License Cancellations

In the course of one week, 28 full-power AM or FM licenses have been surrendered back to the FCC.

One-third of the license surrenders were Rufus Resources’ nine stations making up its Classic Country “No Bull Radio” in South Texas as the organization transitioned to a streaming-only platform. The licenses turned in by Rufus were: 92.1 KCAF-FM Kenedy, 95.3 KVWG-FM Dilley, 96.9 KWYU Christine, 100.1 KQBQ Myersville, 103.9 KBQQ Smiley, 104.3 KUFA Hebbronville, 105.9 KIBQ Austwell, 1280 KMFR/94.7 K234DG Pearsall, and 1490 KIBL/97.1 K246CP Beeville TX.

Another organization was responsible for ten of the deletions as Hispanic Target Media turned in ten of the twenty four licenses it held with most operating as part of its Regional Mexican “Radio Amigo” network. They turned in: 93.5 KGWT George West TX, 93.7 KXFS Rankin TX, 94.9 KHMZ Snyder TX, 95.1 KHMJ Troma CA, 99.3 KEHM Colorado City TX, 102.5 KXAM San Diego TX, 102.7 KQHM Zapata TX, 104.3 KPQG Goliad TX, 105.7 KOHM Ridgecrest CA, and 107.7 WAJP Perry FL.

Also surrendering their licenses this week were:

Kimtron Inc.’s 850 WXJC Birmingham AL
Rubin Broadcasting’s 610 KAVL Lancaster CA
Choice Radio Corporation’s 1450 WWXL Manchester KY
Local Media Boston’s 1510 WMEX Quincy MA
Blue Jey Broadcasting’s 870 WLVP Gorham ME
Latino Media Network’s 870 KLSQ Whitney NV
Mount Rich Media’s 1380 WBTK Richmond VA
Mel Wheeler Inc.’s 610 WPLI Roanoke VA
WKLC Inc.’s 1340 WMON Montgomery WV
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/374033/fcc-report-10-4-28-licenses-surrendered-in-one-week/

Radio Insight (2026-10-04)

Oldies 1510 WMEX/101.1 W266DQ Quincy/Boston MA ceased operations today.
The shutdown follows a sale of the station to Tyler Nye’s Local Media Boston and short-lived shift from Oldies to Classic Hits. Since returning to Oldies, it has relied on programming from the syndicated “True Oldies Channel“.

The station posted the following message on its website:

“Today, September 30, 2026, marks the final day of broadcasting for WMEX.
As we sign off, we want to say something that can never be said enough: thank you.

Thank you to every listener who tuned in over the years—whether you listened every day, joined us on your drive to work, turned us up at home, discovered us online, or simply stopped on the dial and stayed awhile. You gave WMEX a reason to be on the air.

Radio has always been about more than transmitters, studios, music, and microphones. It is about the connection created between a station and the people listening on the other side. It is about being part of a community, sharing moments together, and creating memories through the music and voices coming out of the speakers.

To everyone who has been part of WMEX over the years—our listeners, personalities, staff, advertisers, partners, friends, and supporters—thank you for being part of our story.

There have been countless songs played, conversations shared, requests made, contests won, laughs had, and memories created. While the broadcast may end, those memories remain.

It has been our privilege to have a place on your radio dial and, more importantly, to have been welcomed into your homes, cars, workplaces, and lives.

So, as WMEX signs off for the final time, we do so with tremendous gratitude for everyone who came along for the ride.

Thank you for listening.
Thank you for supporting local radio.
Thank you for the memories.

From all of us at WMEX, it has truly been an honor.

For the final time, this is WMEX—signing off.”
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/373832/wmex-signs-off/

Radio Insight (2026-09-30)