Business and Law
Viral Video Reveals Poor Condition of Illinois AM Transmitter Site
WKRO(AM) in Cairo is licensed but silent
FCC Rules
Business and Law
FCC Issues Violation Notice to Detroit 107.9 FM Translator
According to an agent, it was transmitting with 150 watts from different antenna than...
Business and Law
FCC Cancels License of Montana FM Station Over Unpaid Fees
Southwest Montana Media's 100.9 KBOQ was licensed to Lima
Business and Law
Delmarva Broadcaster Asks FCC to Reject Waiver Request to Exceed Cap
DataTech Digital takes issue with Draper Media’s request for nine-station cluster
Business and Law
FCC Issues Clarifications for NCE FM Translator Filing Window
NCE or LPFM operators under a time-share agreement may file applications
Headlines
FCC Approves Cumulus Media’s Chapter 11 Reorganization
Cumulus President and CEO Mary Berner pledges protection for newsroom staffing levels
Business and Law
More Radio Groups Seek Market Waivers to Exceed Strict Ownership Caps
Owners are not waiting for the FCC to adopt new rules, brokers told us
Business and Law
FCC Sends Violation Notices to Texas LPFM and Translator Licensees
A Houston LPFM was found to be broadcasting at 475% of its TPO, per...
Headlines
Trump Nominates Danielle Thumann Severs to FCC Commission Seat
The Republican is currently a senior counsel to Chairman Brendan Carr
Headlines
FCC Votes to Modify TV Station Ownership Caps
The change to a case-by-case review is likely to face legal challenges
Headlines
FCC Establishes Filing and Auction Dates to Bid on FM CPs
Allotments include 35 states and U.S. Virgin Islands
Headlines
FCC Adopts Plan for C-Band Auction in July 2027
Order plans to bridge Lower C-Band and Upper C-Band to create harmonized “super band”
Headlines
Connoisseur and Beasley Again Lobby FCC to Lift Ownership Caps
View the slides Connoisseur's legal team used to make its case for rule reform
Business and Law
Music Groups Say Caps Aren’t to Blame for Radio Homogenization
MusicFirst and FMC say diversity in both music and viewpoints has decreased since 1996
Business and Law
FCC Grants Press Communications’ Objection to NYC FM Translator
Family Stations sought to operate the low-powered 106.3 FM from the Bronx
Business and Law
Cumulus and Beasley Press FCC on Deleting Local Radio Ownership Caps
Broadcast groups appear to be lining up for an audience with Carr
Business and Law
FCC Believes World Cup Communication Will Score Highly
It has coordinated with the 11 host cities for spectrum management and security
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Deletion of Vacant SW Tennessee FM Allocation
In Selmer, Class A 105.5 WXQQ had its license cancelled in 2022
Business and Law
Copper Theft Is an Attack on American Infrastructure, FCC’s Trusty Says
She urged for felony-level penalties at the state level
Business and Law
Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s Authority to Issue Fines
But the decision may make it more difficult to collect the penalties
Business and Law
Houston FM Translator Operator to Pay $50,000 for FCC Violations
SDK Franco owns the 92.5 and 105.3 signals
Business and Law
Broadcasters Still Face Too Much Fee Burden, NAB Believes
It argues the FCC isn't accounting for time spent on entities like Big Tech
News Makers
Outdated Records Leave Microwave Links at Risk
Howard Fine documents errors on Part 74 licenses traced to an FCC database transition
Business and Law
FCC Issues Violation Notices to Two Co-Owned Illinois Stations
The pair had tower structure infractions
Business and Law
FCC Sets Restrictions for NCE FM Translator Window
There will be a 10-application cap and the primary station must be commonly owned
Headlines
FCC Issues Blunt Reminder to Broadcasters
Public notice reminds licensees that non-compliance carries heavy consequences
News and Business
Northeast Ohio AM Radio Station Goes Silent
Family Stations sold the 38-acre property for WCUE(AM)
Business and Law
FCC Solidifies Changes to Its Disaster Reporting System
Chairman Carr said the overhaul “will cut red tape for broadcasters”
Business and Law
FCC Denies Connecticut LPFM Hopeful’s Plea to Use TV6 Audio
With no open FM channels, "WHKA" desired to use 87.75
Business and Law
FCC Rule Changes Go Into Effect June 18
The amendments include the removal of a minimum AM transmitter power increase level
Business and Law
FCC Issues Violation Notices to Two Texas FM Licensees
Dallas agents inspected an LPFM site in Arlington and a Houston translator
Business and Law
ABC Accuses FCC of “Chilling” Free Speech Rights
Recent regulatory actions "threaten to upend decades of settled law and practice," filing said
Business and Law
FCC Believes Redesign Will Bolster Its Disaster Reporting System
The changes would facilitate voluntary DIRS participation, NAB said
Headlines
LeGeyt Says FCC License Action Creates “Significant Uncertainty”
"The FCC must be careful to avoid actions that create further instability" for stations
Business and Law
FCC Threatens to Revoke Montana FM’s License
Southwest Montana Media owes $6,750 dating back to 2019
Business and Law
FCC Orders North Carolina Translator Back Off the Air for Interference
The Curtis Media translator must resolve all WLUS 45 dBu contour complaints
Business and Law
FCC Sends Notice of Unlicensed Operation to California ISP
Conifer Communications was allegedly operating in the 11 GHz band with an expired license
Business and Law
Mississippi AM Owner to Make $1K Contribution for FCC Violations
But WABG(AM) in Greenwood will have its license renewed
Business and Law
FCC Moves Ahead With Revising 13 Broadcast Rules
New order simplifies a handful of regulations and codifies others
Business and Law
FCC Warns Pittsburgh Amateur Radio Operator for 911 Interference
A BTech UV-Pro was transmitting over an Allegheny County EMS channel, commission alleges
Business and Law
FCC Inspection Leads to Violation Letter for N.J. AM
Morris Broadcasting heard from the Enforcement Bureau about several alleged technical issues
Business and Law
FCC Gathers Feedback on Noncom Translator Window
One advocate says the expansion plan doesn’t do enough for LPFMs