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Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert…
This is BDR Newsletter 881, Volume 17, #48 for July 1, 2026

QUARTERLY REPORT TIME
Yes, for some this is a repetitious reminder, it is time. July 10th is the next deadline for quarterly reports. And, perhaps you have noticed the FCC is getting stickier about late and missing Issues and Programs filings, as well as other required things that need to be placed in the station’s on-line Public Information Files.

AN EAS – AND MORE – NPRM TO COME
As we expected, the FCC adopted a policy to significantly enhance cybersecurity at stations. And now the NPRM has been released. Many feel it is something that should have been addressed earlier, but with AI-assisted hackers, it is becoming more and more important, and the FCC is moving this along fairly rapidly.

REACTING TO THE FCC’S INITIATIVE
Given that the hackers are out there, hammering away at station firewalls, it really is smart move to be proactive, and plan and build security so you do not become a victim.

SECURITY TIPS AND TRICKS
For our 326th video presentation – and all are available to you at no charge – Jeff Welton will be here tomorrow (Thursday) to speak with us from a manufacturer’s perspective on some of the simple and quick protections, as well as more comprehensive ideas to implement.

Our 326th Virtual Lunch Gathering will be on Thursday at 2PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific. Join us and learn things! The link request is at www.theBDR.net/TLG/ … the same place where you will find most of the 323 previous presentations.  

… and do not forget, on the same page we have over 200 videos you can use on subjects you will want to learn about.