Business and Law
AM Stations Face Forfeiture for Late License Renewals
The two AM stations serve Cullman in north central Alabama
FCC
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...
Business and Law
Breaking of LPFM Rules Leads to $15,000 Penalty for R.I. Station
Consent decree resolves issues over commercial underwriting and multiple station ownership
Business and Law
Arizona Licensee Gets Green Light on License After Agreeing to $15K Consent Decree
Two licensees filed objections against Rocket Radio Corp.’s translator construction
Business and Law
NAB Says FCC Should Stick to Its Decision on LP-250
NAB approves but LP-250 supporters say the agency does not offer rationale for denial
Business and Law
Licensee Agrees to $8,000 Consent Agreement on Unauthorized License Transfer
Failed to request prior approval of the transaction as required by FCC rules
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Four Election Day Issues to Avoid
What radio needs to be aware of in its campaign coverage
Business and Law
Trump Nominates NTIA Advisor for O’Rielly FCC Seat
Nathan Simington has been NTIA advisor
Business and Law
Pai Calls for Transparency on Foreign Government Sponsored Broadcast Content
Proposed rule change would cover TV and radio content provided by foreign governments
Business and Law
FCC Introduces Plan to Increase Staff Diversity
The new Early Career Staff Diversity Initiative seeks to diversify talent among commission staff...
Business and Law
FCC Releases Guidance on Using WEA Alerts
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
Business and Law
FCC Nixes Call to Tweak NCE Licensing Rules
Petition called on FCC to set up a secondary grant policy for those applying...
Business and Law
Radio Stations Get Little Relief on FCC Fees
The FCC did simplify procedures and add some payment flexibility
Business and Law
FCC Proposes to Significantly Revamp Its Application Fees
Agency asking for comment on changes likely to impact every industry overseen by the...
Business and Law
FCC Cuts Deal With Broadcasters Over Political Files
Agency may be taking time-out on further investigations
Business and Law
Dawnco Urges Stations to “Take the Lump Sum”
Joslin says most owners will have cash left over
Business and Law
Yet More Settlements in Political File “Derelictions”
FCC Media Bureau continues election-year effort
Business and Law
Lump Sum Decision Causes Engineer Headaches
SBE asks for extension on time to choose in C-Band reimbursement program
Headlines
Lump Sum Option May Not Be Best for All
Mark Johnson says the option was a "welcome surprise" but engineers wonder about the...
Business and Law
Translator Handed $12,000 Forfeiture for Operating at Unauthorized Power Levels
Station’s reasoning that the move was a “permissible means of self-help” is rejected by...
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule for Both AM and FM Bands
The decision to include the FM band in the mix drew ire from two...
Business and Law
Trump Rescinds O’Rielly Nomination at FCC
Commissioner’s five-year term has expired
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Devices for Democracy
Stations’ political files are more important than we realize
Guest Commentaries
FCC Seeks Confirmation of C-Band Earth Stations Entitled to Reimbursement
Deadline for filing is July 16
Business and Law
LPFM Handed $15,000 Penalty After Allegedly Promoting 14 Businesses On Air
Rules state that NCE stations cannot openly promote an advertiser’s products
Business and Law
GBS Emphasizes That Translator Proposal Is Separate From Its Own
Says this new idea “would skew this proceeding in an entirely different direction”
Business and Law
C-Band Auction on Track as Court Denies Sat Ops’ Stay
Pai says auction scheduled for Dec. 8