radio programming?
What is the main difference between a music format and a talk format in radio programming?
What is the purpose of a format wheel in radio programming?
What is the purpose of a format wheel in radio programming?
What is the primary appeal of syndicated shows in radio broadcasting?
What is the primary appeal of syndicated shows in radio broadcasting?
What is the main difference between AM and FM radio signals?
What is the main difference between AM and FM radio signals?
What is the primary way to categorize radio stations?
What is the primary way to categorize radio stations?
Why do many radio stations across the nation sound similar?
Why do many radio stations across the nation sound similar?
What is the approximate number of radio stations in the United States?
What is the approximate number of radio stations in the United States?
What is the purpose of station classifications in AM and FM radio?
What is the purpose of station classifications in AM and FM radio?
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