Tag FCC
23 Sep
New Low Power FM Opportunity for YOUR Station?
If your station is operating legally with out an FCC license over the net, cable FM, carrier current or the like, there may be a new opportunity for you to apply for a Low Power FM (LPFM) station next summer. Under orders from the U.S. Congress, the FCC is trying to put the opportunity to […]
READ MORE14 Sep
One Fine Leads to Another
This notice from the FCC should help stations to notice that the FCC, once given a reason to inspect a station, will inspect a station beyond the original issue. In this case the station had a problem with its tower lighting. The FCC inspected and confirmed the problem. It then asked the station to produce […]
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 […]
READ MORE9 Aug
August EEO Audit
“On August 1, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission mailed the second of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audit letters for 2011 to randomly selected radio stations. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 73.2080(f)(4) and 76.77(d) of the Commission’s EEO rules, the FCC annually audits the EEO programs of randomly selected broadcast licensees and multi-channel […]
READ MORE9 Jul
FCC Main Studio Rules & Meaningful Staff Presence
From Radio Ink: “Last week Vision Latina’s KBPO in Port Neches, TX received a $25K fine from the FCC mother ship. It was for failing to maintain a main studio with a meaningful staff and management presence; and failing to maintain a complete public file. Do you know what “meaningful staff and management presence actually […]
READ MORE27 Apr
FCC COMMENCES 2010 EEO AUDITS
The Federal Communications Commission has mailed the first of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audit letters for 2010 to randomly selected radio and television stations. The FCC annually audits the EEO programs of randomly selected broadcast licensees and multi-channel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Each year, approximately five percent of all radio and television stations and MVPDs […]
READ MORE12 Apr
Commercial Ownership Reports Due July 8
For those members that have a commercial license, the FCC has once again issued a deadline for filing Form 323. Forms are now due July 8, 2010. These forms must be filed electronically. Don’t expect another delay in the deadline for submitting this form. The FCC has put together a page that provides resources designed […]
READ MORE31 Mar
FCC first quarter reports due
A gentle reminder: FCC licensed stations that the 2010 first quarter Issues & Programs report is due in your Public File by April 10th-two weeks from this Saturday.
READ MORE31 Mar
WIPZ Shutdown for FCC Violation
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