Randy J. Stine
Randy J. Stine has spent the past 40 years working in audio production and broadcast radio news. He joined Radio World in 1997 and covers new technology and regulatory issues. He has a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.
Latest articles by Randy J. Stine

House Oversight Hearing on FCC Puts Chair in Spotlight
By Randy J. Stine published
Brendan Carr questioned about broadcast deregulation, spectrum and the First Amendment

FCC’s Brendan Carr Stands Up for His Policies at Senate Hearing
By Randy J. Stine published
Chairman also says agency is not independent

Trump Oversight Order May Portend Bigger Changes
By Randy J. Stine published
“This executive order marks a significant departure from the status quo”

FCC’s Ability To Conduct Spectrum Auctions Still on Hold
By Randy J. Stine published
Regulatory and Standards Some worry that the situation will lead to brain drain at the commission

Florida Launches AI-Powered Emergency Communications System
By Randy J. Stine published
Futuri teams up with emergency officials in the hurricane-prone state

NAB Tells FCC Its Plan for Political AI Disclosure Can’t Stand
By Randy J. Stine published
Asks commission to close its proceeding and let Congress deal with it

Stainless Will Cease Operations
By Randy J. Stine published
Tower supplier has built more than 7,250 structures in dozens of countries

FCC Poised to Address Cybersecurity of EAS Equipment
By Randy J. Stine published
Broadcasters would be required to report cyber threats

NAB Says Broadcasters Could See Big Hike in FCC Regulatory Fees
By Randy J. Stine published
New appropriations bill gives FCC green light to boost collections

Changes Coming in National Alerting
By Randy J. Stine published
A focus on state plans and better reporting of false alerts

FCC Database Transition Nears Completion
By Randy J. Stine published
Broadcasters and other power users adapt to online LMS e-filing system

Radio Streamlines Workflow With Artificial Intelligence
By Randy J. Stine last updated
AI is quickly impacting the radio industry as the technology becomes embedded in a growing array of systems and platforms.

Radio Stations Grow Their Video Ambitions
By Randy J. Stine published
Radio broadcasters across the country are placing more emphasis on live and recorded video, in part to gain traction with their social media platforms.

FCC Issues EAS Test Analysis
By Randy J. Stine published
Concludes latest test shows improvement, makes recommendations.

Tweak of Tower Marking Language Moves Forward
By Randy J. Stine published
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 includes language that provided a clarification related to marking certain telecom towers

Peter Doyle Set to Leave FCC
By Randy J. Stine published
Peter Doyle will be leaving the Federal Communication Commission, Radio World has confirmed.

Massey Set to Lead Engineering Society
By Randy J. Stine published
Entercom technologist big believer in certification and career adaptation

Radio Transmitter Manufacturers Explore TV
By Randy J. Stine published
Two well-established radio equipment manufacturers are diversifying their product portfolios to include television as a way to capitalize on future international growth.
Studio-to-Transmitter Links Are Changing
By Randy J. Stine published
Broadcasters apply for more bandwidth after FCC eliminates ‘Final Link’ rule
BBG Seeks to Realign Structures and Finances
By Randy J. Stine published
The streamlining comes at a time when some observers worry that U.S. global media must meet increased competition from around the world.

States Ready to Revise EAS Plans
By Randy J. Stine published
Questions linger about monitoring assignments, data feeds
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