Saturday, May 16, 2026

The National EAS Test: What To Do With Form Two

A national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is scheduled for 2:20pm Eastern today. Form Two must be submitted by Midnight ET
FEMA / Federal Emergency Management Agency

FCC Suggests Staggered ETRS Form Two Filing

The FCC is trying to prevent a server crash by offering a suggested filing time period, by time zone

Fanatical Fines Over Flippant Flaunts

Alternative FCC Compliance Certification Inspector Ken Benner believes egregious legislative enforcement abuse persists
FCC

FCC Reverse Auction Set To Acclerate

The FCC on Tuesday will shift from a pair of daily two-hour trading sessions seen through Rounds 1 through 19, to three hour-long
Ajit Pai

FCC’s Pai: Class C4 Classification Possible

Commissioner Ajit Pai revealed that a new “Class C4” classification, which would create a 12kw station at 100 meters, is in consideration.

FCC Confirms Sept. 29 STB Vote

The FCC Open Meeting will also include considerations on foreign-ownership rule amendments and advancements in 911 technology.
Charter Communications

Could The FCC End Cable Modem Bundling?

The Chief of Staff to an FCC commissioner on Sept. 14 met with a Charter Communications SVP to discuss the MSO’s practice of

FCC’s O’Rielly: AM Radio’s Fate Is Up To Listeners

The ultimate future of AM radio "will be decided in the market by stations seeking to meet the demands of listeners"
USA Flag

Trump TV: One Fourth As Many

In the last ten days on TV, Hillary Clinton’s campaign aired 14,197 spots. By comparison, Donald Trump’s campaign ran 3,571 spots.

Capitol Hill Heats Up Over Set-Top Boxes

A showdown between FCC Tom Wheeler and key member of Congress is building steam, as concern over his set-top box
John Thune

Thune Thumps Wheeler At FCC Hearing

Meanwhile, AM radio got a positive nod from Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who calls it a lifeline to rural farmers in the state.
Jessica Rosenworcel

Dems To Senate: We Want Rosenworcel Renew

Rosenworcel, a former communications counsel for the Committee, came to the FCC in

MMTC: Here’s How To Engage Women, Minorities

Minority and women-based entrepreneurship can increase if Congress and the FCC developed market-based incentives
Gavel

FCC Reverse Auction Breezes Into Stage 2

Stage 2 opened yesterday after $23.11 billion was raised in Stage 1 of the Forward Auction

Clinton Still Dominant With TV Spots

Hillary beats Trump – in the number of TV spots seen between Sept. 2-11 in the top DMAs measured by Media Monitors.