Political – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

Lowest Unit Charge Kicks in July 30

Friday, June 24 by Ed Brouder

Political season is already on us, even though New Hampshire's state primaries aren't until September 13. As you'll see in the June issue of Antenna, New Hampshire broadcasters must implement their lowest unit charge for candidate advertising between July 30 and September 13. The... Read More.

A Letter From Our Chair

Thursday, January 2 by Tracy Caruso

Dear New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters: As we close out 2019 and move onto the next decade, there is much to reflect upon. Licensed radio and television stations have all agreed, “to serve the public, interest, convenience and necessity.” We should all be proud of what... Read More.

Fighting Pirate Radio

Wednesday, May 8 by Tracy Caruso

The 50 state broadcast associations have banded together to urge the Senate to pass Senate Bill 1288, PIRATE, Act. Ultimately, the PIRATE Act ( Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act ) will give the FCC more tools to fight pirate radio stations. ... Read More.

Lowest Unit Charge Kicks In August 28

Friday, July 20 by Ed Brouder

(July 20, 2018) - During the 45-day period prior to a primary election or party caucus and the 60-day period prior to the general election, commercial broadcast stations are prohibited from charging any... Read More.

May Antenna Keeps Tabs on FCC

Thursday, May 24 by Ed Brouder

(May 23, 2018) - The May issue of Antenna continues to keep a close eye on the blizzard of regulatory decisions being issued by Ajit Pai's Federal Communications Commission (FCC). A hot current issue is the Commission's freeze on new or modified fixed-satellite... Read More.

FCC Releases Auction Results & Timetable

Wednesday, April 19 by Ed Brouder

(April 19, 2017) - The bidding phase of the television incentive auction is finished but the fun is just beginning! The FCC has released a timetable for what happens next. NHAB's Washington attorney, Scott Flick,... Read More.

Message from the Chairman

Friday, April 14 by Tracy Caruso

(April 14, 2017) - Well, we made it through first quarter! The word from many member stations is that the quarter was a little tough early on but managed to rally by March. No politics here,... Read More.

February Issue of Antenna newsletter

Friday, February 17 by Ed Brouder

(February 17, 2017) - Station public files no longer need to contain correspondence from the public. That's the major takeaway from the latest issue of the Antenna newsletter, written by Scott R. Flick, a... Read More.

January Issue of Antenna newsletter

Thursday, January 19 by Ed Brouder

(January 19, 2017) - Thanks to Attorney Scott Flick at the Pillsbury law firm in Washington, the latest edition of Antenna is available. This month's issue includes the possibility of internet employment recruitment...the latest negotiations... Read More.

Partisan Politics at FCC Cause Political File Headaches

Tuesday, January 10 by Ed Brouder

(January 10, 2017) - The new president hasn't even been inaugurated but there are already political problems erupting on Capitol Hill. Last week the FCC sent mixed signals pertaining to the online political files maintained... Read More.

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