It’s not necessarily as easy as you might expect. couple of weeks ago we reported that the effective date for revised Section 73.1560 and the new Form 338– had been announced in the Federal Register. (Short term memory problems? That date is March 3, 2016.) The FCC has now reconfirmed the date in a public … Continue Reading
As we reported just a couple of weeks ago, the last element of the AM Revitalization rulemaking that had not yet taken effect was Section 73.1560 (along with the related Form 338, a/k/a the AM Station Modulation Dependent Carrier Level (MDCL) Notification Form), which still awaited OMB approval. No longer. The FCC has announced that … Continue Reading
Translator windows, interference protection changes, MDCL … and adios to the ratchet rule Two years in the making, the FCC’s AM Revitalization decision (full name: “First Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, and Notice of Inquiry” – let’s just stick with Revitalization Decision, shall we?) has finally worked its way through the … Continue Reading
Action on long-pending AM rescue items may come soon, but things aren't looking good for an AM-only FM translator window.… Continue Reading
If you were planning to file reply comments in the AM Revitalization proceeding, you can breathe a bit easier.… Continue Reading
Deadlines for comments on the FCC's proposals to revitalize the AM radio service have now been set.… Continue Reading
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making looking to the "Revitalization of the AM Radio Service" has been released. Read all about it.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau is facilitating a cost-saving opportunity for AM broadcasters that could their reduce power consumption (and thus, presumably, their power bills) by 20%-40%.… Continue Reading
