Saturday, June 27, 2026

FCC

FCC Puts ‘Form 399’ Reimbursement Form To Test

A "limited beta test" of the Incentive Auction Broadcaster Relocation Reimbursement System has started
John Thune

Thune To Wheeler: No More STB Secrets

The head of the Senate Commerce Committee wants an STB "Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking."
FCC

FCC Goes With Phased TV Repack Plan

A webinar about the proposed post-auction transition scheduling plan is set for October 13

FCC Streamlines Foreign Ownership Procedures

The new rules modernize the foreign ownership filing and review processes, replacing the ad hoc case-by-case procedures

Commerce Committee Members Split On STB Delay

Sens. Upton, Walden want STB proposal shared with the public, following FCC vote postponement.

FCC Scuttles Set-Top Box Vote

A vote set for today has been scuttled at the last minute, with Jessica Rosenworcel and a vocal industry helping to stop it
FCC

What’s Next For the FCC Online Public File

Womble Carlyle attorney Gregg Skall shares what stations should prepare for, and complete today, regarding the FCC’s new online public file.

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"