1947 in radio

none September 2020 1947 radio television music film The year 1947 saw a number of significant happenings in radio broadcasting history. __TOC__ Events 10 February – Nederlandse Radio Unie is established. 13 February – Wolfgang Borchert's play The Man Outside (Draußen vor der Tür) premieres on German radio.Döhl, Reinhard. Wolfgang Borchert: Draußen vor der Tür. Lektion 27 der Reihe Versuch einer Geschichte und Typologie des Hörspiels in Lektionen. Text eines Radio-Essays im Westdeutschen Rundfunk 1976. 17 February – Voice of America begins shortwave radio transmissions to the Soviet Union. 19 February – CBS Radio premiere performance of Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No. 3. 16 March – Margaret Truman, daughter of US President Harry S. Truman, performs in her vocal debut on national radio. 15 April – Operations begin at Radio Netherlands World radio. 21 April – On her 21st birthday, a speech by Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, is broadcast from Cape Town (where the royal family is on tour), delivering a pledge of service to the British Commonwealth.A speech by the Queen on her 21st birthday 1947-04-21 https://www.royal.uk/21st-birthday-speech-21-april-1947 Royal Household 2022-06-03 1 June – Publication of the first number of Radio Nacional de España's fortnightly programme magazine Sintonía. 2 June – The Guiding Light is revived by CBS Radio after being canceled by NBC Radio the previous November. CBS would air "TGL" until 2009 on both radio and television. 20 October – Radio rights for the World Series in North American baseball sell for $475,000 for 3 years. 24 October – Francis Poulenc's Sinfonietta receives its world premiere in a broadcast concert from London having been commissioned by the BBC for the first anniversary of their Third Programme.Morgan Dan http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2018/May/Poulenc_biches_8573739.htm Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) / Les biches / Les animaux modèles / Sinfonietta musicweb-international.com May 2018 26 September 2020 18 November – The BBC links up with stations around the globe in the programme BBC Covers the World. (date unknown) – Philco Radio Time starring Bing Crosby, on the ABC Radio network, introduces taped broadcasting to primetime network radio. The show has formerly been recorded on large wax transcription disks."Network Radio Days" (events with Bing Crosby), 2006, webpage: MCCKC-Crosby https://web.archive.org/web/20060821022706/http://community.mcckc.edu/crosby/radio2.htm 21 August 2006 . Debuts Programs 2 January – Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh, having started out as a recurring sketch in the wartime comedy-variety show Merry-go-round (from 31 March 1944), debuts on the BBC Light Programme. 11 January – The Amazing Mr. Malone debuts on ABC. 19 January – Official Detective debuts on Mutual.Cox, Jim (2008). This Day in Network Radio: A Daily Calendar of Births, Debuts, Cancellations and Other Events in Broadcasting History. McFarland & Company, Inc. 978-0-7864-3848-8. 26 January – The Greatest Story Ever Told debuts on ABC. 27 January – Bob and Victoria debuts on CBS. 13 February – Family Theater (1947–1957) debuts on Mutual. 28 February – Twenty Questions debuts on BBC radio. 2 April – The Big Story debuts on NBC. 9 April – How Does Your Garden Grow? debuts on BBC radio; as Gardeners' Question Time it will still be running more than 65 years later.About The Programme Gardeners' Question Time https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2tx08RB24rVnf8hWrrrl8Jx/about-gardeners-question-time BBC 2011-03-30 26 April – The Bill Goodwin Show debuts on CBS. 3 June – Call the Police debuts on NBC.Dunning, John. (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-507678-3. 17 June – The Adventures of Philip Marlowe debuts on NBC. 23 June – Wendy Warren and the News debuts on CBS. 28 June – The Candid Microphone debuts on ABC. 29 June – Strike It Rich debuts on CBS. 7 July – Escape premieres on CBS. 26 July – The Abe Burrows Show debuts on CBS. 23 September - The Zane Grey Show debuts on Mutual.dunningota 744 28 September – The Adventures of Christopher Wells debuts on CBS. 5 October - Ford Theater debuts on NBC.dunningota 257-258 6 October – Philip Odell, a fictional detective created by Lester Powell and played by Canadian actor Robert Beatty, is heard for the first time on BBC radio in Lady in a Fog. 11 October – Joan Davis Time debuts on CBS. 26 October - Child's World debuts on ABC.dunningota 152-153 27 October – You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx, premieres on ABC radio in the U.S. 2 November – Round Britain Quiz debuts on BBC radio. 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.WBPZ Lock Haven, Pa. Staff Now Complete https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-23-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 21 June 1947 31 March – WNBD-FM, Daytona Beach, Florida, begins broadcast operations.WNBD, Daytona Beach FM Station, Takes the Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-04-07-BC.pdf 26 September 2014 Broadcasting 7 April 1947 4 April – WSVS, Crewe, Virginia, begins broadcasting on a frequency of 650 kHz.Virginia Notables Hail WSVS at Dedication https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-04-14-BC.pdf 26 September 2014 Broadcasting 14 April 1947 5 April – WRRZ, Clinton, North Carolina, begins broadcast operations on 880 kHz. with 1 KW of power.WRRZ Takes Air as 1 kW Outlet at Clinton, N.C. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-04-21-BC.pdf 26 September 2014 Broadcasting 21 April 1947 10 April – KCNA begins broadcasting on 580 Kcs in Tucson, Arizona.KCNA Makes Bow https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-04-21-BC.pdf 26 September 2014 Broadcasting 21 April 1947 20 April – WMLO, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 1290 kHz with 1 kW of power.WMLO Inaugural https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-05-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 5 May 1947 23 April – WFNS-FM, Burlington, North Carolina, begins broadcasting.WFNS-FM Takes Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-05-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 5 May 1947 27 April – WFAK, Charleston, South Carolina, begins broadcasting on 730 kHz with 1 kW of power.WFAK Charleston, S.C. Starts on 1 KW, 730 KC https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-05-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 5 May 1947 27 April – WEEK, Peoria, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1350 kHz with 1 kW of power.WEEK Peoria, Ill. Begins Broadcasting on 1350 kc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-05-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 5 May 1947 30 April – WMCK, Pittsburgh, begins broadcasting on 1360 kHz.WMCK on Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-12-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 12 May 1947 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.WSIC and FM Adjunct Start Simultaneously https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-19-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 19 May 1947 5 May – WRON, Ronceverte, West Virginia, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1400 kHz with 250 W of power.Feature of the Week https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-12-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 12 May 1947 9 May – KPBX, Beaumont, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1380 kHz.Beaumont, Tex., Daytime Station, KPBX, Launched https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-26-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 26 May 1947 12 May – KATL, Houston, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1590 kHz with 1 KW of power.KATL Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-26-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 26 May 1947 14 May – KULA, Honolulu, begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate.KULA Debuts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-19-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 19 May 1947 16 May – KDIX, Dickinson, North Dakota, begins broadcasting on 1230 kHz with 250 W of power.KDIX on Air May 16 With 250 w on 1230 kc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-05-19-BC.pdf 27 September 2014 Broadcasting 19 May 1947 18 May – WATG-FM, Ashland, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 100.7 MHz.Feature of the Week https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-07-BC.pdf 1 October 2014 Broadcasting 7 July 1947 23 May – WNAM, Neenah-Menasha, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 1280 kHz with 1 KW power.New WNAM Goes on Air As 1-kw Daytime Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-09-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 9 June 1947 30 May – WMID, Atlantic City, New Jersey, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1340 kHz with 250 W power.WMID Atlantic City on Air Last Friday https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-02-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 2 June 1947 1 June – WJMO, Cleveland, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 1540 MHz with 1 KW of power.WJMO in Cleveland Started Yesterday https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-02-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 1 June 1947 2 June – WTMA-FM, Charleston, South Carolina, begins broadcasting on 95.1 MHz. with 1 KW of power.WTMA Launches Its FM Affiliate at Charleston https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-16-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 16 June 1947 3 June – WHPE, High Point, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 1070 kHz with 1 KW of power.WHPE High Point, N.C. Takes Air on 1070 kc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-09-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 9 June 1947 7 June – WDIA, Memphis, Tennessee, begins broadcasting on 730 kHz with 250 W power.WDIA, Sixth Memphis Station, Is Launched https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-16-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 16 June 1947 8 June – WMMW, Meriden, Connecticut, begins broadcasting on 1470 kHz with 1 KW power.WMMW Meriden, Conn. Makes Official Debut https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-30-BC.pdf 30 September 2014 Broadcasting 30 June 1947 12 June – KWSD, Mount Shasta, California, begins broadcasting on 1340 kHz with 250 W of power.KWSD Mt. Shasta, Calif. Now on Air With 250 w https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-23-BC.pdf 29 September 2014 Broadcasting 23 June 1947 14 June – KVOW, Littlefield, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1490 kHz with 250 W of power.WDVA, Danville, Va., Commences Operation https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-30-BC.pdf 30 September 2014 Broadcasting 30 June 1947 15 June – KWBW-FM, Hutchinson, Kansas, begins broadcasting on 95.7 MHz, becoming the first commercial FM station in central Kansas.KWBW-FM Makes Debut https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-16-BC.pdf 28 September 2014 Broadcasting 16 June 1947 18 June – WRTA, Altoona, Pennsylvania, begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate on 1240 kHz with 250 W power.WRTA, New ABC Affiliate Underway in Altoona, Pa. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-30-BC.pdf 30 September 2014 Broadcasting 30 June 1947 20 June – WLCX, La Crosse, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 1490 kHz with 250 W power.New WLCX at La Crosse Becomes ABC Affiliate https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-14-BC.pdf 3 October 2014 Broadcasting 14 July 1947 22 June – KOOL, Phoenix, Arizona, begins broadcasting as a Mutual-Don Lee affiliate on 960 kHz with 5 KW power.KOOL Phoenix Is Now MBS-Don Lee Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-14-BC.pdf 3 October 2014 Broadcasting 14 July 1947 23 June – WJHP-FM, Jacksonville, Florida, begins broadcasting.WJHP-FM Takes the Air in Jacksonville, Florida https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-06-30-BC.pdf 30 September 2014 Broadcasting 30 June 1947 27 June – WKBC, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 810 kHz with 1 KW power.WKBC Begins Operation in North Wilkesboro, N.C. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-14-BC.pdf 3 October 2014 Broadcasting 14 July 1947 29 June – WDVA, Danville, Virginia begins broadcasting on 1250 kHz. 30 June – KRTH-FM, Houston, Texas, begins broadcasting on 101.1 MHz.KRTH-FM Houston Takes Air on 8-Hour Schedule https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-07-BC.pdf 2 October 2014 Broadcasting 7 July 1947 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.San Francisco Chronicle Launches Its FM Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-07-BC.pdf 2 October 2014 Broadcasting 7 July 1947 1 July – WILX, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1450 kHz with 250 W power.New N. Carolina Outlet, WILX (1450 kc), Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-14-BC.pdf 3 October 2014 Broadcasting 14 July 1947 1 July – WIRK, West Palm Beach, Florida, begins broadcasting on 1290 kHz with 1 KW power.WIRK on Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-07-07-BC.pdf 1 October 2014 Broadcasting 7 July 1947 21 July – KBUR-FM, Burlington, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 92.9 MHz.KBUR-FM Burlington on 11-Hour Schedule https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-04-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 4 August 1947 30 July – KOWL, Santa Monica, California, begins broadcasting on 1580 kHz with 5 KW power.KOWL Goes on Air, Is Owned by Croghan https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-11-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 11 August 1947 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.WEBJ (250 w, 1240 kc) Takes Air in Alabama https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-04-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 4 August 1947 3 August – KVER, Albuquerque, New Mexico, begins broadcasting on 1490 kHz with 250 W power.KVER Holds Formal Opening Ceremonies https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-04-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 4 August 1947 4 August – WIKY, Evansville, Indiana, begins broadcasting on 820 kHz with 250 W power.250-W Independent Opens in Evansville https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-04-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 4 August 1947 8 August – WIMS, Michigan City, Indiana, begins broadcasting on 1420 kHz with 1 KW power.I-kw Daytimer Launched at Michigan City, Ind. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-18-BC.pdf 6 October 2014 Broadcasting 18 August 1947 10 August – KRUL, Corvallis, Oregon, begins broadcasting on 1340 kHz with 250 W.KRUL Corvallis, Ore., Takes Air on 1340 kc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-11-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 11 August 1947 10 August – WFTW, Fort Wayne, Indiana, begins broadcasting on 1090 kHz with 1 KW power.Staff of New Ft. Wayne 1-kw Station Announced https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-13-BC.pdf 13 October 2014 Broadcasting 13 October 1947 11 August – KOLN, Lincoln, Nebraska, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1400 kHz with 250 W power.KOLN Makes Debut https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-11-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 11 August 1947 11 August – WLOS, Asheville, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 1380 kHz with power of 5 KW (daytime) and 1 KW (night).WLOS Gets Underway as Fulltime Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-25-BC.pdf 6 October 2014 Broadcasting 25 August 1947 13 August – WJPG-FM (now WIXX-FM), Green Bay, Wisconsin, begins broadcasting on 101.1 MHz.WJPG-FM Opening Gets Coverage in Local Press https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-18-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 18 August 1947 15 August – KSEI-FM, Pocatello, Idaho, begins broadcasting on 96.5 MHz.KSEI Now Using 5 kW https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-18-BC.pdf 6 October 2014 Broadcasting 18 August 1947 15 August – KTIL, Tillamook, Oregon, begins broadcasting on 1590 kHz with 250 W power.KTIL in Tillamook, Ore. Launched as Independent https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-01-BC.pdf 7 October 2014 Broadcasting 1 September 1947 17 August – WPDX, Clarksburg, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on 750 kHz with 1 KW power, daytime only.WPDX Is on the Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-25-BC.pdf 6 October 2014 Broadcasting 25 August 1947 August – WIBV, Belleville, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1060 kHz with 250 W power.WIBV at Belleville, Ill., Takes Air as Daytimer https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-08-04-BC.pdf 5 October 2014 Broadcasting 4 August 1947 1 September – WWVA-FM, Wheeling, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on 98.7 MHz.WWVA-FM Opens https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-08-BC.pdf 8 October 2014 Broadcasting 8 September 1947 10 September – WHCC, Waynesville, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 1400 kHz with 250 W power.Sen. Clyde Hoey Speaks at WHCC Formal Opening https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-22-BC.pdf 10 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 September 1947 14 September – WRFD, Worthington, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 880 kHz with 5 KW power (daytime only).Rural Ohio Station, WRFD, Now on Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-15-BC.pdf 8 October 2014 Broadcasting 15 September 1947 14 September – KWBR-FM, San Francisco, California, is dedicated, broadcasting on 97.3 MHz.Warner Bros.' KWBR-FM (97.3 mc) Is Dedicated https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-22-BC.pdf 9 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 September 1947 14 September – KDYL-FM, Salt Lake City, Utah, begins broadcasting on 98.7 MHz.KDYL-FM Begins https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-22-BC.pdf 10 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 September 1947 19 September – KONG-FM, Alameda, California, begins broadcasting on 104.9 MHz.KONG-FM on Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-06-BC.pdf 12 October 2014 Broadcasting 6 October 1947 21 September – KSLO, Opelousas, Louisiana, begins broadcasting on 1230 kHz with 250 W power.KPLO Starts Operation; First Opelousas Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-22-BC.pdf 9 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 September 1947 29 September – WNMP, Evanston, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1590 kHz with 1 KW power.WNMP Started https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-06-BC.pdf 12 October 2014 Broadcasting 6 October 1947 September – WTNC, Thomasville, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 790 kHz with 1 KW power.WTNC Begins Operation in Thomasville, N.C. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-20-BC.pdf 15 October 2014 Broadcasting 20 October 1947 4 October – WGBA, Columbus, Georgia, begins broadcasting on 620 kHz with 1 KW power.New Georgia AM Outlet Opens With FM Pickup https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-13-BC.pdf 13 October 2014 Broadcasting 13 October 1947 5 October – WSWN, Belle Glade, Florida, begins broadcasting on 900 kHz with 1 KW power.WSWN Belle Glade, Fla. On Air as 1-kw Daytimer https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-13-BC.pdf 13 October 2014 Broadcasting 13 October 1947 5 October – WBYS, Canton, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1560 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).3,500 Attend Opening of WBYS Canton, Ill. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-13-BC.pdf 14 October 2014 Broadcasting 13 October 1947 5 October – WLAD, Danbury, Connecticut, begins broadcasting on 800 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).WLAD at Danbury, Conn., 250-w Daytimer, Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 17 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 5 October – KSBS, Kansas City, Kansas, begins broadcasting on 105.9 MHz.New Kansas City, Kan., FM Outlet Names Staff https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 18 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 8 October – KUSN, San Diego, California, begins broadcasting on 1510 kHz with 5 KW daytime and 1 KW nighttime power.KUSN, Independent, Begins at San Diego https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-13-BC.pdf 13 October 2014 Broadcasting 13 October 1947 8 October – KTXL, San Angelo, Texas, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1340 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).KTXL San Angelo, Tex. On Air With 250 Watts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-17-BC.pdf 23 October 2014 Broadcasting 17 November 1947 13 October – WBBC, Flint, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 1330 kHz with 1 KW power full-time.WBBC at Flint Begins Operations on 1 KW https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 16 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 15 October – KYNO, Fresno, California, begins broadcasting on 1300 kHz with 1 KW power full-time.KYNO to Be Launched on Oct. 15 at Fresno https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-13-BC.pdf 13 October 2014 Broadcasting 13 October 1947 15 October – KWIL-FM, Albany, Oregon, begins broadcasting on 101.7 MHz.KWIL-FM Albany, Oregon Commences Broadcasting https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 17 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 15 October – WKPB, Knoxville, Tennessee, begins broadcasting on 93.3 MHz.FM Outlet of 'Knoxville Journal' Takes the Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 18 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 19 October – KGIL, San Fernando, California, begins broadcasting on 1260 kHz with 1 KW power full-time.KGIL, San Fernando 1-KW Outlet, Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-20-BC.pdf 15 October 2014 Broadcasting 20 October 1947 19 October – KURV, Edinburg, Texas, begins broadcasting on 710 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).KURV Gets Underway in Edinburg, Texas https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 17 October 2014 Broadcasting 17 October 1947 19 October – WPGH, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, begins broadcasting on 1080 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only).3 Stations Represented By M & S Take the Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 18 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 19 October – KOKX, Keokuk, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 1310 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only).250-w KOKX Starts; Adkisson Is Manager https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-10-27-BC.pdf 18 October 2014 Broadcasting 27 October 1947 21 October – WHUC, Hudson, New York, begins broadcasting on 1230 kHz with 250 W power. 22 October – WJTN-FM begins broadcasting on 93.3 MHz.WJTN-FM Makes Debut https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-03-BC.pdf 18 October 2014 Broadcasting 3 November 1947 22 October – KSFH-FM, San Francisco, California, begins broadcasting on 94.9 MHz.KSFH (FM) Started https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-03-BC.pdf 19 October 2014 Broadcasting 3 November 1947 26 October – KVFD-FM, Fort Dodge, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 102.7 MHz.KVFD-FM Launched https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-03-BC.pdf 18 October 2014 Broadcasting 3 November 1947 27 October – WMBM, Miami Beach, Florida, begins broadcasting on 800 kHz with 1 KW power.WMBM in Miami Beach on Air With 1 kW Power https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-10-BC.pdf 20 October 2014 Broadcasting 10 November 1947 28 October – WFRL, Freeport, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 1570 kHz with 1 KW power.WFRL in Freeport Begins Operations on 1570 kc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-10-BC.pdf 20 October 2014 Broadcasting 10 November 1947 28 October – WHBF-FM, Rock Island, Illinois, begins broadcasting on 98.9 MHz.WHBF-FM Commences https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-10-BC.pdf 20 October 2014 Broadcasting 10 November 1947 29 October – KBMT-FM, San Bernardino, California, begins broadcasting on 99.9 MHz.KBMT(FM) Takes the Air in San Bernardino, Calif. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-17-BC.pdf 22 October 2014 Broadcasting 17 November 1947 (undated) November – WKLF begins broadcasting on 980 kHz with 1 KW power.New WKLF Clanton Is Now in Operation https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-17-BC.pdf 23 October 2014 Broadcasting 17 November 1947 (undated) November – WSID, Baltimore, Maryland, begins broadcasting on 1570 kHz with 1 KW power.WSID, New Baltimore Daytimer, Now on Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-24-BC.pdf 24 October 2014 Broadcasting 24 November 1947 1 November – WSLQ-FM, Roanoke, Virginia, begins broadcasting as WSLS on 99.1 MHz with 4,700 watts of power.June 2019 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.WCEC, WCEC-FM Start https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-10-BC.pdf 20 October 2014 Broadcasting 10 November 1947 3 November – KGO-FM, San Francisco, California, begins broadcasting on 106.1 MHz.KGO-FM San Francisco Planning to Start Today https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-03-BC.pdf 19 October 2014 Broadcasting 3 November 1947 8 November – WGST-FM, Atlanta, Georgia, begins broadcasting on 94.1 MHz.WGST-FM Programs Start on 941 mc, Channel 231 https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-10-BC.pdf 20 October 2014 Broadcasting 10 November 1947 8 November – KRUS, Ruston, Louisiana, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1490 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).KRUS Ruston, La., Goes on Air as MBS Affiliate https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-24-BC.pdf 24 October 2014 Broadcasting 24 November 1947 9 November – KLIF, Dallas, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1190 kHz with 1 KW power.KLIF Gets the Bird https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-17-BC.pdf 22 October 2014 Broadcasting 11 November 1947 10 November – WLAW-FM, Lawrence, Massachusetts, begins broadcasting on 93.7 MHz.WLAW-FM Takes the Air on 93.7 mc at Lawrence https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-17-BC.pdf 22 October 2014 Broadcasting 17 November 1947 10 November – WHMA-FM, Anniston, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 100.5 MHz.WHMA-FM Launched https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-24-BC.pdf 24 October 2014 Broadcasting 24 November 1947 16 November – WJPD, Ishpeming, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 1240 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).Ishpeming Station, WJPD, Starts on 250 w Fulltime https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-17-BC.pdf 22 October 2014 Broadcasting 17 November 1947 16 November – KXEL-FM, Waterloo, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 105.7 MHz.KXEL-FM Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-24-BC.pdf 24 October 2014 Broadcasting 24 November 1947 16 November – KCRK, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 96.9 MHz.KCRK, Gazette Co. FM Station, on Air https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-01-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 1 December 1947 17 November – KVNJ-FM, Fargo, North Dakota, begins broadcasting on 92.3 MHz.KVNJ (FM) in Fargo, N.D. Is on 3-9 p.m. Schedule https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-08-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 8 December 1947 32 20 November – WJLK-FM, Asbury Park, New Jersey, begins broadcasting on 104.7 MHz.WJLK (FM) Asbury Park Takes to Air With 1 kW https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-01-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 1 December 1947 26 November – WVLK, Versailles, Kentucky, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1500 kHz with 1 KW power (full-time).(photo caption) https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-01-12-BC.pdf 31 October 2014 Broadcasting 12 January 1948 27 November – WBMD, Baltimore, Maryland, begins broadcasting on 750 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only).WBMD Baltimore Opens Nov. 27, 1 kw Daytime https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-11-10-BC.pdf 21 October 2014 Broadcasting 10 November 1947 29 November – WTRF, Wheeling, West Virginia, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1290 kHz with 1 KW power.WTRF, WTRF-FM Start at Wheeling, W. Va. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-08-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 8 December 1947 32 29 November – WTRF-FM, Wheeling, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on Channel 236. (undated) December – WBOW-FM begins broadcasting on 101.1 MHz.WBOW-FM Is Operating 12 Noon to 9 p.m. Daily https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-29-BC.pdf 29 October 2014 Broadcasting 29 December 1947 1 December – WAFM, Birmingham, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 99.5 MHz.WAFM Birmingham, Ala. Begins Operation Today https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-01-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 1 December 1947 1 December – WSJS-FM, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, begins broadcasting on 104.1 MHz.WSJS-FM Winston-Salem Is Launched on 104.1 Mc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-08-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 8 December 1947 32 2 December – KREL, Goose Creek, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1360 kHz with 1 KW power (full-time).KREL Goose Creek, Tex, Started as 1-kw Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-15-BC.pdf 27 October 2014 Broadcasting 15 December 1947 3 December – KSET, El Paso, Texas, begins broadcasting on 1340 kHz at 250 W (full-time).KSET, 250 w on 1340 kc, Starts at El Paso, Tex. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-08-BC.pdf 25 October 2014 Broadcasting 8 December 1947 32 5 December – WHOO, Orlando, Florida, begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate on 990 kHz with 10 kW power (daytime only).WHOO Orlando, Fla. Launched on 990 kc https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-22-BC.pdf 28 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 December 1947 5 December – WTTH, Port Huron, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 1360 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime only).Staff of WTTH WTTH-FM at Port Huron Announced https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-22-BC.pdf 28 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 December 1947 5 December – WTTH-FM, Port Huron, Michigan, begins broadcasting on 99.1 MHz. 7 December – WSKI, Montpelier, Vermont, begins broadcasting on 1240 kHz with 250 W power.Vermont Governor Helps Debut WSKI Montpelier https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-15-BC.pdf 27 October 2014 Broadcasting 15 December 1947 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.Something New in Radio https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-15-BC.pdf 27 October 2014 Broadcasting 15 December 1947 7 December – WHVA-FM, Poughkeepsie, New York, begins broadcasting on 104.7 MHz.WHVA (FM) Takes Air in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-22-BC.pdf 27 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 December 1947 7 December – WLEC, Sandusky, Ohio, begins broadcasting on 1450 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).WLEC Sandusky Debuts As 250-w Mutual Outlet https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-22-BC.pdf 27 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 December 1947 12 December – KXAR, Hope, Arkansas, begins broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate on 1490 kHz with 250 W power.KXAR, Hope, Ark., Makes Debut; Mitchell Manager https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-22-BC.pdf 28 October 2014 Broadcasting 22 December 1947 14 December – WCAV, Norfolk, Virginia, begins broadcasting on 860 kHz with 1 KW power (daytime).WCAV, 1-KW Daytimer, Launched at Norfolk https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-15-BC.pdf 26 October 2014 Broadcasting 15 December 1947 17 December – KVON, Napa, California, begins broadcasting on 1440 kHz with 500 W power (full-time).Mayor to Pull Switch as KVON Napa Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-12-15-BC.pdf 27 October 2014 Broadcasting 15 December 1947 20 December – KCRG, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, begins broadcasting on 1600 kHz with 5 KW power.KCRG, Cedar Rapids AM Outlet, Launched https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-01-05-BC.pdf 30 October 2014 Broadcasting 5 January 1948 21 December – WSGN-FM, Birmingham, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 93.7 MHz.Two New FM Stations Go on Air in Alabama https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-01-05-BC.pdf 30 October 2014 Broadcasting 5 January 1948 21 December – WHBS-FM, Huntsville, Alabama, begins broadcasting on 95.1 MHz. 25 December – KURV-FM, Edinburg, Texas, begins broadcasting on 104.9 MHz with 1 KW effective radiated power.New KURV-FM Edinburg, Operates Sunrise-9 p.m. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-01-05-BC.pdf 30 October 2014 Broadcasting 5 January 1948 29 December – WKAT-FM, Miami Beach, Florida, begins broadcasting on 93.1 MHz.WKAT-FM Begins https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-01-12-BC.pdf 31 October 2014 Broadcasting 12 January 1948 31 December – WOPT-FM, Oswego, New York, begins broadcasting on 104.7 MHz.FM Station of Oswego's 'Palladium-Times' Starts https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-01-05-BC.pdf 30 October 2014 Broadcasting 5 January 1948 Endings 26 February – The Cresta Blanca Hollywood Players ends its run on network radio (CBS). 23 March – The Eddie Bracken Show ends its run on network radio (CBS). 28 March – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ends its run on network radio (Mutual). 28 March – Sparkle Time ends its run on network radio (CBS). 2 April – Author Meets the Critics ends its run on network radio (Mutual). 6 April – The Court of Missing Heirs ends its run on network radio (ABC).old-time radio 13 April – Danger, Dr. Danfield ends its run on network radio (ABC). 4 June – The second version of Songs by Sinatra ends its run on network radio (CBS). 11 June – The Ford Show ends its run on network radio (CBS). 23 June – Joanie's Tea Room ends its run on network radio (CBS). 27 June – Bob and Victoria ends its run on network radio (CBS). 25 August – Alec Templeton Time ends its run on network radio (NBC). 31 August – Abbott Mysteries ends its run on Mutual. 16 October – Crime Club ends its run on network radio (Mutual). 21 November - Mystery of the Week ends its run on network radio (CBS). 13 December – The Bill Goodwin Show ends its run on network radio (CBS). 22 October – The Affairs of Ann Scotland ends its run on network radio (ABC). 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)Gerald Norris A Musical Gazetteer of Great Britain & Ireland David & Charles 9780715378458 1981 131 References Category:Radio by year