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EAS Advisory

Wednesday, February 17 by Ed Brouder

The Federal Communications Commission recently issued an advisory (DA 21-10) summarizing broadcaster obligations under the Emergency Alert System. While none of the list are new obligations, reviewing it is a good way... Read More.

Kevin Farwell, R.I.P.

Thursday, January 28 by Ed Brouder

A man who did yeoman duty as a New Hampshire radio announcer for three decades died January 5, 2021 in a Nashua hospital. Kevin C. Farwell was a lifelong Gate City native and had been in declining health for nearly two years. Born on Nov.... Read More.

FCC Fights Pirates

Thursday, January 14 by Ed Brouder

(Washington) Congress ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to do something about illegal radio stations, so now it has. Details of the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (the PIRATE Act) have been released. It's the headline story in the January issue... Read More.

Santa Delivers December Antenna

Wednesday, December 16 by Ed Brouder

Attorney Scott Flick doesn't see you when you're sleeping (that would be creepy). But he does keep you informed on the latest broadcast industry news in the monthly issue of Antenna newsletter. Hot off the press: Geo-targeting for FM boosters Next Gen simulcast rules Lessons... Read More.

November Issue of Antenna

Thursday, November 19 by Ed Brouder

Voluntary All-Digital AM Authorized New Rules for Public Notices Video (Audio) Description Mandate Expanded to Markets 61-100 December 1 deadline for EEO Reports in Public Inspection Files These are the stories awaiting you in the November issue of Antenna newsletter, written by communications... Read More.

Time to change the clocks!

Wednesday, October 28 by Ed Brouder

This Sunday, November 1, 2:00 a.m.!

Message From Sage Alerting Systems

Monday, July 27 by Ed Brouder

This message is from Sage Alerting Systems regarding your Sage Digital ENDEC model 3644. It applies only to users in the United States. Action required before October 28, 2020. A signing certificate used by FEMA to validate CAP alerts will expire on Oct 28, 2020, at 14:05:29... Read More.

NHAB Scholarship Winners Announced

Wednesday, July 22 by Tracy Caruso

MANCHESTER, NH – July 22, 2020 – The New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters has awarded $14,500 worth of scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year, including its Student Broadcaster Scholarships, Families in Broadcasting Scholarships and the Al Sprague Memorial Scholarship. The Broadcaster... Read More.

FCC Says “Bye Bye” to Newspaper Legal Notices

Wednesday, June 24 by Ed Brouder

For decades, radio and television stations have been obligated to buy legal notices in local newspapers to notify the public of routine license renewal applications or ownership changes. Not anymore, thanks to a rule change by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The latest... Read More.

April Antenna Focuses on Covid-19

Friday, April 24 by Ed Brouder

Like the rest of the universe, the latest issue of Antenna newsletter focuses on the Covid-19 virus. Communications attorney Scott R. Flick, of the Washington law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, looks at the impact the pandemic is having on the... Read More.

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