FCC may mandate HD Radio reception by satellite receivers
In August, the Commission issued a notice of inquiry under the aegis of its XM-Sirius merger order seeking public comment on whether the FCC should (or can) mandate that satellite radio receiver devices include HD Radio receivers.
FCC Clarifies Backfill Policy
One of the new policies requires broadcasters to add nondiscrimination clauses to their advertising contracts. At renewal time, a certification will have to be made in Form 303-S that all advertising contracts contain such clauses.
New language for advertising contracts
One of the new policies requires broadcasters to add nondiscrimination clauses to their advertising contracts. At renewal time, a certification will have to be made in Form 303-S that all advertising contracts contain such clauses.
Review of political broadcasting rules
Station personnel involved with programming, sales and traffic should be aware during this election season that decisions about what ads to run, when to run them and how much to charge have broad implications under this regulatory scheme.
FCC to Test White Spaces Devices at Fedex Field
The Aug. 9 preseason game between the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills will be a test bed for the FCC
House Legislation Could Overhaul FCC
Rep. Joe Barton wants to make the FCC more accountable to the public
FEMA Announces Intention to Adopt CAP
The plan is to adopt the protocol during the first quarter of calendar year 2009.
FCC Will Extend CPs for Small Businesses
When the construction permit changes hands, the new owner may be extend the period of the permit if certain conditions are met.
FCC Invited to Test White Spaces Devices at Live Events
The political conventions, Lollapalooza in Chicago and Nashville Star have offered their sites
FCC Approves Sirius/XM Merger
The FCC's 3-2 vote along party lines seals the $3.6 billion deal, giving the combined company more than 18 million subscribers.
Sirius, XM Work with FCC to Settle FCC Enforcement Issues
The sat casters hope to enter into a consent decree with the FCC to terminate inquiries launched in 2006
FCC Sets Schedule for TV White Spaces Tests
The Commission is conducting tests of prototype white spaces devices as part of its rulemaking to consider authorizing the operation of new low-power devices in the TV broadcast spectrum
FCC's Martin Calls for Additional Sat Merger Conditions
If Kevin Martin can get the other commissioners to commit to merger conditions, Martin hopes to vote on the matter at the Aug. 1, 2008, meeting
FCC Issues NPRM on Sponsor Identification
The FCC feels it is important that the sponsorship identification rules protect the public's right to know who is paying to air commercials or other program matter on broadcast television and radio and cable
The Public and Broadcasting updated
The new edition was released in connection with the FCC's ongoing localism proceeding and is intended to serve as a preliminary instruction manual for members of the public who want to raise issues with the FCC about station performance.
FCC's Martin Says OK to Sat Radio Merger
Martin's approval is based on the merger meeting several conditions
FCC Issues Reminder on STA Filings for Emergencies
: With the severe flooding in the Midwest, the FCC issued a reminder for licensees on the contact information to obtain emergency Special Temporary Authorizations (STAs)
FCC rejects NCE TV-6 waiver requests
The FCC is now dismissing applications submitted in the October 2007 NCE filing window (or just before the window opened) that depend on waiting out the elimination of analog channel 6 TV stations next February in connection with the DTV transition.
Diversity in broadcasting
The FCC's overarching goal here is to bring more minorities and women into the broadcast ownership ranks. Historically, these groups have not been represented in those ranks in the same proportion as their numbers in the overall U.S. population
FCC Updates Public and Broadcasting Manual
The updated document includes links to places on the FCC's website that offer additional relevant information as to the matters discussed
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