Business and Law
FCC Makes Its Case for Collecting Employment Data
Commission seeks dismissal of court docket that would halt its program
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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
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FCC Approves Plan That Allows Audacy to Exit Bankruptcy
GOP minority objected to the process but could not block the outcome
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Dozens of Radio Stations Were Knocked Off the Air by Helene
Hurricane death toll continued to mount over the weekend
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FCC Allows FM Digital Radio Asymmetric Sidebands
Broadcasters say the change will help improve digital coverage
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Broadcasters Push Back Against AI Disclosure Proposal
The FCC received more than 2,000 comments on the topic of AI disclosure in...
Business and Law
FCC Says Its Fee Database Issue Has Been Fixed
The commission will contact broadcasters who may have made incorrect payments
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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
FCC Releases More Guidance on 2024 Fees
The commission published a fact sheet for media licensees
Business and Law
Radio Station FCC Fees Go Down Again
The commission has finalized the annual fees for FY2024, which are due this month
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EEO Update: Your Data Will Not Be Required in September
FCC says a public notice with ample time will be given; legal challenges remain
Business and Law
Cruz: The Full FCC Will Vote on Audacy Reorg
“Very pleased that Chairwoman Rosenworcel has come to her senses”
Business and Law
Cruz Pushes FCC Members to Hold Full Vote on Audacy
Meanwhile Audacy releases its latest quarterly financials
Business and Law
FCC Approves “Missing and Endangered” Alert Code
“As a result of the action we take today, we will save lives”
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NAB Presses FCC on Simulcast Rule Flip-Flop
Says commission had no basis to reverse its earlier decision
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Minn. LPFM Gets Another Crack at Moving
It is battling with an FM translator in the wake of another LPFM going...
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FCC Confirms $2.3 Million Penalty Against Johnny Peralta
It says he has operated an illegal station in the Bronx for at least...
Business and Law
FCC Hears From a Range of Voices on Class A10
Some express support, others worry about interference and impact on translators
Business and Law
Cumulus Opposes a New FM Station Class
Cites risk of interference and potential harm to translators, LPFMs and minority owned stations
Business and Law
REC Asks FCC to Pair Class A10 With LP250
Michelle Bradley calls for an “expansion of rural broadcasting”
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FCC Is Set to Expand EAS to Include Missing Persons Alerts
Report and order are to be voted on in August meeting
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NAB Challenges Broadcast Ownership Rules in Court
Says the commission should have modernized outdated rules
Business and Law
Groups Ask FCC to Wait on Collection of EEO Data
Expecting to prevail in court, opponents told the FCC they face "irreperable" constitutional injuries
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FM Educational Station Totals Continue to Grow
The FCC released its mid-year data for the number of broadcast stations of various...
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FM Radio Duplication Rule Kicks Back in on Aug. 2
The FCC said stations planning to ask for a waiver should do so early
Business and Law
Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve
Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories
Business and Law
FCC Asks for Comments About a New FM Station Class
Rosenworcel and Saurer suggested that C4 proponents file a new petition
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$25K Penalty Upheld Against Florida LPFM
FCC tried again to inspect WJUP but the station was uncooperative
Business and Law
GBS Asks FCC to Finalize Geotargeting Rules
ZoneCasting developer hopes commission is open to expanding hourly time limit
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FCC Turns Down LPFM Application for Page, Ariz.
Media Bureau said Lake Powell Community Radio failed to meet several criteria
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Early Adopters File to Begin ZoneCasting
GBS points to “broad appeal and community impact”
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FCC Upholds NCE CP in Dubuque
Vanguard Association of Sunbelt Colleges will build on 88.9
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Henrietta, Texas, Won’t Get an LPFM Station
The FCC Media Bureau declines to reconsider its earlier rejection
Business and Law
FCC Cancels “La Indiscreta” Licenses in Phoenix
Licensee failed to renew an STA while continuing to broadcast on translator
Business and Law
Pacifica Agrees to Pay $25,000 for WBAI Rule Violations
Its license is renewed for two years; all Pacifica stations are subject to compliance...
Business and Law
FCC Sets Deadline for Geotargeting Comments
It invites feedback about its further plans for allowing local origination on boosters
Business and Law
FCC Upholds Penalty Against Shelby’s Ala. Translator Violations
The licensee claimed it did not have the operating income to pay proposed forfeiture
Business and Law
Revocation of Roger Wahl’s FM License Is Upheld
The FCC affirms its earlier ruling that convicted Pennsylvania felon is unqualified as licensee
Business and Law
FCC License Numbers Track Growth in NCE FMs
There are 101 more noncom educational FMs licensed than there were a year ago
Business and Law
Church Is Granted an LPFM Station in Columbus, Ind.
Incident of unlicensed operation in 2014 is insufficient for FCC to deny the CP
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The FCC Will Allow FM Geotargeting
Stations will be able to use systems like ZoneCasting for a few minutes hourly