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FCC Proposes Deletion of Vacant SW Tennessee FM Allocation
In Selmer, Class A 105.5 WXQQ had its license cancelled in 2022
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ASCAP Files Infringement Suit Against Four Radio Groups
It alleged the stations involved have been playing music without a license
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Copper Theft Is an Attack on American Infrastructure, FCC’s Trusty Says
She urged for felony-level penalties at the state level
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EAS in Software? The FCC Prepares to Take a Closer Look
The commission wants to explore more changes to EAS and WEA
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Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s Authority to Issue Fines
But the decision may make it more difficult to collect the penalties
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Houston FM Translator Operator to Pay $50,000 for FCC Violations
SDK Franco owns the 92.5 and 105.3 signals
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TextNow Adds iHeartRadio to Its Ecosystem
“Stream music and radio without paying for data”
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Broadcasters Still Face Too Much Fee Burden, NAB Believes
It argues the FCC isn't accounting for time spent on entities like Big Tech
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FCC Issues Violation Notices to Two Co-Owned Illinois Stations
The pair had tower structure infractions
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FCC Sets Restrictions for NCE FM Translator Window
There will be a 10-application cap and the primary station must be commonly owned
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LPFM Advocate Calls for a Power Boost
Worries about a “declining, paper-local service trapped by a 100-watt ceiling”
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FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty Tours Nebraska
She talked defense, disaster tech and rural broadband with local stakeholders
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Christian Labels Say AM, FM Rules Require Different Approaches
They say FM caps should be retained but AM needs further deregulation
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Transportation Bill Could Provide Road to Passage for AM Mandate
Legislative package in the House now includes the AM Radio Every Vehicle Act
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FCC Solidifies Changes to Its Disaster Reporting System
Chairman Carr said the overhaul “will cut red tape for broadcasters”
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FCC Denies Connecticut LPFM Hopeful’s Plea to Use TV6 Audio
With no open FM channels, "WHKA" desired to use 87.75
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FCC Rule Changes Go Into Effect June 18
The amendments include the removal of a minimum AM transmitter power increase level
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FCC Issues Violation Notices to Two Texas FM Licensees
Dallas agents inspected an LPFM site in Arlington and a Houston translator
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iHeartMedia Plans More Cost-Cutting
The media company grew revenue in the first three months of this year
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FCC Plans an FM Auction in February
It will offer 132 CPs to bidders; we have the list
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ABC Accuses FCC of “Chilling” Free Speech Rights
Recent regulatory actions "threaten to upend decades of settled law and practice," filing said
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DTS AutoStage Is Now in 16 Million Vehicles, Xperi Reports
The company cut its net losses in Q1 compared to this period last year
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NAB Launches Podcast on Local Broadcast Policy
"AirTime" highlights legislative and regulatory developments
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Zimmer: Let Us Invest in More Radio Stations
Family-owned company supports the NAB's push to lift local caps
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FCC Limits an AM’s License Renewal to One Year
Says Miss. station didn't make online filing despite recent consent decree
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FCC Believes Redesign Will Bolster Its Disaster Reporting System
The changes would facilitate voluntary DIRS participation, NAB said
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Radio FCC Fees to Go Up 5% Under Proposal
The commission has published its planned regulatory fee schedule for FY26
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Cumulus Posts Q1 Revenue Decline of 12%
"We remain focused on leveraging our core strengths to drive long-term value creation"
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RTDNA, Former Officials Sue to Force FCC Ruling on News Distortion
Petitioners ask appeals court to compel a decision on the policy
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FCC Threatens to Revoke Montana FM’s License
Southwest Montana Media owes $6,750 dating back to 2019
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SiriusXM Will Handle YouTube Audio Sales
Says there are 212 million monthly YouTube audio users
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Cumulus Restructuring Approved by Bankruptcy Court Judge
A pending FCC decision separates the company from emerging out of Chapter 11
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FCC Activates DIRS for Super Typhoon Sinlaku
The category 5 storm struck the Northern Mariana Islands
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Baltimore Tower Owner and Contractor Settle Lead Paint Suit for $2.2 Million
The chips and debris reportedly spread into the Woodberry neighborhood
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NAB Makes Its Case to Gomez Advisors
Its legal team met with the staff of the Democratic commissioner this month
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FCC Orders North Carolina Translator Back Off the Air for Interference
The Curtis Media translator must resolve all WLUS 45 dBu contour complaints
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Three NYC Property Owners Get FCC “Pirate Letter”
Signals were tracked down in Manhattan and Queens
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FCC Sends Notice of Unlicensed Operation to California ISP
Conifer Communications was allegedly operating in the 11 GHz band with an expired license
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FCC Hints at an Auction for FM CPs Next Year
The commission published its 2027 budget estimates for fiscal 2027
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FCC Fines Alleged Florida Pirate $60,000
Aaron Streeter allegedly operated "Da Pound FM" even after FCC agents visited
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Steve Jones Takes Ownership of Skyview Networks
The company said he has led it through a period of significant growth
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Mississippi AM Owner to Make $1K Contribution for FCC Violations
But WABG(AM) in Greenwood will have its license renewed