Classifying Compact Radio Emission in Nearby Galaxies: A 10 GHz Study of Active Galactic Nuclei, Supernovae, Anomalous Microwave Emission, and Star-forming Regions

We present 115 compact radio point sources in three galaxies, NGC 5474, NGC 4631, and M51, taken in the most extended (A-)configuration of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array at 10 GHz. Several of these compact radio point sources have diffuse counterparts identified in previous multiband studies of resolved radio continuum emission. We find compact counterparts to eight star forming regions, four anomalous microwave emission candidates, and one supernova remnant (SN 2011dh). Nine of the compact radio sources match X-ray counterparts, the majority of which are background galaxies. These AGN are all within the D25 (isophotal diameter) of the host galaxy and might act as contaminants for X-ray binary population studies, highlighting the need for high-resolution multiband imaging. This study showcases the broad number of science cases that require sensitive radio facilities, like the upcoming Square Kilometre Array and the planned next generation Very Large Array.