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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11152
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule to amend its FM Table of Allotments by adding Channel 238A in Edgefield, South Carolina, as the area's first local radio service. This amendment follows a request from Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC and is based on an engineering analysis confirming compliance with the FCC's distance separation rules using specific city coordinates. The ruling took effect on February 24, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC decided to give Edgefield, South Carolina, their very first local radio station by adding a special radio channel. This means people in Edgefield can listen to their own local radio shows now.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9472
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission has issued a final rule to update its FM Table of Allotments by reinstating certain vacant FM allotments. These allotments became vacant due to cancellations of authorizations and licenses, or the dismissal of applications, and their reinstatement is intended to enable licensing processes. The Commission determined that further notice and comment are unnecessary, as this action is considered ministerial. This rule is effective as of February 16, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Communications Commission decided to put back some radio spots that were empty, so people can use them to broadcast on the radio again. They didn't ask the public for more opinions because they thought it was a simple task.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101547
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule to adjust the FM Table of Allotments by adding Channel 260C0 for radio broadcasting in Ethete, Wyoming. This would be the first local radio service for the community and would require a site restriction 26 miles north of Ethete. The FCC is seeking public comments on this proposal by January 17, 2025, with reply comments due by February 3, 2025. The proposal was submitted by The Business Council of the Northern Arapaho to support their local community.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a new radio station play in a place called Ethete in Wyoming, which doesn't have its own radio station yet. They want people to tell them what they think about this idea by sending comments by January 17, 2025.