Cybersecurity Reminder for Broadcasters-Ransomware

February 10, 2026 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC Last week the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued Public Notice DA 26-96A1 citing an increase of ransomware attacks is reminding broadcasters to strengthen cybersecurity practices protecting... Read More.

Tower Inspections – Protecting Your Vertical Assets

January 19, 2026 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC Tower maintenance and inspections should be at the very top of every broadcaster’s to-do list. Without a functioning tower, you are simply not broadcasting, unless you are licensed and... Read More.

Chief Operator: The Role & Rules

December 16, 2025 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC A recurring issue identified during inspections is confusion regarding the role and regulatory requirements of the Station’s Chief Operator. While some Chief Operators are fully compliant with FCC rules,... Read More.