News and Business
FCC to Suspend Most Operations on Thursday if Government Shutdown Continues
Work will continue on spectrum auctions
Federal Communications Commission
News and Business
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though gaps in reception remain
Industry
FCC Votes to Eliminate Physical Broadcast License Posting
The move is the latest in regulatory weed whacking at the commission
Industry
GeoBroadcast Seeks Booster Rule Change to Enable Geo-targeting
Company filed an ex parte presentation on Nov. 29
News and Business
FCC Finalizes $25,000 Forfeiture Order Against Alleged N.J. Operator
Initial complaint about alleged pirate station was filed in 2015
Industry
Dream of FM Translators in the Pacific Denied by FCC
Commission says it must follow its own strict rules when applicants miss filing deadline
News and Business
SBE Offers European Alternative for Protecting C Band
Proposal would move certain 5G networks into C Band overlap
Guest Commentaries
Keep AM NRSC Proofs and Add FM Proofs
Richard Rudman responds to Larry Langford’s NRSC proof repeal suggestion
News and Business
NAB to FCC: Don’t Depose “King Content” in C Band Revamp
Warns against threatening distribution of broadcast, cable, OTT
News Makers
O’Rielly: First Amendment Rights Worthy of Strongest Defenses
Individuals who use the public airwaves must play by the rules
News and Business
Alaska Licensee Surrenders FM License but Separate $8,000 Fine Remains
Media Bureau says licensee allegedly engaged in unauthorized silences
Headlines
FCC Grants Yet Another C Band Filing Extension
Since 90 days weren’t enough for some filers, Oct. 31 is the new deadline
Industry News
NPR: Minimize Harm and Maximize Relief to FM Stations
Public broadcaster tells FCC that “innocent bystander” stations must be protected
Industry News
LDS Locations Are Active as C Band Registration Deadline Nears
FCC wants you to register by next Wednesday
Industry
FCC Sets Deadlines for Auction 83 and 100 Singleton CP Applications
Both will be open Oct. 4 through Nov. 5
News and Business
NAB Urges FCC to Minimize Repack Disruptions
The picture for how to spend the additional $1 billion for LPTV, TV translator,...
Industry News
Industry Groups Call on FCC Not to Further Deregulate AM/FM Ownership
Groups call potential loosening of ownership caps ‘disastrous’ for music creators
News and Business
After Summer Passage of Pirate Act, FCC Continues Operator Sweep
Individuals sent Notices of Unlicensed Operation in New York and Connecticut
Headlines
As Hurricane Bears Down, Spanish Communications Are Vital, Groups Say
MMTC and LULAC urge steps be taken in key markets within the storm’s path
Headlines
Cumulus Gets a Warning on Improper Ex Parte Communications
Licensee WKNG had pressed the FCC to admonish as well as dismiss a pending...
News and Business
FCC Won’t Pull Licenses From Hurricane-Affected “Dark” Stations
Provides an extra six months for TV's, radios, to restore service
Industry
Comment Deadlines Set on LPTV, FM Reimbursement
FCC will be handing out hundreds of millions
News and Business
A New One for the FCC: Request to Split an AM Station’s Daytime, Nighttime Service
Licensee sought to maximize and improve service; FCC dismissed request
News and Business
Dickey Broadcasting Agrees to $8,000 Consent Decree
Penalty addresses unauthorized transfers of control of three AM stations
Industry
Pai Reiterates FCC Priorities for Radio
FCC chair addressed the Michigan Broadcasters Association Aug. 14
Headlines
FCC Continues Pirate Crackdown Efforts
In wake of several large forfeitures, Enforcement Bureau continues to search for unlicensed operators
Industry News
Keepin’ Up With the Call Signs
Four brand new call signs were awarded last month and a lot of stations...
Headlines
FCC Stands Behind $15,000 Fine Against Alleged California Pirate
Enforcement Bureau said Juan Carlos Uribe had been operating a station for some time
Headlines
FCC Reaffirms $144,000 Action Against Alleged Pirate
Commission took action in 2017 against both the alleged operator and property owners
Industry
Alleged Interference Nets Ham Radio Operator $18,000 Proposed Forfeiture
FCC said alleged violations warrant “a significant penalty”
News and Business
Emergency Alerting Webinar Set for July 25
Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA
Headlines
FCC Hands Down New Dismissal in LPFM Advocacy Case
Only one party has standing among hundreds of objections submitted by Prometheus, Common Frequency...
Headlines
Media Bureau Tackles Questions Over Site Assurance
One licensee questions whether owner of winning CP permit in Arizona has permanent authority...
Headlines
FCC Pushes Along Efforts to Make Changes to C Band
Commission adopts items that begin the process of collecting information about giving mobile operators...
Headlines
For Those Keeping Tabs, FCC Releases June Call Signs
Commission noted more than 30 call sign changes, including four new assignments
Headlines
FCC Affirms Grant of Multiple N.C. Translators
Commission upholds policy stating that there are no limits of number of translators one...
Headlines
Amateur Operator Penalized for Interference on Shared Frequencies
FCC said operator caused interference and failed to provide station identification
Headlines
Chairman Pai Proposes to Shift EEO Implementation to Enforcement Bureau
MMTC says “there remains much to do”
Headlines
FCC Announces Winning Bidders for Auction 83
The FM translator construction permit auction generated $574,771 from 20 bidders