W10BM
Encyclopedia
W10BM is a low power television station
in Morehead, Kentucky
, broadcasting on Channel 10. The station is rebroadcast locally on Time Warner cable channel 5. The FCC
's database indicates that the station's licenses have been canceled. Fees have been accepted and processed; however, the FCC, for reasons unknown, never recognized the renewal. As a result, the station is still on the air as a pirate broadcaster
.
and World Harvest Television. They also air talk radio
programs, supplemented with original cartoons and slide show advertisements from the Republic Broadcasting Network, mostly on Saturday nights or when there is a network problem.
The highlight of W10BM's programming, however, is its over 18 hours per week of local originating programming. W10BM is well-known locally for its call-in show Buy a Dog, Sell a Hog, as well as its broadcasts of alternative media documentaries, "Country Clips" and Newslines commentary.
On Sundays, they also air two locally furnished religious programs, Church of Christ's Truth for the World and the previous week's services from the Disciples of Christ.
"-type show on W10BM. The show originally started in 1988 on another LPTV W06BC in Owingsville/Mt.Sterling and was imported to Morehead about 1995. It is also colloquially referred to as Hog and Dog or Buy a Dog, and has also mistakenly been called "Swap Shop". It is a call-in ad show; ads for yard sales, birthdays, and other events are also taken. The evening edition of the show airs Mondays and Fridays at 7PM.
The station apparently claims that it has the legal right to continue broadcasting due to the current "War on Terror
" (presidential "Proc 7463") (and other continuing national emergencies, under provisions of USC
USC Title47 sec308 amendment6(a) Act July 16, 1952, source-Sec.308, 48 Stat. 1084; July 16, 1952(which states in pertinent part, ..."except that during war or emergency periods no formal application need be filed.")(National Emergency
).http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode47/usc_sec_47_00000308---000-.html. Claims are also made that Channel 10 has a signal that is, in all probability, too weak to reach across the border of another state.
Television station
A television station is a business, organisation or other such as an amateur television operator that transmits content over terrestrial television. A television transmission can be by analog television signals or, more recently, by digital television. Broadcast television systems standards are...
in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, Kentucky
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,845 people, households, and families residing in the city. The population density was 726.2 people per square mile. There were 2,356 housing units at an average density of 253.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 3.2% African...
, broadcasting on Channel 10. The station is rebroadcast locally on Time Warner cable channel 5. The FCC
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
's database indicates that the station's licenses have been canceled. Fees have been accepted and processed; however, the FCC, for reasons unknown, never recognized the renewal. As a result, the station is still on the air as a pirate broadcaster
Pirate television
A pirate television station is a broadcast television station that operates without a broadcast license. Like its counterpart pirate radio, the term pirate TV lacks a specific universal interpretation...
.
Programming
W10BM is an affiliate of AMGTVAMGTV
AMGTV is an American family-oriented television network, featuring programming including sitcoms, lifestyle programs, sports, films and more...
and World Harvest Television. They also air talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
programs, supplemented with original cartoons and slide show advertisements from the Republic Broadcasting Network, mostly on Saturday nights or when there is a network problem.
The highlight of W10BM's programming, however, is its over 18 hours per week of local originating programming. W10BM is well-known locally for its call-in show Buy a Dog, Sell a Hog, as well as its broadcasts of alternative media documentaries, "Country Clips" and Newslines commentary.
On Sundays, they also air two locally furnished religious programs, Church of Christ's Truth for the World and the previous week's services from the Disciples of Christ.
Buy a Dog, Sell a Hog
Buy a Dog, Sell a Hog is a local "trading postTradio
Tradio is the name given to a type of talk radio show format where listeners call in to buy or sell items. The concept of is analogous to classified ads in local newspapers....
"-type show on W10BM. The show originally started in 1988 on another LPTV W06BC in Owingsville/Mt.Sterling and was imported to Morehead about 1995. It is also colloquially referred to as Hog and Dog or Buy a Dog, and has also mistakenly been called "Swap Shop". It is a call-in ad show; ads for yard sales, birthdays, and other events are also taken. The evening edition of the show airs Mondays and Fridays at 7PM.
Weekday Schedule
- Morning Show — 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Country Clips — 4:30 PM
- Newslines — 5:30 PM
- Buy a Dog, Sell a Hog — 7:00 PM–8:00 PM Friday, Monday
Broadcasting with a Disputed License
Due to apparent FCC paper work problems or misunderstandings, the official license for W10BM was allegedly listed deleted on October 18, 2004 but bills for fees from the FCC continued to arrive and are discharged when notice is given, the owner has saved these notices for fees and proof of payments made. The licenses for other separate LPTV channels (W06BC) of the same owners were allegedly canceled on August 1, 1998. The stations' owners were working to get this situation resolved, if possible. Local moral & advertiser support has helped to keep the station on the air, despite these setbacks. The station's current hosts and studio manager are apparently open to any useful ideas to continue this valuable and "independent" community service.The station apparently claims that it has the legal right to continue broadcasting due to the current "War on Terror
War on Terror
The War on Terror is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign led by the United States and the United Kingdom with the support of other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation as well as non-NATO countries...
" (presidential "Proc 7463") (and other continuing national emergencies, under provisions of USC
United States Code
The Code of Laws of the United States of America is a compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal laws of the United States...
USC Title47 sec308 amendment6(a) Act July 16, 1952, source-Sec.308, 48 Stat. 1084; July 16, 1952(which states in pertinent part, ..."except that during war or emergency periods no formal application need be filed.")(National Emergency
National Emergencies Act
The National Emergencies Act is a United States federal law passed in 1976 to stop open-ended states of national emergency and formalize the power of Congress to provide certain checks and balances on the emergency powers of the President. The act sets a limit of two years on states of national...
).http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode47/usc_sec_47_00000308---000-.html. Claims are also made that Channel 10 has a signal that is, in all probability, too weak to reach across the border of another state.