1986 in radio

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The year 1986 in radio involved some significant events.

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January 18 — The syndicated "American Country Countdown" expands from three to four hours. Much like "American Top 40" had more than seven years earlier, several new features are added, including a weekly recap of three No. 1 hits from the 1970s and playbacks of an artist's older hits.
March 28 — More than 6,000 radio stations of all format types play "We Are the World" simultaneously at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
October 22 — WNBC traffic reporter Jane Dornacker is killed in helicopter crash while live on air.

January 11 - Adult Contemporary outlet KMGG/Los Angeles becomes KPWR ("Power 106"), debuting a Rhythmic Top 40 format.
Moneytalk with Bob Brinker debuts on ABC Radio Network.