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He'll lead the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology, which maintains the U.S. table of frequency allocation, manages spectrum policy for unlicensed devices, oversees the FCC’s experimental licensing program and equipment authorization program, and conducts engineering and technical studies, on an acting basis.

To gain a firsthand account of communications recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which cut a swath through the Florida "Big Bend" area before barreling through eastern Georgia and Western North Carolina, the Chairwoman of the FCC was scheduled to visit both Charlotte and Asheville on Friday.

On October 2, Forum Communications Company closed on its $5.9 million purchase of the Rapid City, S.D., NBC affiliate and its translator TV stations in a transaction brokered by Kalil & Co. Now, the company is parting ways with the 10kw Class B AM and its accompanying FM translator it owns in the Fargo market. 

NATPE Global is returning to South Florida in February 2025, and the Brunico Communications-owned gathering is crowing about the confirmed participation of some of the biggest TV content producers in the world — a sign that the event, which collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic, shows signs of life once again.

It airs a contemporary music format targeting Polish-speaking audiences in greater Chicago during daylight hours, and at night airs dance and electronic music under the "Dance Factory" brand.  Pending FCC approval, this Class A 1.8kw facility licensed to Arlington Heights, Ill., will be under new ownership.

Ken Frommert highlights the company's generative AI solutions

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The desired move would bring two stations closer to the growing market in St. George

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Starling says broadcasts, and the help of amateur radio, saved lives

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The network may be known for selling cookware, commemorative plates, and various tchotchkes, but it will now grow fame for live sports, er, sport. QVC has announced a multi-year partnership with USA Pickleball, making the network the exclusive retail and broadcast partner for the sport’s national events.

In 2023, the Broadcasters Foundation of America started its Media Mixer series in New York City to provide connection and networking opportunities for junior-level television and radio professionals while promoting the BFoA's charitable mission. Now the event's fourth installment is coming to the West Coast for the first time.