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Protecting the Future
Membership Has Its Privileges
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association has been serving radio and television stations across the Nutmeg State for more than 70 years. Representing more than 90% of Connecticut stations, the CBA advocates on behalf of broadcasters at the state and federal levels and provides a variety of training and compliance resources for every area of station operations.
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The Voice of Broadcasting in CT
Stronger Together: Advocacy. Resources. Training. Support.
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association If your station is not a CBA member, we encourage you to learn more about our membership options.
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association If your station is not a CBA member, we encourage you to learn more about our membership options.
Advocacy & Government Relations
- Our government relations firm pursues all Connecticut legislative issues directly affecting broadcasters and keeps the Board informed.
- CBA representatives meet regularly with our Washington legislators to keep them informed about your interests and concerns.
FCC & Industry Relations
- On-going dissemination of FCC, NAB, legislative information.
- Contracting and implementing of an Alternate Inspection Program(ABIP) in partnership with the FCC.
- Emergency communications, alerting members to legal, regulatory, or legislative issues.
- Re-write, and distribution of the new EAS state plan which has been reworked by the CBA/EAS Committee to conform to the new FCC-EAS regulations.
- Development of the “AMBER” annex to the state EAS plan.
Professional Education & Training
- CBA sponsors and organizes conventions and trade technology seminars.
- Access to expert speakers, valuable resources, and networking opportunities.
- Over the years, the CBA has inducted more than a dozen distinguished individuals into the CBA Hall of Fame.
Public Relations & Community Service
- Statewide public service campaigns and PEP (Public Education Program)
- Community outreach that informs, educates, and strengthens Connecticut communities.
- Scholarships awarded to deserving communication students.
Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP)
- The FCC may conduct unscheduled inspections of broadcast facilities. Through ABIP, a certified CBA inspector performs a complete FCC-style inspection of your station to help ensure compliance.
- Stations that successfully complete the program may avoid routine FC inspections for up to three years.
Why Membership Matters
- Trusted advocacy at the state and federal levels.
- Critical resources and compliance guidance.
- Training, education, and professional growth.
- A strong community working.
Join the Association Representing More Than 90% of Connecticut's Broadcast Stations.
Together, we can continue to advocate, educate, and support local radio and television across the Nutmeg State.
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