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Category Archives: FCC
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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In some places the EAS test wasn’t so successful
While many broadcasters had no problems receiving and retransmitting last week’s nationwide Emergency Alert System test, many others reports of problems are surfacing. John Anderson at DIYmedia.net compiled some of the glitches: Here in Wisconsin, radio stations broadcast 30 seconds … finish reading In some places the EAS test wasn’t so successful
FCC says nationwide Emergency Alert System tesk was pretty OK, will know more later
At 2 PM Eastern time this afternoon some percentage of US radio listeners and television viewers heard or saw the national EAS test. I was in the main studio of Northwestern University’s WNUR-FM (where I serve as advisor), and waited … finish reading FCC says nationwide Emergency Alert System tesk was pretty OK, will know more later
Posted in emergencies, FCC, Information
Tagged EAS, Emergency Alert System, emergency communication, FCC, FEMA, nationwide test
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UK radio finds itself under indecency crackdown
Britain’s Ofcom, the closest equivalent of the FCC in the United States, will attempt to implement something that’s eluded it’s American counterpart for years: provide language- and context-specific examples of what can and cannot be broadcast over the UK’s airwaves. … finish reading UK radio finds itself under indecency crackdown
President Obama nominates 2 new candidates for FCC, potential impact on radio and internet policy is unclear
The FCC is currently down one commissioner due to Republican Meredith Atwell Baker stepping aside last spring. Democrat Michael Copps is on an “extended term” that is set to end at the end of this Congressional term. So the FCC … finish reading President Obama nominates 2 new candidates for FCC, potential impact on radio and internet policy is unclear
Posted in FCC, politix
Tagged Ajit Varadaraj Pai, commissioner, FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, Sen. Chuck Grassley
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FCC Prepares Stations for National EAS Test on November 9th
The first national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place next Wednesday, November 9th at 11am Pacific time. According to a letter issued by the FCC today: “The test will occur simultaneously across the United States and … finish reading FCC Prepares Stations for National EAS Test on November 9th
Guess How Many Licensed Radio Stations there are in the U.S.?
Today the FCC released two lists containing the total number of licensed broadcast stations in the United States. Despite the crowded radio dial, the number of licensed radio stations increased between June and September, 2011. According to the FCC, as … finish reading Guess How Many Licensed Radio Stations there are in the U.S.?
Posted in college radio, commercial radio, community radio, FCC, LPFM
Tagged FCC, number of radio stations in the United States
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Clear Channel: laying off deejays; still pushing for deregulation
The New York Times reports that Clear Channel is laying off radio deejays across the country, perhaps in the hundreds. These include Tony Lynn and Myles Copeland of Clear Channel Albuquerque country music station KBQI, shown in the YouTube video … finish reading Clear Channel: laying off deejays; still pushing for deregulation
Public file is still alive as FCC considers online docs
At yesterday’s open meeting the FCC released a new proposal to “modernize” public inspection files at television broadcast stations [PDF]. The biggest change proposed is to have the FCC host the files on its own website rather than have each … finish reading Public file is still alive as FCC considers online docs
Posted in FCC, localism, tv
Tagged FCC, public file, public inspection file, public interest
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FCC Issues $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio Founder
On Friday, the FCC posted a notice that a forfeiture order (PDF) for $10,000 was issued 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 … finish reading FCC Issues $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio Founder
Posted in community radio, FCC, piracy
Tagged Daniel Roberts, FCC fines, KPDO, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio
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