Carr Joins Seven Former FCC Commissioners At MMTC Affair
Senior Republican-aligned FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr will join no less than three former Commissioners and four former agency Chairs at the sixth annual "Former FCC Chairs' Symposium" hosted by the Multicultural Media, Telecom & Internet Council.
FCC Reminds TV Broadcasters Of Emergency Info Access Obligations
The FCC has issued a public notice reminding broadcasters, cable operators, and satellite television services of their obligation under section 79.2 of the Commission’s rules to make televised emergency information accessible to persons with disabilities.
EAS Test Report Released For October 2023 Event
Nearly nine months ago, the FCC conducted a nationwide emergency alert test, with radio and TV stations sending alerts via the Emergency Alert System and mobile phones receiving Wireless Emergency Alerts. On Thursday, a report as to the efficacy of the test was released by the Commission.
Window Opens For Second Round Of NGWS Grant Applications
The Executive Director of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Next Generation Warning System Grant Program has shared details regarding the second round of grants to the NGWS program, which is ready for new applications.
FCC Head Takes On Mobile Phone Giants With ‘Unlock’ Proposal
In a move that could have potentially significant consequences for both consumers and cell phone service providers, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has brought forth a proposal that would require mobile providers to unlock customers’ mobile phones within 60 days of activation.
Mr. Antenna Owner Violates FCC Sunshine Agenda Period
Karlo Maalouf, owner and founder of Mr. Antenna, has been singled out by the FCC's Office of General Counsel for submitting a prohibited written presentation during a Commission "Sunshine Agenda Period."
FCC Settles Verizon 911 Outage Violations
The Enforcement Bureau has reached a settlement that resolves its investigation into whether Verizon Wireless violated Commission rules by failing to deliver 911 calls during an outage in December 2022 in six southern states.
NAB Releases New Spots Pushing AM Radio Legislation
The NAB has released new radio spots designed to drive constituents of Capitol Hill politicians into action, and get them to petition their House and Senate representatives to get floor votes in each body of Congress for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle act.
Declining Health Leads Rep. Womack’s Father To Sign Off AM/FM Combo
It is a 4kw FM covering a Tri-State Area encompassing corners of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. It is a sibling to a Class B AM simulcast partner, offering unique programming including classic radio serials and “Dial-a-Trade” segments. On July 1, KURM radio will sign off after nearly 45 years.
FCC Upholds Big Fine To LPFM For Big Violations
Nearly two years ago, a low-power FM radio station serving the northeast corner of Palm Beach County, Fla., was handed a significantly large proposed fine by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau. Now, Bureau Chief Loyaan Egal has decided to uphold the monetary forfeiture.
CPB Gives Alaska Public Media A Big Grant For News
A major grant has been awarded to Alaska Public Media for a journalism collaboration initiative that will help it pay the salaries of four news reports through the state, along with three shared editors plus travel and equipment expenses.
D.C. Matters A Focal Point Of Hispanic Radio Conference Chat
A session at the conference saw communications attorney Frank Montero discuss key legislative and regulatory matters impacting Radio with Bryan Broadcasting's Ben Downs; New Mexico Broadcasters Association President Paula Maes; SDC Broadcasting head Matt Martinez; and Lazer Media's Alfredo Plascencia.
House Committee Wants $40M For Public Broadcasting’s NGWS
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has proposed a multimillion-dollar budget allocation for public broadcasting’s Next Generation Warning System (NGWS), and APTS President/CEO Patrick Butler couldn't be more thrilled.
Chairwoman, Carr Spar Over LPTV Rule Change Plan
The FCC on June 5 adopted the NPRM proposing LPTV stations maintain an online public file in order to inform the public of a station's operations and facilitate community engagement. The NPRM also suggests updates and amendments to address advances in the LPTV service.
Starks Gets New Wireless, Space, International Policy Advisor
Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks is welcoming a new Policy Advisor for wireless, space, and international issues. He is inbound from the office of the Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee.