Satellite Music Network

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Satellite Music Network the first satellite delivered network to provide complete live 24-hour a day music programing to local stations, under several different formats. They began in 1981 in Mokena, Il. with two formats : AC - signed on by Bob Leonard and Country - signed on by Gary Semro. A 5 minute newscast was offered at the top of the hour. In late 1989,SMN merged into ABC Radio and moved operations to Dallas. Bonneville Broadcasting also signed on with an easy listening format simultaneously to SMN - signed on by Tim Kolody from the same studios in August of 1981. Bonneville pulled out of SMN in June of 1984.


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