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NRSC Rolls Out Guidelines for MDCL
The National Radio Systems Committee released a set of guidelines for radio broadcasters looking...
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DTS: Use Expanded Band for All-Digital AM
HD Radio parent company filed comments in the FCC’s AM revitalization proceeding
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Alliance Urges FCC to Reconsider Protection Proposals
Seeking to put the brakes on some of the Federal Communications Commission’s AM ideas...
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Skotdal: Critical Hours, Receiver Mandates of Prime Importance
AM broadcaster also presses commission to set a future rulemaking on VHF migration
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“Core Market” for AM Continues to Grow and Shift, NAB Writes
NAB offered several proposals about AM revitalization on issues as diverse as siting cross-service...
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iHeartMedia Presses Its Case for AM Skywave Protections
Company officials met with Commissioner Pai last week, worry about “significant harm” to the...
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NAB to FCC: Address Translator Siting and Main Studio Rules
Broadcast association also calls on commission to control and reduce noise floor degrades AM...
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FCC: Pirates Remain a Priority
At an FCC oversight hearing on the Hill, several commissioners talked Tuesday about how...
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Expanded Band, Class A Protection Are Key AM Interests
Comments peak on final day of comment window on AM revitalization
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Many Voices Support AM Radio
With technical suggestions and blunt sentiments, comments on AM revitalization order roll in ahead...
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NAB Show Preps for Technology Evolution
Annual event tracks traditional broadcast business changes
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FCC Doles Out February Call Signs
The Federal Communications Commission handed out new and modified call signs to a number...
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Wide Range of Voices on AM Radio Change
Some comments on the AM radio revitalization initiative have come from unexpected quarters.
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Upsurge of Comments Ahead of Deadline
Hot AM revitalization topics include support for relaxed main studio rules and local station...
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AM Owners Weighing in
Filing deadline is Monday; commenters continue to press for changes to fill-in translators, environmental...
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Local Listeners Are Speaking Up in AM Debate
It isn’t just broadcast associations and stations that have chimed in on the AM...
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Wyoming Church Loses LPFM License
A licensee of an LPFM station in Buffalo, Wyo., has had its application for...
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Opinions Mount in AM Revitalization
Comments about the AM Revitalization Order are rolling in to the Federal Communications Commission...
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Groups Weigh in on Alleged Interference
Univision says new LPFM is unlawfully operating; REC Network expresses concern
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Alabama IPAWS EAS Test a Success
The rescheduled test came together “extremely well,” says Alabama Broadcasters Association
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FCC Commissioner Clyburn Announces Staff Changes
Her office welcomes a new chief of staff and media policy advisor
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Android Auto Expands Into GM Autos
GM has broadest deployment of Android Auto-capable vehicles in the industry, company says
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Commission Holds Firm on $10,000 for Public File Fine
Those pesky public files strike again.
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EAS Test Rescheduled for Alabama
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescheduled an EAS test for the state of...
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FCC AM Order Continues to Generate Commentary, Concerns
Comments on the Revitalization of the AM Radio Service Order are open through March...
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FCC Oversight Hearing Gets Testy
Tensions were high at Wednesday’s oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission.
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NAB Explores Future With “Pilot” Program
Former NAB Labs aims to drive broadcast through strategic research and investments
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FM Translators for AM: Just the Start
Opening of the first phase of the window brought a rush of applicants
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FCC Rattles Sword Against Pirate Operations
The Federal Communications Commission is hoping to help fight pirate radio by raising awareness...
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Licensees Accept $8K Penalty After LMA Issues
FCC assents to requested assignment of two stations
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Did Your Station Miss Last Week’s Voluntary EAS Test?
FEMA will offer a makeup test in states where it was cancelled
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FEMA Will Offer Makeup EAS Alert Tests
FEMA will offer an opportunity for “makeup” tests in states where last week’s regional...
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Day-After Frustrations Strong Following EAS IPAWS Test
For stations that did not receive the alert as expected, vexations run high
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Wide-reaching EAS Test Hits Some Potholes
Comments include frustration over cancellations as well as smooth reception of IPAWS EAS test
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Expanded-Band Owner Objects to AM Surrender Plan
Sturgis Falls Broadcasting is one of 25 expanded-band stations that still hold old licenses...
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Big Regional EAS Test Is Wednesday
Test will cover geographic area with five times the number of radio, TV and...
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FCC Has Already Granted 140+ CPs in New AM Window
Agency moving with expediency on FM translators
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Florida Applicant Sees LPFM Again Denied
Concerns raised over unincorporated nature
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FCC Releases Form, Guidelines for MDCL Notification
Media Bureau requires licensees using the control technology to submit Form 338 starting next...
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Research Looks at Voting Preferences, Radio’s Impact
Information from Katz and Nielsen finds that radio leads other media in reaching “undecideds”...
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Final Take, CES 2016: A Glimpse at Radio’s Potential
Show highlights technology, connected auto partnerships