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
Localism proceeding portends re-regulation of radio
According to the Commission, the proposed rules are designed to address the perception that broadcasters may not be addressing the needs and interests of their communities sufficiently
FCC Issues Update on DST and PSRA/PSSA Operation
The FCC clarifies how the change in daylight-saving time affects AM stations with PSRA and PSSA service hours.
Commission stepping up rule enforcement
A Texas AM station was fined $8,800 for failing to maintain a main studio and power down at sunset. An FCC inspector, after checking on four successive days, could not find the station's main studio. While conducting this search the agent took signal measurements and determined that the station was not powering down at night as its license required.
LPFM rules and proposals released
The news is generally good if you are an LPFM licensee, but bad for FM licensees who plan to make facilities changes that threaten displacement of an existing LPFM station.
FCC to Hold Open Meeting Jan. 17, 2008
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an open meeting on Jan. 17, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street S.W., in Washington.
FCC Adopts Protections for LPFM
In a move designed to enhance the long-term viability of low-power FM stations and encourage new voices, the FCC has adopted and proposed additional rules, which will afford LPFM stations quasi-primary service status and provide other benefits.
Problems and solutions
In the eyes of broadcasters, December was a busy month for the FCC. Broadcasting is just one small part of the FCC’s concerns, so when several significant rulings are made at once, broadcasters naturally take notice. Two recent actions deal with broadcast ownership while another deals with programming localism. Now that the FCC has acted, there are more questions raised than answers provided.
FCC Adopts Localism Proposals
The Federal Communications Commission has stepped into new territory with its Dec. 18 actions to try to ensure that broadcast stations offer programming responsive to the needs and interests of the communities that they are licensed to serve.
FCC Looks to Promote Broadcast Ownership Diversity
During its Dec. 18 meeting, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a report and order that it hopes will expand opportunities for new entrants and small businesses to own broadcast outlets.
FCC Votes to Allow Newspaper-Broadcast Cross Ownership
The long-awaited vote on the revision to the FCC's rules on cross ownership of a TV or radio station and a newspaper in the same market has taken place. The vote followed party lines with the Republicans winning 3-2.
FCC Releases 2007 EAS Handbooks
The FCC has updated the EAS Handbooks for participating stations. The new handbooks, which stations are required to post at control points, have been updated for satellite radio and TV, and digital radio services.
Bush Nominates Adelstein for New FCC Term
President Bush has announced his intention to nominate Jonathan Adelstein to a new five-year term that would expire on June 30, 2013.
FCC issues surface in presidential race
Only a month or two before the 2008 presidential nominees face off in primaries, and less than a year before the general election, top candidates from both major parties are discussing key issues affecting communications policy.
FCC Adopts New LPFM Rules
The new rules deal with issues of ownership, eligibility and technical aspects, while the FNPRM seeks comment on additional technical matters on LPFM.
FCC Seeks Info from XM, Sirius on Merger
According to several news outlets including Reuters, The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, the Federal Communications Commission sent questionnaires to XM and Sirius to gather additional information about the satellite radio providers' operation, including distribution contracts, programming arrangements and equipment locations.
Comment Window Opens on EAS
On July 12, 2007, the FCC released a second report and order and further notice of proposed rulemaking addressing next generation EAS to better serve the needs of those with disabilities and non-English speakers,...
FCC continues active enforcement of radio rules
Reports from the FCC violation list including handling of filing fees, proper tower fencing and EAS compliance.
FCC Chairman Seeks to Ease Media Ownership Rules
FCC chairman Kevin Martin is promoting a plan that would dramatically relax the media ownership rules by year end.
FCC Clarifies Dual Antenna Hybrid Operation Notification Procedures
Now that the FCC has released its IBOC rulemaking (MM Docket No. 99-325), many questions have been raised about the STAs used for dual antenna systems. A public notice has been issued to clarify the rules and what station must do to ensure compliance.
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