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16 Mar
FCC Actions
This is an incomplete list of recentactions the FCC has taken against student and LPFM stations. The intent of this listing of violations is NOT to say that any of the stations mentioned are bad or even guilty, rather to provide stations with a list of violations that have been acted upon by the FCC […]
READ MORE9 Aug
FCC explains its rejection of plea for fine cancellation at Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls College radio station WXTR-FM in Toccoa Falls GA was hit with a $10K Notice of Apparent Liability for a file fine omission. The Commission took the time to explain why TFC’s pleas for clemency were being rejected when it upgraded the finding to a Forfeiture Order. TFC said its omission of issues/programs lists […]
READ MORE31 Mar
April Fools Gags on Air? Play It Safe, and Remember the FCC’s Hoax Rule
Thinking of doing something fun for April Fools day? Give this a read before you do.
READ MORE23 Jan
Important FCC Dates – February 1
FCC licensed radio stations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi need to file their license renewal application and EEO reports (with noncommercial stations also needing to submit their Biennial Ownership Report) by February 1. Stations licensed in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee should start their pre-filing announcements on February 1. For more information about the license renewal […]
READ MORE22 Jan
FCC Fines Clear Channel for Contests
The FCC has fined clear channel for violating the regulations concerning broadcast contests. If your FCC licensed station conducts contests, it must be familiar with the rules in order to stay out of trouble. One of the more interesting aspects of this decision is that the contest was promoted over the air, but conducted via […]
READ MORE11 Nov
SPLC, CBI Ask Supreme Court to Void “Vague” FCC Broadcast Indecency Regulations
SPLC, CBI Ask Supreme Court to Void “Vague” FCC Broadcast Indecency Regulations The Student Press Law Center, a nonprofit advocate for the First Amendment rights of the student media, joined College Broadcasters, Inc., in urging the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to strike down the Federal Communications Commission’s policy of fining broadcasters for “fleeting expletives,” saying […]
READ MORE21 Oct
Commercial FCC License? Time for Your Ownership Report
The FCC issued a reminder notice to FCC licensed stations that it is time to file ownership reports. While the vast majority of the CBI members that do have FCC licenses aren’t affected, we wanted to make sure those who are don’t forget. From the notice, “The Media Bureau reminds all commercial broadcast licensees of […]
READ MORE23 Sep
FCC Extends New EAS Equipment Requirement Deadline
The FCC has extended the deadline for all FCC licensed stations to purchase and install new “CAP” compliant EAS devices… again. If your station operates under and FCC license, you should have already been in the process or completed the process of purchasing and installing new EAS equipment or additional equipment to make your existing […]
READ MORE8 Sep
Don’t Defy the FCC!
The FCC fined WRLE-LP, owned by Power Ministries, $5,ooo for problems associtated with its transmitter and then upped the amount by $7,000. From the FCC Notice, ” In this case, we find that the violation was particularly egregious, warranting a $7,000 upward adjustment in the base forfeiture. The violation in this instance was particularly serious because […]
READ MORE23 Aug
FCC Issues Additional Information on National EAS
Today the FCC issued a public notice providing FCC licensed stations with more information concenring the schedule national test of the EAS system. Click here to read the release. Is your station EAS compliant? Do you have the new equipment? Confused? Join CBI at the National College Media Convention in Orlando this October to get […]
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