Business and Law
FCC: Paperwork Error Will Cost School $4,875
The commission affirmed a penalty against Carolina University in a translator renewal case
Translators
Business and Law
Georgia AM Loses Translator, Faces Penalty
Fine proposed against WSFN for unauthorized operation and other issues
Facilities
Powering an Off-Grid translator With Renewable Energy
Creative use of solar and wind power allowed KCAW an upgrade in rural Alaska.
Tech Tips
A Costly Lesson in Translator Antenna Selection
Inexpensive antennas have their role, but when they fail it can cost you
Business and Law
Consent Decree (Plus Good Behavior) Results in Reduced Forfeiture
Alabama translator admits to unauthorized operation and long periods of silence
Business and Law
Two Texas Translators Face an FCC Penalty
Commission says the licensee filed for renewal seven weeks late
Business and Law
Two East Coast Operators Penalized for Late Filing
Reduced forfeitures for stations considered secondary-service stations
Reader's Forum
Letter: Translators are a bridge to … what?
What’s the end game for AM revitalization?
Business and Law
Expired Licenses Lead to $7,000 Forfeiture for FM Translator
A Tennessee permittee allegedly operated the translators for five months without proper authorization
Business and Law
For Willfully Operating Without a License, Permittee Handed $3,500 Forfeiture
Potter Radio failed to file a covering license on time for its new FM...
Business and Law
FCC Nixes Idea to Rebrand NCE Translator as Commercial
Local broadcaster argued the FM translator licensee should not receive noncom exemptions
Business and Law
Kneller Chooses Dielectric DCT-Ts
Antennas are put to use in two translator projects
Business and Law
FM Translator Renewal Met With Interference, Misrepresentation Claims
Issues for Louisiana translator include enquiries into antenna type and questions about character
Business and Law
Media Bureau Changes Course, Revokes CP Grant for Oregon FM Translator
New evidence revealed that the translator would cause interference to the signal of a...
Business and Law
FCC’s Starks Points to GeoBroadcast Solutions at Conference
Thinks localized geo-targeting broadcasting can increase minority opportunities
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Reconsideration Petitions on FM Translator Interference Rules
The commission responded to four groups who asked the commission to reconsider parts of...
Business and Law
GBS Emphasizes That Translator Proposal Is Separate From Its Own
Says this new idea “would skew this proceeding in an entirely different direction”
Business and Law
FCC Gives Green Light to Durham Translator
Radio One had objected, but the FCC says its petition didn’t meet requirements
Guest Commentaries
Is the FCC Dropping the Ball on Directional Translators?
Crazy patterns are approved but never built, why?
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...
Resource Center
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...
Columns and Views
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
Business and Law
FCC Will Try to Ease Translator Interference Situation
Vote expected in May; Pai also updates NAB attendees on FM translator applications by...
News and Business
FCC Cites AM Revitalization Rules When Denying Waiver Request
Virginia broadcaster listed primary AM station that was already named on earlier translator application
Columns and Views
Time for Translator Rules Overhaul?
Translators have been a success. Can more be done with them?
News and Business
IEEE BTS Looks at Future of Monitoring
Antenna design, translators and interference also on the agenda
News and Business
IEEE BTS Broadcast Symposium Examines Digital Radio
Day 2 addresses all-digital radio, FM translators, the connected car and more
News and Business
FCC Hands Down New Dismissal in LPFM Advocacy Case
Only one party has standing among hundreds of objections submitted by Prometheus, Common Frequency...
News and Business
Group of LPFM Advocates Withdraw Some Informal Objections
A few of the nearly 1,000 are retracted and more withdrawals are expected
News and Business
The Next Steps for Prometheus, et al
Advocacy groups listened to feedback; may withdraw some objections, says Prometheus engineering director
Columns and Views
Community Broadcaster: Amping Up Low Power
Wherever you fall on latest filings, LPFM needs more focus
News and Business
Moravec: Prometheus Action was “Simply Stated, Ill Timed”
First of a Q&A series with industry leaders about the recent FCC complaint filed...
News and Business
FCC Rejects 2017 Prometheus’ Translator Siting Concerns
Organization called the FCC’s earlier decision arbitrary, capricious and contrary to LCRA
News and Business
LPFM Advocates File Objections to Nearly 1,000 Applications
Groups claim FCC has allowed “giant spectrum grab by repeaters without regard to future...
News and Business
FCC Outlines FM Translator Interference Changes
We get a more detailed look at its proposal