Business and Law
Deciphering When a Commercial Station Can Pay Noncommercial Fees
In some cases, an exemption is based on the nonprofit status of the licensee...
FCC
Business and Law
Top Court’s Ruling Reinstates Media Ownership Changes
SCOTUS says FCC can eliminate some rules; industry responds
Business and Law
FCC Declines to Expand Four-Station AM Auction
Also lays out procedures for the auction of 136 FM CPs
Business and Law
Supreme Court Rules on Media Ownership Question
Top court reverses Third Circuit judgment
Business and Law
FCC Will Vote on NCE App Cap
Commission doesn't want a repeat of 2003 translator window experience
Business and Law
To Pay or Not to Pay
That was the question but a recent FCC decision clarifies what registration fees nonprofits...
Business and Law
FCC Rejects Call to Let Two Licenses Expire Over Nonprofit Kerfuffle
A North Carolina licensee said a Georgia broadcaster failed to pay fees and was...
Business and Law
FCC Adopts Communications Outage Sharing Plan
Federal, state and tribal authorities to be in loop during disasters and more
Business and Law
FCC Extends Freeze to Protect Four Stations
The Media Bureau instated a freeze on accepting any applications that could interfere with...
Business and Law
Four Stations Receive Forfeitures for Same Alleged Violation: Late Filings
The FCC handed out citations to three houses of worship and one school district
Business and Law
FCC Nixes Idea to Rebrand NCE Translator as Commercial
Local broadcaster argued the FM translator licensee should not receive noncom exemptions
Business and Law
AM Station’s Spotty Operational Schedule Puts License at Risk
FCC has taken notice as WSYL in eastern Georgia has often been silent over...
Products
Widelity Targets Public File Compliance
Service provider offers help with maintaining online public information files
Business and Law
Ohio LPFM Has Its License Yanked
FCC didn’t get answers to its questions about license renewal
Business and Law
Shure Asks FCC to Dedicate UHF Channel for Wireless Mics
Audio equipment company warns of shrinking spectrum options some broadcast production gear
Business and Law
NATE Welcomes Telecom Workforce Bill
Skilled workforce legislation aims to address worker shortage
Business and Law
Georgia LPFM Agrees to Consent Decree and to Pay $10,000 Penalty
The decision resolves an ongoing investigation into the alleged violation of the FCC’s underwriting...
Business and Law
FCC Confirms Cumulus Sponsor ID Penalty
Broadcast group had sought to reduce $233,000 fine
Business and Law
NAB to Supreme Court: Deregulation Is Statutory Prime Directive in Ownership Rule Review
Files brief in advance of oral argument on FCC broadcast ownership decision
Headlines
FCC to Host Summit on Finding Jobs in the Tech Sector
The Road Map to Tech Jobs event is set for January 15
Business and Law
NATE, OSHA and FCC in Safety Partnership
Hope is to reduce injuries and deaths in tower work
Business and Law
Florida Licensee Sees Construction Permit Revoked After Procedural Missteps
Florida Community Radio was looking to build a NCE station in Horseshoe Beach, Fla.
People News
Republican Nathan Simington Confirmed to FCC Seat
Comes over vociferous objections from Dems, relative silence from Republicans
Business and Law
C-Band 5G Spectrum Auction Begins
Pai highlights pace of process, “years ahead of schedule”
Business and Law
Broadcaster to Pay $125,000 as Part of Civil Penalty and Consent Decree
Magic Broadcasting was being investigated over tower lighting issues and radio contest rules
Business and Law
AM Stations Face Forfeiture for Late License Renewals
The two AM stations serve Cullman in north central Alabama
Business and Law
FM Translator Renewal Met With Interference, Misrepresentation Claims
Issues for Louisiana translator include enquiries into antenna type and questions about character
People News
Rules on Filing of Petitions Trip Up California FM Translator
FCC says a California licensee looking to construct FM translator has issues
Business and Law
NAB States Ownership Case at High Court
Says FCC can change rules without reviewing impact on minority/female ownership
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Proposed Regulatory Fee Process Unfair to Broadcasters
Calls for a change in the methodology so broadcasters aren’t paying twice to cover...
Business and Law
Failure to File a Renewal Application Trips Up Two Licensees in Louisiana
A radio station inside Angola prison was one of two FM stations that allegedly...
Business and Law
FCC Gives iHeart a Foreign Ownership Privilege
Commission will let the company exceed the 25% cap
Headlines
Chairman Pai’s Birthday Message to Radio
"We look forward to the stories that radio will continue to tell"
Business and Law
FCC Approves All-Digital Option for AM
Will allow HD Radio MA-3 mode, but the uptake outlook is unclear
Business and Law
FCC Chooses C-Band Repack Money Clearinghouse Operators
Accounting firm along with law group and satellite comms company to oversee repack cost...
Business and Law
FCC Continues Programs for Small/Diverse Broadcast Finance
Nov. 6 virtual symposium will include broadcasters, lenders, policymakers
Business and Law
FCC Plans to Cap New NCE FM Applications
Filing window for reserved band stations will open in 2021
Business and Law
Media Bureau Changes Course, Revokes CP Grant for Oregon FM Translator
New evidence revealed that the translator would cause interference to the signal of a...
Business and Law
FCC Officially Moves into New Headquarters
Long-in-the-works move finished, but don’t visit yet
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Reconsideration Petitions on FM Translator Interference Rules
The commission responded to four groups who asked the commission to reconsider parts of...