Business and Law
FCC Inspector General Launches Social Accounts
Seeks to raise awareness of its work to combat FCC-related fraud or abuse
Federal Communications Commission
Business and Law
More Change for Radio Ownership Rules?
Subcaps are debated, while clamor for more ownership diversity draws attention
Headlines
Rosenworcel Calls for 6G Initiative
Would like an effort modeled after the recent Project Solarium
Headlines
Carriers Report Success in National WEA Test
Here's what the FCC asked them about the August national test and how they...
Headlines
FCC Disaster NPRM Discusses Backup Power Requirements
Mandatory reporting to DIRS is also part of the proposal package
Headlines
NAB Lays Out Precarious Financial Position of Radio
Association again urges the FCC to raise or eliminate local ownership caps
Business and Law
FCC Cancels NAL on Texas Translators
Because, well, you can't file for renewal before you even have the license
Business and Law
College Station Signs FCC Consent Decree
KNMC in Montana acknowledges it broke two rules
Business and Law
EEO Supporters Lay Out Their Wish List
38 organizations urge the FCC to broaden its focus beyond data collection
Business and Law
FCC Extends Deadline for Regulatory Fees
They are now due Monday night, a three-day extension
Business and Law
FCC Paperwork Confusion May Cost R.I. Broadcaster
Diponti Communications didn’t realize its newly acquired translator had a short-term license
Business and Law
LPFM Is Fined $17,500 for Airing Commercials
Competitor complained that low-power station aired advertisements
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Names Members to Revamped Advisory Group
CSRIC VIII will be co-chaired by representatives of CISA and Verizon
Business and Law
Hold Off on Foreign Sponsorship ID, FCC Is Told
NAB, MMTC and NABOB ask for delay until its legal case can be heard
Headlines
iHeart Says Lifting FM Subcaps Could Devastate AM Band
It thinks NAB proposal to substantially deregulate FM would be harmful
Headlines
NAB Supports Most Proposed Tech Rule Changes
But it says FCC should keep a rule codifying “last in time, first in...
Business and Law
Latest Data Confirms Underrepresentation, Rosenworcel Says
FCC releases latest ownership data by gender, race and ethnicity.
Business and Law
NABOB Opposes Lifting Subcaps
National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters warns against more consolidation
Headlines
Give Us Subcap Relief, Broadcasters Again Tell FCC
In some markets, one owner could own all the stations
Reader's Forum
Letter: Translators are a bridge to … what?
What’s the end game for AM revitalization?
Tech and Gear
Wireless Mic Industry Debates WMAS Technology
NAB and SBE express cautious approval, with caveats
Headlines
Broadcasters Get a Win on Regulatory Fees
When NAB and state associations complained about a hike, the FCC apparently listened
Headlines
The FCC Contemplates “Persistent EAS Alerts”
Commission is taking comments on several recommendations from FEMA
Business and Law
NAB Continues Its Fight Against Higher Station Fees
Broadcasters say they're tired of unregulated “Big Tech” skating on commission fees
Business and Law
State Associations Push Back on FCC Fee Increases
"License-centric approach is neither legal nor sustainable”
Business and Law
July Call Sign Changes: WMBI Is Now WXES
El Sembrador acquired the AM station from Moody last month
Headlines
NAB and Others Sue FCC Over Foreign ID
MMTC and NABOB join lawsuit against a new commission rule
Headlines
iHeart Snags a Sacramento FM CP in FCC Auction
Commission announces the winning bidders in Auction 109
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 Proposes Change in “Substantial Showing”
It opens an NPRM to tweak its political programming and recordkeeping rules
Tech Tips
Are You Ready for the Aug. 11 National EAS Test?
Here are tips and best practices from several alerting experts
Headlines
SBE: New Wireless Systems Need Frequency Coordination
Society cautions against "further disruption" of UHF incumbents
Headlines
NAB Supports WMAS, With Restrictions
It says FCC should allow the wireless mic technology on a secondary basis
Business and Law
Alabama Station Faces Fine for Late License Renewal
Autaugaville Radio Inc. received a notice of apparently liability
Business and Law
Broadcasters Face Higher FCC Regulatory Fees
Industry says it’s tired of subsidizing competitors
Business and Law
Procedures Are Published for NCE FM Window
Opportunity for new stations is limited to 88.1–91.9
Business and Law
State EAS Plan Deadlines Announced
SECCs mark July 5 of next year on your EAS to-do calendar
From the Editor
Freinwald to Resign Washington SECC’s Chair
Will step down in September after 25 years leading the state’s committee
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