A consortium of radio licensees and equipment manufacturers asked the FCC to please, please, please boost the maximum permissible digital power of FM stations using "HD Radio" technology by a factor of ten for some, but not necessarily all, stations. Having already asked for, and received, one set of comments on the proposal, the Commission is looking for more.… Continue Reading
The FCC has issued the first of what we expect to be several public notices setting some ground rules for doling out post-DTV transition spectrum. The first such public notice affects existing Class A TV, LPTV and TV translator stations.… Continue Reading
We are fast approaching the deadline for applications of the upcoming Auction 79, featuring 122 vacant FM channels up for grabs. The Commission will be holding a freebie pre-auction seminar to demonstrate the basics of their online bidding system. The seminar will be at 10:30 a.m. on June 16. Check our post for more information.… Continue Reading
The Commission has asked for further comment on a proposal to increase the maximum digital power for FM stations using HD Radio™ technology. As of this writing the deadlines for comments and replies haven't been announced, but the time frames are likely to be short.… Continue Reading
If you are planning to file comments on the FCC's effort to implement the "analog nightlight" service, you'd better put aside thoughts of a pleasant New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holiday and start drafting now. Comments are officially due on Monday, January 5, 2009. Reply comments are due three days later, on Thursday, January 8.… Continue Reading
