Bob Ratcliffe, 76, who was an FCC lawyer starting in 1975, died Sept. 10 at his Bethesda, Maryland, home of complications from cancer. Before retiring in 2014, Ratcliffe helped with the full-power DTV transition, and he worked on other media…
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issues such as broadcast ownership and indecency, FCC acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel told Thursday's commissioners' meeting. She said he received a lifetime achievement award in 2012. Survivors include Ratcliffe's wife, Michelle, and sons, Michael and John. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at Gawler's Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Washington. Donations can be made in his honor to Doctors Without Borders.