Community Media Navigating the Airwaves: The Critical Role of ETRS Form One in National Emergency Preparedness July 21, 2026 rifanmuazin In the complex landscape of federal communications regulation, few requirements are as foundational yet frequently overlooked by smaller broadcasters as the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test Reporting System (ETRS). For…
Media Ethics and Law Transparency Overload: How Litigation Unlocked Critical Police Footage in Johnstown July 20, 2026 Neng Nana Executive Summary When a mass shooting shattered the peace of a Johnstown, Pennsylvania, nightclub last summer, leaving four women wounded, the physical trauma was only the beginning of the crisis.…
Community Media Expanding the Airwaves: FCC Grants Critical Extension for Low Power FM Application Window July 20, 2026 Jia Lissa In a move widely celebrated by community broadcasters and media activists, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially extended the application window for new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio station…
Community Media Strengthening the National Emergency Grid: The Critical Role of ETRS Compliance for Community Broadcasters July 14, 2026 Dwi Wanna Introduction In an era increasingly defined by rapid climate change and heightened geopolitical tensions, the reliability of the United States’ emergency communications infrastructure has never been more vital. At the…
Community Media Navigating Compliance: The Prometheus Radio Project Issues Guidance on Critical FCC ETRS Form One Filings July 5, 2026 Siti Muinah Main Facts: The Annual Mandate for Broadcast Integrity In an era where digital communication is often dominated by social media and instant messaging, the terrestrial broadcast infrastructure remains the backbone…
