Headlines
FCC Continues Its Campaign of Political File Settlements
Commission staff apparently has been taking a good hard look at a lot of...
Federal Communications Commission
Business and Law
More Radio Owners Agree to Public File Compliance Plans
FCC continues announcing outcome of its investigations
Headlines
O’Rielly Deems FCC Diversity Rules “a Complete Failure”
Removing limitations would encourage minority investment, commissioner says
From the Editor
Big Radio Companies Settle With FCC on Online Political Files
Six corporate owners promise to do better
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM Migration Is Still a Good Idea
Lower FM band still offers the simplest solution to revitalize AM stations
Business and Law
FCC Is Likely to Kill the Duplication Rule for AM Stations
Rules restricting duplication of programming in a local area date to the Johnson administration
Digital Radio
Urban One Disappointed by FCC Action on AM Multicasts
Liggins: “Everyone says they want to save AM; now here is a chance to...
Programming and Sales
Contest Missteps Slip Up Two Texas Stations
FCC plans fines on stations that failed to hand out prizes in a timely...
Headlines
Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection
Several members of the SW community expressed concern about possible data uses
From the Editor
Latest U.S. Station Totals Reveal Boom in Translators
The number of FM translators/boosters in the U.S. has grown 30% just in five...
Business and Law
FCC Settles With Two Beantown Radio Pirates
Says the two Boston-area operators agreed to shut down, pay fines and destroy their...
Business and Law
NAB Again Goes to the Mat Over Fee Increases
Says FCC should also ease usual penalties for late payment
Headlines
FM Translator, Booster Advocates Disagree in Origination Dispute
“Unfortunate and substantively wrong" is the reply from translator origination advocates
Business and Law
Should Translators Originate Content? FCC Is Taking Comments
Proposal from broadcast groups could mean big changes for FM
Headlines
FCC Rejects Appeal From Florida FM Applicant
The commission upheld the Media Bureau’s actions that left NCE hopeful without a CP
Headlines
FCC Says No to Cross-Border Mandarin Chinese Setup
Commission says the application didn’t include a participant with connections to China’s government
Business and Law
FCC Issues $10,000 Fine in Arkansas Pirate Case
Says Gerald Sutton claimed Communications Act does not apply to him
Headlines
FCC to Suspend Most Operations on Thursday if Government Shutdown Continues
Work will continue on spectrum auctions
Business and Law
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though gaps in reception remain
FCC Votes to Eliminate Physical Broadcast License Posting
The move is the latest in regulatory weed whacking at the commission
GeoBroadcast Seeks Booster Rule Change to Enable Geo-targeting
Company filed an ex parte presentation on Nov. 29
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes $25,000 Forfeiture Order Against Alleged N.J. Operator
Initial complaint about alleged pirate station was filed in 2015
Dream of FM Translators in the Pacific Denied by FCC
Commission says it must follow its own strict rules when applicants miss filing deadline
Business and Law
SBE Offers European Alternative for Protecting C Band
Proposal would move certain 5G networks into C Band overlap
Columns and Views
Keep AM NRSC Proofs and Add FM Proofs
Richard Rudman responds to Larry Langford’s NRSC proof repeal suggestion
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Don’t Depose “King Content” in C Band Revamp
Warns against threatening distribution of broadcast, cable, OTT
News and Business
O’Rielly: First Amendment Rights Worthy of Strongest Defenses
Individuals who use the public airwaves must play by the rules
Business and Law
Alaska Licensee Surrenders FM License but Separate $8,000 Fine Remains
Media Bureau says licensee allegedly engaged in unauthorized silences
Business and Law
FCC Grants Yet Another C Band Filing Extension
Since 90 days weren’t enough for some filers, Oct. 31 is the new deadline
NPR: Minimize Harm and Maximize Relief to FM Stations
Public broadcaster tells FCC that “innocent bystander” stations must be protected
LDS Locations Are Active as C Band Registration Deadline Nears
FCC wants you to register by next Wednesday
FCC Sets Deadlines for Auction 83 and 100 Singleton CP Applications
Both will be open Oct. 4 through Nov. 5
Business and Law
NAB Urges FCC to Minimize Repack Disruptions
The picture for how to spend the additional $1 billion for LPTV, TV translator,...
Industry Groups Call on FCC Not to Further Deregulate AM/FM Ownership
Groups call potential loosening of ownership caps ‘disastrous’ for music creators
Business and Law
After Summer Passage of Pirate Act, FCC Continues Operator Sweep
Individuals sent Notices of Unlicensed Operation in New York and Connecticut
Business and Law
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
Business and Law
Cumulus Gets a Warning on Improper Ex Parte Communications
Licensee WKNG had pressed the FCC to admonish as well as dismiss a pending...
Business and Law
FCC Won’t Pull Licenses From Hurricane-Affected “Dark” Stations
Provides an extra six months for TV's, radios, to restore service