Sunday, June 28, 2026

FCC

Why AM Interference Would Actually Increase

Class A say physics of AM band can't be changed.
Preston Padden

600 MHz Auction Revenues May Exceed AWS-3

Preston Padden delves into why revenues from the spectrum auction may be larger than AWS-3.

NAB Reveals How AT&T Flip-Flops on Retrans

AT&T seeks many prohibitions against TV owners in retrans regulation.

How the Sale of a Florida AM Got Stuck for Years

The sale of a Florida AM got stuck at the FCC for years.

Lawmakers Scrutinize Set-Top Box Proposal

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s set-top box proposal continues to come under scrutiny.
Ajit Pai

400+ FM Translator Applications Okayed

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai says the Media Bureau is approving hundreds of FM translator applications for AM owners.

Why Walden Wants to Fix FCC In-Fighting

Walden seeks to bring FCC process from 1816 to 2016.

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.