Guest Commentaries
EAS in Software? Let’s Get This Right
Alabama’s SECC chair asks developers not to rush
Federal Communications Commission
Headlines
EAS in Software — a Better Way Forward?
For NAB the question is urgent, but one manufacturer says the FCC shouldn’t rush
Business and Law
Radio’s Regulatory Fees Are Set to Drop for Third Year
Here's how much the FCC proposes to collect this fall
Business and Law
DAS Defends Its “Cautious Approach” to Modernize EAS
Meanwhile Sage reiterates its support of the NAB plan
Business and Law
Court Blocks FCC Gender/Race Data Collection
Judges say FCC lacks authority to impose Form 395-B
Business and Law
Conservative Groups Push Carr to Lift Ownership Caps
Broadcasters could “better achieve the scale and efficiencies necessary to compete”
Business and Law
Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control”
“We are witnessing a dangerous precedent”
Business and Law
Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks
Chairman says more than half a billion future dollars have been saved so far
Business and Law
GOP Senators Voice Support for Ownership Deregulation
22 of the Senate's 53 Republicans signed a letter to Carr
Business and Law
Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal
Converting to a software-based model “allows for more flexibility”
Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Refine Its Foreign Ownership Rules
The agency says it supports “robust foreign investment in U.S. broadcasters”
Business and Law
Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument
She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government
Business and Law
Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY
She highlights the harm of “baseless attacks on public media”
Business and Law
NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing
When Brendan Carr asked for suggestions about rules to cut, the NAB was ready
Business and Law
GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”
Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
Business and Law
Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record
An increase of 157 stations in just three months
Business and Law
NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS
Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
Business and Law
FCC Moves Forward With Broadcast Rule Revisions
Changes aim to streamline filings and eliminate outdated procedures
Business and Law
Starks to Leave FCC This Spring
The news comes as commission awaits action on Olivia Trusty
Business and Law
Carr Creates a Council on National Security
Threats from China are a primary concern
Business and Law
New Bill Seeks to Prevent “Political Weaponization of the FCC”
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act is introduced by Democrats
Business and Law
Trump Oversight Order May Portend Bigger Changes
“This executive order marks a significant departure from the status quo”
Business and Law
LeGeyt: It’s Time to “Modernize” Ownership Rules
He also says “newsrooms must be able to report without fear or favor”
Business and Law
Xperi Asks FCC to Reject Challenge to Asymmetric Sideband Order
Press Communications, concerned about interference, wants FCC to institute more reporting requirements
Business and Law
FCC Cautions Stations About Artist Promotions
Sen. Blackburn expressed concerns to Carr about a “troubling tactic”
Business and Law
FCC Invites Public to Comment on “60 Minutes” Case
Gomez slams “news distortion” effort as fishing expedition, criticizes disclosure
Business and Law
FCC’s Ability to Conduct Spectrum Auctions Still on Hold
Some worry that the situation will lead to brain drain at the commission
Business and Law
NAB Asks OMB to Block Foreign Content ID Change
Rule changes require broadcasters to beef up foreign sponsorship identification
Business and Law
Trump Names Olivia Trusty as FCC Nominee
She is a longtime aide to Sen. Roger Wicker
Business and Law
Audacy: Concerns Over Foreign Ownership Are Moot
It asked the FCC to reject petitions challenging emergence from bankruptcy
Business and Law
FCC Adopts Multilingual WEA Templates
These tools will customize alerts for people with limited English proficiency
Guest Commentaries
Disrupting the Airwaves: What’s Ahead With Carr’s FCC
He could usher in an era of deregulation, modernization and rethinking of longstanding policies
Business and Law
Ham Operator Must Pay in First-Responder Interference Case
Arguing good intentions, Jason Frawley also said he can’t afford the penalty
Business and Law
FCC Issues Marketplace Report; Republican Commissioners Scoff
Carr says, "There will soon be an opportunity to correct course”
Business and Law
Trump Presidency Will Bring Sweeping Change to FCC
What’s expected to be on the commission’s 2025 docket?
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Lists Her Highlights of 2024
She releases her final year-end list of commission accomplishments
Guest Commentaries
FCC Hears About “EAS at the Edge”
Three technology companies discussed their concept with commission staff
Business and Law
NAB Differs With “EAS at the Edge” in Important Respects
Yet the association says it is “agnostic” regarding the development of necessary software