The Countdown Is On… Are You In?

Colorado broadcasting’s biggest night of the year is almost here and CBA Members can still get discounted tickets through March 29th!

Broadcasters will gather at the Ritz-Carlton Denver on Saturday, April 11th for the CBA Awards of Excellence Gala to celebrate the best in Colorado radio and television.

To take advantage of the CBA Member discounted rate email [email protected] and request your code. Ticket prices increase after March 29^th.

Grab your seats, reserve your tables, and get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating Colorado broadcasting at its very best.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Madison Golesh.

Get Your Tickets TODAY!

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Quarterly Tower Lighting System Inspection

2026 Q1 ends this month (March), which means stations owning their towers must complete and document their “Quarterly Tower Lighting System Inspection.”

Let’s review the basic responsibility of tower owners whose towers must meet FAA painting/lighting requirements. Not all towers with an Antenna Structure Registration number (ASR) are required to meet specific FAA lighting/marking.

Daily

Section 17.47 (a) states that tower owners are required to observe and log the antenna structure’s lights at least once each 24 hours. You can accomplish this visually or by observing an automatic indicator designed to register the proper operations of such lights. Alternatively, the tower owner can install an automatic alarm system designed to detect any failure of such lights and to provide an immediate notification of any failure to the owner.

Quarterly

Section 17.47(b) Tower owners shall inspect every 3 months all automatic or mechanical control devices, indicators, and alarm systems associated with the antenna structure lighting to ensure that such apparatus is functioning properly.

There is an exemption per Section 17.47(c) where the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has certified a specific tower that is equipped with self-diagnostic equipment meeting their exemption requirements.

March 16, 2026
by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector
Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC

AI in the Newsroom
April 16th 11:00 a.m.

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping newsroom work. From research and reporting to editing, audience engagement, and ethical decision-making, learn where AI tools can improve accuracy, boost efficiency, and support journalists, as well as where human judgment, transparency, and editorial oversight remain essential to preserve trust and integrity. Gain practical perspectives and guidance to help your newsroom adopt AI thoughtfully, build policies that reflect your values, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in everyday newsroom operations.

This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.

Registration closes 4/14/2026 at 5PM.

Payment Trends Every Media Finance Leader Should Understand
April 15th 12:00 a.m.

Explore the evolving payment landscape and its direct impact on cash flow, operational efficiency, and client relationships in media and broadcasting. Designed for finance professionals navigating tight timelines and complex billing cycles, the session examines advertiser payment behavior, emerging industry trends, and what truly matters for finance teams in day-to-day operations. Attendees will gain insight into why credit cards remain the dominant payment method in media, how shifting client expectations are influencing workflows, and where leaders should focus to improve efficiency without chasing trends that don’t deliver meaningful value. The discussion is grounded in real-world media finance operations and offers practical guidance for evaluating and refining payment strategies.

This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.

Registration closes 4/13/2026 at 5PM.

CBA Virtual Job Fair April 6th - 10th

CBA Virtual Job Fair April 6th - 10th

The CBA will facilitate a Virtual Job Fair the week of April 6th. Virtual Job Fairs fulfill the FCC option of participating in “at least four job fairs” during a 2-year period. By participating in four virtual job fairs within a 2-year period, a station fulfills one requirement of the third prong (supplemental efforts) of the FCC’s Options Menu.

FREE for CBA Members
$100 for Non-Members
Register by April 1st at 5:00 PM.

EAS Statewide Required Monthly Test

March 26th @ 1:45 pm the RMT will originate from KOA-AM as a Statewide EAS.

The 2026 Statewide EAS RMT schedule is available below!

Please share this information with your Engineer!

EAS RMT Schedule

Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA)

Current NCSA Campaigns

NCSA messages are vital to the CBA. Keep us advocating for you and fulfill Public File Community Ascertainment requirements with these messages. Download messages by clicking the button below.

Current NCSA Partners:
• Colorado Dept of Treasury (4/1 through 4/30/2026)

Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427

Thank you for supporting the CBA!

The Great Colorado Payback is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The Colorado State Treasurer currently maintains a list of over 7.6 million names of individuals as well as businesses for whom property is available.

Treasury Messages

Regulatory

Alternative Inspections Now Available Annually

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is now being offered every year from early spring to late fall.

With Colorado's own John Baich acting as ABIP inspector, the program is now available every year. This provides a solution for stations that failed prior inspections, are undergoing ownership changes or would simply like to have the peace of mind, and certificate, confirming their stations are in compliance.

Stations found in-compliance are granted a 3 year grace period, during which stations are exempted from further routine inspections by the FCC. Any non-compliance found by the inspector will not be reported to the FCC nor any other governmental agency. A detailed report of any non-compliance items and "best practices" is provided after each inspection.

If your station is in need of an ABIP inspection this summer, use the link below for more details, pricing and an application.

ABIP Application

In The Air

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Colorado radio station ending FM signal after 57 years

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