Business and Law
Felony Conviction Leads FCC to Consider Revoking Station License
Media Bureau has begun a hearing to determine whether licensee of WQZS can retain...
FCC
Business and Law
Window Open for Filing Biennial Ownership Report
Most AM and FM stations must file reports by Dec. 1
Business and Law
FCC Could Recommence Race and Gender Reporting for Broadcasters
NAB does not object to annual employee reporting but questions value of the data
Business and Law
Surge in FM Translators Continues
Their license category is up 5% in one year and 43% in the past...
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Highlights Network Resilience
The acting chair lays out the reasoning for a newly opened NPRM
Business and Law
Two Texas Translators Face an FCC Penalty
Commission says the licensee filed for renewal seven weeks late
Business and Law
FCC Suggests Revisions to Disaster Information Reporting System
DIRS reporting for broadcasters could become mandatory
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Gives CSRIC Its New Charge
FCC advisory group is handed its cybersecurity and 5G marching orders
Business and Law
Senators Urge President Biden to Make Rosenworcel Official FCC Chair
Group says “there is no better qualified or more competent person to lead the...
Business and Law
FCC’s Starks: Climate, Energy and Safety Are Key Priorities
Geoffrey Starks spoke at the annual legislative meeting hosted by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Business and Law
Former FCC Chairs Give Support to Diversity Certificate
“The greatest barrier to diversity is access to capital”
Business and Law
Two East Coast Operators Penalized for Late Filing
Reduced forfeitures for stations considered secondary-service stations
Business and Law
Expired Licenses Lead to $7,000 Forfeiture for FM Translator
A Tennessee permittee allegedly operated the translators for five months without proper authorization
Business and Law
Missed License Renewal Earns FM Translator a $3,500 Forfeiture
Natkim Radio allegedly failed to file a renewal and cover permit on time for...
Business and Law
Florida Low-Power FM Station Has Liability Canceled by Media Bureau
LPFM was still admonished for willfully violating the FCC’s license renewal application rules
Business and Law
For Willfully Operating Without a License, Permittee Handed $3,500 Forfeiture
Potter Radio failed to file a covering license on time for its new FM...
Headlines
Spectrum? Who Needs Spectrum?
David Oxenford muses on the lack of enthusiasm in the recent FCC auction
Business and Law
Licensees Finally Get Clear Answer on FM Translator Construction Permit
NJ licensee sees cross-service translator permit granted, despite objections from FM station regarding interference
Business and Law
NAB’s Gordon Smith Urges FCC to Reverse User Fee Hike
Broadcasters said making them pay for broadband mapping is unfair and violates statute
Business and Law
MMTC Outlines “Racial Justice” Initiatives for FCC
“No federal body has a greater need to create and preserve racial justice than...
Business and Law
FCC Takes a Broom to Radio’s Technical Rules
The proposed changes are “safe and sane,” as one engineering observer put it
Business and Law
Comment Deadlines Are Set in Tech Rule Review
The FCC wants to hear from you by Sept. 7
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes Changes to Part 95 Rules
The move will allow frequency modulation to be used as an optional modulation scheme...
Business and Law
FCC Proposes a $20K Fine for ESPN
The Enforcement Bureau said ESPN broke FCC rules by transmitting an emergency alert tone...
Business and Law
Broadcasters Face Higher FCC Regulatory Fees
Industry says it’s tired of subsidizing competitors
Business and Law
LPFM Station Allowed to Resume Operations
Red Wolf Broadcasting’s interference complaint against low-power FM dismissed
Business and Law
State EAS Plan Deadlines Announced
SECCs mark July 5 of next year on your EAS to-do calendar
Business and Law
FCC Taps Florida Station on the Shoulder
Commission’s Enforcement Bureau says WQTL was putting out spurious emissions
Business and Law
FCC Wants Better Feedback About WEA
Rosenworcel announces a survey of government partners about the Aug. 11 national test
Business and Law
FCC Media Bureau Extends Deadlines for 2018 Quadrennial Review
Groups, including NAB, MMTC, ask for additional time due to rapidly changing media landscape
Business and Law
FCC to Consider Changes to Part 95 Rules
Changes would impact various short-range, low-power radio services — including CB radio service, GMRS...
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Wants to Update Political Programming Rules
The FCC will consider opening an NPRM to make two changes
Business and Law
FCC Nixes $1,500 Liability Against FM Translator
While the FCC was to blame for the initial mix up, the Media Bureau...
Business and Law
LPFM Facing $3,500 Forfeiture
FCC says station not only filed a license renewal late but also operated without...
Business and Law
FCC Issues Bidding Instructions for Auction 109
There are 114 applicants for 135 FM and four AM CPs for auction starting...
Business and Law
Cross-Ownership Rules Officially Are Dead
Also, FCC announces deadline for new comments about media ownership
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: LPFM-250’s Time Is Now
Rural communities especially may benefit greatly by low-power FM power increase
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Widens Focus of Diversity Group
She expands mission of an advisory committee to include broader tech