News – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

NHAB Welcomes Andrew Vrees

Friday, July 23 by Ed Brouder

At a meeting of the NHAB Board of Directors on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Andrew Vrees was elected to fill the remaining term of Jeff Bartlett, who has retired from WMUR-TV. Andrew is the new president and general manager of the Manchester television station,... Read More.

NHAB Awards Scholarships

Thursday, July 15 by Ed Brouder

(July 14, 2021) - The New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters has awarded $16,000 in scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year, including its Student Broadcaster Scholarships, Families in Broadcasting Scholarships and the Al... Read More.

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 2:00 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday.... Read More.

Sales & Leadership Help Hotline Is Open!

Friday, April 23 by Ed Brouder

You may remember that “Hang on! Help is on its way!” are lyrics from a Little River Band song back in 1977. Thanks to Tracy Caruso and the NHAB Board, your team’s sales and... 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.

Kevin Farwell, R.I.P.

Thursday, January 28 by Ed Brouder

A man who did yeoman duty as a New Hampshire radio announcer for three decades died January 5, 2021 in a Nashua hospital. Kevin C. Farwell was a lifelong Gate City native and had been in declining health for nearly two years. Born on Nov.... Read More.

FCC Fights Pirates

Thursday, January 14 by Ed Brouder

(Washington) Congress ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to do something about illegal radio stations, so now it has. Details of the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (the PIRATE Act) have been released. It's the headline story in the January issue... Read More.

Santa Delivers December Antenna

Wednesday, December 16 by Ed Brouder

Attorney Scott Flick doesn't see you when you're sleeping (that would be creepy). But he does keep you informed on the latest broadcast industry news in the monthly issue of Antenna newsletter. Hot off the press: Geo-targeting for FM boosters Next Gen simulcast rules Lessons... Read More.

November Issue of Antenna

Thursday, November 19 by Ed Brouder

Voluntary All-Digital AM Authorized New Rules for Public Notices Video (Audio) Description Mandate Expanded to Markets 61-100 December 1 deadline for EEO Reports in Public Inspection Files These are the stories awaiting you in the November issue of Antenna newsletter, written by communications... Read More.

Time to change the clocks!

Wednesday, October 28 by Ed Brouder

This Sunday, November 1, 2:00 a.m.!

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