FCC Adds 3 New EAS Event Codes

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today updated its rules so that Americans can receive more specific – and potentially life-saving – warnings through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) before extreme weather... Read More.

July Issue of Antenna newsletter available

The lowest unit rate rule for political advertising goes into effect for New Hampshire stations on July 30, 2016.  That is just one of the articles (p.5) of interest in the July issue of Pillsbury Antenna newsletter written by communications attorney Scott Flick. You'll also learn... Read More.

FCC Deadlines Approaching

(July 6, 2016) - The following information is courtesy of Scott Flick at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, our Washington law firm.

Deadline Approaching: EAS Rule Changes

(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.

Charlie Dent, R.I.P.

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.