New LPFM applications getting approvals
The deadline for the last window was 11/15/13. That window opened 10/15/13, and since some 2,800 applications were filed. 1,900 were deemed
Highlights from Communications Act Update Hearing
The Communications and Technology Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), held its first hearing 1/15 focused on the committee’s plans
Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed
Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses, construction permits and transfers of control—granted and dismissed
Pacifica issued NAL for KPFK-FM LA
Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division at the Media Bureau, has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability in the amount
FCC Chairman Wheeler names senior staff
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced the appointment of Tim Brennan as Chief Economist for the agency
WYOW-TV admonished: Blame The CW
Barbara Kreisman, Chief, Video Division of the Media Bureau has issued an admonishment to WYOW-TV
Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed
Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses and Construction permits—granted and dismissed—for TV, AM and FM. This list is current as of 1/2/14
Commission fines WLSW-FM $7,500
The station’s calls bear his initials: L. Stanley Wall, owner of the Classic Hits metro Pittsburgh area FM (Scottdale, PA) has been fined $7,500 in a forfeiture order
Mission Broadcasting gets NAL for KTVE
Barbara Kreisman Chief, Video Division at the Media Bureau has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
The Carlyle Group taps former FCC Chair Genachowski
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has named
Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed
Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses and Construction permits—granted and dismissed—for TV, AM and FM. This list is current as of 12/23/13:
Four more co-sponsors for Local Radio Freedom Act
A bipartisan group of four Members of the House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors
WTMR-AM gets EAS violation notice
The Beasley Broadcast Group Religious station in Camden, NJ (WTMR License Limited Partnership) got a Notice of Violation for not
Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed
Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses and Construction permits—granted and dismissed—for TV, AM and FM. This list is current as of 12/20/13:
FCC issues NPRM on sports blackouts
In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking the Commission says it proposes to eliminate