Intercollegiate Broadcasting System - History

History

IBS was founded in 1940, by George Abraham and David W. Borst, who were among the originators of AM carrier-current campus college radio. Later, IBS was instrumental in getting the FCC to secure an FM "reserved band" from 88.1 to 91.9 MHz, where most noncommercial stations are now located, and in establishing the Class D (10-watt) LPFM (Low Power FM) provisions for entry-level noncommercial stations.

The current President of IBS is Chris Thomas, General manager of WLTL in . ] is Vice President and Director of Engineering. is Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory matters. Len Mailloux, IBS Chairman of the Board, is responsible for "IBS Coast-to-Coast and worldwide". is the Emeritis Chair of the IBS Board. is the Chief Executive Officer and is the Secretary.

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