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National EAS Test: Wednesday, August 11

Saturday, June 19 by Ed Brouder

Among the many victims of coronavirus was the 2020 version of the National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). With the pandemic hopefully on the retreat, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has scheduled the 2021 test for 2:20 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday.... Read More.

EEO Webinar – March 24

Wednesday, March 3 by Ed Brouder

Even in this most unusual time, the FCC has continued to enforce its EEO rules, reviewing a station’s compliance both in connection with its license renewal and through periodic audits. Stations still need to engage in wide dissemination... Read More.

EAS Advisory

Wednesday, February 17 by Ed Brouder

The Federal Communications Commission recently issued an advisory (DA 21-10) summarizing broadcaster obligations under the Emergency Alert System. While none of the list are new obligations, reviewing it is a good way... Read More.

FCC October Enforcement Monitor

Thursday, October 29 by Tracy Caruso

Click the link below to learn about: $15,000 LPFM fine FCC Rescinds Grant Proposed $25,000 fine ALERT_FCC Enforcement Monitor October 2020

FCC Enforcement Monitor

Wednesday, July 1 by Tracy Caruso

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. Click the link below for the latest publication. June 2020 Enforcement Monitor

FCC Says “Bye Bye” to Newspaper Legal Notices

Wednesday, June 24 by Ed Brouder

For decades, radio and television stations have been obligated to buy legal notices in local newspapers to notify the public of routine license renewal applications or ownership changes. Not anymore, thanks to a rule change by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The latest... Read More.

April Antenna Focuses on Covid-19

Friday, April 24 by Ed Brouder

Like the rest of the universe, the latest issue of Antenna newsletter focuses on the Covid-19 virus. Communications attorney Scott R. Flick, of the Washington law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, looks at the impact the pandemic is having on the... Read More.

EAS Equipment Security Advisory

Friday, April 24 by Ed Brouder

EAS Participant, We are aware of various reported instances of EAS equipment connected to the internet with weak or otherwise inadequate network security and/or unsecure device setting configurations that potentially leave them vulnerable to IP-based attacks. We remind EAS Participants... Read More.

FCC Locks the Doors

Thursday, March 12 by Tracy Caruso

FCC Locks the Front Door as Broadcasters Adapt to a Coronavirus World By Scott R. Flick March 12, 2020

Prerecorded v. Live – FCC Duns California Station

Monday, March 2 by Ed Brouder

March 2, 2020 - Does you radio station know the rules when it comes to airing live versus pre-recorded programming? A California station was reminded the hard way after airing a recorded program without... Read More.

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