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
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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
Business and Law
LP-250 FM Petition Draws Lots of Interest
Most comments are positive but NAB objects to a "total overhaul" of LPFM
Business and Law
LPFM Sees Call Sign Deleted After Unauthorized Broadcasting Claim
In addition to procedural missteps, Chinese Voice of Golden City allegedly showed lack of...
Business and Law
FCC Ownership Report Season Is Ahead
The Media Bureau reminds U.S. broadcasters of the two-year cycle
Business and Law
FCC Says FM Station Willfully Violated Rules
Station given notice of forfeiture of $3,000 for failing to file an application on...
Business and Law
LPFM Rules Are on FCC Meeting Agenda
Move appears to bring new LPFM filing window closer
Business and Law
FCC Throws Lifeline to an FM6 Station
Temporary extension suggests commission’s mind isn’t made up yet on Franken FMs
Business and Law
NAB Questions Fee Hike Proposed by FCC for FY2021
The commission is increasing fees to “unfair, unsustainable levels,” the NAB said
Business and Law
FCC Receives 158 Applications for CP Auction
Auction 109 bidding schedule to be announced in early July
Business and Law
Here Are the Latest Call Sign Changes
An Audacy FM in Los Angeles is among those changing their letters
Business and Law
FCC Collects Feedback on Using Internet for EAS Alerts
Online alerts would present technical challenges to pure-play streaming services
Business and Law
Bonneville Joins FCC Consent Decree List
It agrees to adopt compliance plans for online political files
Business and Law
Licensee Claims FCC Overstepped Its Bounds By Issuing $1,500 Forfeiture
The Media Bureau disagreed, citing case law and precedent when it comes to renewing...
Business and Law
FCC Online Event to Advance Diversity in Tech and Communications
Symposium and virtual fair to be held online April 28