The FCC's Audio Division may be considering designating some renewal applications for hearing, but practical considerations could, and should, make it think twice.… Continue Reading
There has been a refreshing burst of FCC activity in the last few weeks on applications for review relating to decisions (mainly FM matters) from the FCC's Audio Division.… Continue Reading
The folks in the Audio Division are gearing up for the next cycle of renewal applications - and they're doing what they can to help radio broadcasters do the same.… Continue Reading
The FCC's Audio Division recently flexed more than its vocal cords when it comes to spectrum warehousing, serial construction permits and implied STAs.… Continue Reading
A scathing 23-page Memorandum Opinion and Order emphatically demonstrates that the FCC takes very seriously certifications included in applications. Importantly, the decision conclusively establishes that, if you don't build the facilities specified in the CP the FCC gives you, you risk losing whatever facilities you did build, along with the underlying CP.… Continue Reading
Before you even think about trying to pull the wool over the Commission's eyes by hiding behind the anonymity that CDBS might seem to provide, think again. Any thought of Internet anonymity is largely illusory. Some folks in Michigan recently found that out the hard way.… Continue Reading