1947 in radio explained
The year 1947 saw a number of significant happenings in radio broadcasting history.__TOC__
Events
Debuts
Programs
Stations
- January 6 - KWPC, Muscatine, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 860 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).
- February – WBPZ, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1230 kHz with 250 W of power.[7]
- 31 March – WNBD-FM, Daytona Beach, Florida, begins broadcast operations.[8]
- 4 April – WSVS, Crewe, Virginia, begins broadcasting on a frequency of 650 kHz.[9]
- 5 April – WRRZ, Clinton, North Carolina, begins broadcast operations on 880 kHz. with 1 KW of power.[10]
- 10 April – KCNA begins broadcasting on 580 Kcs in Tucson, Arizona.[11]
- 20 April – WMLO, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 1290 kHz with 1 kW of power.[12]
- 23 April – WFNS-FM, Burlington, North Carolina, begins broadcasting.[13]
- 27 April – WFAK, Charleston, South Carolina, begins broadcasting on 730 kHz with 1 kW of power.[14]
- 27 April – WEEK, Peoria, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1350 kHz with 1 kW of power.[15]
- 30 April – WMCK, Pittsburgh, begins broadcasting on 1360 kHz.[16]
- 3 May – WSIC (1400 kHz, 250 W) and WSIC-FM (96.5 MHz), Statesville, North Carolina, begin broadcasting simultaneously with WSIC a Mutual affiliate and WSIC-FM duplicating the AM station's programming.[17]
- 5 May – WRON, Ronceverte, West Virginia, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1400 kHz with 250 W of power.[18]
- 9 May – KPBX, Beaumont, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1380 kHz.[19]
- 12 May – KATL, Houston, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1590 kHz with 1 KW of power.[20]
- 14 May – KULA, Honolulu, begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate.[21]
- 16 May – KDIX, Dickinson, North Dakota, begins broadcasting on 1230 kHz with 250 W of power.[22]
- 18 May – WATG-FM, Ashland, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 100.7 MHz.[23]
- 23 May – WNAM, Neenah-Menasha, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 1280 kHz with 1 KW power.[24]
- 30 May – WMID, Atlantic City, New Jersey, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1340 kHz with 250 W power.[25]
- 1 June – WJMO, Cleveland, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 1540 MHz with 1 KW of power.[26]
- 2 June – WTMA-FM, Charleston, South Carolina, begins broadcasting on 95.1 MHz. with 1 KW of power.[27]
- 3 June – WHPE, High Point, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 1070 kHz with 1 KW of power.[28]
- 7 June – WDIA, Memphis, Tennessee, begins broadcasting on 730 kHz with 250 W power.[29]
- 8 June – WMMW, Meriden, Connecticut, begins broadcasting on 1470 kHz with 1 KW power.[30]
- 12 June – KWSD, Mount Shasta, California, begins broadcasting on 1340 kHz with 250 W of power.[31]
- 14 June – KVOW, Littlefield, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1490 kHz with 250 W of power.[32]
- 15 June – KWBW-FM, Hutchinson, Kansas, begins broadcasting on 95.7 MHz, becoming the first commercial FM station in central Kansas.[33]
- 18 June – WRTA, Altoona, Pennsylvania, begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate on 1240 kHz with 250 W power.[34]
- 20 June – WLCX, La Crosse, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 1490 kHz with 250 W power.[35]
- 22 June – KOOL, Phoenix, Arizona, begins broadcasting as a Mutual-Don Lee affiliate on 960 kHz with 5 KW power.[36]
- 23 June – WJHP-FM, Jacksonville, Florida, begins broadcasting.[37]
- 27 June – WKBC, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 810 kHz with 1 KW power.[38]
- 29 June – WDVA, Danville, Virginia begins broadcasting on 1250 kHz.[32]
- 30 June – KRTH-FM, Houston, Texas, begins broadcasting on 101.1 MHz.[39]
- 30 June – KIJV, Huron, South Dakota, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1340 kHz with 250 W power.
- 1 July – KRON-FM, San Francisco, California, begins broadcasting at 96.5 MHz.[40]
- 1 July – WILX, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1450 kHz with 250 W power.[41]
- 1 July – WIRK, West Palm Beach, Florida, begins broadcasting on 1290 kHz with 1 KW power.[42]
- 21 July – KBUR-FM, Burlington, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 92.9 MHz.[43]
- 30 July – KOWL, Santa Monica, California, begins broadcasting on 1580 kHz with 5 KW power.[44]
- July – KROS-FM, Clinton, Iowa, at 96.1 FM, with 13 kW power.
- 1 August – WEBJ, Brewton, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 1240 kHz with 250 W power.[45]
- 3 August – KVER, Albuquerque, New Mexico, begins broadcasting on 1490 kHz with 250 W power.[46]
- 4 August – WIKY, Evansville, Indiana, begins broadcasting on 820 kHz with 250 W power.[47]
- 8 August – WIMS, Michigan City, Indiana, begins broadcasting on 1420 kHz with 1 KW power.[48]
- 10 August – KRUL, Corvallis, Oregon, begins broadcasting on 1340 kHz with 250 W.[49]
- 10 August – WFTW, Fort Wayne, Indiana, begins broadcasting on 1090 kHz with 1 KW power.[50]
- 11 August – KOLN, Lincoln, Nebraska, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1400 kHz with 250 W power.[51]
- 11 August – WLOS, Asheville, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 1380 kHz with power of 5 KW (daytime) and 1 KW (night).[52]
- 13 August – WJPG-FM (now WIXX-FM), Green Bay, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 101.1 MHz.[53]
- 15 August – KSEI-FM, Pocatello, Idaho, begins broadcasting on 96.5 MHz.[54]
- 15 August – KTIL, Tillamook, Oregon, begins broadcasting on 1590 kHz with 250 W power.[55]
- 17 August – WPDX, Clarksburg, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on 750 kHz with 1 KW power, daytime only.[56]
- August – WIBV, Belleville, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1060 kHz with 250 W power.[57]
- 1 September – WWVA-FM, Wheeling, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on 98.7 MHz.[58]
- 10 September – WHCC, Waynesville, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 1400 kHz with 250 W power.[59]
- 14 September – WRFD, Worthington, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 880 kHz with 5 KW power (daytime only).[60]
- 14 September – KWBR-FM, San Francisco, California, is dedicated, broadcasting on 97.3 MHz.[61]
- 14 September – KDYL-FM, Salt Lake City, Utah, begins broadcasting on 98.7 MHz.[62]
- 19 September – KONG-FM, Alameda, California, begins broadcasting on 104.9 MHz.[63]
- 21 September – KSLO, Opelousas, Louisiana, begins broadcasting on 1230 kHz with 250 W power.[64]
- 29 September – WNMP, Evanston, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1590 kHz with 1 KW power.[65]
- September – WTNC, Thomasville, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 790 kHz with 1 KW power.[66]
- 4 October – WGBA, Columbus, Georgia, begins broadcasting on 620 kHz with 1 KW power.[67]
- 5 October – WSWN, Belle Glade, Florida, begins broadcasting on 900 kHz with 1 KW power.[68]
- 5 October – WBYS, Canton, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1560 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).[69]
- 5 October – WLAD, Danbury, Connecticut, begins broadcasting on 800 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).[70]
- 5 October – KSBS, Kansas City, Kansas, begins broadcasting on 105.9 MHz.[71]
- 8 October – KUSN, San Diego, California, begins broadcasting on 1510 kHz with 5 KW daytime and 1 KW nighttime power.[72]
- 8 October – KTXL, San Angelo, Texas, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1340 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).[73]
- 13 October – WBBC, Flint, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 1330 kHz with 1 KW power full-time.[74]
- 15 October – KYNO, Fresno, California, begins broadcasting on 1300 kHz with 1 KW power full-time.[75]
- 15 October – KWIL-FM, Albany, Oregon, begins broadcasting on 101.7 MHz.[76]
- 15 October – WKPB, Knoxville, Tennessee, begins broadcasting on 93.3 MHz.[77]
- 19 October – KGIL, San Fernando, California, begins broadcasting on 1260 kHz with 1 KW power full-time.[78]
- 19 October – KURV, Edinburg, Texas, begins broadcasting on 710 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).[79]
- 19 October – WPGH, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, begins broadcasting on 1080 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only).[80]
- 19 October – KOKX, Keokuk, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 1310 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).[81]
- 21 October – WHUC, Hudson, New York, begins broadcasting on 1230 kHz with 250 W power.[80]
- 22 October – WJTN-FM begins broadcasting on 93.3 MHz.[82]
- 22 October – KSFH-FM, San Francisco, California, begins broadcasting on 94.9 MHz.[83]
- 26 October – KVFD-FM, Fort Dodge, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 102.7 MHz.[84]
- 27 October – WMBM, Miami Beach, Florida, begins broadcasting on 800 kHz with 1 KW power.[85]
- 28 October – WFRL, Freeport, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1570 kHz with 1 KW power.[86]
- 28 October – WHBF-FM, Rock Island, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 98.9 MHz.[87]
- 29 October – KBMT-FM, San Bernardino, California, begins broadcasting on 99.9 MHz.[88]
- (undated) November – WKLF begins broadcasting on 980 kHz with 1 KW power.[89]
- (undated) November – WSID, Baltimore, Maryland, begins broadcasting on 1570 kHz with 1 KW power.[90]
- 1 November – WSLQ-FM, Roanoke, Virginia, begins broadcasting as WSLS on 99.1 MHz with 4,700 watts of power.
- 2 November – WCEC and WCEC-FM, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, begins broadcasting—the AM station on 810 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only) and the FM station at 100.7 MHz.[91]
- 3 November – KGO-FM, San Francisco, California, begins broadcasting on 106.1 MHz.[92]
- 8 November – WGST-FM, Atlanta, Georgia, begins broadcasting on 94.1 MHz.[93]
- 8 November – KRUS, Ruston, Louisiana, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1490 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).[94]
- 9 November – KLIF, Dallas, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1190 kHz with 1 KW power.[95]
- 10 November – WLAW-FM, Lawrence, Massachusetts, begins broadcasting on 93.7 MHz.[96]
- 10 November – WHMA-FM, Anniston, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 100.5 MHz.[97]
- 16 November – WJPD, Ishpeming, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 1240 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).[98]
- 16 November – KXEL-FM, Waterloo, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 105.7 MHz.[99]
- 16 November – KCRK, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 96.9 MHz.[100]
- 17 November – KVNJ-FM, Fargo, North Dakota, begins broadcasting on 92.3 MHz.[101]
- 20 November – WJLK-FM, Asbury Park, New Jersey, begins broadcasting on 104.7 MHz.[102]
- 26 November – WVLK, Versailles, Kentucky, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1500 kHz with 1 KW power (full-time).[103]
- 27 November – WBMD, Baltimore, Maryland, begins broadcasting on 750 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only).[104]
- 29 November – WTRF, Wheeling, West Virginia, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1290 kHz with 1 KW power.[105]
- 29 November – WTRF-FM, Wheeling, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on Channel 236.[105]
- (undated) December – WBOW-FM begins broadcasting on 101.1 MHz.[106]
- 1 December – WAFM, Birmingham, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 99.5 MHz.[107]
- 1 December – WSJS-FM, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 104.1 MHz.[108]
- 2 December – KREL, Goose Creek, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1360 kHz with 1 KW power (full-time).[109]
- 3 December – KSET, El Paso, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1340 kHz at 250 W (full-time).[110]
- 5 December – WHOO, Orlando, Florida, begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate on 990 kHz with 10 kW power (daytime only).[111]
- 5 December – WTTH, Port Huron, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 1360 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only).[112]
- 5 December – WTTH-FM, Port Huron, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 99.1 MHz.[112]
- 7 December – WSKI, Montpelier, Vermont, begins broadcasting on 1240 kHz with 250 W power.[113]
- 7 December – KFRM, Concordia, Kansas, begins broadcasting on 550 kHz with 5 KW power. All of its programming originated in the studios of KMBC, Kansas City, Missouri—the first arrangement of its kind to be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.[114]
- 7 December – WHVA-FM, Poughkeepsie, New York, begins broadcasting on 104.7 MHz.[115]
- 7 December – WLEC, Sandusky, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 1450 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).[116]
- 12 December – KXAR, Hope, Arkansas, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1490 kHz with 250 W power.[117]
- 14 December – WCAV, Norfolk, Virginia, begins broadcasting on 860 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime).[118]
- 17 December – KVON, Napa, California, begins broadcasting on 1440 kHz with 500 W power (full-time).[119]
- 20 December – KCRG, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 1600 kHz with 5 KW power.[120]
- 21 December – WSGN-FM, Birmingham, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 93.7 MHz.[121]
- 21 December – WHBS-FM, Huntsville, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 95.1 MHz.[121]
- 25 December – KURV-FM, Edinburg, Texas, begins broadcasting on 104.9 MHz with 1 KW effective radiated power.[122]
- 29 December – WKAT-FM, Miami Beach, Florida, begins broadcasting on 93.1 MHz.[123]
- 31 December – WOPT-FM, Oswego, New York, begins broadcasting on 104.7 MHz.[124]
Endings
- 26 February – The Cresta Blanca Hollywood Players ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 23 March – The Eddie Bracken Show ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 28 March – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ends its run on network radio (Mutual).[6]
- 28 March – Sparkle Time ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 2 April – Author Meets the Critics ends its run on network radio (Mutual).[6]
- 4 June – The second version of Songs by Sinatra ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 11 June – The Ford Show ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 23 June – Joanie's Tea Room ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 27 June – Bob and Victoria ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 25 August – Alec Templeton Time ends its run on network radio (NBC).[6]
- 31 August – Abbott Mysteries ends its run on Mutual.[6]
- 16 October – Crime Club ends its run on network radio (Mutual).[6]
- 21 November - Mystery of the Week ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 13 December – The Bill Goodwin Show ends its run on network radio (CBS).[6]
- 22 October – The Affairs of Ann Scotland ends its run on network radio (ABC).[6]
Births
- 1 March – Mike Read, British DJ
- 2 March – Joe Castiglione, announcer for the Boston Red Sox, author and college lecturer
- 17 June – Linda Chavez, Hispanic-American conservative author, commentator, and talk show host
- 28 June – Gerry Northam, English radio presenter
- 5 August – Robert Krulwich, American topical broadcast presenter
- 1 October – Jane Dornacker (died 1986), American rock musician, actress, comedian and WNBC traffic reporter; killed in helicopter crash while live on air
- 20 November – Citizen Kafka (died 2009), New York City-based radio personality and folk musician
- 11 December – Steve Curwood, American journalist, author, public radio personality and actor
- Natalie Wheen, English arts presenter
- Peter White, blind English radio presenter
Deaths
- 24 July – Ernest Austin, English composer, arranger and songwriter associated with the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts (born 1874)[125]
Notes and References
- Web site: A speech by the Queen on her 21st birthday. 1947-04-21. Royal Household. 2022-06-03.
- Web site: Morgan. Dan. Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) / Les biches / Les animaux modèles / Sinfonietta. musicweb-international.com. May 2018. 26 September 2020.
- "Network Radio Days" (events with Bing Crosby), 2006, webpage: MCCKC-Crosby .
- Cox, Jim (2008). This Day in Network Radio: A Daily Calendar of Births, Debuts, Cancellations and Other Events in Broadcasting History. McFarland & Company, Inc. .
- Web site: About The Programme. Gardeners' Question Time. BBC. 2011-03-30.
- Dunning, John. (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Oxford University Press. .
- News: WBPZ Lock Haven, Pa. Staff Now Complete. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 21 June 1947.
- News: WNBD, Daytona Beach FM Station, Takes the Air. 26 September 2014. Broadcasting. 7 April 1947.
- News: Virginia Notables Hail WSVS at Dedication. 26 September 2014. Broadcasting. 14 April 1947.
- News: WRRZ Takes Air as 1 kW Outlet at Clinton, N.C.. 26 September 2014. Broadcasting. 21 April 1947.
- News: KCNA Makes Bow. 26 September 2014. Broadcasting. 21 April 1947.
- News: WMLO Inaugural. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 5 May 1947.
- News: WFNS-FM Takes Air. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 5 May 1947.
- News: WFAK Charleston, S.C. Starts on 1 KW, 730 KC. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 5 May 1947.
- News: WEEK Peoria, Ill. Begins Broadcasting on 1350 kc. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 5 May 1947.
- News: WMCK on Air. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 12 May 1947.
- News: WSIC and FM Adjunct Start Simultaneously. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 19 May 1947.
- News: Feature of the Week. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 12 May 1947.
- News: Beaumont, Tex., Daytime Station, KPBX, Launched. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 26 May 1947.
- News: KATL Starts. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 26 May 1947.
- News: KULA Debuts. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 19 May 1947.
- News: KDIX on Air May 16 With 250 w on 1230 kc. 27 September 2014. Broadcasting. 19 May 1947.
- News: Feature of the Week. 1 October 2014. Broadcasting. 7 July 1947.
- News: New WNAM Goes on Air As 1-kw Daytime Outlet. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 9 June 1947.
- News: WMID Atlantic City on Air Last Friday. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 2 June 1947.
- News: WJMO in Cleveland Started Yesterday. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 1 June 1947.
- News: WTMA Launches Its FM Affiliate at Charleston. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 16 June 1947.
- News: WHPE High Point, N.C. Takes Air on 1070 kc. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 9 June 1947.
- News: WDIA, Sixth Memphis Station, Is Launched. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 16 June 1947.
- News: WMMW Meriden, Conn. Makes Official Debut. 30 September 2014. Broadcasting. 30 June 1947.
- News: KWSD Mt. Shasta, Calif. Now on Air With 250 w. 29 September 2014. Broadcasting. 23 June 1947.
- News: WDVA, Danville, Va., Commences Operation. 30 September 2014. Broadcasting. 30 June 1947.
- News: KWBW-FM Makes Debut. 28 September 2014. Broadcasting. 16 June 1947.
- News: WRTA, New ABC Affiliate Underway in Altoona, Pa.. 30 September 2014. Broadcasting. 30 June 1947.
- News: New WLCX at La Crosse Becomes ABC Affiliate. 3 October 2014. Broadcasting. 14 July 1947.
- News: KOOL Phoenix Is Now MBS-Don Lee Outlet. 3 October 2014. Broadcasting. 14 July 1947.
- News: WJHP-FM Takes the Air in Jacksonville, Florida. 30 September 2014. Broadcasting. 30 June 1947.
- News: WKBC Begins Operation in North Wilkesboro, N.C.. 3 October 2014. Broadcasting. 14 July 1947.
- News: KRTH-FM Houston Takes Air on 8-Hour Schedule. 2 October 2014. Broadcasting. 7 July 1947.
- News: San Francisco Chronicle Launches Its FM Outlet. 2 October 2014. Broadcasting. 7 July 1947.
- News: New N. Carolina Outlet, WILX (1450 kc), Starts. 3 October 2014. Broadcasting. 14 July 1947.
- News: WIRK on Air. 1 October 2014. Broadcasting. 7 July 1947.
- News: KBUR-FM Burlington on 11-Hour Schedule. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 4 August 1947.
- News: KOWL Goes on Air, Is Owned by Croghan. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 11 August 1947.
- News: WEBJ (250 w, 1240 kc) Takes Air in Alabama. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 4 August 1947.
- News: KVER Holds Formal Opening Ceremonies. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 4 August 1947.
- News: 250-W Independent Opens in Evansville. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 4 August 1947.
- News: I-kw Daytimer Launched at Michigan City, Ind.. 6 October 2014. Broadcasting. 18 August 1947.
- News: KRUL Corvallis, Ore., Takes Air on 1340 kc. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 11 August 1947.
- News: Staff of New Ft. Wayne 1-kw Station Announced. 13 October 2014. Broadcasting. 13 October 1947.
- News: KOLN Makes Debut. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 11 August 1947.
- News: WLOS Gets Underway as Fulltime Outlet. 6 October 2014. Broadcasting. 25 August 1947.
- News: WJPG-FM Opening Gets Coverage in Local Press. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 18 August 1947.
- News: KSEI Now Using 5 kW. 6 October 2014. Broadcasting. 18 August 1947.
- News: KTIL in Tillamook, Ore. Launched as Independent. 7 October 2014. Broadcasting. 1 September 1947.
- News: WPDX Is on the Air. 6 October 2014. Broadcasting. 25 August 1947.
- News: WIBV at Belleville, Ill., Takes Air as Daytimer. 5 October 2014. Broadcasting. 4 August 1947.
- News: WWVA-FM Opens. 8 October 2014. Broadcasting. 8 September 1947.
- News: Sen. Clyde Hoey Speaks at WHCC Formal Opening. 10 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 September 1947.
- News: Rural Ohio Station, WRFD, Now on Air. 8 October 2014. Broadcasting. 15 September 1947.
- News: Warner Bros.' KWBR-FM (97.3 mc) Is Dedicated. 9 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 September 1947.
- News: KDYL-FM Begins. 10 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 September 1947.
- News: KONG-FM on Air. 12 October 2014. Broadcasting. 6 October 1947.
- News: KPLO Starts Operation; First Opelousas Outlet. 9 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 September 1947.
- News: WNMP Started. 12 October 2014. Broadcasting. 6 October 1947.
- News: WTNC Begins Operation in Thomasville, N.C.. 15 October 2014. Broadcasting. 20 October 1947.
- News: New Georgia AM Outlet Opens With FM Pickup. 13 October 2014. Broadcasting. 13 October 1947.
- News: WSWN Belle Glade, Fla. On Air as 1-kw Daytimer. 13 October 2014. Broadcasting. 13 October 1947.
- News: 3,500 Attend Opening of WBYS Canton, Ill.. 14 October 2014. Broadcasting. 13 October 1947.
- News: WLAD at Danbury, Conn., 250-w Daytimer, Starts. 17 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: New Kansas City, Kan., FM Outlet Names Staff. 18 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: KUSN, Independent, Begins at San Diego. 13 October 2014. Broadcasting. 13 October 1947.
- News: KTXL San Angelo, Tex. On Air With 250 Watts. 23 October 2014. Broadcasting. 17 November 1947.
- News: WBBC at Flint Begins Operations on 1 KW. 16 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: KYNO to Be Launched on Oct. 15 at Fresno. 13 October 2014. Broadcasting. 13 October 1947.
- News: KWIL-FM Albany, Oregon Commences Broadcasting. 17 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: FM Outlet of 'Knoxville Journal' Takes the Air. 18 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: KGIL, San Fernando 1-KW Outlet, Starts. 15 October 2014. Broadcasting. 20 October 1947.
- News: KURV Gets Underway in Edinburg, Texas. 17 October 2014. Broadcasting. 17 October 1947.
- News: 3 Stations Represented By M & S Take the Air. 18 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: 250-w KOKX Starts; Adkisson Is Manager. 18 October 2014. Broadcasting. 27 October 1947.
- News: WJTN-FM Makes Debut. 18 October 2014. Broadcasting. 3 November 1947.
- News: KSFH (FM) Started. 19 October 2014. Broadcasting. 3 November 1947.
- News: KVFD-FM Launched. 18 October 2014. Broadcasting. 3 November 1947.
- News: WMBM in Miami Beach on Air With 1 kW Power. 20 October 2014. Broadcasting. 10 November 1947.
- News: WFRL in Freeport Begins Operations on 1570 kc. 20 October 2014. Broadcasting. 10 November 1947.
- News: WHBF-FM Commences. 20 October 2014. Broadcasting. 10 November 1947.
- News: KBMT(FM) Takes the Air in San Bernardino, Calif.. 22 October 2014. Broadcasting. 17 November 1947.
- News: New WKLF Clanton Is Now in Operation. 23 October 2014. Broadcasting. 17 November 1947.
- News: WSID, New Baltimore Daytimer, Now on Air. 24 October 2014. Broadcasting. 24 November 1947.
- News: WCEC, WCEC-FM Start. 20 October 2014. Broadcasting. 10 November 1947.
- News: KGO-FM San Francisco Planning to Start Today. 19 October 2014. Broadcasting. 3 November 1947.
- News: WGST-FM Programs Start on 941 mc, Channel 231. 20 October 2014. Broadcasting. 10 November 1947.
- News: KRUS Ruston, La., Goes on Air as MBS Affiliate. 24 October 2014. Broadcasting. 24 November 1947.
- News: KLIF Gets the Bird. 22 October 2014. Broadcasting. 11 November 1947.
- News: WLAW-FM Takes the Air on 93.7 mc at Lawrence. 22 October 2014. Broadcasting. 17 November 1947.
- News: WHMA-FM Launched. 24 October 2014. Broadcasting. 24 November 1947.
- News: Ishpeming Station, WJPD, Starts on 250 w Fulltime. 22 October 2014. Broadcasting. 17 November 1947.
- News: KXEL-FM Starts. 24 October 2014. Broadcasting. 24 November 1947.
- News: KCRK, Gazette Co. FM Station, on Air. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 1 December 1947.
- News: KVNJ (FM) in Fargo, N.D. Is on 3-9 p.m. Schedule. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 8 December 1947. 32.
- News: WJLK (FM) Asbury Park Takes to Air With 1 kW. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 1 December 1947.
- News: (photo caption). 31 October 2014. Broadcasting. 12 January 1948.
- News: WBMD Baltimore Opens Nov. 27, 1 kw Daytime. 21 October 2014. Broadcasting. 10 November 1947.
- News: WTRF, WTRF-FM Start at Wheeling, W. Va.. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 8 December 1947. 32.
- News: WBOW-FM Is Operating 12 Noon to 9 p.m. Daily. 29 October 2014. Broadcasting. 29 December 1947.
- News: WAFM Birmingham, Ala. Begins Operation Today. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 1 December 1947.
- News: WSJS-FM Winston-Salem Is Launched on 104.1 Mc. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 8 December 1947. 32.
- News: KREL Goose Creek, Tex, Started as 1-kw Outlet. 27 October 2014. Broadcasting. 15 December 1947.
- News: KSET, 250 w on 1340 kc, Starts at El Paso, Tex.. 25 October 2014. Broadcasting. 8 December 1947. 32.
- News: WHOO Orlando, Fla. Launched on 990 kc. 28 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 December 1947.
- News: Staff of WTTH WTTH-FM at Port Huron Announced. 28 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 December 1947.
- News: Vermont Governor Helps Debut WSKI Montpelier. 27 October 2014. Broadcasting. 15 December 1947.
- News: Something New in Radio. 27 October 2014. Broadcasting. 15 December 1947.
- News: WHVA (FM) Takes Air in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. 27 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 December 1947.
- News: WLEC Sandusky Debuts As 250-w Mutual Outlet. 27 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 December 1947.
- News: KXAR, Hope, Ark., Makes Debut; Mitchell Manager. 28 October 2014. Broadcasting. 22 December 1947.
- News: WCAV, 1-KW Daytimer, Launched at Norfolk. 26 October 2014. Broadcasting. 15 December 1947.
- News: Mayor to Pull Switch as KVON Napa Starts. 27 October 2014. Broadcasting. 15 December 1947.
- News: KCRG, Cedar Rapids AM Outlet, Launched. 30 October 2014. Broadcasting. 5 January 1948.
- News: Two New FM Stations Go on Air in Alabama. 30 October 2014. Broadcasting. 5 January 1948.
- News: New KURV-FM Edinburg, Operates Sunrise-9 p.m.. 30 October 2014. Broadcasting. 5 January 1948.
- News: WKAT-FM Begins. 31 October 2014. Broadcasting. 12 January 1948.
- News: FM Station of Oswego's 'Palladium-Times' Starts. 30 October 2014. Broadcasting. 5 January 1948.
- Book: Gerald Norris. A Musical Gazetteer of Great Britain & Ireland. David & Charles. 9780715378458. 1981. 131.