http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/ The FCC Update column covers news and information from the Federal Communications Commission, Capitol Hill and other legislative actions. en-us http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/2013_nab_show_in_review_0501/ Couldn't attend the 2013 NAB Show? Here are a few highlights. fcc Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/obama_to_nominate_tom_wheeler_as_fcc_chief_0430/ Wheeler is currently managing director at Core Capital Partners, a venture capital firm based in Washington, DC. fcc Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:34:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/lpfm_window_on_the_horizon_0401/ The FCC is moving swiftly to clear out and grant the FM translators that will not preclude future low-power FM (LPFM) stations. fcc Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_chairman_genachowski_to_step_down_from_fcc_post_0322/ Julius Genachowski was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2009 for the agency chairmanship. fcc Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:26:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/national-association-broadcasters-radio-rules-0311/ Book fcc Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/equipment_authorization_rules_redux_0313/ The Commission currently has three different approval procedures for new and modified equipment, depending on the potential for harm. Rule changes could improve the efficiency of the approval process. fcc Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/new_term_new_hill_new_fcc_0213/ Following a presidential election, other changes in Washington are not uncommon. Lee Petro looks at some of the possible events. fcc Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:39:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/marijuana_and_trolls_and_translators_0113/ Sounds like an odd mix of topics, but FCC Update covers a lot of ground this month. fcc Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:26:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/senate_confirms_clyburn_for_second_fcc_term_0102/ Appointed in 2009, Mignon Clyburn completed the remaining term of Jonathan Adelstein. fcc Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:56:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/insignia_narrator_hd_radio_wins_2012_fcc_chairmans_award_1212/ The awards encourage technological innovation in communication-related areas and to recognize engineers, researchers and other technologists who help the disabled obtain jobs and succeed in their communities. fcc Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:49:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_acts_on_lpfm_fm_translators_1203/ According to the FCC, processing approximately 6,000 FM translator applications and setting the rules of the road for LPFM are the last steps necessary before opening a window for community groups to seek new low power FM licenses starting in October 2013. fcc Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:40:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/wireless_news_and_fm_auction_update_1201/ Since the FCC's inquiry on wireless mics on TV channels 2 through 51, there have been new developments that will likely impact the use of wireless mics and other low-power devices in vacant spaces on TV channels, and the FCC has now invited a new round of public comment to refresh the record. fcc Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/market_mod_modifications_1112/ The FCC is tweaking its rules relating to community of license changes for radio stations. Part of the effort is to ensure that rural areas retain local radio service. fcc Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/what_went_down_at_the_2012_radio_show_1001/ Lee Petro looks at the big discussion items at the 2012 Radio Show. fcc Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:14:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_forfeitures_fines_and_decrees_0901/ August in Washington usually means very little rulemaking action at the FCC. With the lawmakers gearing up for a fall busy with FM translator/LPFM matters and spectrum auctions, the enforcement arm of the FCC was in full swing, issuing forfeiture orders and reaching consent decrees on a number of different issues. fcc Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/regulatory_fees_tower_registration_mad_0801/ Lee Petro provides a regulatory potpourri on regulatory fees, tower registration and the Mission Abstract Data claims. fcc Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_releases_2012_regulatory_fee_schedule_0720/ The fees will be collected in September 2012. fcc Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:22:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/madness_digimedia_patent_claim_0701/ The actions by Mission Abstract Data has led to intense anger from stations, and the fear of the assured destruction of the financial health of many licensees. fcc Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/faa_adopts_new_tower_lighting_guidelines_0626/ Depending on the height of the tower, the FAA will require the upgrade of the medium-intensity lights for communications towers between 500 and 2,000 feet. fcc Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:34:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/new_tower_rules_0601/ In December 2011, the Commission issued an order relating to the registration process for the construction of communication towers. The new rules affect both the construction of new towers, and modifications to existing towers under certain circumstances. fcc Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/senate_confirms_pai_and_rosenworcel_as_fcc_commissioners_0507/ Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel bring the FCC to its full compliment. fcc Mon, 07 May 2012 15:44:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_issues_nprm_on_fy2012_regulatory_fees_0507/ The FCC plans to raise nearly $340 million from regulatory fees in 2012. fcc Mon, 07 May 2012 15:34:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/radio_and_the_social_internet_0501/ As stations move more of their content online, and encourage online exchanges with their audience, there are new responsibilities beyond FCC rules. fcc Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_changes_tts_cap_eas_0420/ TTS is now allowed - on a voluntary basis - for CAP. fcc Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:05:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_updates_lpfm_channel_finder_0413/ The updated search tool incorporates changes required by the Local Community Radio Act of 2010, particularly the elimination of third-adjacent channel LPFM spacing requirements. fcc Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:41:00 EST