Business and Law
NAB Pushes Back Hard on FCC Fee Increase
Slams big tech companies that complain of a possible “Wi-Fi tax”
FCC
Business and Law
Indiana Selectee Gets NCE Construction Permit Green Light
Went head-to-head with five other applicants
Business and Law
Silent for Half its License Term, Station Limited to One-Year Renewal
KJMU fell silent four separate times between 2014 and 2021
Business and Law
No CP for Applicant in Chaparral, N.M.
FCC rejects waiver request from Centro Familiar de Restauracion y Vida
Business and Law
When Agents Knocked, Florida Station Denied Access
FCC says licensees must make stations available for inspection during hours of operation
Business and Law
Consumer Technology Groups Argue Against “Wi-Fi Tax”
FCC imposing regulatory fees would “cause harm” to unlicensed spectrum users
Business and Law
ZoneCasting Developer Disputes NAB Claims
Says NAB is leading campaign to “misinform and disseminate misleading information”
Business and Law
Alabama SECC Utilizes Monitor Server, Satellite Network to Improve EAS
Subject to hurricanes and nuclear power plants, state chairman stresses importance
Business and Law
Court Nixes FCC’s Double-Verification Mandate on Foreign Sponsorship
Says order exceeded legislative language
Business and Law
NJBA Calls ZoneCasting an “Equipment Peddling Scheme”
The group opposes the technology, claims it would cause "unavoidable and unresolvable interference"
Business and Law
Wyoming Overhauls SECC to Draft State EAS Plan
SECC chair found new ARS system “tedious”
Business and Law
Not All SECCs Have Submitted State EAS Plans
Some states miss July 5 filing deadline
News and Business
Free Press Vet Carmen Scurato Joins FCC
Will be consumer legal advisor to chair Jessica Rosenworcel
Business and Law
FCC Adds Resilient Networks Requirement
Wireless carriers must participate in disaster planning and recovery
Business and Law
Importance of State EAS Plan in California Is Clear
State will redesign SECC committee
Business and Law
FM Band Just Keeps Getting More Crowded
There are 26% more FM licensees of all types compared to 10 years ago
Business and Law
Representatives Express Concern About Geo-Targeting Proposal
Members of Congress urge the FCC to assess impact of FM booster rule changes
NAB
FCC’s Regulatory Fee Increase Proposal Draws NAB Response
NAB: “Ham-fisted approach by FCC is nonsensical and unlawful”
Business and Law
NAB Insists on Further Deregulation
Says FCC has failed to reform regulation to reflect marketplace realities
Business and Law
Nevada is ready for the FCC’s EAS Deadline
States were asked for better emergency management plans
News and Business
Maine Public Awarded Seven NCE FM Licenses
"We are closer than ever to making Maine Public’s radio signals accessible to everyone...
Business and Law
10 Reps Write to Rosenworcel on Geo-Targeting
Democratic members cite benefits to minorities
Business and Law
FCC Warns Operators to Halt Alleged Pirate Broadcasting
Radio operations in New York and New Jersey given 10 days to respond
Guest Commentaries
An Open Letter to the FCC: Your Proposed Fee Hikes Are Not Grounded in Reality
"These proposed increases are ignorant of the real world implications on stations’ financial health"
Business and Law
Unauthorized Ownership Transfer Results in $6,000 Forfeiture
A series of stock transfers resulted in unauthorized transfer of five radio stations in...
Business and Law
Sorry, We’re Taking This Translator Back
The FCC cites multiple problems with Powell Meredith’s FX in Gulfport
Business and Law
REC Networks: “FCC Missing Key Point in ZoneCasting Rulemaking”
Says commission not addressing impact of LCRA in proceeding
News and Business
HD Radio Developer Takes Close Look at ZoneCasting
Xperi offers up criticism of geo-targeting technology
Business and Law
NPR Hopes Franken FM Resolution Includes New NCE Stations
FCC’s path forward could present spectrum opportunities in 82-88 MHz
Business and Law
FCC Looking for Comments on Offshore Wireless Spectrum Use
Questions remain on which spectrum bands to use
Business and Law
Hawaiian Station Limited to Single-Year Renewal After Unauthorized Silence
The AM station entered into a consent decree with the FCC after remaining silent...
Business and Law
Stations Tussle Over Channel Change Reimbursements
Despite FCC rules that clarify reimbursement guidelines, conflicts can arise
Business and Law
Political File Rule Tweak Takes Effect Sunday
FCC codifies a policy that was already in place
Business and Law
FCC OKs Computer Modeling for Directional FM
Manufacturer simulations will be allowed once original model is verified
Business and Law
Open Sky Radio Wins MX Appeal in Mississippi
It plans to build an FM noncom station in Clarksdale
Business and Law
Two Stations Are Fined for Late Renewals
Neither explained why they missed their deadlines
Business and Law
FCC Denies Appeals From Former Licensee of Canceled Las Vegas Station
Chinese Voice of Golden City must also disclose whether it operated after its license...
News and Business
Philadelphia Public Safety Department Turns Off Its 5 LPFMs
Intended for in-time emergency preparedness alerts, the five stations ran 24/7 PSAs