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Since 2022 the U.S. Has Added 500+ Noncom FM Stations
The number of noncommercial FM radio stations in the United States has leapt...
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FCC Reaches $10,000 Settlement With Boston Pirate Radio Operator
Jean Marius' history with the commission dates back to 2004
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Lawmakers Urge FCC to Make Multilingual Emergency Alerts a Priority
Members of Congress look to improve hurricane preparedness
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FCC Investigates Sweet Home, Oregon Unlicensed FM Broadcast
A property owner in the Santiam River community was notified under the PIRATE Act
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Carr Lays Out His “Build America Agenda”
You can watch the chairman's first major policy speech here
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FCC Targets Another NYC Property With Pirate Letter
An owner of a home in the Bronx is warned for 91.3 FM broadcasts...
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Senate Report: Removing AM From Vehicles Presents “Public Safety Concern”
Cost analysis shows mandate would have “minimal impact” on automakers
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Bronx Apartment Owner Receives Pirate Letter
The mixed-use property is being investigated by the FCC for unlicensed 89.3 FM broadcasts
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House Committee Proposes Funding for NGWS
APTS applauded the move of a recommended $40 million for the program
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Trusty Sworn in, Shifts FCC Balance
Republican commissioner's arrival gives GOP 2–1 majority
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House Majority Backs AM Radio Mandate
The bill's future scheduling in Congress remains uncertain
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What’s in a Name? FCC Nixes Florida LPFM Bid Over Legal Status
Daytona Beach application was filed under one name, but nonprofit registration said another
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Sage Supports “Software EAS” — If Not the Name
The company said a software-based solution will not be the right choice for every...
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Without a Quorum, Major FCC Actions Are Likely Delayed
Commission can still get a lot done, but probably not the big stuff
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Broadcasters Asked to Join FCC’s June DIRS Exercise
Voluntary drill aims to boost readiness and improve disaster response reporting
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FCC, Virginia LPFM Reach Agreement Over Underwriting Violations
Joint marketing by Charlottesville stations “troubling,” commission says
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Radio’s Regulatory Fees Are Set to Drop for Third Year
Here's how much the FCC proposes to collect this fall
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“DJ Paz” Must Pay $2.4 Million Pirate Penalty, FCC Rules
Commission says he has been one of the “most egregious” radio pirates
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Cantwell Blasts Plan to “Claw Back” Public Media Money
She called it a move to “pay for tax cuts for billionaires”
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FCC 2026 Budget Proposal Totals $416.1 Million
Number of proposed full-time employees continues to decline
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FCC Directs Trio of Puerto Rico LPFM Hopefuls to Timeshare
Two of the applicants survived a flurry of regulatory challenges
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FCC Yanks 2 Radio Station Licenses in Southeast Texas
Kremling Enterprises' regulatory fees were long overdue
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FCC Now Accepting Asymmetric Digital FM Sidebands
A form filing allows an HD Radio station to run different upper or lower...
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NAB’s Roadmap for the FCC
Notable proposals from the association’s filing in the “Delete, Delete” window
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Gomez Criticizes FCC Delay in Implementing Multilingual WEA
"We cannot play politics with public safety," Democratic commissioner says
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FCC Affirms Wisconsin NCE FM Timeshare
Waterloo Christian's objection denied against Optima Enrichment; groups are assigned operating hours
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DAS Defends Its “Cautious Approach” to Modernize EAS
Meanwhile Sage reiterates its support of the NAB plan
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FCC Adopts New Rule to Protect Comms Sector from “Foreign Adversaries”
Commission looks to monitor equipment authorizations and license-holders more closely
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Carr Defends FCC Deregulation, Spectrum Push in House Hearing
The chairman also highlighted local broadcasters, AM radio and workforce shifts
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Court Blocks FCC Gender/Race Data Collection
Judges say FCC lacks authority to impose Form 395-B
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Conservative Groups Push Carr to Lift Ownership Caps
Broadcasters could “better achieve the scale and efficiencies necessary to compete”
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Church in Massachusetts Wins LPFM CP
Taunton's House of Worship overcomes challenge from Foxboro Cable Access for 96.5 FM permit
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Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control”
“We are witnessing a dangerous precedent”
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Florida Radio Pirate Agrees to $11K FCC Fine
Consent decree ends investigation into "Radio Ideal's" unauthorized broadcasts, which date back to 2017
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SBE Proposes Easing FCC’s FM Interference Rules
Expanded band access and reduced efficiency burden sought for AM
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Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks
Chairman says more than half a billion future dollars have been saved so far
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iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1
But traditional broadcast revenue continues to shrink
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ARRL Seeks Entry-Level HF Privileges in FCC Proposal
Amateur radio association said filing reflects need to update rules for digital modes
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GOP Senators Voice Support for Ownership Deregulation
22 of the Senate's 53 Republicans signed a letter to Carr
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EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems
Company advocates for simpler EAS reporting and withdrawal of multilingual requirements
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How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech
NRB’s leader says faith-based media isn’t asking for special treatment — just fair access