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...
FCC
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
Business and Law
FCC Moves to Cancel Forfeitures After Catching its Own Errors
Three N.C. broadcasters were initially accused of failing to submit timely license renewals
Headlines
Audio Explosion Reverberates in Radio
Symposium panelists paint their industry as challenged by competition and regulations
Business and Law
U of Arkansas NCEs Admit to Underwriting Oops
KBPU(FM) and KTYC(FM) incurred $76K civil penalty for 2016 announcements
Digital Editions
Inside the Jan. 8 Issue of Radio World
A change in FCC technical rules could lead to a digital power boost for...
Digital Radio
Dates Set for Comments on Digital AM Proposal
Commission has said it plans to allow all-digital operation as an option
Business and Law
Alleged Deception Costs FM Broadcasters Their License
FCC judge ruled parties do not possess basic qualifications to remain a licensee
Headlines
Media Bureau Continues FM6 Update Inquiry
Comment deadline is Jan. 22; reply comments due Feb. 6.
Business and Law
Latest Enhancements For Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live
WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts
Business and Law
Out-of-Date Online Files Being Investigated by FCC
All stations advised to confirm now they are in compliance with public file rules...
Headlines
FCC Announces Dates for Auction 106
Will not accept FM commercial and NCE minor change applications during Form 175 Filing...
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Business and Law
FCC Shares EAS Test Results
Majority of Form Three filers indicated no complications during 2019 EAS test
Guest Commentaries
America’s Broadcasters Should Look Like America
Commissioner Starks says the FCC has, over decades, failed to meet its obligation
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service
Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket