A large percentage of the fines issued by the FCC regarding station operations is related to one part of the Public Inspection File – the Issues and Programs lists that are required to be prepared and filed each quarter. This time, Adrienne Abbott, an ABIP Inspector, explains what she looks for and how […]

This is part of our ongoing series taking a look at the Public Inspection Files that broadcasters are required to maintain and display to any interested member of the public. This time we will take a look at the next three folders that should be in your Public Inspection File: THE PUBLIC AND […]

The FCC has begun requiring Public Inspection File information to be uploaded to their website. Anyone, anywhere will be able to view this information. In an article for the Nevada Broadcasters’ Association, Adrienne Abbott explains what you need to know about this brave new world. As this is written, it is August. 2, […]

We continue with our look at the Public Inspection File. This time something that is, if possible, more political than the Political File. One of the more perplexing parts of the Public Inspection File is the folder dealing with each station’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) efforts. Not EIEIO Unlike the nursery rhyme, EEO […]

We continue with our look at the Public Inspection File. This time something that is, if possible, a little more straightforward, applications on file with the FCC. At some point, most every broadcast station needs to file an application with the FCC. It might be in order to change or improve the station’s […]

As we continue with our look at the Public Inspection File, it is now time for a real doozy – the Political File. With a rather heated election season ahead of us, many stations are either looking forward to a large income from political ads or dreading the fights in dealing with all […]

In this, our third in the series, we continue with our look at the Public Inspection File and how it can be kept in compliance with the FCC Rules. The FCC Rules and Regulations, particularly Sections 73.3526 and 73.3527 describe what stations will provide to any citizen who comes to the Main Studio […]

Keeping the Public Inspection File up-to-date is not any broadcaster’s favorite chore. However, with a little effort, you can make sure everything necessary is on file and have no worry about an FCC inspection. Smile. Whether or not they truly are welcome, the FCC requires you to admit any member of the public […]

Almost everyone agrees the FCC Public Inspection File is like handling a skunk –you do it very carefully or you will have long-lasting consequences. This is the first of a series of articles to help you get your Public File right, so you will feel more confident about not being smacked with a […]

KWVE was recently slapped with a NAL for $5000, after a botched EAS test last year (October 2008). This is an LP-1 station which appears to have a good reputation in its area. The FCC NAL is here: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-2053A1.doc I thought you might like to know a bit more of the background to […]