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The Tech Behind Franken FMs Version 2.0
We continue our look at this new breed of cross-band creatures
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Sennheiser and Shure Lose Battle for Vacant UHF Channel
The FCC rejects petition to reconsider the outcome in a fight over wireless mic...
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Lawmakers Want to Limit Loudness in Streaming Video
They hope to update the CALM Act to include streamed video ads
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FCC Trying to Visualize New and Improved EAS
NAB sees no need for a “complex redesign” of EAS
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Judge Rules Against Enforcement Bureau in Auburn Case
Administrative law judge says commission must not revoke Michael Hubbard's licenses
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Butte County, Calif., Implements Alert FM
Four years after the Camp Fire hit, Butte “adds another tool in our toolbox”
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FCC Sends Pirate Radio Notices to Property Owners
Agents traced signals in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Oregon
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Deadline Set for New Geo-Targeting Comments
This window is for responses to the GBS technical data
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More Radio Filings Will Go Through LMS
Here's the list, which includes several important types of radio filing
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NAB Sees Benefits of Directional FM Modeling
But antenna manufacturer ERI expresses “serious concerns”
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Extending Daylight Saving Time Could Hurt AM Radio
Measure would sideline some broadcasters for part of morning drive time
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Quu, Xperi Expand Their Relationship
Strategic partnership aims to help broadcasters display and monetize content
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Thomson Broadcast Will Acquire GatesAir
"Definitive agreement" is announced, pending regulatory steps
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FCC Penalizes Two LPFMs Over Late Filings
The commission said the stations failed to file their license renewal applications on time
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Tribal Consortium Gets Nod for New CP
The FCC names a tentative winner for a noncom FM in San Diego County
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FCC Addresses Wireless Emergency Alerts
Push is on to increase reliability, speed and accuracy of alerts
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Despite Myriad Objections, New FM Translator Gets Green Light
Positive Hope objected to Family Station’s winning bid of an Auction 100 cross-service FM...
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FCC Seeks More Comment on Geo-Targeting
Gives industry a chance to weigh in on the field data from station technical...
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NAB to FCC: Time To Wrap Up Ownership Rule Review
Says quadrennial needs to be completed with or without fifth commissioner
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FCC Pushes to Reimagine Emergency Alerting
Notice of Inquiry aims to improve accessibility and utility of EAS
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iHeart Media Subsidiary Defends Decision to Halt Political Candidate’s Radio Ads
The commission agreed that the individual in question was not running a "bona fide...
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FCC Hands Two FM Translator Licensees $1,500 Forfeitures
The commission said the licensees failed to file license renewal applications on time
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ERI Concerned About Directional FM Modeling
Antenna manufacturer says modeling could be “harmful” to audio service
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MMTC Proposes Compromise Approach to Multilingual Alerts
Organization suggests the FCC formalize a "radio station designated-hitter" system
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Translator Faces $9,000 Penalty and Consent Decree After Objections
The Media Bureau raised questions about the licensee’s frankness during the license renewal process
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NAB Says Broadcasters Could See Big Hike in FCC Regulatory Fees
New appropriations bill gives FCC green light to boost collections
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Sixteen More NCE Applicants Get Tentative FCC Nod
The Media Bureau is working its way through 231 mutually exclusive groups
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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
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FCC Dismisses Objection to Three Florida Station Reassignments
UOBN claimed a licensee ignored an existing LMA/sales agreement and engaged in racial discrimination
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FCC Denies Request for Second Local Service
An applicant also looked to amend the commission’s FM Table of Allotments
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Three New Companies Added to FCC’s Communications Threat List
Action is designed to strengthen America’s communications networks against national security threats
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Sophi.io Joins PILOT Tech Initiative
The platform is owned by The Globe and Mail in Canada
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WNYZ(LD) Becomes NYC’s First ATSC 3.0 Broadcaster
LPTV serves up NextGen TV and FM radio
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NAB Asks FCC to Drop Cumulus Penalty
Association thinks a planned $32,000 EEO fine is “unlawful and unjust”
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FCC Plans to Hire to Fight Pirate Radio
Omnibus spending bill includes money for 15 full-time equivalent positions
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MusicFirst Lobbies Against Easing Ownership Caps
RIAA and its allies tell the FCC that NAB's arguments are self-contradicting
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U.S. Radio’s New Technical Rules Take Effect April 18
FCC order aims to eliminate rule inconsistencies and drop outdated ones
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These 19 Applicants Are Closer to a New FM License
FCC names more tentative winners of NCE construction permits
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First Batch of EEO Audit Letters on the Way
The first group of TV and radio stations have until May 5 to upload...
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AM License Under Review After Felony Conviction
A hearing proceeding by the FCC will determine if the station’s license should be...
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FAA Report Recommends Update to Drone Rules
The recommendations outline new regulations, certifications for "beyond visual line of sight" operation