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February 22, 2022
Broadcast Radio Technical Rules UpdateOn February 17, 2022, the FCC released a Report and Order (“Order”) adopting updated technical rules for the broadcast radio services. The Order adopts six updates to the rules: Removes Maximum Rated Transmitter Power for AM Stations: The Order amends ...
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January 26, 2022
Report and Order ReleaseThe FCC released a Report and Order (“Order”) that makes two updates to the political programming and recordkeeping rules for broadcast licensees, cable television system operators, Direct Broadcast Satellite service providers, and Satellite Digital Audio ...
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January 18, 2022
The Local Journalism Sustainability ActFor a century, we have relied on local broadcasters for quality, curated news and information subjected to the editorial process. We have heard old axioms like all politics is local and others that underscore the importance of quality, accurate local newsgathering and ...
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July 28, 2021
Further Notice of Proposed RulemakingOn Monday, July 26, 2021, the FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”) that seeks to refresh the record in the Commission’s Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Rules proceeding. The FNPRM is the first step in the ...
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On July 7, 2021, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released a Public Notice reminding emergency alert system participants of the requirement to issue accessible alerts in the upcoming nationwide test of the EAS and WEA. As a reminder, the nationwide test will ...
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June 14, 2021
Scheduled Nationwide Emergency Alert TestsOn Friday, June 11, 2021, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (“Bureau”) released a Public Notice (DA 21-680) announcing the date of the next nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (“WEA”). The Public ...
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We’re now deep into the radio and television renewal cycles and learning a few things about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public inspection file of many broadcasters. Staff shortages brought about by the pandemic have compounded normal staff turnover and ...
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The FCC will soon open the application process for Auction #109 AM and FM radio station construction permits. Auction #109 will offer four AM and 136 FM construction permits as listed in Attachment A. The construction permits to be auctioned are for new FM allotments. The ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on advertising revenue and many broadcasters are looking forward to the C-Band lump sum payments applied for last year. The good news is the payments are coming. The bad news is: Not Yet! The FCC has assigned the payment ...
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Broadcasters of all shapes and sizes have come to realize they are now engaged in a multi-platform enterprise. Television broadcasters are adopting streaming options and radio stations have developed mobile “apps” for smart speakers to promote listening over Alexa, ...