Business and Law
FCC Rejects Ham Radio Club’s NCE Applications
Technical errors found on all eight applications
Industry
FCC
More Time to Comment in ‘Resilient Networks’ NPRM
Backup power requirement is one question of interest to radio stations
Business and Law
FCC Computer Update Disrupted Public File Links
But the problem that developed before Thanksgiving has now been fixed
FCC
Senate Committee Advances Rosenworcel Nomination
Full vote would make her first non-acting woman FCC chair
FCC
Comment Deadlines Set for FM Antenna Computer Modeling
FCC recently opened an NPRM to allow a rule change requested for antenna manufacturers
Business and Law
NAB Expresses ‘Serious Concerns’ About Sohn FCC Nomination
The NAB cited her involvement as a director of the now defunct streaming service...
Business and Law
FCC Publishes MX Application List for New NCE FMs
There are 231 mutually exclusive groups
Business and Law
FCC Plans Vote on Improving Accessibility of Emergency Alerts
EAS proposal would add clarity and accessibility for visual messages and tests
FCC
REC Networks Warns LPFMs of Potential Displacement
LPFM advocate says NCE filing window could affect LPFM stations
Business and Law
$3,000 Forfeiture Awaits Winning Bid in CP Auction
Applicant neglected to file certain post-auction documents on time
FCC
Debate over WMAS specifics heats up
Wireless community and other stakeholders find devil is in the details
Business and Law
Simington Cautions Against “Whip-Sawing” Media Rules
Commissioner sings praises of radio’s role in American society
Digital Radio
Gracenote Audio On Demand Developed for Podcast Discovery
Launched with standardized titles, descriptions and imagery across more than 900,000 podcast series
Industry News
Pallone to Chair House Energy & Commerce Committee
Pledges vigorous oversight of efforts to "weaken" consumer protections
FCC
Sen. Manchin Puts Hold on Carr Renomination
Reportedly unhappy with pause in FCC rural broadband subsidy fund program
FCC
AFCCE Honors Hashemzadah With Luddy Award
He is a longtime employee of the Media Bureau’s video division
Online
Sen. Warner to Propose National Cybersecurity Doctrine
Russian election interference puts exclamation point on need for holistic approach
Industry News
NAB Opens Nominations for 2019 Technology Awards
Awards recognize significant achievement in broadcast technology are presented annually
FCC
Phase One and Done: FCC Marks First TV Station Repack Milestone
Nine more phases to go in post-incentive auction channel switches
FCC
Senators Press FCC for Action on White Spaces
They say "unused" TV spectrum is key to closing rural broadband divide
FCC
Weekly Tech Reminders: Repack, AWARN, ABIP & More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
FCC
Commission Pauses 28 GHz Auction
More than two thirds of licenses have provisionally winning bids
FCC
Update: FCC to Kick Off Quadrennial Broadcast Reg Review Next Month
Will not include national ownership cap or UHF discount
Industry News
OSHA Concludes Contractor at Fault for Tower Collapse
Current obtains report via FOIA request
FCC
Senators Urge FCC to Be Mindful of C-Band Incumbents
Moran and Udall ask agency to remember important role C Band plays today as...
Industry News
BBC Launching 18-Month “Connected Radio” Trial With DTS
Test combines over-the-air content with IP-delivered program data
Industry News
Fire Forces Six Stations to Temporarily Relocate
FMs belonging to iHeart, Hubbard and Entercom moved to Cougar Mountain
Industry News
Pillsbury Forecasts Policy Priorities for 116th Congress
Now that (most of) the results are in, it’s time to prepare for the...
FCC
FCC Approves KNAL’s Request for Temporary Tower Relocation
Port Lavaca station’s tower was damaged by a small airplane in October
Industry News
NABEF Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Apprenticeships
Program is open to graduating seniors who want to work in the technical side...
FCC
Pai Plans to Remain FCC Chair for “Foreseeable Future”
House midterm switch would turn up heat on deregulatory chairman
Industry News
NAB Tells FCC to Fully Reimburse All FM Stations Affected by Repack
Also supports plans to streamline reimbursement process and more
Online
President Trump Calls for National Spectrum Strategy
Focus is on government to find spectrum for burgeoning internet of everything