Saturday, May 16, 2026

Could Congress Kill FCC Cross-Ownership Rules?

The end to 'Disco era' media cross-ownership ban could be decided by Congress, rather than by courts or an FCC reconsideration
FCC

EchoStar, Hauppauge Get FCC No-Analog OKs

Each of the company's requests were unopposed
Jessica Rosenworcel

Is An FCC Stalemate In The Works?

A coalition of tech policy groups want a Jessica Rosenworcel FCC renomination hearing, but only after Jan. 20, 2017
Gavel

‘If It Ain’t In Black & White … It Ain’t’

Alternative FCC inspector Ken Benner advises you to back up everything you say and do in writing, if FCC penalty avoidance is wanted
Ed Markey

Sen. Markey To Comcast: Show Me The Coverage

The shift of NBC affiliation from WHDH-7 in Boston to a New Hampshire station boosted by an LPTV station in Boston is at issue
FCC

FCC Incentive Auction Goes In Reverse, Again

Stage 3 of the FCC's Forward Auction was halted after paltry bidding in Round 1 on Monday morning.

MMTC To Trump Team: Do These 12 Things

Creating a “Glide Path” for AM radio station owners that preserves minority ownership following AM's end is an MMTC suggestion
FCC

Here’s The Forward Auction Stage 3 Plan

Twin two-hour rounds of bidding will be seen until further notice, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern today

Is Weather A Big Draw For Your Stations? Read This

The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2016 is passed

House E&C Committee Ranking Member Stays On

Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has been re-elected as Ranking Member of the all-important House Energy & Commerce Committee

NAB To FCC: Reevaluate Your Media Ownership Rules

The NAB sent the FCC a 32-page petition for reconsideration of its quadrennial review of its broadcast ownership rules
FCC

Reverse Auction Ends Stage 3 With $40B Clearing Cost

The new clearing target is 108 MHz, representing 80 MHz of licensed spectrum.

Wheeler To Congressmen: Thanks For Concerns

Two Congressmen want the FCC to safeguard class A AM radio stations in order to ensure FEMA alerts are received without interference

On The Certification Of Non-Compliant Stations

There is no such thing as a 100% compliant radio or TV station. Sadly, disgruntled just-fired employees are part of the equation

Entercom To FCC: We Didn’t Know

Entercom attorney Michael Dash tells the FCC that the company's top brass had no prior knowledge of 'Hold Your Wee For a Wii'