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FCC Writes Up 3 More NYC Pirates, This Time With $6M in Proposed Fines
Routine pirate sweeps have identified illegal operations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Mount Vernon
Randy J. Stine has spent the past 40 years working in audio production and broadcast radio news. He joined Radio World in 1997 and covers new technology and regulatory issues. He has a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Ready to Hit Fast-Forward
Beyond Title II and net neutrality, which issues will she prioritize?
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NAB: Carmakers Inflate Costs of Protecting AM in EVs
Broadcasters find fault with study paid for by the auto industry
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Sheds 122 More Tower Sites
It reported Q3 results and said its broadcast revenue fell 5%
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Carmakers Say Solving Analog AM Interference in EVs Could Cost Billions
The Center for Automotive Research lists shielding cables, interference filters and active noise cancellation...
News Makers
John Broomall: Broadcasting God’s Word
Longtime community radio advocate continues mission
Headlines
Fla. Official Calls on FCC to Stop Use of National WEA
An FCC spokesperson said the law requires FEMA to conduct nationwide tests
News and Business
MMTC Completes Sale of WVOX(AM) in New York
Station was donated to nonprofit organization by family of Bill O'Shaughnessy
News and Business
Cumulus Earnings Strained Under Slow National Ad Market
Broadcaster completes sale of WDRQ(FM) for $10 million in Q3
Business and Law
FCC Wants to Bolster Amateur Radio
Commission will vote in November on plan to remove outdated technical restrictions
Business and Law
Denver Radio Station Proposes Shift From C1 FM to C2 FM
KKSE(FM) hopes to improve market coverage with antenna move
Business and Law
FCC Makes Way for a New FM in Texas
7430 Technologies LLC petitioned for new allotment
Business and Law
Will Superpowered FM Stations Get an HD Radio Power Boost?
FCC to decide on digital power increase for about 60 high-power FM stations
Business and Law
Beasley Stock Faces Delisting Again
Share price of under $1 carries some consequences
Business and Law
Hams Worry About Shortwave Proposal
The U.S. Coast Guard also is concerned about petition from the Shortwave Modernization Coalition...
Business and Law
SBE Says FCC’s Spectrum Analysis Will Require Outside Expertise
The group believes assessing spectrum will be “complex and challenging”
Business and Law
Xperi Discussing HD Radio Power Boost Proposal With Aviation Groups
The Aerospace Industry Association and the Air Line Pilots Association International have voiced interference...
Business and Law
Congressional Budget Office Analyzes “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act”
CBO says the mandate would cost automakers "several millions of dollars each year the...
Business and Law
State Broadcasters Paint Picture of Successful EAS Test
The Wireless Emergency Alert also went off successfully
Business and Law
Airline Pilots Worry About HD Radio Power Proposal
Pilots union says move could cause interference with aviation band
Business and Law
The National EAS Test Is (Still) Set for Wednesday
With the government budget issue temporarily resolved, FEMA gives the go-ahead
Business and Law
LPFM in Queens Hit With FCC Penalty
The licensee operated an unauthorized FM booster station
Business and Law
FCC Outlines How It Would Handle Government Shutdown
Commission says it is ready to maintain critical operations; no word yet about EAS...
Business and Law
FCC Proposal to Boost HD Power Receives Strong Support
Comments to the commission show major broadcast groups fully back idea
Business and Law
Iowa Broadcaster Penalized for OPIF and Power Infractions
Gendreau Broadcast will pay $9,000 and appoint a compliance officer
Business and Law
The FCC’s $410.7 Million Budget Request Is Reviewed on Capitol Hill
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel highlights the commission's recent work
Business and Law
Tennessee Broadcaster Won’t Lose His License Despite Past Felony Conviction
Armstrong owns WJBE, the only Black-owned radio station in Knoxville
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Tribal Priority for New FM in Wisconsin
Commission requests comments on amending FM Table of Allotments
Business and Law
Licensee Faces $20K Fine for Misuse of FM Translator
FCC says non-profit also made false certifications
Programming and Sales
Alpha Lets AI Ashley Do (Some) Talking in Portland
We checked in to see how its experiment with RadioGPT is going
News and Business
An LPFM Window This Fall Presents Opportunities
The low-power service has seen a slow erosion in numbers of late
Business and Law
Media Bureau Balks at CFEF’s City of License Changes
Central Florida Educational Foundation has 30 days to reply
News and Business
Slower Ad Markets Bog Down iHeartMedia’s Q2 Results
CEO Pittman: “We are seeing improvements”
Business and Law
FCC Declines Request to Extend Comment Period on Shortwave Modernization Petition
Skywave Networks among those who asked for more time to respond
News and Business
Michigan Broadcasters Can Sign Up for Drone Tower Inspections
Aerial services provider Hyvion offers alternative to in-person tower crews
Business and Law
Cumulus Saw Q2 Revenue Dip by 11%
But company highlights recent progress in debt reduction
Business and Law
HD Radio Power Proposals on the FCC Docket
NAB and Xperi say proposal would improve digital FM signal quality and coverage
Business and Law
Audacy Set to Begin Talks With Creditors
WSJ report says radio broadcaster hopes to renegotiate loan terms
Business and Law
SiriusXM Provides Bandwidth to FEMA for Alerting
Satellite network adds redundancy and less susceptibility to local power and weather outages
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“Market Makers” Want to Expand Their Use of Shortwave
The FCC seeks comments on a proposal to use HF spectrum for financial data