Federal Communications Commission

MMTC and LULAC urge steps be taken in key markets within the storm’s path

Licensee WKNG had pressed the FCC to admonish as well as dismiss a pending Cumulus application

Provides an extra six months for TV's, radios, to restore service

FCC will be handing out hundreds of millions

Licensee sought to maximize and improve service; FCC dismissed request

Penalty addresses unauthorized transfers of control of three AM stations

FCC chair speaks to the Michigan Broadcasters Association on August 14

In wake of several large forfeitures, Enforcement Bureau continues to search for unlicensed operators

Some applicants experienced technical difficulties last week

Four brand new call signs were awarded last month and a lot of stations got new on-air identities

Enforcement Bureau said Juan Carlos Uribe had been operating a station for some time

Commission took action in 2017 against both the alleged operator and property owners

FCC said alleged violations warrant “a significant penalty”

Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA

Only one party has standing among hundreds of objections submitted by Prometheus, Common Frequency and Center for International Media Action

One licensee questions whether owner of winning CP permit in Arizona has permanent authority to operate a broadcast facility

Commission adopts items that begin the process of collecting information about giving mobile operators access to midband spectrum

Commission noted more than 30 call sign changes, including four new assignments

Commission upholds policy stating that there are no limits of number of translators one operator can hold

FCC said operator caused interference and failed to provide station identification

MMTC says “there remains much to do”

The FM translator construction permit auction generated $574,771 from 20 bidders

Had sent emails following December vote to repeal net neutrality rules

The FCC is attempting to keep the pressure on alleged pirate operators on the East Coast