Many broadcasters who receive satellite-delivered programming do so through satellite dishes picking up transmissions from spectrum referred to as the C-band. Part of that spectrum is to be auctioned to wireless users for 5G service starting in December. Because of that auction, those using the band to receive satellite-delivered programs will be compressed into a smaller swath of spectrum which will require the reconfiguration of their technical facilities. Those broadcasters who timely registered their dishes are entitled to reimbursement for the costs of the changes in their technical facilities necessitated by this repacking - but they have a choice to make by September 14 as to how to receive that reimbursement. Read More

Unfortunately, in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, we are seeing radio stations lose staff members to budget cuts. Even in the best of times, staff turnover can create disruption for radio stations that are unprepared. Often, that disruption looks like this: An employee departs and that person is the only one who has access to important digital accounts. Best case, they left under good terms and are willing to help the station get access to what it needs. Worst case, the departure left a bad taste in people's mouths, and the former employee is unwilling to help. Read More