News and Business
Audacy Encouraged by Q1 Trending
This week it released numbers to provide “additional visibility on its progress”
FCC
Business and Law
Applicant Unable to Secure an LPFM in Cincinnati Suburb
The FCC upholds second-adjacent spacing requirement
Business and Law
Good Karma Can Move and Diplex WMVP(AM)
The FCC denied an objection that raised concerns about loss of skywave coverage
Business and Law
Pirate Letters Go to South Carolina, New Jersey
These cases date to March 2022 and August 2023
Business and Law
Christian Organization Wins Another NCE Construction Permit
This is the second time VASC is granted a CP despite multiple objections
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Calls for EAS Code for Missing and Endangered Persons
FCC chairwoman says it will particularly benefit Native communities
Business and Law
FCC Pushes for Expansion of Multilingual Emergency Alerts
Broadcasters will have a chance to comment on the technical feasibility of the proposal
Headlines
Rosenworcel Drops in on Geo-Targeting Supporter
Chairwoman visits Roberts Broadcasting in Jackson, Miss.
News and Business
WJLX Looks to Rebuild After Having Its Radio Tower Stolen
But the FCC declined to let it continue to operate its FM translator
Business and Law
FCC Grants Iowa NCE CP Despite Objections
FM permit awarded to Vanguard Association of Sunbelt Colleges Corp.
Business and Law
More Than Half of LPFM Applicants Are Singletons
The FCC says more than 700 applications do not face MX conflicts
Business and Law
The FCC Is Considering More Bilingual Upgrades for EAS
Its proposal is raising questions about the technical feasibility of using existing EAS equipment
News Makers
A Call to Resolve Basic AM Allocation Problems
A conversation with Ben Dawson about how to help AM radio
Business and Law
FCC Wants More Feedback on Mandatory Disaster Reporting for Broadcasters
Commission also considering making broadcasters report ongoing outages in NORS
Business and Law
FCC Revises Selections in Four NCE MX Groups
Tentative recipients of CPs are reassessed in several states
Business and Law
FCC Will Add Vehicles for Pirate Radio Enforcement
The commission also will hire more field agents for the project
Business and Law
Aviation Concerns Slow Digital Power Boost
Xperi and NAB hope a compromise will keep their proposal aloft
Business and Law
FCC Fines Cumulus $26,000 in EEO Case
The NAB had sought to intervene without success
News and Business
Here’s How Audacy Is Navigating Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The prepackaged filing will reduce the radio group's debt from $1.9B to $350M
Business and Law
FCC Draft Would Bring a Disaster Reporting Mandate Closer
NPRM to be considered this month would prompt another round of industry comment
News and Business
FCC Seeks to Enhance DIRS Reporting
Pending proposal will explore the question of a broadcast requirement further
Business and Law
No Luck for Omni Broadcasting in WTKP Appeal
The FCC Media Bureau won’t restore its license for the Florida station
Business and Law
Sorry, KLLM … No Horse Creek for You
The FCC has rejected an FM station’s application to change its community of license
Business and Law
Stay on the Good Side of the FCC
ABIP inspectors and radio attorneys talk about common enforcement triggers
Business and Law
FM6 LPTV Rules Take Effect
The 14 grandfathered “Franken FMs” must confirm parameters by Jan. 29
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Wants CSRIC to Look at AI
The FCC is seeking nominations for the next advisory group
Business and Law
Washington State Radio Broadcaster Avoids $20K FCC Fine
The commission instead admonishes the licensee for knowingly violating technical rules
Headlines
FCC Workshop Focuses on Security for EAS and WEA
Commission examined cybersecurity for public warning systems
Business and Law
Starks Marshals Support for Return of Form 395-B
27 members of Congress write to Rosenworcel
Business and Law
Shure, Broadcast Groups Weigh In on New National Spectrum Strategy
Strategy identified 2,786 megahertz of spectrum to study
Business and Law
FCC Announces New Version of Its Disaster Information Reporting System
Broadcasters take note. The agency will test the system in January
Business and Law
Pirate Radio Is Not Just a Big-City Problem
Illegal broadcasts can be a headache, or worse, in rural areas too
Business and Law
FCC Finds Collecting Pirate Radio Fines a Challenge
Unclear if collection of fines under the PIRATE Act will be easier
Business and Law
NAB and REC Seek More Time for Stations to Meet New EAS Requirement
Groups say technical challenges remain as FCC deadline approaches
Business and Law
Kansas LPFM Hit With $2,500 Penalty for Antenna Construction Error
Here's why you should double check your build plans
Business and Law
FCC Writes Up 3 More NYC Pirates, This Time With $6M in Proposed Fines
Routine pirate sweeps have identified illegal operations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Mount Vernon
Business and Law
Puerto Rico LPFM Inks Consent Decree to Restart Application Process
The licensee operates WODB in Caguas, P.R.
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Ready to Hit Fast-Forward
Beyond Title II and net neutrality, which issues will she prioritize?
Business and Law
FCC Wants to Bolster Amateur Radio
Commission will vote in November on plan to remove outdated technical restrictions
Business and Law
Denver Radio Station Proposes Shift From C1 FM to C2 FM
KKSE(FM) hopes to improve market coverage with antenna move