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Tag Archives: FCC
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 examination of TV public file may foreshadow what’s in store for radio
The public file is a an actual file of paper documents that every broadcast station is required to maintain in its main office. In it are records like a copy of the station’s license and ownership report, along with a … finish reading FCC examination of TV public file may foreshadow what’s in store for radio
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Tagged FCC, Issues and Programming Report, paperwork reduction act, public file, public service
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Congresspeople urge FCC to save space for LPFM in urban markets
Yesterday 28 members of the House of Representatives, led by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski [PDF] urging the Commission to ensure there is space reserved in urban areas for new low-power FM station … finish reading Congresspeople urge FCC to save space for LPFM in urban markets
Deadline extension gives five more days to comment to the FCC on LPFM
Thanks to the quick work of LPFM advocate Michi Eyre at REC Networks, the FCC granted a one week extension on the comment window for the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on low-power FM. In asking for the extension … finish reading Deadline extension gives five more days to comment to the FCC on LPFM
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Tagged 99-25, FCC, Low Power FM, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, translators
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FCC Chairman says “broadcast and radio are largely unaffected” by Hurricane Irene.
FCC Chairman Julius Genchowski held a press briefing this afternoon to give an update on communications infrastructure after Hurricane Irene battered much of the East Coast. The good news is that while some cable systems, wireless and wireline providers are … finish reading FCC Chairman says “broadcast and radio are largely unaffected” by Hurricane Irene.
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Tagged emergency, FCC, Hurricane Irene, infrastructure, Julius Genachowski
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FCC actively monitoring & assisting radio and communications infrastructure providers during Hurricane Irene
The Federal Communications Commission activated the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) yesterday. Currently the system is focused on coastal North Caroline where Hurricane Irene has recently made landfall. DIRS provides communication providers a way to inform the Commission of their … finish reading FCC actively monitoring & assisting radio and communications infrastructure providers during Hurricane Irene
Twelve communications tips for getting through Hurricane Irene
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a guide for how to stay in communication with others if you live in a Hurricane Irene affected area. It’s definitely worth a read, although I wouldn’t have put “Tune-in to broadcast and radio news … finish reading Twelve communications tips for getting through Hurricane Irene
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