Sunday, May 17, 2026

Next Regional EAS Test This Week

The next regional EAS test is this week in 22 areas.
FCC

Why Will We Care About ‘The Box’ Vote?

How consumers will access video programming in the future is at the heart of the set-top box battle that’s been officially unleashed at the FCC.
Pile of Money

What Can AM Owners do Starting March 3?

AM owners can simply notify the FCC they're using power-saving techniques as of March 3.
Closed Caption

Closed Captioning Regs Updated

The FCC updates its closed captioning rules.
Cable / Satellite

Condolences Pour in for Dan Brenner

Former cable industry and FCC attorney Dan Brenner is dead at 64.
FCC

Just in Case You Didn’t Know Contest Rule Changes Now in Effect

Broadcasters can now post contest rules online if they wish.

Why Broadcasters Straddle Both Sides of Set-Top Box Brawl

Arguments are becoming more pointed as set-top box vote nears.

Is Capitalism Under Assault?

FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly says capitalism is under assault but should be embraced.
FCC

Why Set-Top Box Issue is Critical

Lobbying has become intense as the FCC gets closer to voting on set-top box changes.
Google

Google Takes a Pass on Incentive Auction

Google says it won't bid in the upcoming FCC spectrum auction.
Gavel

FCC Upholds Class A Auction Decision

The FCC upholds earlier decision about LPTVs and incentive auction
FCC

You Can Now Ditch On-Air Contest Rules

The revised contest disclosure rules are now in effect.
FCC

Given Shrinking Budget, FCC Consolidating Space

The FCC’s budget would shrink to $358M in FY2017, according to the president's budget request to Congress.
Stack of Files

What If a Competitor Pilfers Your Public File?

What if a competitor steals documents from your station public file?

NAB to FCC: Zap Retrans Reform Flypaper

NAB says FCC should back away from retrans talks between b'dcast TV and pay-TV companies.