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For AMs, Translator Opportunity Widens Friday
This Thursday will mark the closing of the Federal Communication Commission’s first FM translator...
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Slight Change of Heart for Licensee Who Requested Termination
President of KXQK to seek reassignment of license to Christian broadcaster
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000000: EAS Code Deadline Approaches
EAS decoders must be able to process the code by July 30
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Summit Aims to Boost Native American Radio Access
Commissioner Clyburn to offer keynote on importance of station ownership diversity
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Pubcasters Share EAS Successes, Press for Change
In EAS filing, group touts collaboration with state emergency agencies
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FCC Focused on “Smarter” Means of Combating Pirates
Commission to target repeat offenders, those that cause interference
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O’Rielly: Reform List Tackles Transparency, Fairness
Only three of 24 suggestions have been adopted, commissioner said
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EAS Reform: A Q&A With Washington SECC’s Clay Freinwald
Group presses FCC to create intelligent, flexible, thoughtful EAS framework
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FCC Adds Three New EAS Codes
“Extreme Wind Warning,” “Storm Surge Watch” and “Storm Surge Warning” will enable communities to...
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FCC: Broadcast Station Totals Up
Jump in FM translator and booster licenses during the first six months of 2016
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Covering the Conventions: WTOP
Long-time Capitol Hill news vet Dave McConnell travels to Cleveland
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Petition Doesn’t Compel FCC to Restore Deleted Call Sign
Twelve months of silence at Modesto LPFM led to expired license, commission says
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New FM Signal in San Fernando Valley Gets Closer to Reality
Low-power applicant was challenged by two broadcasters but FCC finds in its favor
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“Chutzpah” Case Again Rejected by Commission
FCC declines to reconsider grant of CP for Texas NCE FM station
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NAB Disappointed in Wheeler’s Ownership Proposal
Association says it is time to "end this indefensible FCC charade"
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On Pirates, O’Rielly Pushes for Help From the Hill
FCC commissioner says he is talking with legislators about increased fines, an easier process...
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EAS Manufacturer: FCC Proposals Go Too Far
James Gorman says some proposals may result in chaos for station personnel and equipment...
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FCC Proposal Would Streamline Foreign App Review Process
Proposed NPRM would increase transparency of how foreign ownership applications are reviewed
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FCC Advisors Tackle Noise Floor Issues
Tom King: Here’s your chance, radio, to tell the commission about noise interference
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How to Meet the New Public Inspection File Requirements
Friday is an important day for many U.S. radio stations; here’s what the legal...
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FCC Confirms San Diego Station Fine, Limited License Term
FCC withholding grant of application until $12,000 payment submitted
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FCC Criticizes FoxFur’s “Unorthodox Approach to Waivers”
Time brokerage case leads to $20,000 penalty
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Weather Service Says EAS Needs More Work
Tech and geo-targeting limitations still an issue; “today’s EAS is more than the traditional...
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FCC Premieres New Comment System
New ECFS gives users access to legacy files and improved search functionality
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FCC Debuts Fresh Comment System
New ECFS gives users access to legacy files and improved search functionality
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AM Station Penalized $15,000 for Public File Gaps
Station also knocked for denying public file access to member of the public
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Virginia, North Carolina to Get NPT Makeup
States were stymied by severe weather during February EAS trial
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Big Regional EAS Test Hits Its Mark
Nine states participated in trial of Emergency Alert System Wednesday
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In Alaska, EAS Involves Special Circumstances
Broadcasters and other groups press FCC for alerting flexibility
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Wait, What Were Those Call Letters Again?
An LPFM CP in Mississippi was handed an unusual call sign combo but it’s...
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EAS Proposals Put Undue Burden on SECCs, Associations Warn
There’s no benefit in imposing one-size-fits-all type of regulations on EAS matters, according to...
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NYCEM to FCC: Make Emergency Notifications Ubiquitous
Emergency agency presses commission to expand reach of EAS and WEA
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OSHA Releases Safety Reporting Rule
A revised safety reporting rule has been released by the Occupational Safety and Health...
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O’Rielly: Sweep Cobwebs From Circulation Process
Via blog, FCC commissioner offers next step in process reform
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FCC Says Logjam Not Affecting Ability to File Comments
Combination of a high volume of comments and constraints within the commission’s legacy infrastructure...
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Top-End Stations Would See Biggest Fee Hikes
New category means bigger percentage jump for stations in the most populous areas
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FCC Acknowledges ECFS Delays But Won’t Extend Most Deadlines
Commission will not grant broad extension of comment deadlines in pending proceedings
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Consent Decree Reduces Fine by 85 Percent
A broadcaster took action to address a long list of violations for which the...
