When an FCC Field Agent or an Alternate Broadcast Inspector comes calling to inspect a station, they start by bringing up …

We all know that properly handling station paperwork is necessary to keep the FCC happy. But, as with all relationships with …

Does your station use a tower to transmit? Then you probably know that you have to meet certain FCC and FAA …

Here is a chance to follow along with an ABIP (Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program) inspector, Mike Langner. As you read on, you might …

Recently, we have entered a new cycle of station license renewals. As part of the process, the FCC wants to know …

Every station should have confidence that they are operating in a way that satisfies the FCC Rules and Regulations. Doing so …

FCC Anxiety is caused by worry that an inspector will come and a station will end up fined for some minor …

Over the past 20 years, thousands of stations have been inspected under the voluntary Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP). However, Ken …

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) has issued thousands of certificates of compliance to stations voluntarily being inspected. Yet, there are …

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) has issued thousands of certificates of compliance to stations voluntarily being inspected. Yet, the big …

Among the most often violated rules, according to citations issued by the FCC, are those related to the Public Information File. …

Here is another in our continuing series showing how the Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program works.

New Mexico ABIP Inspector Mike Langner …

Once again, ABIP Inspector Mike Langner invites us to us ride along with him as he inspects stations around the state …

Definition of nerve-wracking: an inspection visit from an FCC Field Agent. Knowing the key things the inspectors look for will give …

As we start a new year – and are still in the middle of the License Renewal cycle – this is …

We bring our series on the Public Inspection Files to a conclusion with this installment. Of course, it is important to …

A large percentage of the fines issued by the FCC regarding station operations is related to one part of the Public …

This is part of our ongoing series taking a look at the Public Inspection Files that broadcasters are required to maintain …

The FCC has begun requiring Public Inspection File information to be uploaded to their website. Anyone, anywhere will be able to …

We continue with our look at the Public Inspection File. This time something that is, if possible, more political than the …

We continue with our look at the Public Inspection File. This time something that is, if possible, a little more straightforward, …

As we continue with our look at the Public Inspection File, it is now time for a real doozy – the …

In this, our third in the series, we continue with our look at the Public Inspection File and how it can …

Keeping the Public Inspection File up-to-date is not any broadcaster’s favorite chore. However, with a little effort, you can make sure …

Almost everyone agrees the FCC Public Inspection File is like handling a skunk –you do it very carefully or you will …

KWVE was recently slapped with a NAL for $5000, after a botched EAS test last year (October 2008). This is an LP-1 station …