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Two letters from the DHS regarding access to fuel AND employee access to your studio and transmitter sites have been emailed to all members. Please contact OAB if you did not receive the email.

The OAB Board of Directors unanimously voted today to CANCEL this year’s Annual Convention. Given the uncertainty and the risks associated with the Coronanirus, we must respect the Medical Community’s request to minimize any unnecessary “Social Interactions.” We are expecting to re-schedule the Convention for late March or April in 2021, again at the River Spirit in Tulsa.…

The OAB Board of Directors recently elected Programmer, Air-Talent, and Owner-Manager Lee Anderson, along with Sports Director, Play-by-Play Announcer and Network Television Entrepreneur Chris Lincoln. Lee Anderson Programmer, Air-Talent, Owner-Manager, Community Servant Since 1965, Lee Anderson has been the driving force for Radio in McAlester. Lee has been the award-winning morning host of KNED-AM and…

The OAB is pleased to announce that Oklahoma is one of five states selected to participate in an initiative that provides pro bono legal support to our local journalists and broadcasters. You can learn more about this investment in local journalism here:  RCFP Press Release

Join us as we honor the best work of 2019 by Oklahoma’s radio and television broadcasters! The 2019  Outstanding Achievement Awards will be presented during our Annual Convention on Friday, April 3, 2020, at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa. Entry packets were mailed to member stations on November 14, or you can go here for…

Oklahoma Broadcasters lost a legend this week. James R. “Bob” Brewer passed away on Tuesday, November 5. Please join us in remembering our Hall of Fame member and broadcasting pioneer.  

The Appeals Court ruling regarding FCC Ownership rules was delivered this week. In it the Court overturned the  FCC’s 2017 decision and policies.  Follow this link for more information on the decision from OAB Legal Counsel David Oxenford.

The due date for your FCC Regulatory fees has been extended to 11:59 PM September 27, 2019. Go here for a copy of the Mass Media Filing Guide for information about this year’s fee structure and the payment process. You may also contact the Commission’s Financial Operations Help Desk with inquiries at (877) 480-3201, Option 6 or…

It is important to check your online public inspection files to be sure they are complete and up to date. See David Oxenford’s blog for important information on this matter. Here is the link to his blog article.

The payment window for your FCC Regulatory fees is now open, and fees must be paid by September 24. Go here for a copy of the Mass Media Filing Guide for information about this year’s fee structure and the payment process.