July 22, 2016 - New Hampshire broadcasters are teaming up with the state's produce growers to publicize NH Eat Local Month throughout August. Throughout the month member stations will run spots reminding listeners to enjoy the harvest by visiting local farmers markets...farm stands...and pick-your-own... Read More.
Author: Ed Brouder
J. Sherwood Bent, R.I.P.
DOVER, NH - July 19, 2016 - James “J” Sherwood Bent, 67, of Dean Drive died at the Hyder Family Hospice House on Tuesday July 19, 2016.
Born November 15, 1948 in Keene, NH, the son of Ellsworth “Bunka” and Josephine (Harris) Bent. He graduated... Read More.
FCC Adds 3 New EAS Event Codes
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today updated its rules so that Americans can receive more specific – and potentially life-saving – warnings through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) before extreme weather... Read More.
July Issue of Antenna newsletter available
The lowest unit rate rule for political advertising goes into effect for New Hampshire stations on July 30, 2016. That is just one of the articles (p.5) of interest in the July issue of Pillsbury Antenna newsletter written by communications attorney Scott Flick.
You'll also learn... Read More.
NHAB Awards $20,000 in Scholarships
MANCHESTER, NH - July 12, 2016 - NHAB has awarded $20,000 worth of scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year, including its Student Broadcaster Scholarships, Families in Broadcasting Scholarships, and the Al Sprague Memorial Scholarship.
Recipients and their families were honored in a presentation... Read More.
Shaheen Expresses Concerns Over Spectrum Auction
(June 29, 2016) Washington - Two United States Senators have written to the Federal Communications Commission expressing concerns over the television spectrum auction which is currently underway. Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire... Read More.
FAA Releases Drone Regs
(June 23, 2016) - The Federal Aviation Administration released long-awaited new rules for small commercial operators. Click here for an advisory review. National Association of Broadcasters Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Curtis LeGeyt,... Read More.
Deadline Approaching: EAS Rule Changes
(June 22, 2016) Last year the FCC issued its Sixth Report & Order (EB Docket No. 04-296) pertaining to new requirements for the Emergency Alert System. Some of the implementation deadlines have already passed but... Read More.
Making the Move to the New Online Public Inspection File System
On Friday June 24, 2016 the FCC launches its new online Public Inspection file system. While this is nothing new for television stations, both radio & TV people will want to brush up on the... Read More.