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Congress authorizes FCC incentive auctions to clear part of broadcast TV spectrum for wireless broadband users - the details of the legislation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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February 20 2012

Congress finally has given to the FCC authority to conduct spectrum auctions to reclaim parts of the TV spectrum for wireless users, and most DC-based industry associations, including the NAB, have reacted favorably

$12,000 fine for uncertified transmitter and refusal to cooperate with FCC inspector

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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September 7 2011

A fine issued to a low power FM station today makes one wonder "what were they thinking?"

FCC issues Report to Congress on access to in-state television programming

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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August 30 2011

The FCC just issued a Report to Congress concerning the access of television viewers to in-state television stations

Hurricanes and earthquakes - emergency communications in the spotlight with CAP conversion and National EAS Test coming soon (though, for CAP, maybe not as soon as we thought)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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August 25 2011

There has been much focus on emergency communications recently, with the East Coast earthquake re-igniting the debate over FM-enabled mobile phones, and with Hurricane Irene forcing stations to gear up for emergency coverage in the coming days

FCC repeals the fairness doctrine - who cares?

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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August 23 2011

Yesterday, FCC Chairman Genachowski issued a press release stating that the FCC was abolishing the Fairness Doctrine as part of its clearing of its book of 83 obsolete media rules

FCC freezes TV and LPTV applications for Channel 51 - encourages users to vacate the channel

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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August 22 2011

The FCC today froze all applications for TV Channel 51 by both applicants for full-power and low power facilities

The debate continues over using TV spectrum for wireless broadband - incentive auctions, international considerations, deficit reduction, and public safety all play a role

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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August 18 2011

The debate over repurposing some of the television spectrum for wireless broadband have been raging over the normally quiet Washington summer, as issues as diverse as the budget negotiations, the tenth anniversary of 9-11 and international treaties all play their part in the discussions

Broadcast auxiliary channels for TV Pick-Ups to be partially repurposed for broadband backhaul

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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August 16 2011

Microwave frequencies used by television stations for their TV Pick-Ups for the transport of programming, and by cable systems for their CARS relays, were the subject of an FCC order last week looking to repurpose these frequencies to provide backhaul for wireless broadband and other telecommunications uses

Buy a station recently? Make sure your tower registration is updated - FCC fines broadcaster $3000 for not doing so

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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June 15 2011

Among the many things that broadcasters need to remember when they buy a broadcast station is making sure that the tower registration (the "Antenna Structure Registration" or "ASR") for that station is transferred along with the rest of the station assets

The bumpy road of using FM translators to rebroadcast AM stations or HD-2 channels

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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USA
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June 15 2011

In recent years, FM translators have become more and more important to broadcasters, as they are being used to rebroadcast AM stations and HD-2 channels, giving the programming broadcast on these over-the-air signals new outlets in many markets