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Main Studio Repeal Takes Effect in January

Saturday, December 9 by Ed Brouder

(December 8, 2017) - Today the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) formal rulemaking repealing the main studio rule was published in the Federal Register. Now the clock is ticking toward actual elimination of the rule... Read More.

FCC Requests Language Translation Plans

Monday, October 16 by Ed Brouder

(October 16, 2017) - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has directed all broadcast and cable licensees to declare their intentions relative to translating Emergency Alert System (EAS) content into languages other than English. On August 15,... Read More.

NHAB Convention Returns; Includes Granite Mikes

Wednesday, September 13 by Ed Brouder

(September 13, 2017) - For the first time in several years, NHAB will feature a full-blown convention on the same day it presents the 2017 Granite Mikes. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 12,... Read More.

National EAS Test Sept. 27; ETRS Updates Required

Wednesday, July 26 by Ed Brouder

(UPDATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2017) - FEMA and the FCC have indicated that Wednesday's National EAS Test will proceed unless a major storm is about to make landfall somewhere in the continental U.S. All radio, television... Read More.

Antenna Newsletter Highlights Blue Alert Initiative

Monday, July 17 by Ed Brouder

(July 17, 2017) - The Federal Communications Commission is considering adding a brand new event code to the Emergency Alert System. Blue Alerts would be similar to Amber Alerts, which notify the public to... Read More.

June Issue of Antenna Available

Tuesday, June 20 by Ed Brouder

(June 20, 2017) - Proposed elimination of the FCC's main studio rule is the featured article in the latest Antenna newsletter published by Attorney Scott Flick at Pillsbury law firm. The newsletter is another benefit... Read More.

NH Supreme Court Rules on Taxation Issue

Monday, May 29 by Tracy Caruso

(May 30, 2017) Greetings NHAB members, There is important news to report on the legal battle over property taxes and whether critical and valuable broadcast equipment could be taxed by local cities and towns. Late last week, the... Read More.

May Issue of Antenna available

Monday, May 15 by Ed Brouder

(May 15, 2017) - The repacking phase of television's voluntary Incentive Spectrum Auction is underway and it's the headline article in the May issue of Antenna newsletter. Space currently occupied by Channels 38 through 51 will be eliminated over the next 39 months, resulting... Read More.

Edward R. Murrow Award Nominations Announced

Tuesday, April 25 by Ed Brouder

(April 25, 2017) - New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) and WMUR-TV were both named as recipients of the 2017 Edward R. Murrow Awards in Region 10. The awards are made annually by the Radio Television Digital... Read More.

FCC Releases Auction Results & Timetable

Wednesday, April 19 by Ed Brouder

(April 19, 2017) - The bidding phase of the television incentive auction is finished but the fun is just beginning! The FCC has released a timetable for what happens next. NHAB's Washington attorney, Scott Flick,... Read More.

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