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LPFM Application Faces Localism, Site Scrutiny
FCC dismisses application for a proposed low-power station in upstate New York
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New Translator CP Gets the Go Ahead, Despite Objections
Licensee says proposed translator would result in interference to an already established listener base
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Missing Fence Earns Licensee a $10K Fine
Failure to enclose antenna structures in a three-tower array leads to penalty
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Translators Getting Their Moment in the Sun
A Q&A with the National Translator Association chief Charles Keiler
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Missing Paperwork Leads to $25K Fine
Pacific Empire Radio is licensee of five stations in northeast Oregon
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Florida Pirate Operations Result in $15K Fine
Bureau ups penalty after operator’s “deliberate disregard” of commission warnings
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Senate Committee Endorses Ham Radio Bill
FCC would be directed to extend reasonable-accommodation rule for amateur radio antennas in zoned...
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NPR’s Riksen: Incremental AM Approach Provides Flexibility But Falls Short
Commission order on AM revitalization is already having an impact on stations, consultants and...
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Rosenworcel: Strengthen Security With FM Chips
FCC addresses improvements to wireless emergency alert system with NPRM
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FCC Upholds Several Radio Rulings by Media Bureau
Commission addresses issues as diverse as an LMA waiver request, forfeiture of an AM...
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AM Order Produces Mixed Reactions
Both praise and frustration are evident over effort to help AM licensees
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IPAWS Completes First Bilingual EAS Test
Test message included text and spoken-word audio messages in English and Spanish
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MMTC Calls for Action on Designated Station Plan
Attempts to move the “Katrina Petition” to front burner
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House Subcommittee Grills FCC on Current Efforts
Commissioners meet before Energy and Commerce Committee to discuss broadcast, broadband and Enforcement Bureau...
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House Passes FCC Process Reform Act
Bill is designed to ensure more transparent decision-making
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Pandora CEO Claims Converts From Broadcast Radio
Acquisitions and partnerships are designed to allow focus on monetization, personalization and programmatic opportunities
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FCC Changes Course on Fine
Communication and clarification lead commission to cancel proposed $4K penalty for AM station
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FCC Hands Out October Call Signs
California saw a large share of new LP and reassigned call signs
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FCC Dismisses Application in Oldest NCE Comparative Case
A late filing cemented the bureau’s rejection of a petition in a case that...
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Time Brokerage Agreement Payments Result in Fine
Consent Decree resolves issues around sale of North Carolina NCE station
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FCC Investigates Broadcasts With Reported Ties to China
Chinese-backed firm is under investigation after publication of Reuters report
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Garziglia: A Waiver Battle Hard Fought
One voice in the debate over translators for AM stations takes stock
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FCC Fines El Emperador $10k for Pirate Operations
Mobile direction-finding traces unauthorized transmissions despite station move
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FCC Commences Outreach Efforts on AM Order
Commission gives guidance on the rules that must be followed in regard to the...
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A Closer Look: the AM Radio Revitalization Order
This item has been updated with additional or clarified language regarding daytime and nighttime...
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FCC Issues AM Radio Revitalization Order
Pai describes “two-prong” translator plan
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FCC Proposals Would Streamline Foreign Ownership Rules
The FCC is taking on the issue of foreign broadcast ownership, proposing to streamline...
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Upcoming FEMA IPAWS Webinar Offers Big Picture
The next series of FEMA webinars will be technical in nature
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FCC Chairman Welcomes New Legal Advisors
Wheeler’s office also says goodbye to two members of his legal team
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TIA Offers Input on Proposed Equipment Authorization Rules
Association weighs in on FCC proposal that revisions are needed to RF device approval...
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Industry Preps for Next EAS Steps
Next round of IPAWS regional tests scheduled for November, followed by the implementation of...
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Pai Talks Diversity on “Southern Swing”
He advocates an incubator program to ease minority entrance into broadcast business
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FCC Unveils Beta Version of Updated Website
The commission has also invited comments on the changes
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FCC’s Bray: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Agency CIO reviews summer upgrade and gives glimpse of what’s next for the agency’s...
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FCC Asks Users to Test Drive New FCC Website
Agency says final site will launch in late fall
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Failing to File a Timely Renewal Proves Costly
Three stations zinged for late filing but FCC doesn’t impose max penalty
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FCC Hands Out September Assignments
Call sign actions range from metropolises to teeny towns
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Pai Cedes Ground on AM Translator Window
“To be clear, this is not my first choice,” he says
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Clyburn Says Translator Window Can Wait
In a single day, three commissioners spoke out on AM revitalization; Clyburn cites “incendiary...
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O’Rielly Hints AM Action Is Imminent
Commissioner told last week's Radio Show that an AM translator window is a key...
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Ramping Up for the AM Order, Lines Drawn
Pai, NAB and several industry groups take stand on exclusive AM window for FM...
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FCC Rules Against Station That Questioned Local Ownership Rule
3 Daughters Media asked FCC to reconsider the assignment of FM station