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When Broadcasting Saves Lives
The death and destruction caused by the massive tornado in Moore Okla., last month is a sad but timely reminder of the importance of preparation and the public safety role that broadcasters play.

Who Needs the Cloud?

McAdams, et al, On: 4KTV

Leaders for Interesting Times

HEVC, Ultra HD & the Telecom Threat

TV Tech Writers Weigh In on NAB 2013

McAdams On: The Hon. Mignon Clyburn

McAdams On: Ninja Lobbying

Connected or Companion TV: Which Is Better for Broadcasters?

Whither Plasma?

McAdams On: TV People

McAdams On: NAB 2013

3DTV on Life Support

The Future of TV

What Now?

EAS: Someday We’ll Get It Right! (Maybe)

Jun 18, 2013 / 01:56 PM
Sunshine Broadcasting Fined $15,000 for File Foul
Sunshine Broadcasting of Gainesville, Fla., is being assessed a $15,000 fine for violating the rules for keeping track of children’s programming.

Jun 18, 2013 / 11:47 AM
FCC Declines to Reinstate WALO-LP License
The commission has denied a petition for reconsideration filed by Spirit Productions of Tequesta, Fla., to vacate the decision cancelling the analog license and digital construction permit for WALO-LP in West Palm Beach, Fla., and deleting the call sign.

Jun 17, 2013 / 03:32 PM
Lawmakers Get to Query Potential FCC Chair Tuesday
The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee has slated a nomination hearing for Tom Wheeler, a former telecom and cable industry group executive, for June 18.

Jun 17, 2013 / 02:37 PM
CC Cleanup: Device Deadlines Defined, Clips Get Punted
The 102-page regulation triggering online closed-captioning has been amended with another 46 pages on device compliance deadlines, outtakes and how the descriptive words get to second-, third-, and screens to infinity and beyond.

Jun 14, 2013 / 04:08 PM
NIST and NTIA to Establish New Center for Advanced Communications
A key focus of the center will be to promote interdisciplinary research, development and testing in radio frequency technology and spectrum sharing for public safety and commercial broadband applications.

Jun 10, 2013 / 04:16 PM
FCC Seeks More Info on Receiver Performance Policy
Receiver performance may have spiraled a $3 billion venture into bankruptcy, but it’s getting nary a peep out of the public.

Jun 10, 2013 / 03:59 PM
FCC Reopens Media Ownership
The FCC has reopened the media ownership proceeding for public comment.

Jun 10, 2013 / 02:24 PM
WACP-TV Resolving Must-Carry Schism With Blue Ridge
Western Pacific Broadcast is working out its must-carry differences with Blue Ridge Cable, according to a filing with regulators.

Jun 07, 2013 / 09:32 AM
FCC to Hear From Auction Task Force
The three sitting members of the FCC will hear an update from the Incentive Auction Task Force Thursday, June 27, at their regular open meeting.

Jun 04, 2013 / 11:50 AM
Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn Names Robert Ratcliffe Acting Enforcement Bureau Chief
Ratcliffe has worked at the FCC for more than 35 years, including tenures as the acting chief of the Media Bureau during the final phases of the digital television transition in 2009 and as ddeputy chief of the Enforcement Bureau from 2006 until 2009.

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