Business and Law
FCC Affirms Selections for New Wisconsin NCE FM Timeshare
Milwaukee lighthouse owner Optima Enrichment and Waterloo Christian seek CPs to operate 91.5 class...
FCC
Business and Law
FCC Opens Entire 6-GHz Band to Very-Low-Power Device Operations
The move, which the agency says will spur innovation, had been opposed by the...
Business and Law
LPFM Construction Permit Granted in Rhode Island
FCC dismisses objection and OK's Woonsocket nonprofit's amendment to move application to 95.1
Business and Law
Antioquia Pentecostal Church Secures LPFM Filing in Chicagoland
Trinity International University's application was dismissed after violating the FCC's Signature Rule, facility requirements
Low-Power FM
Nevada Church’s LPFM Application Dismissed for Signature Rule Misstep
The outcome results in a full-time LPFM CP grant for Mi TV on 106.9...
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Conn. LPFM Hopeful Suffering an Identity Crisis
The organization argued that the repeated "misstatement" of its name led to “improper dismissal”
Guest Commentaries
“Wannabes” Should Consider Part 15
The FCC allows legal, license-free broadcasting over a small signal footprint
Business and Law
FCC Approves Final Rules for FM Geotargeting
Commissioners are unanimous in their decision to allow limited program origination on boosters
Headlines
Trump Taps Brendan Carr as Next FCC Chair
The president-elect called the commissioner a "warrior for free speech"
Business and Law
FCC Adjusts Tentative Selections in NCE FM MX Groups in Three States
New petitions and technical proposals impact applicants in Wisconsin, Indiana and Texas
Business and Law
FCC Looks Set to Adopt Final Geotargeting Rules
Rosenworcel: We’re enabling customized content for FM audiences
Business and Law
What’s Next for the “Missing and Endangered” Code
The FCC expects MEP to be used at least twice as often as AMBER...
Business and Law
NAB Expresses Concentration Concerns Over SES-Intelsat Merger
Tells FCC the proposed deal would leave post-acquisition company in control of 96% of...
Business and Law
FCC Clears the Way for New FM Allotment in Montana
To grant Huntley its first local radio service, the FCC needed to sort out...
Business and Law
Radio Broadcasters Voice Dislike for FCC Proposal on AI Disclosure
iHeart and others say plan is well intentioned but would create public confusion
Business and Law
Texas Mennonite Conference Is Granted an LPFM Station in Waco
Its application was previously dismissed for lack of antenna site assurance
Business and Law
FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against ESPN for EAS Violations
Agency proposes maximum fine against sports network for using alert tones during NBA promo...
Business and Law
FCC Names Tentative Selectees for 93 MX Applications in 2023 LPFM Window
Philadelphia, Phoenix, Fort Worth and San Diego among key markets
Business and Law
Starks Highlights Geotargeting in Vegas Visit
Radio Activo plans to roll out ZoneCasting
Business and Law
FM NCE Station Count Grows
Noncommercial educational licenses are at their highest historic total
Business and Law
Virginia LPFM Is Penalized for Violating FCC’s Underwriting Rules
Charlottesville’s WREN receives a $1,000 penalty, shortened 2-year license renewal
Business and Law
Nevada FMs Attempt Move to Utah (Again), Are Thwarted by FCC
The desired move would bring two stations closer to the growing market in St....
Business and Law
FCC Extends Filing Deadline for ETRS Form One
In the wake of Hurricane Helene it provides all stations more time to file
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Calls for AI Reform at Berkeley Conference
"The bottom line is that the public deserves to know if the voices and...
Business and Law
FCC Escalates Enforcement of Pirate Radio in Miami, NYC Metro Area
Commission carries out three fines, has three more proposed
Business and Law
NAB Pursues Legal Challenge to Halt New FCC Sponsor ID Rules
The commission says its new requirements support transparency and democratic values
Business and Law
Can You Ace This Quiz on FCC Compliance?
Failure to comply with commission rules could spell disaster for radio stations
Headlines
FCC Tells Radio Stations Not to Make Fee Payments Yet
After problem with population calculation, the commission asked radio broadcasters to wait
Business and Law
Broadcasters Face Inconsistencies With the FCC’s Fee Collection System
Some radio broadcasters said CORES was reflecting wrong data
Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Fortify EAS in U.S. Territories
Northern Mariana Islands and Guam among those that struggled in nationwide test
Business and Law
Virginia Broadcaster Laments Interference From FM Translator
Lakes Media LLC says the translator is causing noise to its full-power FM
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Adopt Digital Radio Asymmetric Sideband Operations
But it will defer a decision that would let more FM HD Radio stations...
Business and Law
FCC Announces Initial Communication Rules for Drone Control
Part of the 5 GHz spectrum will be allocated for wireless control of uncrewed...
Business and Law
WQVR Gets the Go-Ahead to Operate Its HEBA at Night
Sans interference, the AM station was granted a license by the FCC
Business and Law
FCC Still Pondering Petition for A10 FM Service
New class of FM could help rural broadcasters, but Cumulus worries about increased interference
Business and Law
More Stations Lay Groundwork for ZoneCasting
GBS says 12 stations in nine markets have now begun the process
Business and Law
Judge Extends Key Deadline in Audacy Ch. 11 Case
The company and its lenders agreed to maintain the status quo pending FCC action
Business and Law
FCC: Paperwork Error Will Cost School $4,875
The commission affirmed a penalty against Carolina University in a translator renewal case
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Louisiana LPFM Hopeful Over Failed Localism Requirement
Breakthrough Community Services’ headquarters is 148 miles away from its Baton Rouge transmitting site
Business and Law
FCC Grants Mich. LPFM a Construction Permit, Withstanding Opposition
The commission cautions against the use of online sources in filed claims
Business and Law
Audacy Faces Possible $14,000 Penalty for Mismanagement of Cash Contest
The company failed to notify 50 potential winners promptly during a 2021 contest