Regulatory

FCC delays AM Translators

The FCC has not said why, but it has postponed indefinately its decision on letting AM stations use FM translators.…continue reading

After 20 Years the FCC Acts!

Consultants and Station Owners have been asking for twenty years for relief on burdensome rules to prove the performance of…continue reading

AM Regulatory fees – Huh??

I was just looking at the Fiscal Year ’08 table of FCC regulatory fees for AM radio stations. At first…continue reading

Mexico Approves HD Radio

The agency that regulates broadcasting in Mexico, CoFeTel has approved the use of HD Radio for both AM and FM…continue reading

Guidance for March on PSRA and PSSA

The FCC has issued guidance for AM stations with Pre Sun Rise Authorizations and Post Sun S et Authorizations for…continue reading

ITU approves Digital Radio Mondale for Tropical Bands

According to Radio Magazine, the ITU gave the green light for DRM digital broadcasting in the tropical bands. Although not…continue reading

Mexico spoils AM IBOC Party

Our southern neighbors have formally communicated that they want the FCC to reconsider its order authorizing AM IBOC operations at…continue reading

FCC Requests Comments on Radiotechniques PSRA/PSSA Petition

The FCC has issued RM-11384 to my petition to revise the Pre-SunRise and Post-SunSet Authorization rules for AM stations. The…continue reading

Comment Date set for AM Directional Antenna Simplification

The FCC has asked for comments and set July 23 as the deadline in response to the recommendations by the…continue reading

FCC’s Second Report and Order Unleashes AM Night IBOC

The FCC has issued its Second Report and Order authorizing regular IBOC transmissions for AM and FM stations. The Report…continue reading