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Emergency Alert Test Filing Deadline Postponed to November
Cable and wireless ops, broadcasters affected by hurricanes get extra six weeks to submit...
MetLife Management Buys FCC’s Future HQ
The commission has been promised nearly 473,000 square feet at Sentinel Square III
MetLife Buys Site of FCC’s Future Home
Commission expected to move into new complex in 2019
Pai and Clyburn Met With Broadcasters, Emergency Responders in Miami
Trip is opportunity to inspect damage inflicted by Hurricane Irma
FCC Pledges Hard Data on Enforcement Bureau Performance
GAO report also prompts promise to communicate process to public, stakeholders
NAB at Odds With Big Cell Carriers Over Repack Schedule
NAB EVP Dennis Wharton earlier this year described the 39-month repack time frame as...
Keep Alert on EAS Tests
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that the next nationwide test of the Emergency...
Sacramento “Wee-Wii” Case Continues
Entercom, FCC, Royce grapple over fatal 2007 radio contest
FCC Moves Up Open Meeting to Sept. 26
The September Open Meeting was originally slated for Sept. 28
FCC Investigating Possible Reforms to Technical Regulations
WASHINGTON�An investigation has been launched by the FCC�s Technological Advisory Council into FCC technical...
‘Monumentally Complex and Time-Consuming’
WASHINGTON�More than one reader has commented that the FCC�s process stations to access its...
NUO, NUO and NUO Once Again
FCC announces numerous additional notices to unlicensed operators
NAB Rejects Latest TV White Spaces Proposal
The TV white spaces (TVWS) debate is becoming news once again because of a...
Pai Issues Update on Harvey
After counties in Texas and Louisiana were hit by Hurricane Harvey over the weekend,...
MMTC Asks for Regulation Relief
Rural regs, four contingent limit and contour protection are issues
O’Rielly Elaborates on Upcoming FCC Agenda
Commissioner insists that media ownership rules must change
FCC Releases New EAS Guide
Intended to help small businesses, non-profits and small governmental jurisdictions comply with rules
FEMA Shares “EAS Sound-alike” File
It’s available on the EAS participant website to use with PSAs
FCC Highlights NUOs in Pirate Enforcement
Combating unlicensed broadcasts is a priority for Chairman Pai, the FCC says
Wireless Microphone Rules Updated
Last month, the commission revised its rules for wireless microphones to address the availability...
Court Still Considering Prometheus Challenge to Media Ownership Rules
LPFM promoter believes NAB’s minority ownership incubator idea is insufficient
Two Alleged Florida Pirates Receive Notices
A commercial and a residential property are accused of illegally broadcasting on 88.7 MHz
Steinman: Crossownership Rule Should Go If Sinclair/Tribune Proceeds
Broadcaster/publisher files petition to deny
MMTC: Allow Translator Origination to Help AMs
Organization replies to filed comments in FCC’s modernization initiative
Comments on RF Noise Inquiry Shared With FCC TAC
In response to the inquiry, a number of commenters identified common sources of RF...
EAS Box Makers Weigh in on Blue Alerts
Issues of cost, implementation and timing are discussed
Translator Filing Window Closes — What’s Next?
The FCC will eventually release a list of all mutually exclusive applications
At FCC, New Attention on Renewals for Long-Silent Stations
O’Rielly bashes long judicial delays in certain cases as bordering on misconduct
Senate Confirms Rosenworcel and Carr
Pai: "Their experience at the FCC makes them particularly well-suited to hit the ground...
FM Translator Window Ends With 1,000 Stations in the Game
Chairman Pai called it a success
NAB Weighs in on Blue Alerts for EAS
Less than half of U.S. states and territories currently have this system in place
NAB Supports EAS Blue Alerts If Modeled After AMBER
Association backs efforts to increase safety and security of the law enforcement community
Weekly Tech Reminders: Tower Lights and Maintenance Schedules
The rules are worth a quick review
Excuse Me, Your Transmitter Is in the Wrong Place
FCC issues notice to Kern Community Radio; concerns include RF location
O’Rielly Discusses Spectrum Opportunities and Challenges
He addressed the Free State Foundation July 25
Weekly Tech Reminders: FM Translators, National EAS Test and More
Here’s an excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes