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House Oversight Hearing on FCC Puts Chairman in Spotlight
Carr questioned about broadcast deregulation, spectrum and the First Amendment
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FEMA Says “Expired Digital Certificate” Caused Monday’s EAS Test Error
Most radio stations did not receive weekly IPAWS EAS test
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Proposed Spending Bill Includes VOA Funding
It has bipartisan support and would run contrary to the president's 2025 executive order
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Trusty’s Speech on Security of Communications Infrastructure
She says these issues must be treated as "a foundational national priority"
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FCC Plans to Fine Four for Pirate Activity Around NYC
The commission applied its base pirate forfeiture in these cases
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Financial Traders Seek Permanency for Shortwave Data
The coalition wants an answer from the FCC
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FCC Reminds Experimental HF Stations to Identify Themselves
Some high-frequency stations, suspected for data trading, had been exempt
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AM Broadcasters Ask for More Translator Flexibility
Coalition hopes the FCC will create another FM opportunity
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Carr Highlights FCC’s “Wins” for 2025
Chairman says its actions are empowering local broadcasters
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Radio Groups to FCC: Ownership Caps Threaten Survival
“Woefully” outdated market rules hold radio back, one small group says
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Groups Ask FCC to Alter Course on Radio Ownership Reform
Black broadcasters worry minorities will have fewer ownership opportunities
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Seven Radio Companies to the FCC: Lift Ownership Caps
The commission cannot view radio as a separate market from digital, the groups argued
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Carr Stands Up for His Policies in Senate Hearing
The chairman also said that the FCC is not an independent agency
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NAB Urges FCC to Remove All Radio Market Caps
Citing listener and revenue drops, NAB says lifting rule will bring in wider audiences
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American Public Media Settles With FCC Over False EAS Tones
Unauthorized tones are a "threat to public safety," the commission said
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Broadcasters Ask for More Time to Comment on C-Band Plan
The NAB has endorsed a request from aviation organizations that the FCC extend the...
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Public Radio Stations Fear NPR Ties Could Invite Federal Backlash
But the DOJ says that concerns of retribution by federal entities are “unfounded”
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GBS: FM Booster Technology Now in 11 Markets
One year after its approval, company says ZoneCasting deployments are “modernizing FM radio”
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The FCC Gives the Boot to More Dormant Dockets
The commission says it’s the largest number of inactive proceedings ever terminated
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FCC Upholds Decision to Cancel New Jersey AM’s License
Commission says WNJC's extended silence does not qualify for extenuating circumstances
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More Public Alerting Stakeholders Have Their Say on EAS
There's no shortage of ideas on ways to improve emergency alerting
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Radio Lends a Helping Hand
Stations across the country are focused on fundraising this Thanksgiving
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FCC Releases Latest Station Count
Recent trends continue, with FM noncoms growing and AMs decreasing
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Consolidation Could Spike if FCC Eases Caps
What to watch for if the commission relaxes ownership rules
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Comment Period Opens for Local Radio Ownership Rule
Interested parties can file with the FCC through Dec. 17
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Battle Over the Upper C-Band Takes Shape This Week
NAB ask FCC to consider the impact on broadcast when repurposing spectrum
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FCC Reveals New Deadlines With Databases Returning
The commission adopted a staggered approach for some required filings, including political programs
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Cape Cod FM Pirate Agrees to FCC Settlement
Robert Bellinger operated "Three Bays Radio" from Cotuit
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Gary Snow Plans to Retire From Wheatstone
Company says he expects to step down by end of next year
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CPB Says NPR Suit Is an “Over-Caffeinated Conspiracy Theory”
NPR is asking a federal judge to halt CPB’s grant to a new distribution...
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The FCC’s Work Continues Despite the Government Shutdown
Commissioner Anna Gomez criticizes Chairman Carr's decision to "pad agenda" amidst staff furloughs
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Saga Sells 22 Tower Sites for $10.7 Million
The buyer, GTC Uno, continues its U.S. expansion
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SiriusXM Bid to Drop Class Action Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees Fails
A federal judge said the broadcaster's motion to dismiss the suit lacked merit
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Sports Video Streaming Deal Includes DTS AutoStage
Content from Free Live Sports will be accessible in BMWs with Xperi’s video platform
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Private Equity Firm Acquires GatesAir
Thomson Broadcast flips the business after three years
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FCC Commissioner Trusty Sounds Alarms on Copper Theft
She advocates for harsher penalties and more secure tower sites
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Xperi and Global Security Systems Pitch Emergency Alerting Improvements
Both companies have something to gain from potential changes to EAS, WEA
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A Status Update on FCC Operations
With the government shutdown headed into the weekend, we summarize commission services and deadlines
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FCC’s “Ground Up” Review of Public Warning Systems Generates Buzz
Here's what Sage and Digital Alert Systems are telling the commission
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Broadcasters of All Sizes Share Ideas for the Future of EAS
One community radio advocate questions if LPFMs even need emergency alerting equipment
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What Does the Federal Government Shutdown Mean for the FCC?
Most filing deadlines that fall during the shutdown will be extended