Business and Law
FCC Denies Ala. Translator Transfer
A failure to meet a common ownership requirement doomed the reassignment
FCC
Business and Law
Ed Czarnecki Helps Us Sort Out the EAS Changes
He explains the December 2023 deadline and the separate new NPRM
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
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
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...
Headlines
Senate Commerce Sends Sohn Nomination to Senate for Vote on FCC Seat
Nomination heads to Senate for full vote, unless hold is placed
Local
Ohio LPFM Heading to Hearing Over Alleged Violations
Alleged misrepresentations include listing a deceased person on the board of directors
Programming and Sales
No, Really, You Can’t Win
An iHeart station in Florida faces a contest rule penalty
Headlines
FCC Moves to Protect Against Russian Cyberattacks
FCC Chair wants public input on protecting against vulnerabilities
Headlines
Gigi Sohn FCC Nomination Vote Scheduled
March 3 set for delayed committee vote that would advance the nominee to consideration...
NAB
NAB Opposes Forest Service Proposal to Add Comms Fee for Rural Coverage
Says $1,400 annual fee could jeopardize small broadcast operations
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes Changes to Radio Tech Rules
Class D NCE stations may be able to increase power and coverage
Headlines
Texas LPFM Issued Forfeiture for Late-filed Application
FCC issued the fine to Holy Spirit Oil Filled Ministry
Business and Law
FCC, NTIA Seek Better Spectrum Coordination
“We need a whole-of-government approach to spectrum policy”
Business and Law
FCC Updates Political Programming, Recordkeeping Rules
New rules go into effect March 14
Business and Law
Broadcasters Reiterate Opposition to Disclosure Rule
Oral arguments are set for April in appeal of FCC mandate
Business and Law
SBS Seeks OK for More Foreign Investment
Company asks the FCC to approve a higher equity share