FCC Loosens Rules For Stations Hit By Wilma

The FCC is offering broadcasters affected by HURRICANE WILMA special expedited assistance to help them get back on the air, including expedited handling of STA requests, allowing emergency antennas while waiving the usual 24 hour notice requirement, allowing AM stations to use full daytime power and patterns at night for noncommercial emergency information use, and waiving the notification rules to allow stations to notify the FCC of restricted opertions within 30 days and of intent to remain silent within 60 days. Construction permit deadlines are being extended 90 days in the affected areas.

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