FCC pulls license on felony conviction
Terry Keith Hammond was convicted of felony theft back in 2004. Among the penalties incurred for that infraction is the determination by the FCC that he is unfit to remain licensee of KBKH-FM
Licensee tries to wriggle out of fine
Urban Radio III’s KVTO-AM, serving the San Francisco market from Berkeley CA, was hit with a public file fine, dating back to a 2005...
FCC nominees cleared by committee
The fate of prospective FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and prospective returning Commissioner Robert McDowell is now in the hands of the full Senate, after...
Wheels remain greased for telcos
At least one thing pushed through the FCC by former Chairman Kevin Martin is staying put. That is his rulemaking that made it easier...
NABOB polling members on PPM
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, along with MMTC and the Spanish Radio Association, is getting ready to respond to the FCC’s recent...
Committee looks into web ads
One of the great things about broadcasting is its ability to attract audiences that share traits – if you can figure out what common...
CBC wants more diversity on Sunday morning talk
The political gabfests held by the major networks every Sunday morning are probably more closely watched in Washington than anywhere
Smooth sailing for McDowell
Clearly the second fiddle on the day’s agenda, Commissioner Robert McDowell encountered no grilling from either side of the aisle as Senators congratulated him for his three years on the FCC and
Genachowski bows in
Julius Genachowski told the Senate Commerce Committee that it was an honor to be nominated to take the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and expressed his excitement about getting on
SHVERA debated
Members of Congress feel a little pressure to get the bill reauthorizing the Satellite Home Viewer Act reauthorization. The good news for broadcasters is...
FCC accepting HD FM power increase comments
A public notice issued by the FCC asking for input into proposals to allow digital FM stations to boost power, along with other related...
Cross-ownership still on hold
Late last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals announced that the stay is own, and that the FCC’s 12/18/07 limited relaxation of ownership...
House panel takes up SHVERA
The breather granted broadcasters by elements of the House Energy and Commerce committee is officially over. The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet...
Genachowski, McDowell on the hotseat today
The Senate Commerce Committee has booked to guests for its 2:30 PM session – aspiring FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and returning veteran rank and...
AM on FM, DTV featured at next FCC meeting
The next Open Meeting of the FCC is pegged for Thursday 6/2/09. It’ll feature a wrap-up of the DTV transition, which by then will...