2022 FCC Compliance Deadlines
The GAB announces the FCC compliance deadlines for 2021.
Third Circuit Reviews FCC Appeal For Shift In Radio Ownership Regulations
ATLANTA, GA– By: Emily Sumlin On June 15th, 2018, The National Association of Broadcasters sent a letter calling for a relaxing on AM/FM ownership regulations. But one year later the appeal is now coming into play. The letter, sent to Chief of the FCC Media Bureau Michelle Carey outlined a proposal that would modify current…
2019 National EAS Test
The FCC has extended the deadline for ETRS Form One. FEMA has announced that the 2019 National Periodic Test (NPT) will issued Wednesday, August 7 at 2:20 PM EDT (18:20 GMT). The alternate date is Wednesday, August 21, 2019. The Bureau also announced that the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) is open and accepting 2019…
New FCC Procedure for Upcoming Radio License Renewal
On April 15, 2019 the Federal Communications Commission issued two public notices which announce new procedures for the upcoming license renewal process for radio stations, and the use of the Licensing and Management System (LMS) online electronic filing system for such applications. Copies of the public notices are linked below. A brief summary follows: Media…
2019 FCC Calendar
January January 10 – All full power and Class A television stations that are being repacked must electronically file an FCC Form 2100-Schedule 387 Transition Progress Report. This form is used to provide an update on the station’s efforts to construct facilities for its new channel and the termination of operations on its current channel.…
GAB Interview with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
ATLANTA, GA– On March 19, 2019 the Georgia Chamber hosted a breakfast with Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai and NBA legend, Dominique Wilkins to discuss 5G technology. Before the breakfast, Chairman Pai sat down with GAB President, Bob Houghton and Director of Digital Media and Communications, McKenzie Lewis for an interview. Watch the full…
FCC Reopens and Announces New Filing Date
*UPDATE* 1/30/19 The Federal Communications Commission released another Public Notice announcing another extension for filing dates late Tuesday, January 29th. The deadline for all public inspection quarterly submissions that were due on January 10th as well as any other filings that were required to be placed in a station’s Online Public Inspection File between January…
Upcoming FCC Deadlines
Quarterly TV Transition Progress Report January 10: TV stations that are being repacked must submit an FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 transition progress report. Quarterly reports are due the 10th of the month following the end of each calendar quarter, and additional reports are due closer to the station’s phase completion date and after completing the transition.…
Register Your C-Band Dishes Before October 31, 2018
*Update* 10/18/18: The FCC has extended the deadline to register C-Band Receive Only Dishes by two weeks. The new deadline to register is October 31, 2018. Read the latest Public Notice HERE. *Update* 6/21/18: The FCC has extended the deadline to register C-Band Receive Only Dishes by 90 days. The new deadline to register is…
Broadcasters Prepare for Hurricane Michael
ATLANTA, GA– UPDATE 10/10/2018 12:00 p.m. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff yesterday announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Michael. The FCC requests that communication providers that provide service in any of the areas listed below expeditiously submit and update information through DIRS regarding the status of their…