Business and Law
FM NCE Station Count Grows
Noncommercial educational licenses are at their highest historic total
FCC
Business and Law
Virginia LPFM Is Penalized for Violating FCC’s Underwriting Rules
Charlottesville’s WREN receives a $1,000 penalty, shortened 2-year license renewal
Business and Law
Nevada FMs Attempt Move to Utah (Again), Are Thwarted by FCC
The desired move would bring two stations closer to the growing market in St....
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Calls for AI Reform at Berkeley Conference
"The bottom line is that the public deserves to know if the voices and...
Business and Law
FCC Escalates Enforcement of Pirate Radio in Miami, NYC Metro Area
Commission carries out three fines, has three more proposed
Business and Law
NAB Pursues Legal Challenge to Halt New FCC Sponsor ID Rules
The commission says its new requirements support transparency and democratic values
Business and Law
Can You Ace This Quiz on FCC Compliance?
Failure to comply with commission rules could spell disaster for radio stations
Headlines
FCC Tells Radio Stations Not to Make Fee Payments Yet
After problem with population calculation, the commission asked radio broadcasters to wait
Business and Law
Broadcasters Face Inconsistencies With the FCC’s Fee Collection System
Some radio broadcasters said CORES was reflecting wrong data
Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Fortify EAS in U.S. Territories
Northern Mariana Islands and Guam among those that struggled in nationwide test
Business and Law
Virginia Broadcaster Laments Interference From FM Translator
Lakes Media LLC says the translator is causing noise to its full-power FM
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Adopt Digital Radio Asymmetric Sideband Operations
But it will defer a decision that would let more FM HD Radio stations...
Business and Law
FCC Announces Initial Communication Rules for Drone Control
Part of the 5 GHz spectrum will be allocated for wireless control of uncrewed...
Business and Law
WQVR Gets the Go-Ahead to Operate Its HEBA at Night
Sans interference, the AM station was granted a license by the FCC
Business and Law
FCC Still Pondering Petition for A10 FM Service
New class of FM could help rural broadcasters, but Cumulus worries about increased interference
Business and Law
More Stations Lay Groundwork for ZoneCasting
GBS says 12 stations in nine markets have now begun the process
Business and Law
Judge Extends Key Deadline in Audacy Ch. 11 Case
The company and its lenders agreed to maintain the status quo pending FCC action
Business and Law
FCC: Paperwork Error Will Cost School $4,875
The commission affirmed a penalty against Carolina University in a translator renewal case
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Louisiana LPFM Hopeful Over Failed Localism Requirement
Breakthrough Community Services’ headquarters is 148 miles away from its Baton Rouge transmitting site
Business and Law
FCC Grants Mich. LPFM a Construction Permit, Withstanding Opposition
The commission cautions against the use of online sources in filed claims
Business and Law
Audacy Faces Possible $14,000 Penalty for Mismanagement of Cash Contest
The company failed to notify 50 potential winners promptly during a 2021 contest
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Addresses Native Communities, Campaigns for New Missing Persons Alerts
The FCC chairwoman hopes to win adoption for a new EAS code this month
Business and Law
FCC Issues Fact Sheet on AI Proposal
Proposal would require disclosure when AI is used in political ads on radio and...
Business and Law
NAB Continues Pushback Against Mandatory DIRS Reporting
Says FCC should shift its focus to helping broadcasters find fuel for generators after...
Business and Law
Christian Broadcaster Sues FCC Over EEO Data Collection Requirement
theDove Media calls it a "public shaming rule"
Business and Law
FCC Proposal to Regulate AI-Generated Political Ads Moves Forward
Disclosure requirements would help listeners know when AI is being used
Business and Law
FCC Hears From a Range of Voices on Class A10
Some express support, others worry about interference and impact on translators
Business and Law
Cumulus Opposes a New FM Station Class
Cites risk of interference and potential harm to translators, LPFMs and minority owned stations
Business and Law
FCC Hits 13 Landlords in NYC Metro Area With Pirate Letters
Enforcement sweeps allege illegal FM broadcasts within the last year
Business and Law
FCC OKs New Pre-Sunrise, Post-Sunset Authorizations for AMs
It has not issued such authorizations since 2007
Guest Commentaries
Would My Station Be Able to Go to FM Class A10?
Many Class A stations may benefit if the FCC approves the petition
Business and Law
No LPFM for Fort Lauderdale Church
The commission said its application lacked the necessary engineering exhibit
Business and Law
FCC Denies Resurrection of Silent Kentucky AM
WEKC owner missed 2020 renewal filing deadline; commission cites history of rules violations
Headlines
U.S. Radio Begins to Explore FM Geotargeting
What should we expect, now that the first stations have applied?
Business and Law
FCC Proposes 6% Cut to Radio Regulatory Fees
The commission also wants to ditch pandemic-related financial relief
Business and Law
No Mercy From FCC for Athens State University’s LPFM Rejection
University said a student entered the wrong channel number on its application
Business and Law
No LPFMs Granted for This Texas Mennonite Church Duo
Waco and Canton hopefuls lacked reasonable site assurance
Business and Law
FCC Reinstates Radio Duplication Rule for Commercial FM Stations
Regulations eliminated four years ago are put back into place
Business and Law
FCC Amends Foreign Sponsorship ID Rules
The rules were designed to prevent foreign influence on U.S. elections
Business and Law
NAB Asks FCC to Reconsider Public Release of Station EEO Data
Group says commission is overreaching on constitutional grounds
Business and Law
Restart of FCC’s EEO Data Collection Plan Faces Legal Challenges
Some religious broadcasters take issue with revisions to Form 395-B