Category Broadcasting News
11 Oct
CBI Convention Program Available
The program for the upcoming KC convention is now available. There are sessions concerning radio, TV, Internet, Webcasting, legal issues, royalty issues, careers, and lots, lots more, including the CBI National Student Awards program! This FIVE day conference offers a ton of value, more than any one day conference!
READ MORE11 Oct
Major $$$$ for EAS replacement?
As discussed on the CBI email list, there are changes coming to EAS. This article outlines many of the potential outcomes and problems with how the new emergency alert system will be implemented. As the article discusses, the required time frame for FCC licensed stations to acquire and install the required equipment is also problematic. […]
READ MORE11 Oct
Is KCOU a worthwhile investment?
John Pullega, a former member of The Maneater’s staff and a DJ/producer for KCOU last year, according to the guest column, offers his opinion. Read the story.
READ MORE27 Sep
IMPORTANT WEBCASTING UPDATE
UPDATE: The bill has been approved in both houses of Congress. This bill makes some aspects of negotiation a little easier, but does not signal that a compromise is imminent. Details concerning this development will follow. The bill referenced below has passed the House, but it still needs to be passed in the Senate. There needs […]
READ MORE27 Aug
FCC Due Dates + Public File
Regulatory Fees don't apply to unlicensed stations or non-commercial stations.
READ MORE31 Jul
Accidental EAS Test Generates Fine
While it is difficult to glean all of the details from the FCC order, it appears that an accidentally sent required weekly test resulted in a $5,000 fine. The triggering factor seems to be that the station had not taken proper steps to prevent an accidental activation of the EAS equipment.
READ MORE24 Jul
CBI Files Comments on Localism with help from Members
In response to the FCC’s proposed new regulations concerning localism, CBI filed comments on behalf if its members. In preparation for the filing, CBI conducted a survey of stations, the results of which are included in its comments. Many stations also filed comments using the information provided by CBI. This is actually the third filing […]
READ MORE24 Jul
Public File Update Required
The FCC has updated the document “The Public and Broadcasting”, which provides a brief, non-technical overview of the FCC’s regulation of radio and television, including Public Inspection File requirements. Full-service FCC licensed broadcast stations are required to keep a copy of this document in its Public Inspection File. Copies of the document may be obtained […]
READ MORE23 Jul
FCC seeks localism comments
The FCC has proposed a slew of new regulations that would cause stations to file new detailed reports, form Community Advisory Boards, staff the station during all hours of operation and potentially require stations to change their main studio location and more. It is important for all FCC licensed radio stations to file comments in […]
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