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September issue of Antenna available

Monday, September 19 by Ed Brouder

The September issue of Antenna is available. Readers will find out: the status of the FCC's Quadrennial Ownership Review why the first stage of the FCC television spectrum incentive auction failed how much FCC regulatory fees will increase at the end of the month ... Read More.

Pinkerton Nominated for 2 Student Production Awards

Friday, September 9 by Ed Brouder

(September 9, 2016 ) - Pinkerton Academy of Derry, NH has been nominated for a pair of Student Production Awards by the organization that awards the Emmys. Regional chapters of the National Academy of Television... Read More.

New Regulatory Fees Go into Effect September 27

Wednesday, September 7 by Ed Brouder

(September 7, 2016) - The Federal Communications Commission announced a new fee schedule just prior to Labor Day. The changes take effect at the end of the month. In yet another online initiative undertaken by... Read More.

New EAS Operating Handook

Monday, August 22 by Ed Brouder

(August 19, 2016) - The FCC issued a notice reminding radio and TV broadcasters, as well as cable franchisees, about the deadlines for filing various forms on the new online EAS Test Reporting System. Form... Read More.

First Amendment Workshop Planned for October

Tuesday, August 16 by Ed Brouder

(August 16, 2016) - Each fall the New England First Amendment Coalition (NEFAC) hosts a three-day investigative journalism workshop and invite 25 reporters and editors to attend at no cost. The deadline to apply is August 31. In... Read More.

Monday, July 25 by Ed Brouder

July 25, 2016 - On Friday our Washington law firm (Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) filed comments with the FCC regarding MB Docket No. 16-161, the proposal to eliminate the requirement that letters and e-mails... Read More.

Friday, July 22 by Ed Brouder

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.

FCC Adds 3 New EAS Event Codes

Friday, July 15 by Ed Brouder

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

Friday, July 15 by Ed Brouder

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.

FCC Deadlines Approaching

Wednesday, July 6 by Ed Brouder

(July 6, 2016) - The following information is courtesy of Scott Flick at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, our Washington law firm.

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