Stories tagged with "federal communications commission"

Emmis expects to go to court to get Hungarian license back by indystar

Indianapolis — Emmis Communications’ national radio station in Hungary, Slger, has been taken off the air, and executives at the Indianapolis-based company plan to go... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Emmis expects to go to court to get Hungarian license back by indystar

Indianapolis Emmis Communications’ national radio station in Hungary, Slger, has been taken off the air, and executives at the Indianapolis-based company plan to go to court... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Indianapolis' Emmis Communications' station taken off air in Hungary by Tom Spalding

Emmis Communications’ national radio station in Hungary, known as Slger, has been taken off the air, and executives at the Indianapolis-based company plan to go to court to get... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:51 AM in Business

Still unsafe for child viewing by indystar

Perhaps the most sensible voice at the Federal Communications Commission in recent years has been Commissioner Michael Copps. Copps was on target again when he responded recently... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

New rules on Net neutrality could mean loss of jobs by indystar

In recent months, The Star has reported extensively on the down economy and resulting job losses. We had hoped that the worst days were behind us, but now the Federal... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

AT&T, Verizon may face FCC inquiry on practices by indystar

Move may signal Obama’s desire to examine antitrust issues The Federal Communications Commission is examining whether AT&T and Verizon Wireless stymie wireless... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Indecent, but maybe legal by indystar

Citizens who favor strict enforcement of broadcast indecency laws were elated last spring when the Supreme Court narrowly upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Sale of WKLU-FM (101.9) will retire 'oldies' by David Lindquist

Pop songs from the 1960s and ’70s are expected to exit local airwaves with the sale of radio station WKLU-FM (101.9). Owner Russ Oasis says he’s selling the station for... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:30 AM in Business

Little people call for FCC to ban 'midget' by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Little people are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to ban the use of the word "midget" on broadcast TV.The group Little People of America said... – Jul 05, 2009 at 8:36 PM in Entertainment

Many Hoosiers report digital TV conversion woes by Nicole Blake

If you still haven’t adjusted to the digital switch, you’re not alone. The Federal Communications Commission said that since Friday, 2,693 calls have been made by... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Technology

Sites help you find info, books, pics, music by indystar

If you turned on your TV last week, adjusted your rabbit ears and saw nothing but snow, it sounds like you need a digital converter box. Analog TV signals are gone. Go buy a... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Erika Smith

Hundreds see static as TV signals go digital by Nicole Blake

They were warned about the switch to digital for months, but still they waited. On Friday, hundreds of Hoosiers were without television reception after local stations yanked the... – Jun 13, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Hundreds see static as TV signals go digital by Nicole Blake

They were warned about the switch to digital for months, but still they waited. On Friday, hundreds of Hoosiers were without television reception after local stations yanked the... – Jun 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM in News

TV makes mockery of sacred institution by indystar

Marriage is respected and given a special place in every religious and cultural tradition around the world. On network television, however, the institution of marriage is provided... – Apr 18, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Commentary

Hundreds of television stations cut analog signals by USA Today

NEW YORK — About a quarter of the nation's TV stations cut off their analog signals Tuesday, causing sets to go dark in households that were not prepared for digital... – Feb 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM in Entertainment

FBI didn't keep tabs on comedian Carlin's 7 words by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Talk about irony. George Carlin spent decades pushing the bounds of free speech by saying the seven words you can never say on television, but not one... – Jan 21, 2009 at 6:01 PM in Entertainment

Local celebrations set to mark the MLK holiday by indystar

The Indianapolis area will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special observances and events. Among them:Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Ave.: “Freedom Walk on... – Jan 19, 2009 at 9:17 AM in Communities

FCC chairman: DTV delay could cause confusion by The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Postponing the turnoff of analog TV broadcasts beyond the scheduled date, Feb. 17, could confuse consumers, the chairman of the Federal Communications... – Jan 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM in Entertainment

Area lags in readiness for jump to digital TV by Erika Smith

More than 30 percent of Central Indiana households that use antennas to watch broadcast stations still are unprepared for next year’s transition to digital TV, according to a... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Business

WFYI plans special broadcast to address questions by indystar

WFYI (Channel 20) will air “Get Ready for Digital TV” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.The hour-long broadcast will combine informative “how-to” segments and a collection of DTV... – Dec 17, 2008 at 3:01 PM in Communities