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Category Archives: FCC
Paul Smith’s College Radio Station WPSA Turns License Back to FCC
Over the winter holidays, Paul Smith’s College in The Adirondack Park in New York sent a letter to the FCC asking that its class D FM license for college radio station WPSA be cancelled. The December 12, 2011 letter was … finish reading Paul Smith’s College Radio Station WPSA Turns License Back to FCC
Posted in college radio, FCC
Tagged cancelled FCC license, class D FM license, college radio, deleted call signs, disposing of FCC license, WPSA
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What’s news in unlicensed broadcasting: Retired Navy air traffic controller in Florida faces state charges, but overall FCC enforcement is down
The biggest news in pirate radio so far this year is the story about Ft. Myers, Florida resident Albert Knighten, a retired Navy air traffic controller who was arrested in December on charges of unlicensed broadcasting. Knighten’s Dunbar Radio, named … finish reading What’s news in unlicensed broadcasting: Retired Navy air traffic controller in Florida faces state charges, but overall FCC enforcement is down
Posted in community radio, FCC, pirate radio
Tagged FCC, Florida, pirate radio, unlicensed broadcasting
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DoJ to Supreme Court: radio is where the “vile and lewd” stuff is
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Fox vs. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday. That’s the case reviewing the First Amendment constitutionality of the FCC’s sanctions against Fox for broadcasting Cher and Nicole Richie’s famous “fleeting expletive” potty talk comments … finish reading DoJ to Supreme Court: radio is where the “vile and lewd” stuff is
Posted in commercial radio, FCC
Tagged Cher, FCC, indecency, Nicole Richie, NYPD Blue
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Central College Turns License for KCUI Back to FCC
Just before winter break, college radio station KCUI officially ended its life as an FM station when its license holder, Central College, turned its class D FM license back in to the FCC. Although it was a tiny station at … finish reading Central College Turns License for KCUI Back to FCC
Posted in college radio, FCC
Tagged class D FM license, college radio, deleted call signs, disposing of FCC license, FCC, KCUI
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One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Last week the FCC released its report on the economic impact of low-power FM stations on commercial radio. The report was mandated by passage of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA), and its primary conclusion should surprise nobody … finish reading One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Posted in community radio, economics, FCC
Tagged community radio, Local Community Radio Act, low-powe radio, LPFM, NAB, ratings
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‘Fleeting’ radio and TV indecency rules finally get their day in court
Starting this Tuesday, the Supreme Court will finally begin hearing arguments in Case No. 10-1293, better known as Federal Communications Commission, et al v. Fox Television Stations, Inc., et al. The case will revive a discussion, and hopefully start a process … finish reading ‘Fleeting’ radio and TV indecency rules finally get their day in court
Posted in FCC, Uncategorized
Tagged Fox, Howard Stern, indecency, Michael Powell, Ofcom
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Radio Still Growing in U.S. According to Latest FCC Stats
The FCC released a list today, updating its statistics on the total number of licensed broadcast stations in the United States. Based on this list, there are more radio stations today (14,952) then there were a few months ago. The … finish reading Radio Still Growing in U.S. According to Latest FCC Stats
Posted in college radio, commercial radio, community radio, FCC, LPFM
Tagged number of radio stations in the United States
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FCC: Internet doesn’t count for local radio ownership rules (but should it?)
Despite heavy lobbying from Clear Channel and its allies, the Federal Communications Commission proposes retaining its current ownership rules for commercial AM and FM radio stations. Here is a quick refresher course on the local radio rules. They allow any … finish reading FCC: Internet doesn’t count for local radio ownership rules (but should it?)
Posted in commercial radio, FCC, Internet radio
Tagged Arbitron, Clear Channel, Edison Research, FCC, Pandora
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NY Times attempts to view broadcasters’ public inspection files, encounters confusion and resistance
Spurred on by the FCC’s proposal to create an online public inspection file for television broadcasters, reporter Meredith Hoffman at the New York Times decided to check out the paper public files at a variety of New York City broadcasters, … finish reading NY Times attempts to view broadcasters’ public inspection files, encounters confusion and resistance
Posted in FCC
Tagged FCC, New York Times, public file, public inspection file, public service obligation
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Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine
A month ago the FCC issued a $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts, for “willfully and repeatedly violating section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934…by operating an unlicensed radio broadcast station” in San … finish reading Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine
Posted in community radio, FCC, piracy
Tagged community radio, Daniel Roberts, FCC fine, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio
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