HARRY C. MARTIN
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Satellite importation
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
The FCC has begun to address some of the regulatory logistics associated with satellite importation of distant signals into local TV markets. Current
FCC cleans up MDS and ITFS service rules
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
In a much-anticipated order, the FCC corrected, clarified and revised most of the miscues that had marred its 2004 decision re-vamping the MDS/ITFS band.
New law bans loud commercials
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
The CALM Act would be effective by Christmas 2012.
Shared spectrum
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
The FCC is moving toward forced TV spectrum sharing
White-space rules
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
The FCC approved deployment of white-space devices
BAS policy change
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
Frequency coordination is required for most microwave broadcast auxiliary changes
Employment report
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
In April, the commission issued a notice seeking comment on possible revisions to Form 395-B, an annual employment report that must be filled out by broadcasters.
Expletive policy blocked
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
In a 3-1 decision issued on June 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York struck down the FCC's fleeting expletive policy, which was adopted in 2004.
DTV Surprise
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
Moving to your analog channel? Avoid coverage losses.
DTV resolution
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
With less than a year-and-a-half before the end of analog TV broadcasting (except for Class A, LPTV and TV translators), the FCC continues to issue orders
FCC Update: Need for EEO rules explored
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
In June, the Commission held an en banc hearing on the need for new broadcast and cable equal employment opportunity (EEO) rules.
Politics and DTV
By HARRY C. MARTIN published
This month’s FCC Update column discusses the FCC’s decision to put off taking any action on a number of controversial and long-pending DTV issues.
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