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FCC Issues Violation Notice to Detroit 107.9 FM Translator
According to an agent, it was transmitting with 150 watts from different antenna than...
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Major Commercial and Public Radio Players Endorse EAS Software
iHeartMedia and NYPR back software-based model while NPR cautions against scope creep
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FCC Cancels License of Montana FM Station Over Unpaid Fees
Southwest Montana Media's 100.9 KBOQ was licensed to Lima
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NAB Backs Most Proposed EAS Changes at FCC
But the group asks the FCC not to shorten window for fixing problems
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National Religious Broadcasters Urges Supreme Court to Hear Texas Park Case
NRB argued lower courts misapplied strict scrutiny in a dispute over land in a...
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Alabama Activates Statewide Notification System
This is a new system made possible through state government funds
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Delmarva Broadcaster Asks FCC to Reject Waiver Request to Exceed Cap
DataTech Digital takes issue with Draper Media’s request for nine-station cluster
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Radio’s FCC Fees Go Up and Are Due Next Month
FCC also complains of filers "repeatedly offering the same suggestions"
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FCC Issues Clarifications for NCE FM Translator Filing Window
NCE or LPFM operators under a time-share agreement may file applications
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Compliance Plan Clears Way for Four-Station Sale
Owner of four FMs in Kentucky signed a consent decree with the FCC Media...
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From the Commission, WEA Questions and Other Matters
We wrap up our four-part series on proposals in the FCC’s further notice
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More Radio Groups Seek Market Waivers to Exceed Strict Ownership Caps
Owners are not waiting for the FCC to adopt new rules, brokers told us
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Revenue Declines 9.7% at Cumulus in Q2
Broadcast revenue was down 13.2% while digital was essentially flat
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FCC Sends Violation Notices to Texas LPFM and Translator Licensees
A Houston LPFM was found to be broadcasting at 475% of its TPO, per...
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FCC Explores Emergency Alert System Message Authentication
It weighs the rejection of CAP EAS messages that lack valid digital signatures
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TuneIn Partners With iM Media Labs
Automotive continues to be a growth target area for TuneIn’s parent Stingray
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FCC Issues Alert Over Scammers Impersonating Its Commissioners
“Scammers have been contacting consumers and pretending to be me,” Anna Gomez said
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Thumann Severs Nomination Seen as “Insurance Policy”
The move also puts fresh attention on the status of Democrat Anna Gomez
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Xperi Reports Revenue Increase in Q2
“Our business continues to build momentum,” Kirchner says
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Nielsen Says Injunction in Cumulus Suit Is “Moot”
The ratings company says it has offered Cumulus its national data at a “commercially...
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Circles and Polygons: FCC Seeks to “Incentivize” EAS Geotargeting
It proposes to take advantage of location information in CAP EAS messages
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Georgia LPFM Asks FCC to Raise Power Due to Atmospheric Conditions
Valdosta operator says "suspicious phenomenon" is preventing LPFM from reaching potential
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FCC Sets Comment Deadlines for Latest EAS Proposals
The commission proposes changes to “improve the integrity, resilience and effectiveness of emergency alerts”
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Draper Asks for Consolidation Waiver on Delmarva Peninsula
Purchase would give it nine stations, including eight FMs, in the market
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Broadcast Depot to Carry Wheatstone Products in U.S.
The two companies expand on their existing relationship
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NAB Says Early License Renewal Process Should Go
The association says the FCC cannot regulate programming as renewal opponents want
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Cumulus Gains Approval to Extend Chapter 11 Filing Deadline
The move is mainly procedural as it awaits FCC approval
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FCC Cancels California LPFM’s License
Complainant alleged KMOB(LP) had been silent for years
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DASDEC Supports FCC Cybersecurity Requirements, Digital Alert Systems Says
EAS software allows customers to comply with 15-character password mandate
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Colorado NCE FM Seeks FCC Rule Change on Primary Translator Source
Following waiver denial, KTLF argued that if a noncommercial HD subchannel, it fits rules
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LeGeyt Pleased With Capitol Hill AM Push
If the bill is to pass soon, process questions loom as large as votes
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Court Gives Green Light to Cumulus Suit Against Nielsen
Appeals judge upholds injunction granted by lower court
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Broadcasters Fly Into D.C. for AM Radio Push
They'll head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for some face-to-face lobbying
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Broadcasters Weigh Insurance Coverage Against the Cost
Special report: Costs grow as companies juggle revenue challenges
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SBS Reorganization Plan Now Waits on the FCC
A bankruptcy judge signed off on the plan on July 1
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FCC Postpones Noncom Translator Filing Window
Community and college groups were among those asking for more time
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Connecticut Man Faces $40,000 Pirate Penalty
Efrain Gonzalez did not respond to the FCC's notice sent early last year
Guest Commentaries
As a Former GM, I Know Why the JAWBONE Act Matters
Jawboning isn’t a partisan problem, it’s a power problem
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Illinois Approves Bill to Protect Journalists From University Review
The Illinois Public Broadcasting Council says it's the first such U.S. law
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SCOTUS: President Can Remove Members of Independent Agencies
Decision puts at risk how Congress intended FCC to function, Anna Gomez said
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FCC Takes Steps Against Three Alleged NYC-Area Pirates
It finalized a $20,000 penalty and proposed two other fines