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Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Streamline NCE Selection Rules
It takes another look at comparative standards; the proposals also would affect low-power FM...
Business and Law
FCC Releases Cost Catalog for FMs Impacted by Repack
FM broadcast stations can be reimbursed from $50 million pool
Business and Law
FCC Makes Additional Repack Funding Rules Official
Commissioner O’Rielly wants to “ensure FM radio stations are compensated for legitimate costs in...
Business and Law
Commission Moves EEO Efforts to Enforcement Bureau
The work previously was done under the umbrella of the Media Bureau
Business and Law
Public Radio Not a Fan of FM Repack Reimbursement Proposal
NPR dissatisfied with proposed order of reimbursement; issue up for vote on March 15
Business and Law
FCC Cites AM Revitalization Rules When Denying Waiver Request
Virginia broadcaster listed primary AM station that was already named on earlier translator application
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Don’t Restrict Broadcast with Obsolete Rules
Comments filed as part of the 2018 Quadrennial Review record
Guest Commentaries
Where Things Stand for FM Class C4: the Waiver Route
A 12 kW power option for some Class A FMs may be within reach,...
Guest Commentaries
Improve the Senior Band With These Steps
Stop waiting for the magic pill, says consultant
Business and Law
How Eliminating FM Subcaps Could Undo AM Radio Revitalization Efforts
Some broadcasters say FCC must tread carefully when reviewing ownership rule changes
News Makers
O’Rielly Updates Broadcasters on Subcaps, C-Band
“There seems to be agreement that eliminating the AM ownership limit is more than...
Business and Law
NWS Reiterates the Importance of WEA Changes
Deadline for mobile operators to implement character expansion is May 2019
News and Business
Pai Gives Updates on ATSC 3.0, Repack and FM Interference
Pai spoke before the AFCCE and addressed some of the broadcast industry’s hot tech...
News and Business
Update on NRSC RDS PI Codes
The chairman of the NRSC Metadata Usage Working Group explains recent changes
Business and Law
FCC Proposes to Modernize and Improve NCE FM and LPFM Selection Procedures
Commission seeking suggestions on how to redesign and amend complex licensing regulations
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates One EEO Report Filing Requirement
Move designed to reduce regulatory burdens for broadcasters
Guest Commentaries
Giving AM Owners a Boost
FM boosters worked out well for their owners, why not give AM owners the...
Business and Law
It’s Official: Long-Standing Rule to Post Broadcast Licenses Is Nixed
FCC order formally eliminates requirement that broadcasters post licenses at a physical location.
News and Business
FCC Looks at Local Ownership Rule
Here’s a summary of what’s at stake in the current commission NPRM
News and Business
FCC Gives Broadcasters Even More Time to File Some Documents
New schedule dependent on original filing date; OPIF deadline for some is now Feb....
News and Business
Post Government Shut Down, FCC Pushes Back Filing Deadline One Day
Most filing deadlines due earlier this month are now due January 30
News and Business
NAB: Spectrum Plan Must Be Based on Sound Engineering, Not 5G “Slogans”
Says TV white spaces has been a failed experiment
News and Business
Reps. Ask FCC to Protect C Band Incumbents
Caution against harming cable, broadcast transmissions
News and Business
Ready to Battle Again, Legislators Resubmit PIRATE Act to the House
Senate subcommittee failed to take action on pirate enforcement proposal in 2018
News and Business
FCC to Tackle Filing Issue Related to EEO
But one group of EEO advocates say proposed steps do not go far enough
News and Business
Broadcasters Face Uncertainty Amid Shutdown
Shutdown triggers questions about filing, recordkeeping requirements
Columns and Views
Community Broadcaster: Shifting Gears
Even during the shutdown, the FCC’s agenda makes waves
News and Business
FCC Returns to Full Strength With Carr and Starks Confirmations
Three Republican and two Democratic commissioners now seated
News and Business
FCC to Suspend Most Operations on Thursday if Government Shutdown Continues
Work will continue on spectrum auctions
News and Business
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though gaps in reception remain
News and Business
Sen. Manchin Puts Hold on Carr Re-Nomination
Reportedly unhappy with pause in FCC rural broadband subsidy fund program
Industry News
Sen. Manchin Puts Hold on Carr Renomination
Reportedly unhappy with pause in FCC rural broadband subsidy fund program
News and Business
Collaboration Between FCC and DA Office Leads to Arrest of Alleged Pirate Operator
N.Y. resident arraigned on a charge of unauthorized radio transmission
Industry
Quadrennial Review Kicks Off More Deregulation Debates
Republican-led commission emphasizes modernizing rules, lone Democrat cautions against consolidation
Industry
FCC Votes to Eliminate Physical Broadcast License Posting
The move is the latest in regulatory weed whacking at the commission
News and Business
AFCCE Honors Hashemzadah With Luddy Award
He is a longtime employee of the Media Bureau’s video division
Industry News
Bidding Drops Off in FCC’s 28 GHz Auction
Majority of licenses have provisionally winning bids