Tech and Gear
FCC Accepting Applicants for Honors Engineer Program
One-year career development program open to recent and upcoming graduates
FCC
Business and Law
FCC Moves to Cancel Forfeitures After Catching its Own Errors
Three N.C. broadcasters were initially accused of failing to submit timely license renewals
Headlines
Audio Explosion Reverberates in Radio
Symposium panelists paint their industry as challenged by competition and regulations
Business and Law
U of Arkansas NCEs Admit to Underwriting Oops
KBPU(FM) and KTYC(FM) incurred $76K civil penalty for 2016 announcements
Digital Editions
Inside the Jan. 8 Issue of Radio World
A change in FCC technical rules could lead to a digital power boost for...
Digital Radio
Dates Set for Comments on Digital AM Proposal
Commission has said it plans to allow all-digital operation as an option
Business and Law
Alleged Deception Costs FM Broadcasters Their License
FCC judge ruled parties do not possess basic qualifications to remain a licensee
Headlines
Media Bureau Continues FM6 Update Inquiry
Comment deadline is Jan. 22; reply comments due Feb. 6.
Business and Law
Latest Enhancements For Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live
WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts
Business and Law
Out-of-Date Online Files Being Investigated by FCC
All stations advised to confirm now they are in compliance with public file rules...
Headlines
FCC Announces Dates for Auction 106
Will not accept FM commercial and NCE minor change applications during Form 175 Filing...
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Business and Law
FCC Shares EAS Test Results
Majority of Form Three filers indicated no complications during 2019 EAS test
Guest Commentaries
America’s Broadcasters Should Look Like America
Commissioner Starks says the FCC has, over decades, failed to meet its obligation
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service
Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket
Business and Law
FCC Allocates $17.2 Million to FM Stations Hit by Repack
So far 87 FM stations have met the requirements and now can submit invoices;...
Business and Law
Failing to Notify FCC of Primary Station Change Proves Costly
Though the violation was short-lived, the commission handed out a $2,000 notice of proposed...
Digital Radio
FCC Takes Your Questions on AM All-Digital
Commission tentatively plans to allow optional conversion; NPRM seeks comments
Business and Law
FCC to Consider New Licensing Rules for LPFM/Noncom Stations
Desires to make it easier and less burdensome for prospective licensees
Business and Law
Radio Duplication Rule Up for Discussion
Modify or eliminate, times have changed since the last rule change
Business and Law
C-Band Plan: Something For All, Except Satellite Ops
FCC Chairman Pai says a 2020 public auction is the way to go
Business and Law
LPFM Stations Seek Technical Upgrades
Advocates argue that the low-power FM service is now a mature one
Digital Radio
FCC Officially Proposes to Allow All-Digital on U.S. AM Band
Switchover would be optional by station; analog-only receivers would not hear those stations
Business and Law
FCC Announces C-Band Repurposing Plan
Public auction planned for repurposed spectrum aimed at 5G uses
News Makers
O’Rielly Tells MBA “We Are Playing a Long Game” Against Pirate Operators
He also addressed payola and media modernization
Business and Law
Construction Extension Request Denied Despite Hurricane Impact
The Media Bureau said permitee failed to demonstrate that delay in construction was directly...
Business and Law
Commission Announces Antenna Site Comment Deadlines
Comments are due on or before Dec. 6 and reply comments by Dec. 23
Columns and Views
Clearing the Air on Short Towers
How to determine your obligation to register, paint or light such towers
Business and Law
EEO Supporters Stand Firm on Benefits of FCC Employment Rules
Cost of compliance is minimal and benefits are enormous, says group in filing
Business and Law
Additional EEO Rules Are Unjustified and Unnecessary, According to NAB
NAB: “There is no evidence of discrimination in broadcasting that justifies additional regulation”
Business and Law
FCC Challenges Court’s Broadcast Dereg Smackdown
Said panel got it wrong and full court needs to step in
Business and Law
50 Broadcast Groups to FCC: Remove Obsolete EEO Rules
Group said proposed changes would increase burdens on broadcasters and be of little practical...
Business and Law
A Debate Over EEO Audits
MMTC, NAB and ACA take different stances on issue of auditing stations on their...
Business and Law
FCC Reveals 60-Day Grace Period for IPAWS Update
The quick turnaround for a recent update had many EAS participants worried
Business and Law
82 Small Broadcasters Weigh in on EEO Rule Changes
The group said it’s time for the FCC to reassess its documentation and paperwork...
Columns and Views
Commentary: Buffer Compromise Would Boost FM Class C4
Idea would create a protective bubble around underbuilt FM stations
Business and Law
NJBA: FCC Must Protect Full-Power Stations
Broadcasters association says that FCC must ensure that secondary services do not overwhelm full-power...
Digital Editions
Inside the October 23rd Issue of Radio World
Vernon’s automation deep dive, Wesolowski on C4 latest, take an audio ride in a...
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Are You Listening, FCC?
Community media must be added to Nov. 21 symposium
Business and Law
FCC to Two AM Licensees: Pay Fees or Nixed Licenses Could Be Next
Collectively the two Georgia licensees owe allegedly more than $90,000 in unpaid FCC fees