Industry
Business and Law
Liberty University Loses FM License
FCC takes action due to improper operations, statements
Global
Europe Looks at Future of Lower UHF Band
The European Commission, EBU stake out positions ahead of WRC-23
Facilities
Take In the Sights (Radio Sites That Is!)
Readers continue to share pretty snapshots of their local radio facilities
Gallery
NAB Show 2023 in Photos
Here's a photo gallery showcasing key speakers, awards and other scenes from the show...
Business and Law
FCC Denies Ala. Translator Transfer
A failure to meet a common ownership requirement doomed the reassignment
Facilities
We Finish Our “Ultimate DIY Project”
By building its own diplexer, Crawford kept a cap on relocation costs
Facilities
Crawford Rolls Its Own in an AM Move
By building its own diplexer, Crawford kept a cap on relocation costs
Facilities
A Studio Upgrade in Mobile, Ala.
WNGL(AM) replaced its outdated board and phone interface
Business and Law
Ed Czarnecki Helps Us Sort Out the EAS Changes
He explains the December 2023 deadline and the separate new NPRM
Facilities
The Bronc Busts Out in a New Home
Rider University’s WRRC is a 21st century learning space
News and Business
New WFAE Hub to Open by Spring
“Engagement” space is inspired in part by projects at WBUR and WNYC
Facility Showcase
High School Radio Is Alive and Well at WMTN
The low power station in Tenn. was recently outfitted with all-new tech and gear
NAB
FCC’s Regulatory Fee Increase Proposal Draws NAB Response
NAB: “Ham-fisted approach by FCC is nonsensical and unlawful”
Business and Law
Hawaiian Station Limited to Single-Year Renewal After Unauthorized Silence
The AM station entered into a consent decree with the FCC after remaining silent...
Business and Law
Open Sky Radio Wins MX Appeal in Mississippi
It plans to build an FM noncom station in Clarksdale
Business and Law
Two Stations Are Fined for Late Renewals
Neither explained why they missed their deadlines
Business and Law
FCC Denies Appeals From Former Licensee of Canceled Las Vegas Station
Chinese Voice of Golden City must also disclose whether it operated after its license...
Business and Law
Violations Lead to Limited License Renewal for Texas FM Station and Translator
FCC says station KPYM and its translator were silent for 248 days in 2020...
Business and Law
Sennheiser and Shure Lose Battle for Vacant UHF Channel
The FCC rejects petition to reconsider the outcome in a fight over wireless mic...
Business and Law
Extending Daylight Saving Time Could Hurt AM Radio
Measure would sideline some broadcasters for part of morning drive time
Business and Law
FCC Penalizes Two LPFMs Over Late Filings
The commission said the stations failed to file their license renewal applications on time
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Wireless Emergency Alerts
Push is on to increase reliability, speed and accuracy of alerts
Business and Law
FCC Hands Two FM Translator Licensees $1,500 Forfeitures
The commission said the licensees failed to file license renewal applications on time
Headlines
Upgrades Made to FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System
The initial update transitions ECFS to a cloud-based platform
Business and Law
Sixteen More NCE Applicants Get Tentative FCC Nod
The Media Bureau is working its way through 231 mutually exclusive groups
Business and Law
FCC Gives Green Light to Two NCEs in Same Community
A since-dismissed objection said granting both applications is against the FCC’s multiple application rule
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Objection to Three Florida Station Reassignments
UOBN claimed a licensee ignored an existing LMA/sales agreement and engaged in racial discrimination
Business and Law
FCC Denies Request for Second Local Service
An applicant also looked to amend the commission’s FM Table of Allotments
Business and Law
Three New Companies Added to FCC’s Communications Threat List
Action is designed to strengthen America’s communications networks against national security threats
Business and Law
FCC Plans to Hire to Fight Pirate Radio
Omnibus spending bill includes money for 15 full-time equivalent positions
Business and Law
These 19 Applicants Are Closer to a New FM License
FCC names more tentative winners of NCE construction permits
Business and Law
Simington Highlights Rule Burden on Smaller Broadcasters
The FCC commissioner recently spoke to the NRB show audience
Business and Law
FM Translator Owner in Chicago Faces $8,000 Forfeiture
FCC says the station failed to update its application or request an STA in...
Business and Law
FCC Continues Consent Decree Initiative
To settle public file issues, it has entered into approximately 230 agreements
Business and Law
USSI Global Preps for Phase II for Intelsat
Technology company is helping satellite company through the C-Band migration
RF Engineering
NUG@NAB Ready to Roll in Las Vegas in April
The free event to be held on the second day of the 2022 NAB...
News and Business
FCC Names 15 Tentative Winners of FM CPs
It announces results of its MX threshold fair distribution analysis
Business and Law
Broadcasters Blame Big Tech for Diversity Deficits
Undertake major pushback back on FCC reinstating reporting form
Business and Law
12 Stations in New England Risk License Expiration
These broadcasters didn’t file for renewal by the December deadline
Local
FCC Tentatively Awards CP to Blackfeet Tribe
The noncommercial educational station would be located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in western...