Business and Law
FCC Hands Down Decision on Four St. Louis AM Stations
Agency judge strips operation authority from licensee allegedly backed by shock jock Bob Romanik
Susan Ashworth
Digital Radio
California and Missouri Broadcasters Press FCC to Adopt All-Digital
Broadcasting associations say the move is vital to locales where AM is the most...
Business and Law
The Promise of Personality — And What We Lose Without the DJ
Todd Zwillich examines the role (and future) of the radio DJ
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Funding to Implement PIRATE Act
Commissioner wants Senate to factor new enforcement tools into FCC budget
Business and Law
MMTC Volunteers to Take Ownership of “Ailing” Stations
FCC recently dismissed applications for AM stations and translator construction permit
Business and Law
Report Paints Bleak Diversity Picture in U.S. Broadcast Ownership
Minorities and women claim a small fraction of ownership in U.S. broadcast stations
Headlines
FCC Stands Behind Philadelphia Translator Decision
Petitioner says the FCC failed to adopt safeguards to preserve spectrum for LPFMs
Business and Law
Salem Agrees to $50,000 Fine After Violation of Live Broadcast Rules
Making sure that live programming is live and not prerecorded
Business and Law
Job Losses and Questions Come in the Wake of iHeart Reshuffling
Reports of layoffs mount; IHM emphasizes tech as the “number one audio company in...
Business and Law
FCC Moves to Cancel Forfeitures After Catching its Own Errors
Three N.C. broadcasters were initially accused of failing to submit timely license renewals
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iHeartRadio Announces New Auto Integrations at CES 2020
More choices and features in more vehicle and operating system platforms
Business and Law
Alleged Deception Costs FM Broadcasters Their License
FCC judge ruled parties do not possess basic qualifications to remain a licensee
Business and Law
Out-of-Date Online Files Being Investigated by FCC
All stations advised to confirm now they are in compliance with public file rules...
Digital Radio
NAB and NPR Press FCC to Allow Asymmetric Sidebands
That option now requires experimental authority
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Business and Law
Failing to Notify FCC of Primary Station Change Proves Costly
Though the violation was short-lived, the commission handed out a $2,000 notice of proposed...
Business and Law
FCC to Consider New Licensing Rules for LPFM/Noncom Stations
Desires to make it easier and less burdensome for prospective licensees
Business and Law
Radio Duplication Rule Up for Discussion
Modify or eliminate, times have changed since the last rule change
Business and Law
Construction Extension Request Denied Despite Hurricane Impact
The Media Bureau said permitee failed to demonstrate that delay in construction was directly...
Business and Law
EEO Supporters Stand Firm on Benefits of FCC Employment Rules
Cost of compliance is minimal and benefits are enormous, says group in filing
Business and Law
Additional EEO Rules Are Unjustified and Unnecessary, According to NAB
NAB: “There is no evidence of discrimination in broadcasting that justifies additional regulation”
Business and Law
50 Broadcast Groups to FCC: Remove Obsolete EEO Rules
Group said proposed changes would increase burdens on broadcasters and be of little practical...
Business and Law
A Debate Over EEO Audits
MMTC, NAB and ACA take different stances on issue of auditing stations on their...
Business and Law
82 Small Broadcasters Weigh in on EEO Rule Changes
The group said it’s time for the FCC to reassess its documentation and paperwork...
Business and Law
NJBA: FCC Must Protect Full-Power Stations
Broadcasters association says that FCC must ensure that secondary services do not overwhelm full-power...
Business and Law
FCC to Two AM Licensees: Pay Fees or Nixed Licenses Could Be Next
Collectively the two Georgia licensees owe allegedly more than $90,000 in unpaid FCC fees
Business and Law
FCC to Tackle Duplicative Programming Rule
The commission is seeking comment on how best to ensure competition and program diversity...
Business and Law
VuHaus Migrates to NPR Music Platform
Four-year-old nonprofit music video service hopes move will give its public stations a larger...
People News
Radio Industry Remembers Engineer Gary Lee Ellingson
Upper Midwest engineer also patented antenna and tower technology
Business and Law
Groups Call on FCC to Waive First-Term Fees for Incubating AM/FM Stations
MMTC, NABOB say waiving of fees sends powerful message about importance of diversity via...
News Makers
NYSBA Honors Native Son O’Rielly as New Yorker of the Year
FCC commissioner tells radio in particular that its “role in the community has never...
Business and Law
New FM Construction Permit Auction Set for April 2020
Auction 106 will include 130 FM broadcast allotment construction permits
Business and Law
Virginia FM Handed $15,000 Forfeiture for Alleged Filing Violations
FCC says station allegedly failed to prepare quarterly issues/lists and upload files to online...
Business and Law
Broadcasters Need to Keep Eye on Latest EAS Updates
The new TLS protocol update needed before November 8
Business and Law
Deadline Approaches for Reimbursement Requests
FM stations have until Oct. 15 to request TV repack reimbursement funds
Business and Law
Ham Radio Operator Handed $17,000 Notice of Forfeiture
FCC says N.Y. operator has deliberately interfered with the Amateur Radio Service
Business and Law
California LPFM Asked to Explain Alleged Transmission, EAS Violations
Enforcement bureau cited concerns with antenna, transmitter and EAS logs
Business and Law
Massachusetts FM Translator Nixed After Interference Concerns
Emmanuel Communications sought authorization to construct a cross-service FM translator for its Worcester AM...
Business and Law
Emmis Succeeds in Efforts to Transfer Austin Stations to STI Telecable
FCC granted the requested local ownership rules waiver
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Request for FM Translator CP in Alaska
Commission said the licensee could not prove it had financial solvency when it filed...
