Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection
Several members of the SW community expressed concern about possible data uses
KGB Call Letters Return to San Diego AM Dial
Former KFMB is now part of iHeartMedia
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...
FCC Settles With Two Beantown Radio Pirates
Says the two Boston-area operators agreed to shut down, pay fines and destroy their...
NAB Again Goes to the Mat Over Fee Increases
Says FCC should also ease usual penalties for late payment
FM Translator, Booster Advocates Disagree in Origination Dispute
“Unfortunate and substantively wrong" is the reply from translator origination advocates
Should Translators Originate Content? FCC Is Taking Comments
Proposal from broadcast groups could mean big changes for FM
FCC Rejects Appeal From Florida FM Applicant
The commission upheld the Media Bureau’s actions that left NCE hopeful without a CP
FCC Says No to Cross-Border Mandarin Chinese Setup
Commission says the application didn’t include a participant with connections to China’s government
FCC Issues $10,000 Fine in Arkansas Pirate Case
Says Gerald Sutton claimed Communications Act does not apply to him
FCC to Suspend Most Operations on Thursday if Government Shutdown Continues
Work will continue on spectrum auctions
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
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
SBE Offers European Alternative for Protecting C Band
Proposal would move certain 5G networks into C Band overlap
Keep AM NRSC Proofs and Add FM Proofs
Richard Rudman responds to Larry Langford’s NRSC proof repeal suggestion
NAB to FCC: Don’t Depose “King Content” in C Band Revamp
Warns against threatening distribution of broadcast, cable, OTT
O’Rielly: First Amendment Rights Worthy of Strongest Defenses
Individuals who use the public airwaves must play by the rules
Alaska Licensee Surrenders FM License but Separate $8,000 Fine Remains
Media Bureau says licensee allegedly engaged in unauthorized silences
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
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
After Summer Passage of Pirate Act, FCC Continues Operator Sweep
Individuals sent Notices of Unlicensed Operation in New York and Connecticut
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
Cumulus Gets a Warning on Improper Ex Parte Communications
Licensee WKNG had pressed the FCC to admonish as well as dismiss a pending...
FCC Won’t Pull Licenses From Hurricane-Affected “Dark” Stations
Provides an extra six months for TV's, radios, to restore service
Comment Deadlines Set on LPTV, FM Reimbursement
FCC will be handing out hundreds of millions
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
Dickey Broadcasting Agrees to $8,000 Consent Decree
Penalty addresses unauthorized transfers of control of three AM stations
Pai Reiterates FCC Priorities for Radio
FCC chair addressed the Michigan Broadcasters Association Aug. 14
FCC Continues Pirate Crackdown Efforts
In wake of several large forfeitures, Enforcement Bureau continues to search for unlicensed operators
Keepin’ Up With the Call Signs
Four brand new call signs were awarded last month and a lot of stations...
FCC Stands Behind $15,000 Fine Against Alleged California Pirate
Enforcement Bureau said Juan Carlos Uribe had been operating a station for some time
FCC Reaffirms $144,000 Action Against Alleged Pirate
Commission took action in 2017 against both the alleged operator and property owners
Alleged Interference Nets Ham Radio Operator $18,000 Proposed Forfeiture
FCC said alleged violations warrant “a significant penalty”