📻New FM Digital Broadcasting Regulations by FCC Announced
FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems
Summary
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved revisions to the information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-1034, as associated with the amended adopted in the Federal Communications Commission's First Report and Order: Rules for FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems, FCC 24-105 (FM Digital First R&O). This FM Digital First R&O permits the operation of digital FM stations with asymmetric power levels on the digital sidebands and the accompanying use of FCC 2100, Schedule 335-FM to notify the Commission of such operations. This document is consistent with the FM Digital First R&O, which states that the Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for these amended rule sections and revise the rules accordingly.
Agencies
- Federal Communications Commission
Business Impact
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The regulatory changes outlined in the FM Digital First R&O permit digital FM stations to use asymmetric power on digital sidebands, streamlining operations. This will lower costs for compliance and enhance radio coverage, positively impacting business operations. The approval of information collection requirements also indicates regulatory compliance needs for affected businesses.