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FMC Statement on Departure of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced that he would be stepping down from his post, which he has held since the 2008 election of President Barack Obama. read more

Future of Music Statement on the Departure of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

March 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced that he would be stepping down from his post, which he has held since the 2008 election of President Barack Obama.

The following statement is attributed to Casey Rae, Deputy Director of Future of Music Coalition (FMC), a national non-profit research, education and advocacy organization for musicians.

“News of Chairman Genachowski’s departure was not unexpected, and comes at a crucial time for the FCC in terms of its commitments to an accessible media and communications environment for America. read more

Public Interest Spectrum Letter

Future of Music Coalition joined a broad array of consumer, creator and public interest groups urging Congress to approach “voluntary spectrum auctions” in a manner that preserves innovation, openness and competition. As mobile spectrum becomes a primary means for internet connectivity, we suggest that the potential for further innovation be preserved in order to bring robust, affordible broadband to more Americans.

February 13, 2012
The Honorable Henry Waxman
2204 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Re: Spectrum Provisions in the Payroll Tax Extension Bill read more

Mic Check: A (Somewhat) Brief History of Spectrum and Wireless Microphones

[Today's post is by theater maven and FMC Operations Coordinator Nicole Duffey]

Do you own a wireless microphone?

If so, take a moment to check out its specs — chances are it uses a part of the 700 MHz band of the electromagnetic spectrum to do its thing. If so, you’ll have to stop using your wireless mic this June. If you don’t, you could be putting someone’s life in danger.

Per the FCC:

OPERATION OF WIRELESS MICROPHONES IN THE 700 MHZ BAND

IS PROHIBITED AFTER JUNE 12, 2010

Let’s start at the beginning of this story. The VERY beginning. read more

FMC Statement on the FCC's White Spaces Vote

November 4, 2008

In the wake of a recent FCC finding on White Spaces, FMC released this statement that underscored our commitment to working with both White Space advocates and the arts community toward common ground on these principles. We firmly believe the FCC has the capability to manage an orderly process that can lead to thoughtful implementation of these devices in ways that benefit the arts community. read more

White Spaces

FMC Statement on Departure of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

Future of Music Statement on the Departure of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

Public Interest Spectrum Letter

Mic Check: A (Somewhat) Brief History of Spectrum and Wireless Microphones

FMC Statement on the FCC's White Spaces Vote

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