Sunday, May 17, 2026

Auction Spectrum Clearing Target Set

FCC sets 126 MHz as the clearing target for TV spectrum at auction.
FCC

How Being Off the Air Lost Hyde a License

Too many off-air stints meant this licensee lost its license.

Commerce Okays FCC Reform, Reauthorization

The Senate Commerce Committee passed FCC-related bills.

Why MVPDs Retrans Copyright View is Wrong

NAB says MVPDs have given the FCC inaccurate information on retrans fees.

FCC Seeks Input on Next-Gen TV

The FCC has moved on the ATSC 3.0 petition.

Dems Get Vocal About Rosenworcel Confirmation

Jessica Rosenworcel's FCC re-nomination has been held up for months.
Stack of Files

Public File Gaffes Snag KTGM(TV)

Public file hold trip-up KTGM(TV) in Guam.

Church Planters of America Fined by FCC; Gets Licence

In what has been an ongoing issue, the FCC has ruled on Church Planters of America’s application

You Need to Know This About ATSC 3.0

ATSC Adoption of the Standard is Just the First Step, say Wiley Rein's John Burgett and Ari Meltzer.

Has Skywave’s Time Passed?

The industry is facing some hard choices about the future of the AM band.
FCC

Why KHRR May Pay Penalty

Incomplete public file records have tripped up KHRR(TV), Tuscon, Arizona.

Why KTAZ is Facing a Fine

NBC Telemundo License LLC is facing a fine for an incomplete public file.

Pirate Claimed Station is a Public Service

The FCC is standing firm against a Florida pirate.
FCC

How Renewal Snagged KVEA

California station comes clean.

Wheeler Plays it Cool on Future Plans

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler side-steps questions about his future plans.