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3 days ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
It’s not just broadcasters who are getting their say in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” deregulation initiative. The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) has also filed comments, advocating for a modernization of the Part 97 Amateur Radio Service regulations.
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5 days ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
Digital Alert Systems has filed comments in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative, where it proposes scaling back Electronic Test Reporting System filings and the withdrawal of multilingual Emergency Alert System requirements. DAS is a manufacturer of EAS and CAP (Common Alert Protocol) hardware.
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6 days ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
A cyberattack suffered by iHeartMedia radio stations in December has resulted in a class action lawsuit against the media company filed by listeners who said they were affected. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in New York’s Southern District Court; a copy was obtained by Radio World. The plaintiff, Cheryl Shields, filed individually and on behalf of all persons whose data was similarly breached. Shields is a resident of Tennessee. The lawsuit was originally reported by Bloomberg Law.
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1 week ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
The operator of an AM station in upstate New York will have its license renewed and an objection denied, under a consent decree agreement with the FCC’s Media Bureau, after the station was found not to have properly maintained its online public file. Daytime-only 1480 WRCK(AM) is a 5 kW station owned by Utica Phoenix Media, an independent operator. WRCK is licensed to Remsen, N.Y., with its transmitter located about 15 miles north of Utica.
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1 week ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
Live365 has expanded into Mexico. The streaming provider originally made the announcement at the NAB Show. The expansion includes access via its website, mobile app and smart speaker platforms. A release from the company said the agreement rounds out its North American offerings. Live365 said it is licensed through Mexican multimedia producer Somexfon and EMMAC/SACM, the Mexican Music Editors and the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico, the country’s performance rights organizations.
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1 week ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
Zeno Media has launched Audioclips.ai to provide coverage of the papal transition. It uses AI voice technology to translate official statements and broadcasts from the Vatican. The company said the platform will provide daily audio updates on the Catholic Church’s transition. Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that the conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7.
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1 week ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
Connoisseur to Acquire Alpha Media Deal brings Alpha's 207 stations and digital assets into Connoisseur’s fold, awaits FCC approval At a time when notable radio station sales have slowed to a trickle, Connoisseur Media has turned up the faucet with the announcement that it will acquire the stations of Alpha Media. The combined company will retain the Connoisseur name and be led by Jeff Warshaw, Connoisseur’s CEO, according to a release. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
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1 week ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
Digital Alert Systems has submitted detailed comments in response to the NAB’s petition to fast track software-based Emergency Alert System solutions. The manufacturer of EAS and CAP (Common Alert Protocol) products urged the FCC to reject or delay action on the NAB petition. While DAS supports the broader goal of modernizing public alerting infrastructure, it says the NAB proposal overlooks key issues.
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1 week ago | 
tvtechnology.com | Nick Langan
With more than 60 members, the Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance said it is actively advocating for its RF spectrum through meetings and filings in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” open comments. Its members are end users, content creators, live production service providers and equipment manufacturers, according to Shure, who founded the coalition in February. The alliance held a kickoff call on March 24 where it outlined upcoming goals and plans.
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2 weeks ago | 
radioworld.com | Nick Langan
With more than 60 members, the Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance said it is actively advocating for its RF spectrum through meetings and filings in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” open comments. Its members are end users, content creators, live production service providers and equipment manufacturers, according to Shure, who founded the coalition in February. The alliance held a kickoff call on March 24 where it outlined upcoming goals and plans.
