PPM Monthlies: (November 5)  Arbitron released its PPM (Personal People Meter) radio ratings for the month of October on Thursday, November 5th. Lite FM (WLTW, 106.7) remained in the #1 spot, gaining 0.5 audience share to a 7.1. WCBS-FM (101.1) and Q104.3 (WAXQ) remained in the #2 and #3 spots, with a 5.9 share and a 4.9 share, respectively. Accurate ratings for WQXR (105.9 FM) and WXNY (96.3 FM), which swapped frequencies on October 8th, are not yet available.

     Radio Newsbriefs:  WFMU (91.1 FM) will hold a 24-hour fund drive, beginning on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 PM, to cover transmitter costs and to make up a shortfall from its March fundraiser. Pledges will be taken at 800-989-9368 or via the station`s website.    WFUV (90.7 FM) will be off the air weekdays from Thursday, November 5th, through Wednesday, November 18th, between the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM, in order to upgrade its main antenna in the Bronx. The station will continue to broadcast evenings and weekends during this period, and its webcast will continue at all times.    Univision`s WCAA (96.3 FM), which was involved in the October 8th frequency swap, is now WXNY, effective October 15th. The station has been rebranded as "X96.3 FM".