The VHF band has propagation characteristics that make it ideal for land mobile radio use in sparsely populated, mountainous, and heavily forested areas. But the number of VHF frequencies assigned for public safety use is limited, especially in areas near the Canadian and Mexican borders.… Continue Reading
We're presenting a free webinar this Thursday, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. EST and it turns out that we have a limited number of open spaces. You're invited!… Continue Reading
In the wake of the Worst Congress Ever, our long-time friend Catherine McCullough -- guest blogger, commentator, pundit and lobbyist -- takes a look at the prospects for the113th Congress.… Continue Reading
We read a lot of Commissioners' "separate statements" - it's an occupational hazard. But Commissioner Ajit Pai recently released a separate statement of a different stripe.… Continue Reading
Davina Sashkin wants everybody to know that the FCBA Online Charity Auction is now accepting bids. That means that you should get your sweet selves out to the auction site and get the bidding started - NOW! It'll be best for everybody if you just do as she says and don't ask any questions.… Continue Reading
Mum's still the word at the FCC, more than a year after word surfaced about its questionable collection, and retention, of certain fees.… Continue Reading
You've read his stuff, and you've probably wondered - who is this man of mystery they call the Swami? Now you can hear him and see him expounding (with customary eloquence) about the Supreme Court's latest decision on broadcast indecency.… Continue Reading
Contracts handed down from year-to-year and deal-to-deal may need to be freshened up. That's particularly true with respect to broadcast station sales in the 21st Century.… Continue Reading
The universe of Internet addresses will soon expand. On June 13, ICANN will unveil the 2000+ applications for a host of new "Generic Top Level Domains." Once in place, these will change how all of us use the Internet.… Continue Reading
Meet NOITALS. It enables the Commission to see what's going on in each and every individual computer, nationwide, without tipping off the computer's user.… Continue Reading
Taft Snowdon, whose death we noted with sadness last November, will be remembered in a memorial service in Washington on Saturday, January 28.… Continue Reading
Our friend Michael Marcus has called our attention to a bill introduced in the House that could complicate the rulemaking process for all agencies, including the FCC.… Continue Reading
