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The Chairman of the FCC has shared a preview of what's on the agenda for the agency's August Open Meeting, and it includes a review of the Emergency Alert System. This suggests the Commission is ripe to bring the most significant changes to U.S. emergency communications infrastructure in more than 30 years.

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by removing certain vacant FM allotment channels that were auctioned through our FM competitive bidding process and are no longer considered vacant FM allotments. The FM allotments are currently authorized licensed stations. FM assignments for authorized stations and reserved facilities will be reflected solely in Media Bureau's Licensing Management System (LMS). These FM allotment channels have previously undergone notice and comment rule making. This action constitutes an editorial change in the Table of FM Allotments. Therefore, we find for good cause that further notice and comment are unnecessary.

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by reinstating certain channels as a vacant FM allotment in various communities. The FM allotments were previously removed from the FM Table because a construction permit and/or license was granted. These FM allotments are now considered vacant because of the cancellation of the associated FM authorizations or the dismissal of long-form auction FM applications. A staff engineering analysis confirms that all of the vacant FM allotments complies with the minimum distance separation requirements and principle community coverage requirements of the Commission's rules. The window period for filing applications for these vacant FM allotments will not be opened at this time. Instead, the issue of opening these allotments for filing will be addressed by the Commission in subsequent order.

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The Media Bureau dismisses the application of Heme Aqui CA Church and grants the application of MENA Coalition, Inc. for a construction permit for a new LPFM station in San Dimas, California

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South Dakota senator carves out deal to help some tribal stations

The post Senate Passes Cuts in Public Broadcast Funding appeared first on Radio World.

Chairman also plans to restrict environmental reviews

The post FCC to Undertake a “Ground-up Re-examination” of EAS, WEA appeared first on Radio World.

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A global survey of hundreds of marketing professionals reveals a clear shift from experimentation to execution, with Connected TV, AI, and identity as key pillars of growth. That's the key takeaway from Mediaocean's semi-annual Market Report, released on Wednesday.

The music station uses a Wheatstone AoIP console to streamline workflows

The post A Split-Frame LXE for Dublin’s Sunshine appeared first on Radio World.

Reforms Will Unleash New Ways to Connect Between Earth and Space

FCC Will Vote on NEPA Reform at August Meeting

The NPR and PBS giant serving Northern California's biggest population zone has announced that it will move forward with a reduction-in-force initiative resulting in the loss of 45 people. Additionally, 12 individuals have accepted voluntary separation agreements. The result is a 15% staff shrinkage for KQED.

From WBCN to Orban to the Sutro Tower, his career stretches nearly 50 years

The post Longtime Engineer Marty Acuff Retires appeared first on Radio World.

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GCI revised performance plan is approved pursuant to the Alaska Plan.

A Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting has been issued to the owners of a ranch nestled along Lake Quinault, adjacent to an Indian Reservation and the Olympic National Forest. It's not a fine, but if the unlicensed FM doesn't get shut down, it could be held liable under the PIRATE Act.