I won't go through all the trivial changes to RDS text fields, but one thing that's worth noting is that Clear Channel in Birmingham has completely abandoned scrolling text in the PS field. This is the eight-character display that's supposed to show the station name. It's supposed to be static (not changing) but most stations "fake scroll" or flash messages up on the display, which can be distracting to drivers.
For whatever reason, WMJJ, WERC, WDXB and WQEN went back to station call sign displays. Well, except WMJJ which is saying "MAGIC96". Even the Vulcan FM translator just says "Vulcan" and nothing else. Scrolling data and song/artist titles seem to be reserved for the R-Text field, which is what it's meant for.
In AM news, I've discovered WENN (AM) is off the air again. The translator is going strong, however. It's unknown if this is more technical trouble on the AM side, or something tornado-related. The FM has also added RDS advertising "Birmingham's Neo Soul" station.
Translator W295AP has received a license to cover from the Feds, but I am 99% certain it's still not on the air. This station is licensed to Bay Minette (106.9 MHz, 99 watts) and seem to be headed down towards Pensacola with each change.
In Pascagoula, long silent translator W205AP (88.9 MHz, 38 watts) has been deleted from the FCC records by request of the licensee. The last time I heard it, it was relaying Family Radio (CSN), but that was years ago.
In TV news, WMPV received a big boost to its power this month. The Mobile market TBN affiliate is now pumping out 700 kW of Godly message-spreading.
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