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FCC Seeks Comment On National Reach Cap
By Phil Kurz published
The Federal Communications Commission today adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to review its National Television Multiple Ownership Rule by a 3-2 vote along party lines.

FAA Recommends Best Ways to Identify Drones
By Michael Balderston published

Main Studio Rule Elimination Takes Effect Jan. 8, 2018
By Phil Kurz published
The new FCC rule eliminating a nearly 80-year old requirement that each AM, FM and TV station maintain a main studio in its community of license will take effect Jan. 8, 2018.

FAA Stymied Over Drone Tracking Rules
By Tom Butts published
An FAA advisory panel on drone regulations is split on whether to implement rules on tracking and identifying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

FCC Will Open April Window For Auction-Displaced LPTVs
By John Eggerton published

It’s Official: Long-Standing Rule to Post Broadcast Licenses Is Nixed
By Susan Ashworth published
FCC order formally eliminates requirement that broadcasters post licenses at a physical location.

EAS: How to Find Form Two
By Paul McLane published
By now, readers who are involved with the Emergency Alert System in the United States are well aware of the pending national test and what they must do during and immediately after it.
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