Sunday, May 17, 2026

Was There An Edict Not To Go After Pirates?

Was there a directive for the Enforcement Bureau field agents not to go after pirates?

The Backstory on FCC’s Repack Pivot

FCC is starting to think about the repack.
Broadcasting Pirate

Wheeler, O’Rielly Seek Hill Help to Bust More Pirates

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioner Mike O'Rielly asked for lawmaker’s help to beef up enforcement against illegal radio operators.
Ben Downs

AM Owners: Should FM Translators Get Primary Status?

What if AM owners could get primary status for their FM translator under certain conditions?

House Passes Alerting Improvement

The House passed a public warning improvement bill.
MIB Reports Talk Radio

MMTC: Main Studio Rule is Archaic ‘Holdover’

MMTC says main studio rule is 20th Century "holdover."
Gavel

Who’s on Forward Auction List May Surprise You

We know more about the wireless companies that plan to bid in the upcoming incentive auction.

NAB: FCC Should Begin Repack Planning Now

NAB agrees with AT&T on many elements of the TV repack.
MIB Reports Talk Radio

Why AMs Say Drop Main Studio Rule

AMs say main studio rule is a financial burden.
Comcast

Comcast Pursues Own Rate Setting

Comcast Cable pursues own rate-setting in certain cities.
Gavel

Auction Is a Go

It appears the auction will begin on time.

NAB Beefs Up Lobbying Stable

Ray Baum joins NAB at the end of the month as VP Government Relations.
Gavel

Latina Gets in Auction

Late Thursday, a federal court of appeals ruled on Latina Broadcasting case.
FCC

How DTC Refutes T-Mobile Repack Beliefs

Digital Tech Consulting says many of T-Mobile’s assumptions about he TV repack are wrong.

Pai: ‘Disturbing Mission Creep’ at FCC

FCC Commissioner Pai tells lawmakers the Media Relations office needs cuts.