Business and Law
FCC Seeks Comment on Geo-Targeting for Radio Stations
Single-frequency network could be used to originate local programming separately via an FM booster
FCC
Digital Radio
NAB Says FCC Should Act Now to Allow All-Digital on AM
It also favors simple notification process and opposes carrier frequency tolerance standard
Business and Law
Entercom Faces Penalty for Misuse of EAS Tones in 2018
A skit on WNEW(FM) in New York lampooned the alert system just hours before...
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Improve Reception of LPFM Stations
Goal is to “increase flexibility while maintaining interference protection and the core LPFM goals”
Reader's Forum
Reader’s Forum: Bring Back Radio’s “Unbridled Imagination”
Discourage corporate ownership for mom and pop independents
Business and Law
FCC: C-Band Auction Still “Go” for December
Officials said there is still “bandwidth and time” despite pandemic
Roots of Radio
Proof of Performance, 1970s Style
A look back at broadcast test and measurement gear from 50 years ago
Headlines
COVID-19 Updates: Next FCC Meeting Is Online Only, Format Adaptations & More
Also, Telos Alliance and Glensound provide operational information during coronavirus containment procedures
Business and Law
FCC Hands Down Decision on Four St. Louis AM Stations
Agency judge strips operation authority from licensee allegedly backed by shock jock Bob Romanik
Digital Radio
California and Missouri Broadcasters Press FCC to Adopt All-Digital
Broadcasting associations say the move is vital to locales where AM is the most...
Business and Law
C-Band Plan Aims to Limit Broadcast Disruption
Package includes provision for reimbursement to displaced users — if they registered
Headlines
COVID-19 Operational Concerns for Radio
A sampling of developments in the U.S. radio industry concerning the novel coronavirus situation
Business and Law
Tech Company Asks FCC to Allow Geo-Targeted Radio Programming
GeoBroadcast Solutions files petition based on its Zonecasting technology
Digital Radio
Hubbard Radio Backs Push for All-Digital Option on AM
The group that operates the only current all-digital station in the U.S. sees great...
Business and Law
FCC Bars Visitors from Facilities Due to Coronavirus
Office of Managing Director may grant special permission for those with operational necessity
Digital Radio
Small-Market Owners Caution Against “AM Stereo Situation” With Digital
Group urges FCC to allow optional and reversible conversions to all-digital on AM
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Funding to Implement PIRATE Act
Commissioner wants Senate to factor new enforcement tools into FCC budget
Digital Radio
NAB Is All-In on All-Digital AM
Association voices strong support for allowing voluntary conversions
Business and Law
Xperi Urges FCC to Allow All-Digital on AM
Cites audio quality, multicasting and metadata among the benefits
Business and Law
MMTC: Don’t Eviscerate EEO
But smaller broadcasters say the burden of current rule compliance is significant
Digital Radio
Is AM All-Digital Right for Your Station?
It could be if you are ready for the needed investment in time and...
Business and Law
FCC Suspends Travel to “Large Gatherings” in Coronavirus-Related Move
Limits access to FCC facilities from recent visitors to affected countries
Business and Law
D.C. Reacts to FCC C-Band Vote
Commission will free up, auction midband spectrum for 5G
Business and Law
FCC Weighs the Future of FM6 Stations
“Franken FMs” defend their existence; NPR calls them a misuse of public airwaves
Business and Law
FCC Preps Big Spectrum Moves
Leap Year meeting will be leap forward for next-gen spectrum
Guest Commentaries
Radio Public Affairs: How Far We’ve Come
FCC rules are less onerous now but they are still a serious consideration
Business and Law
Big Tech, Broadcast Battle Over 6 GHz
Commission is looking to free up more spectrum for 5G
Business and Law
Report Paints Bleak Diversity Picture in U.S. Broadcast Ownership
Minorities and women claim a small fraction of ownership in U.S. broadcast stations
Business and Law
C-Band Repack Could Be Costly for Many Radio Stations
Nonregistered users may face costs soon
Business and Law
FCC 2021 Budget Plan of $482 Million Built Around Spectrum
Agency wants to resolve digital divide, encourage innovation and process reform
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Coming Down on Content
Recent FCC actions call for caution on a hot mic
Business and Law
C-Band Auction Could Begin in December
NAB said it will review the plan with eye on protecting content distribution
Headlines
FCC Stands Behind Philadelphia Translator Decision
Petitioner says the FCC failed to adopt safeguards to preserve spectrum for LPFMs
News Makers
Commissioner Starks Takes Diversity Message to the NAB Board
Also voices concerns about data privacy and security in new television technology
Business and Law
Salem Agrees to $50,000 Fine After Violation of Live Broadcast Rules
Making sure that live programming is live and not prerecorded
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Ad Clarification Opponents Have It All Wrong
Says it was right first time that FCC disclosure update needs tweaking
News Makers
Pai Lists His Accomplishments of Three Years
Themes on the list include reform, modernization and consensus
Business and Law
Miami “Franken FM” Makes Its Case for Survival
Station says it is a “vital component of the Spanish-speaking community in the metro...
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Payola Info From Music Companies
RIAA suggested he seek answers individually
Tech and Gear
FCC Accepting Applicants for Honors Engineer Program
One-year career development program open to recent and upcoming graduates