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FCC Seeks to Keep the Wheels Turning
We checked in with Al Shuldiner, head of the FCC Audio Division
Randy J. Stine
Headlines
Virtualization and Cloud Come to the Forefront
One outcome of the health crisis is to accelerate adoption of new tech approaches
Business and Law
iHeartMedia’s Q1 Results Dinged by COVID-19
Sets stage for potential painful second quarter
News Makers
Welton Is More Than Just “Tips n Tricks”
NAB Engineering Achievement honoree is all about customer service, support and training
Business and Law
How Will iHeart’s “Centers of Excellence” Strategy Play Out?
Pittman: “We don’t think the quality will go down, we want the best programming...
News Makers
Landecker Succeeded by Making Connections
Newest member of NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame is iconic top 40 radio jock...
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Improve Reception of LPFM Stations
Goal is to “increase flexibility while maintaining interference protection and the core LPFM goals”
Business and Law
CISA Letters Support Radio Stations During National Emergency
Travel permission granted to “essential critical infrastructure workforce”
Business and Law
C-Band Plan Aims to Limit Broadcast Disruption
Package includes provision for reimbursement to displaced users — if they registered
Digital Radio
Hubbard Radio Backs Push for All-Digital Option on AM
The group that operates the only current all-digital station in the U.S. sees great...
Digital Radio
NPR Supports All-Digital on AM, With Caveats
Asks FCC to further address interference concerns and build in a subsequent review plan
Digital Radio
Small-Market Owners Caution Against “AM Stereo Situation” With Digital
Group urges FCC to allow optional and reversible conversions to all-digital on AM
Digital Radio
NAB Is All-In on All-Digital AM
Association voices strong support for allowing voluntary conversions
Business and Law
Xperi Urges FCC to Allow All-Digital on AM
Cites audio quality, multicasting and metadata among the benefits
Business and Law
MMTC: Don’t Eviscerate EEO
But smaller broadcasters say the burden of current rule compliance is significant
Business and Law
FCC Weighs the Future of FM6 Stations
“Franken FMs” defend their existence; NPR calls them a misuse of public airwaves
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Gives Few Details on Modernization Plan
Will continue push into advanced technologies
Business and Law
C-Band Repack Could Be Costly for Many Radio Stations
Nonregistered users may face costs soon
Business and Law
C-Band Auction Could Begin in December
NAB said it will review the plan with eye on protecting content distribution
Business and Law
Techsurvey Reflects Consumer Dynamics
A look back over Jacobs Media survey data tracks the evolution of consumer media use
Business and Law
Miami “Franken FM” Makes Its Case for Survival
Station says it is a “vital component of the Spanish-speaking community in the metro...
News and Business
For Radio, It’s Wait and See About 5G
Still plenty of guesswork involved when asking how next-gen wireless will play out
Headlines
Audio Explosion Reverberates in Radio
Symposium panelists paint their industry as challenged by competition and regulations
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Greg Walden Prepares to Close a Chapter
Congressman and former broadcaster reflects as he prepares for his final year on the...
Business and Law
LPFM Stations Seek Technical Upgrades
Advocates argue that the low-power FM service is now a mature one
Business and Law
FCC Announces C-Band Repurposing Plan
Public auction planned for repurposed spectrum aimed at 5G uses
Headlines
Is There an Afterlife for “Franken FMs”?
Low-power TV advocates embrace Channel 6 and want to keep audio broadcasts on 87.7...
Headlines
Tornado Wrecks Dallas’ KNON
Nonprofit FM gets back on air but will need to find a new home
Headlines
Radio Eyes Advantages of Deregulation
As the FCC backs off requirements, what will it mean for radio ownership interests?
News and Business
Smart Speakers Grow in Importance
Media companies, marketers and agencies explore how to capitalize and monetize
News and Business
O’Rielly in Middle of C-Band Debate
Commissioner talks about broadcaster reimbursement, other current radio issues
Business and Law
C-Band Contention Ramps Up
NAB urges the commission to ignore “a win staring us all in the face”
Business and Law
SBE Keeps Eye Out for Spectrum Turbulence
“Compliance abandonment” is among its concerns about the regulatory environment
Business and Law
Hybrid Radio Making Strides
Melding of broadcast radio and internet involves several works in progress
Business and Law
FCC Adopts Compromise on Translator Interference
But don’t expect an end to the legal fights that one expert calls “contentious...
Digital Radio
Xperi Seeks Bigger Role in Alerting
Developer tells FCC staff that HD Radio can upgrade and enhance emergency warning
News Makers
Rackley Was Revered in Engineering Community
He was a consultant and pioneer in the design of AM antenna systems
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Emerges From Chapter 11
The big media company and radio industry employer completes its reorganization
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Gary Cavell Beats the Drum for Learning
Half of an engineering power couple, he is saluted by NAB for his contributions...
Business and Law
FCC Issues EAS Test Analysis
Concludes latest test shows improvement, makes recommendations
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Nears Exit From Bankruptcy, Plans IPO
Pittman and Bressler retained but new board planned