Guest Commentaries
FCC Seeks Confirmation of C-Band Earth Stations Entitled to Reimbursement
Deadline for filing is July 16
FCC
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
Headlines
FCC Rejects Appeal From Florida FM Applicant
The commission upheld the Media Bureau’s actions that left NCE hopeful without a CP
Business and Law
FCC Issues $10,000 Fine in Arkansas Pirate Case
Says Gerald Sutton claimed Communications Act does not apply to him
Business and Law
Pirate Operator Agrees to Consent Decree With FCC
As part of the settlement, Pennsylvania man agrees to pay a $1,500 penalty
Business and Law
Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Seeks New FM in S. Carolina
They see an opening after another station moved a transmitter
Business and Law
NJBA Pushes Harder on Fee Cuts
Rotella says the commission should consider reductions across the board
Business and Law
FCC Says TV Ownership Rules Don’t Apply to Broadcast Internet via 3.0
Commission also seeking comments on new uses for NextGen TV
Business and Law
Arizona LPFM Can Continue Broadcasting
Nearby station alleges multiple rule violations but FCC dismisses its petition
Tech and Gear
O’Rielly: Improve Building Codes With Wireless Spectrum in Mind
FCC commissioner writes to Energy Department to request a coordinated effort
Business and Law
Cumulus Gets Thumbs up on Foreign Ownership Petition
Says move will help post-bankruptcy finances
Headlines
GBS Gathers Support for Geo-Targeting
But big groups caution the FCC that more real-world data is needed first
Business and Law
C-Band Spectrum to Be Cleared on Accelerated Timeline
FCC cites decisions by five big satellite operators
Digital Radio
Xperi Says It’s OK With a Geo-Targeting NPRM
The HD Radio developer says it is satisfied by GBS’ plans for testing
Business and Law
Ohio Broadcaster Pays $8,000 in Consent Decree
Decision finalizes FCC investigation into unauthorized license transfer
Business and Law
FCC, CISA Ask Governors to Support Communication Networks
Radio and TV are among essential entities identified by Pai and Krebs.
Digital Editions
Inside the May 27 Issue of Radio World
What major broadcast organizations had to say about proposed "zoned" programming for FM stations
Guest Commentaries
Today, EEO Rules Are Harming Stations
Attorney Richard Hayes asks FCC to suspend Equal Employment Opportunity regulations
News and Business
FCC Seeks to Keep the Wheels Turning
We checked in with Al Shuldiner, head of the FCC Audio Division
News and Business
FCC Tweaks LPFM Technical Rules
Michelle Bradley comments on what the commission did and what it didn't do
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees for 2020 Amid Uncertain Media Marketplace
Proposal of $339 million is the exact amount requested in fiscal year 2019
Business and Law
FCC Lists Stations at Risk of Losing Licenses
Commission says these need to file for renewal ASAP
Business and Law
NAB Says C-Band Cost Structure Should Await Satellite Transition Details
Association commented on FCC’s preliminary “cost catalog” to be used in reimbursements
Business and Law
FCC Revises Public Notice Application Rules
Makes public notices shorter, more uniform; eliminates newspaper requirement
Digital Editions
Inside the May 13 Issue of Radio World
The FCC's Al Shuldiner addresses interference complaints, radio engineers consider business continuity and we...
Business and Law
Large Groups Wave a Caution Flag on Geo-Targeting
They argue that not enough is known for the FCC to move forward
Business and Law
Station Groups Push for Translators to Originate Content
Two dozen local broadcast companies think the FCC should go beyond the GBS booster...
Business and Law
FCC Waives an EEO Requirement for Rehires
Broadcasters slammed by coronavirus need not do “broad outreach” when rehiring
Business and Law
FCC Deletes Call Signs of Two California FM Stations
Questions of proper incorporation thwart noncommercial to commercial modification
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates Its Own Engineering Division
Division will be folded into the FCC Industry Analysis Division
Business and Law
FCC Debuts New Seal
Design elements include new technologies impacting communications
Business and Law
“This Is Not the Time to Raise Fees”
State broadcast association cites revenue declines of 60 to 70%
Business and Law
NAB Presses FCC to Update Its Competition Definitions
Says radio’s fight for relevance and ad dollars is not limited to other broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes LPFM Rule Changes in New Order
The commission adopted four main proposals including expanding the use of directional antennas
Business and Law
Cruz Proposes Law Limiting Station Language Changes to Eliminate Propaganda
Senator says FCC loophole contributes to foreign disinformation
Business and Law
FCC Reiterates: Protect Your EAS Gear
Message comes from the chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Columns and Views
FCC Rule Suspensions Could Help Broadcasters Now
Communications attorney has a few more ideas to help stations weather the coronavirus pandemic
Business and Law
Supreme Court Asked to Weigh In on Media Deregulation Decision
Group pressing the court to overturn an appeals court ruling includes FCC, NAB and...