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Clear Channel: fixed date for digital AM conversion would be “challenging”

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai and his Chief of Staff Matthew Berry conferenced with two executives from Clear Channel on Wednesday. They talked up a variety of issues. The meeting’s last item caught my eye. I presume from the language … finish reading Clear Channel: fixed date for digital AM conversion would be “challenging”

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Breakthrough for college radio? FCC rethinks rule violation fines

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission says that it will ease up on the fines that it issues college radio stations when they violate the Commission’s procedures and rules, such as failure to submit ownership reports or adequately maintain a public inspection … finish reading Breakthrough for college radio? FCC rethinks rule violation fines

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Rough notes: Tom Wheeler, the FCC, and the future of community based radio

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

President Obama has nominated telecom biggie Tom Wheeler to chair the Federal Communications Commission, and nervous commentaries are proliferating across the blogosphere. “Uh-oh: AT&T and Comcast are ecstatic about the FCC’s new chairman,” runs the headline over at Ars Technica. … finish reading Rough notes: Tom Wheeler, the FCC, and the future of community based radio

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FCC indecency proceeding filling up with pro-censorship comments

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

I’ve been keeping an eye on the Federal Communications Commission’s proceeding on its indecency rules. It’s not looking good, from a First Amendment standpoint. Most of the comments seem to support more censorship. Some background: The FCC has been asking … finish reading FCC indecency proceeding filling up with pro-censorship comments

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Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

We received a couple of comments on my post about the revitalization of AM radio pointing to pieces that make convincing arguments that it was not a mere suggestion made at NAB last week to go all-digital with HD Radio … finish reading Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?

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Is AM radio worth revitalizing?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

This week is the annual National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, which brings thousands of broadcasters, manufacturers, producers and journalists together to talk about and see what’s next for broadcasting. Radio tends to play a very quiet second … finish reading Is AM radio worth revitalizing?

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What should college and community radio tell the FCC about its indecency rules?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission is asking the public for input on its indecency rules. Last summer the Supreme Court declared the FCC’s sanctions against “fleeting expletives” to be unacceptably vague, largely because the government didn’t give Fox and ABC TV … finish reading What should college and community radio tell the FCC about its indecency rules?

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Memo to FCC: one radio station makes a difference

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission’s media ownership rules are once again the spotlight of attention. After years of litigation and turmoil, the agency is again considering a deregulatory measure that would make it easier for TV networks to buy newspapers in … finish reading Memo to FCC: one radio station makes a difference

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FCC Affirms Decision to Allow Release of Privilege Log from KUSF Letter of Inquiry

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jennifer Waits

With 2012 drawing to a close, there’s a new twist in the nearly two-year-old saga of KUSF 90.3 FM. Although the FCC has approved the license assignment from University of San Francisco (USF) to Classical Public Radio Network (CPRN), various … finish reading FCC Affirms Decision to Allow Release of Privilege Log from KUSF Letter of Inquiry

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Big radio to FCC: stop making us explain contest rules over the air

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

The big radio companies are massively dittoing a proposal from Entercom that would relax Federal Communications Commission requirements that radio stations announce the “material” rules of a radio contest over the airwaves. “In today’s fast paced world, Americans expect to … finish reading Big radio to FCC: stop making us explain contest rules over the air

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