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Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument
She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government
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FCC Dismisses LPFM Applicant in California Over Petition Silence
Heme Aqui Church and the MENA Coalition advance as timeshare applicants on 101.5 east...
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FCC: Florida LPFM Operated at Over 800% of Authorized Power
Hollywood's WZPP(LP) has 20 days to respond with corrective plan
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Radio Seizes the Moment to Push for FCC Reforms
Broadcasters say timing is right for overhaul of regulations
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TuneIn Partners With Visteon
Company is working to expand its global footprint in vehicles
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Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY
She highlights the harm of “baseless attacks on public media”
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Markey, Murkowski Urge FEMA to Release Alerting Grants
They say FEMA’s action is “unnecessarily threatening public safety”
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FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules
Commission seeks to codify existing policies and streamline reviews in new proposal
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FCC Orders NC Translator Off Air Over WLUS Interference
WQDR(AM) translator in Cary must remain silent until its new directional antenna is licensed
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NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing
When Brendan Carr asked for suggestions about rules to cut, the NAB was ready
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GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”
Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
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FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society
CSWBE desires to use the station for HD Radio experimentation and STEM education
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FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule
Gila River Telecommunications operates four commercial LPTV stations
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Mystery Surrounds 3 Pending U.S. Shortwave Stations
We try to unpack meaning behind two CPs and one new license granted by...
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NAB Lists Six Policy Priorities for Congress
Ownership caps and AM radio top the list
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Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate
At NAB Show, commissioner criticizes inquiries into DEI and public media
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Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition
Manufacturer said it would offer software EAS products if FCC allows their use
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Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record
An increase of 157 stations in just three months
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Ham Community Frets in “Delete, Delete” Comments
Many commenters worry about the future of ham radio under the FCC's deregulatory effort...
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FCC Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants
Petition against Christian Pentecost Church over its community presence falls short
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NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS
Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
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73 Members of Congress Call on FCC to Loosen Broadcast Ownership Rules
69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters...
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Texas Panhandle AM Loses Its License
FCC said 1060 KIJN failed to pay regulatory fees for each year since 2013
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Voice of America Fights Its Way Back
A federal judge halts the dismantling of the U.S.-funded international broadcaster (for now)
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Louisiana AM Gets a Second Shot at FM Translator License
FCC says its Media Bureau misapplied rules in waiver denial
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RFE/RL Back in Business
"This is an encouraging sign that RFE/RL’s operations will be able to continue"
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FCC Moves Forward With Broadcast Rule Revisions
Changes aim to streamline filings and eliminate outdated procedures
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Judge’s Ruling Pauses Defunding of RFE/RL
International news organization says funding freeze was “unconstitutional”
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NAB Challenges FCC’s Broadcast Ownership Rules in Court
Group says broadcasters remain burdened by outdated restrictions
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Starks to Leave FCC This Spring
The news comes as commission awaits action on Olivia Trusty
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CPB Says FEMA Is Withholding Emergency Alerting Grant Money
It told a court that FEMA is undermining the Emergency Alert System
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Carr Creates a Council on National Security
Threats from China are a primary concern
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NAB: FCC’s “60 Minutes” Investigation Is Unconstitutional, Invalid
"Nothing here indicates, let alone demonstrates, deliberate falsification or a deliberate intent to mislead"
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Smile FM Is Denied Bid to Keep Multiple Detroit-Area Licenses
The network "avoided the need to compete" with other applicants, according to FCC
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New Bill Seeks to Prevent “Political Weaponization of the FCC”
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act is introduced by Democrats
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At Risk of Delisting, Cumulus Faces a NASDAQ Deadline
The net worth of the company is below the market's listing minimums
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Public Media Coalition Renews Effort to Protect Federal Funding
Without it, “many public media stations would be forced off the air or severely...
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Local Radio Freedom Act Is Reintroduced in Senate
The familiar dance continues around "freedom" and "fairness" measures
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FCC Dismisses Florida LPFM CP Over Nonprofit Status
Saint Cloud Community Mission’s application was rejected after objection revealed late incorporation and for-profit...
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FCC Proposes Two More Fines in Miami Pirate Sweep
The commission says Abdias Datis, linked to "Unique FM" since 2018, is a repeat...
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FCC Sets New WEA Rules, Proposes 5G Spectrum Auction
An originator will be able to send silent alerts without vibration and sound to...
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NAB Launches Ad Campaign for Ownership Rule Reform
Meanwhile Curtis LeGeyt met with Chairman Brendan Carr last week to press its case