2016 – Page 4 – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

Shaheen Expresses Concerns Over Spectrum Auction

Wednesday, June 29 by Ed Brouder

(June 29, 2016) Washington - Two United States Senators have written to the Federal Communications Commission expressing concerns over the television spectrum auction which is currently underway. Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire... Read More.

FAA Releases Drone Regs

Monday, June 27 by Ed Brouder

(June 23, 2016) - The Federal Aviation Administration released long-awaited new rules for small commercial operators. Click here for an advisory review. National Association of Broadcasters Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Curtis LeGeyt,... Read More.

Deadline Approaching: EAS Rule Changes

Wednesday, June 22 by Ed Brouder

(June 22, 2016) Last year the FCC issued its Sixth Report & Order (EB Docket No. 04-296) pertaining to new requirements for the Emergency Alert System. Some of the implementation deadlines have already passed but... Read More.

Making the Move to the New Online Public Inspection File System

Tuesday, June 21 by Ed Brouder

On Friday June 24, 2016 the FCC launches its new online Public Inspection file system. While this is nothing new for television stations, both radio & TV people will want to brush up on the... Read More.

Charlie Dent, R.I.P.

Wednesday, June 8 by Ed Brouder

It is with deep regret that NHAB notes the passing of longtime broadcast executive Charles E. Dent, Jr., of Derry. Charlie died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 following a long bout with cancer; he was 69. Charlie served... Read More.

In Case You Missed It…

Friday, June 3 by Ed Brouder

On June 2, 2016 Attorney David Oxenford conducted a webinar entitled "Online Public File for Radio - Reviewing Your Obligations." The webinar was free to NHAB members. If you were unable to participate, you can view Oxenford's slides here.

EAS Advisory – NOAA Service Interruption

Tuesday, May 31 by Ed Brouder

The Pack Monadnock NOAA Weather Radio transmitter will go off the air Monday, June 6 for FAA contractors to perform asbestos remediation at the site. The current plan is for the transmitter to be down for... Read More.

FCC Considers Dropping Listener Letters from Public File

Thursday, May 26 by Ed Brouder

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016 - The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (16-62) concerning changes to Public File rules. Currently the rules currently require: (1) commercial television and radio broadcast stations to retain, and make available to the public, copies... Read More.

A Word from NAB

Thursday, May 26 by Ed Brouder

(May 25, 2016)- In a decisive victory for broadcasters, the federal appeals court in Philadelphia today ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to quickly review outdated broadcast ownership rules, and eliminated the FCC's prohibition on... Read More.

National Hall of Fame Accepting Nominees

Tuesday, May 24 by Ed Brouder

Nominations are open for the National Radio Hall of Fame. The 24 nominations in six categories were determined by the organization’s nominating committee. Four of those categories will be voted on... Read More.

Year: 2016