FCC's February To Put Noncommercial FM Translators in Focus

FCC To Vote On Non-Commercial Band Translator Filing Window

The FCC will vote next month to hold its first filing window for translators in the reserved non-commercial portion of the FM band (88.1 to 91.9). If approved by the commission, a comment period for rules will follow as the FCC seeks to include a limit of 10 applications per licensee as “an effective procedural safeguard and helped restrict the number of MX applications, prevented mass filings, and allowed the Commission to efficiently process a…

FCC's February To Put Noncommercial FM Translators in Focus

Under the banner of "Good Governance," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr previewed February's Commission agenda, and while it appears broadcasters will continue waiting on a decision on ownership caps, one item directly affects noncommercial FM operators.