New England Emmy Winners

(UPDATE-June 4, 2016) Congratulations to New Hampshire recipients of the 2016 New England Emmy Awards! NH Public Television and WCVB Boston tied in the Environmental category.  NHPTV's Phil Vaughn, Steve Giordani and... Read More.

Lowest Unit Charges Take Effect July 30

During the 45-day period prior to a primary election or party caucus, and the 60-day period prior to the general election, commercial broadcast stations are prohibited from charging any legally qualified candidate for elective office (who does not waive his or her rights) more than the station’s Lowest... Read More.

Latest issue of Antenna newsletter available

Click here for the April 2016 issue of Antenna, produced by our Washington law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.  Topics addressed include: multilingual rules for EAS Video description requirements Post-repack channel sharing Upcoming FCC deadlines application for a new non-commercial FM at 91.7 in Scarborough,... Read More.

Scholarship deadlines approach

As graduation season approaches, so to do deadlines for two NHAB member-funded scholarships. Permanent residents of New Hampshire are eligible to apply for scholarships for 2 or 4-year accredited institutions of higher learning as long as the applicant is: a full-time student enrolled in a radio or... Read More.

New sponsors for Local Freedom Radio Act

February 29, 2016 - Two additional U.S. Senators and five members of the House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act.  They include Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Three members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation already support the act: Senator... Read More.

Al Blake, Jr.

NHAB has learned of the death of Al Blake, Jr., who held sales and management posts at several NH stations.  He suffered a medical crisis while driving on Jan. 27, 2016. Albert Willard Blake, Jr., was born in New York state on Aug. 18, 1955.... Read More.

Latest NPRM on EAS

January 28, 2016 - The FCC has issued its latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to the Emergency Alert System.  The purpose is to explore ways to promote community preparedness and ensure... Read More.

Brouder to head NHAB

Veteran broadcaster Ed Brouder has been selected as executive director of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB).  He replaces Jordan Walton who relocated to New Jersey with his family. Brouder’s 37-year... Read More.