Tag FCC
26 Mar
CBI is now accepting session proposals for the Fall Conference!
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] CBI is a member driven organization that provides learning opportunities for its members through various means including two annual conferences, email lists, twitter, facebook and legal initiatives before the FCC, Copyright […]
READ MORE16 Mar
UNF’s Osprey Radio hoping to take flight, win right to become on-air station
UNF’s Osprey Radio hoping to take flight, win right to become on-air station The college station has struggled to establish its presence on airwaves. Read more here…
READ MORE1 Sep
WJIF $19k forfeiture for EAS and failure to respond
The FCC has notified Opp Educational Broadcasting Foundation, licensee of WJIF that it is apparently liable for $19,000 due to the failure to comply with EAS rules ($8,000) and for twice failing to respond to the FCC ($11,000). Word version of Notice. PDF version.
READ MORE13 Aug
FCC EEO Audit Letters Sent – Do Not Ignore!
Approximately 5% of FCC licensed stations will receive an EEO audit letter. Even if a station has no employees, it is required to respond to the audit lett.
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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