Business and Law
Radio Technical Rules to Be Cleaned Up
The FCC has some changes it wants to make that involve various radio rules
Federal Communications Commission
Business and Law
FCC Explores More Efficient Wireless Mic Systems
A current NPRM asks if the commission should allow WMAS systems
Business and Law
Emergency Alert Changes Pass FCC
Order tightens up state EAS plan process, among other changes
From the Editor
Bradley: LP-250 Is Not Dead in the Water
REC Networks is sanguine about its latest proposal
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
Headlines
National EAS Test Will Focus on Broadcast Chain
Stations must fill out Form One by July 6 in preparation
Business and Law
LPFMs Are Hopeful About “Simple LP250”
FCC is taking comments on fresh petition from REC Networks
Headlines
Ralph Justus Dies; Former Tech Executive at NAB, CEA
Worked at center of radio and TV technology for many years
Business and Law
FCC Wants More Input Before Finishing Rule Review
Cites passage of time and pandemic as reasons to reopen comments
Headlines
FCC Rejects Appeals of New LPFM Tech Rules
Petitions to reconsider came from several advocates of low-power FM
Business and Law
Time Running Out for FM6 Stations?
Advocates still hoping for OK to air analog audio after July deadline
Business and Law
FCC June Agenda Includes LPFM, Alerting
Rosenworcel hopes to get "one step closer to opening an application window"
Headlines
ARS Is Now Open for Filing State EAS Plans
Combines ETRS with a new electronic filing platform
Tech and Gear
C-Band Migration Underway for Dish Users
Some in satellite sector worry about filter shortage
Business and Law
Starks Cites Local News as a Pillar
Says it influences regulation and will play important public interest role for years to...
From the Editor
“It’s All Very Frustrating”: Life Under a Consent Decree
A compliance officer explains his issues with the FCC's political file initiative
From the Editor
FCC Political File Consent Decrees Proliferate
More than 2,100 stations are now covered by agreements that require compliance plans
Headlines
Kenyon Says Make EAS Originator Codes Clearer
He also would like to see an Event Code for domestic terrorism events
Business and Law
The FCC Can See Your Public File
How to make sure your online files can withstand its glare
Business and Law
FCC Online Event to Advance Diversity in Tech and Communications
Symposium and virtual fair to be held online April 28
Headlines
FCC Approves Foreign Government ID Change
Broadcasters will need to verify even if the lessee answers "no"
Digital Radio
A Cumulus AM Near NYC Will Go All-Digital
WFAS(AM) will use the slogan “Digital AM 1230 HD: New Talk for New York”
Business and Law
FCC Admonishes Licensees for Missed Deadlines — but Agrees to Cancel Forfeitures
Both licensees failed to file a license renewal application on time
Headlines
Carr Calls Foul on Congressional Democrats
Republican commissioner objects to reported effort to block a station sale
Business and Law
NAB Unhappy With Lease Agreement Proposal
Kaplan deplores FCC’s intention with foreign government rules
Business and Law
Hearing Set to Determine Ohio AM License
Administrative law judge will decide whether or not to renew the license of mostly...
Business and Law
Changes Coming in National Alerting
A focus on state plans and better reporting of false alerts
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Wants to “Revitalize” CSRIC
The FCC is seeking members for its communications advisory panel
Business and Law
Deciphering When a Commercial Station Can Pay Noncommercial Fees
In some cases, an exemption is based on the nonprofit status of the licensee...
From the Editor
U.S. Commercial FM Station Count Is Down
Latest FCC data also shows continuing shrinkage in number of AMs
Business and Law
FCC Can Use New Pirate Radio Fines Starting April 26
But lack of funding for enforcement remains an obstacle
Business and Law
Geo-Targeting Proposal Hits Headwinds
NAB, others come out strong against FM booster proposal
Tech and Gear
Mississippi Station Wants to Demo ZoneCasting
GBS gets support from Roberts Radio in push for geo-targeting
Headlines
FCC Will Explore EAS on the Internet
Commission also officially releases proposed changes to alerting system
Headlines
EMF Urges Quick Decision on Franken FMs
Wallington says stations want to avoid “a potential unhappy surprise”
Tech and Gear
GBS Defends Its Geo-Targeting Proposal
Says technical and economic arguments don’t make sense but plans more testing
Tech and Gear
Minority Groups Call for a Geo-Targeting Pilot
MMTC, NABOB call for industry parties to work together
Business and Law
FCC Issues Enforcement Reminders
Sponsor IDs and sharing agreements are in the spotlight
Business and Law
These Stations Need to Turn in License Renewals ASAP
FCC reminds 17 licensees in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana and Dakotas