FM boosters
Business and Law
GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”
Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
Gregg Skall
An Overview of the FM Translator Rules
Attorney Gregg Skall dips into the Code of Federal Regulations
News Makers
With Translators, Be Realistic About Your Expectations
Translators are great, but don’t let your hopes get out of hand
Business and Law
FCC Approves Final Rules for FM Geotargeting
Commissioners are unanimous in their decision to allow limited program origination on boosters
Business and Law
FCC Looks Set to Adopt Final Geotargeting Rules
Rosenworcel: We’re enabling customized content for FM audiences
Business and Law
More Stations Lay Groundwork for ZoneCasting
GBS says 12 stations in nine markets have now begun the process
Headlines
U.S. Radio Begins to Explore FM Geotargeting
What should we expect, now that the first stations have applied?
Business and Law
GBS Asks FCC to Finalize Geotargeting Rules
ZoneCasting developer hopes commission is open to expanding hourly time limit
Headlines
Early Adopters File to Begin ZoneCasting
GBS points to “broad appeal and community impact”
Business and Law
NAB Still Has Serious Doubts About Geotargeting FM Booster Technology
Advocacy group fears smaller broadcasters are at risk
Business and Law
Geotargeting Rule Change Takes Effect
Stations can apply for experimental authorization under Part 5
Business and Law
The FCC’s Final Rules for Geotargeting Are Still Pending
It has approved the technology for “one-year, renewable experimental authorizations” until rules are finalized
Business and Law
Sen. Van Hollen Adds to Growing List of ZoneCasting Concerns
He sent a letter to the FCC chairwoman this week regarding GBS' proposal
News and Business
Broadcasters Deny Support of GBS’ Geo-Targeting Proposal
"Entirely unaware of our participation in this proceeding"
Business and Law
Members of Congress Share Concern About Geo-Targeting Proposal
Technology could lead radio broadcasters to “exclude rural areas,” 13 Republicans say
Business and Law
GBS Attorney Responds to Claims That Letters of Support Are Suspect
Says NAB is playing mischief
Business and Law
GBS Calls Out NAB for “Disingenuous” Comments
Contention swirls around efforts to launch geo-targeting technology
Headlines
NAB Questions Past Business Dealings of GBS CEO
In response, GeoBroadcast Solutions decries "desperate attempt at character assassination"
Business and Law
BIA Supports Geo-Targeting Technology
Advertising research and data company says “local radio at a disadvantage” without it
Business and Law
ZoneCasting Developer Disputes NAB Claims
Says NAB is leading campaign to “misinform and disseminate misleading information”
Business and Law
NJBA Calls ZoneCasting an “Equipment Peddling Scheme”
The group opposes the technology, claims it would cause "unavoidable and unresolvable interference"
Business and Law
Representatives Express Concern About Geo-Targeting Proposal
Members of Congress urge the FCC to assess impact of FM booster rule changes
Business and Law
REC Networks: “FCC Missing Key Point in ZoneCasting Rulemaking”
Says commission not addressing impact of LCRA in proceeding
News and Business
NAB Scoffs at GBS Geo-Targeting Tests
Says GBS tests were "rigged" and “effectively attempted to catfish” the FCC
Business and Law
Geo-Targeting Proposal Hits Headwinds
NAB, others come out strong against FM booster proposal
Tech and Gear
GBS Defends Its Geo-Targeting Proposal
Says technical and economic arguments don’t make sense but plans more testing
Headlines
GBS Says Interference Isn’t an Issue
No need for more regulations if geo-targeting is permitted, it argues
Headlines
NAB “Strongly Opposes” Geo-Targeting Proposal
Association warns the FCC of “potentially seismic risks” to the FM band
From the Editor
FM Translator, Booster Advocates Disagree in Origination Dispute
“Unfortunate and substantively wrong" is the reply from translator origination advocates
Business and Law
Station Groups Push for Translators to Originate Content
Two dozen local broadcast companies think the FCC should go beyond the GBS booster...