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For Immediate Release
FCC ISSUES HEARING DESIGNATION ORDER FOR 
MICHIGAN RADIO STATION 
Action Launches New Hearing Process Presided by the Full Commission
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WASHINGTON, August 3, 2017 – The Federal Communications Commission today adopted a 
hearing designation order pertaining to WRAX, an FM radio station in Lake Isabella, Michigan.  
In 2010, Radioactive, LLC was licensed to operate WRAX, and in 2012, the broadcaster filed a 
renewal application for the station.  According to Commission records submitted by Radioactive, 
the station has only operated one day a year since it was initially licensed seven years ago.
The hearing designation order issued today will begin a proceeding to determine whether the 
station’s license renewal application should be granted.  This process will be conducted by paper 
filings and will enable the Commission to efficiently and fairly assess whether Radioactive has 
fulfilled its licensee obligations.  A broadcast licensee’s authorization to use radio spectrum in the 
public interest includes the obligation to use the station to serve its community, providing 
programming responsive to local needs and interests. 
Under the hearing procedures set forth in the order, the full Commission, rather than an 
Administrative Law Judge, will determine whether the renewal application should be granted or 
denied.  This new streamlined process may be an effective means for the Commission to address 
similarly-situated renewal applications. Today’s action is aimed at ensuring that broadcast
spectrum is being used consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.
Action by the Commission August 3, 2017 by Hearing Designation Order (FCC 17-106). 
Chairman Pai, Commissioners Clyburn and O’Rielly approving and issuing separate statements.
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).