Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

OAB is pleased to share the news of the passage of H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which passed this evening in the US House of Representatives. Please thank your House members for their support. Now, on to the Senate!

The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters applauds and thanks Oklahoma’s members of the U.S. House of Representatives for their support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a critical piece of legislation that helps preserve access to emergency alerts, severe weather information, local news, and community programming for millions of Americans.

The OAB extends its appreciation to Oklahoma’s House delegation:

Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04)
Rep. Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-05)
Rep. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03)
Rep. Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01)
Rep. Josh Brecheen (OK-02)

“AM radio remains a vital public safety tool across Oklahoma, especially during severe weather events and other emergencies when reliable communications are essential,” said Will Payne, President of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. “We are grateful to Representatives Cole, Bice, Lucas, Hern, and Brecheen for recognizing the importance of local broadcasting and supporting legislation that ensures AM radio ALL RADIO remains available in vehicles for future generations.”

The House's overwhelming bipartisan passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act represents a significant step forward in protecting a trusted source of information for Oklahomans and Americans nationwide. The OAB looks forward to continued support from Oklahoma's congressional delegation as the legislation advances through the Senate.

09/04/2026

We are thrilled to share this statement from NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt regarding the AM Radio for Every Vehicle legislation:

“America’s broadcasters applaud House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for his announcement to bring the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the House floor for a standalone vote the week of Sept. 14. This is an important step forward for legislation that has earned overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress and across the country.

We are grateful to House leadership and lead cosponsors Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone and Sens. Cruz and Markey, along with hundreds of lawmakers from both parties whose persistence and leadership have brought us to this moment.

Our listeners have also made their voices heard loud and clear: AM radio is an indispensable lifeline during emergencies, a trusted source of news and information, and a vital connection for communities nationwide.

Now is the time to finish the job. We urge every member of the House to vote to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and preserve access to this essential public safety resource in every vehicle.”

09/01/2026

2026 Regulatory Fees are due by 11:59pm Eastern / 10:59pm Central on September 24, 2026. See the Media Bureau’s Fact Sheet for info about the fees and the payment process.

08/21/2026

Zoellner Media Group brings the party! National Radio Day was a blast. Cheers to another year of serving and entertaining Oklahomans on Mix 96.5 Tulsa, KRMG, K95.5 Tulsa’s New Country Leader, and 103.3 The Eagle.

08/20/2026

105.3 KJamz and Perry Broadcasting celebrates National Radio Day by sharing why radio is still the coolest industry around!

08/20/2026

KWON 1400, KRIG 104.9, KYFM 100.1, KPGM 1500 celebrated National Radio Day in style, courtesy of Truity Credit Union!
https://www.bartlesvilleradio.com/news/truity-credit-union-celebrates-national-radio-day-with-bartlesville-radio/article_a09fa259-8d81-47c1-bf39-f8846fe16383.html

It was so nice of Truity Credit Union to bring us such a wonderful surprise for National Radio Day!

08/20/2026

Hey Oklahoma Radio Broadcasters! Happy National Radio Day! OAB is proud to support your daily mission: to entertain, inform, and protect Oklahomans.

Show us your photos!

08/20/2026

Happy National Radio Day! This annual celebration honors the invention of radio, its vital role in mass communication, and its lasting impact on delivering news, entertainment, and community connections.

OAB is proud to support Oklahoma radio stations in their vital work for their communities.

Shout-out to The House FM! The House FM (KZTH/OKC) strives to be a positive presence beyond the airwaves. Through highlighting local churches and nonprofits, volunteering, and providing free events for families, they are connecting listeners to their communities.

08/20/2026

Happy National Radio Day! This annual celebration honors the invention of radio, its vital role in mass communication, and its lasting impact on delivering news, entertainment, and community connections.

OAB is proud to support Oklahoma radio stations in their vital work for their communities.

Shout-out to S.C.O.R.E. Radio for sharing these blast-from-the-past photos! 100.1 KYKC, Cool 99.3 FM 106.5 Boss FM 105.5 The X-Factor Pirate Radio 102.3fm

* Picture of original studio - 1934
* Vintage radio commercial pressed on colored vinyl
* Historic "listener verification stamp" for hobbyists circa late 1930's
* Vintage remote unit