Broadcast Law Blog

The FCC had scheduled an August 2026 filing window for licensees of noncommercial AM or FM stations and LPFM operators to file applications for new FM translators in the Reserved Band (88.1 MHz to 91.9 MHz) (see our articles

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.

While most of us are enjoying our 4th of July holidays, we thought it important to publish this article, stemming from a Supreme Court decision last week, right away as broadcasters in many states are or soon will be dealing with the issues it discusses. Enjoy the holiday, but be sure to consider these issues as soon as you return to work.

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At its regular monthly open meeting last week, the FCC adopted an Order meant to enhance the security of the Emergency Alerting System. Citing past hacks of the system that have resulted in false EAS alerts being transmitted to the public by broadcast stations, th...

The lazy days of summer provide little respite from the regulatory actions of importance to broadcasters. July brings quarterly requirements including, most importantly, the obligation to upload Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists to a station’s online public file. Also in July, eligible applicants may also begin drafting their applications for new noncommercial educational (NCE)...