Guest Commentaries
Is the FCC Dropping the Ball on Directional Translators?
Crazy patterns are approved but never built, why?
Translators
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Request for FM Translator CP in Alaska
Commission said the licensee could not prove it had financial solvency when it filed...
Digital Editions
Inside the September 1st Issue of Radio World
The new edition explores how to do emergency streaming on the cheap, history of...
Business and Law
Battle Lines Are Drawn in Translator Interference Rules Order
Although many agree over one sticky issue: the use of U/D ratio in some...
Guest Commentaries
The FCC Failed on Translator Interference
Engineering consultant says the system remains open to abuse and isn’t fairly balanced
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes FM Translator Interference Rules
Commission says new rules are fair and reliable
Guest Commentaries
Don’t Kill My FM Translator!
Translator interference reform is well-meaning but the devil is in the details
Business and Law
FCC to Vote on New FM Translator Interference Rules
Current draft proposes to set the interference limit from an FM translator to 45...
Business and Law
NJBA Concerned About Portions of Translator Complaint Process
FCC recently released draft order to streamline interference resolution process
NAB Show
FCC Will Try to Ease Translator Interference Situation
Vote expected in May; Pai also updates NAB attendees on FM translator applications by...
Business and Law
FCC Cites AM Revitalization Rules When Denying Waiver Request
Virginia broadcaster listed primary AM station that was already named on earlier translator application
Guest Commentaries
Time for Translator Rules Overhaul?
Translators have been a success. Can more be done with them?
Headlines
IEEE BTS Looks at Future of Monitoring
Antenna design, translators and interference also on the agenda
Industry
IEEE BTS Broadcast Symposium Examines Digital Radio
Day 2 addresses all-digital radio, FM translators, the connected car and more
Headlines
FCC Hands Down New Dismissal in LPFM Advocacy Case
Only one party has standing among hundreds of objections submitted by Prometheus, Common Frequency...
Headlines
Group of LPFM Advocates Withdraw Some Informal Objections
A few of the nearly 1,000 are retracted and more withdrawals are expected
Headlines
The Next Steps for Prometheus, et al
Advocacy groups listened to feedback; may withdraw some objections, says Prometheus engineering director
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Amping Up Low Power
Wherever you fall on latest filings, LPFM needs more focus
Headlines
Moravec: Prometheus Action was “Simply Stated, Ill Timed”
First of a Q&A series with industry leaders about the recent FCC complaint filed...
Headlines
FCC Rejects 2017 Prometheus’ Translator Siting Concerns
Organization called the FCC’s earlier decision arbitrary, capricious and contrary to LCRA
Headlines
LPFM Advocates File Objections to Nearly 1,000 Applications
Groups claim FCC has allowed “giant spectrum grab by repeaters without regard to future...
Headlines
FCC Outlines FM Translator Interference Changes
We get a more detailed look at its proposal
Headlines
Time to Resolve Those Auction 100 FM Translator Proposals
Window to be open from May 24 through June 14
News and Business
Engineer Challenges FCC’s Rubber-stamp of a Licensee’s Applications
Centro Cristiano apparently will no longer pursue the license
Headlines
FM Translator Window for AM Stations Draws in 850 Applicants
Recently closed window is part of AM revitalization efforts known as Auction 100
Headlines
Beasley Closes on Its Pricey Vegas FM Translator
Company finishes acquisition from Southern Nevada Educational Broadcasters