“Key LPTV Dates” change
The “Displaced LPTV and TV translator channel application window” has been changed to end 2 weeks later, to 01 June 2018. FCC Public Notice PDF: Continue reading
The “Displaced LPTV and TV translator channel application window” has been changed to end 2 weeks later, to 01 June 2018. FCC Public Notice PDF: Continue reading
The FCC’s Channel Study webinar is to assist LPTV/TV translators identify potential new channels in the repacked television bands in preparation for the Special Displacement Window. The webinar will be held on Wed., 28 Feb. 2018 at 1:00 p.m. (presumably Eastern Time). Hosted by Trip of Rabbitears.info (in his role as Electronics Engineer at the FCC). Agenda PDF: Continue reading
Detailed maps and data files are released which show the channels and locations that are potentially unavailable to LPTV/translator stations to propose displacement facilities. Maps are available in the proprietary Tableau Reader format. FCC Online Tool: Continue reading
To be eligible to file in the Special Displacement Window, an LPTV/translator station must be both “operating” as of 13 Apr 2017 and “displaced” by a full power/class A station, or be on Channel 38 or above. Public Notice PDF:
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The FCC says that until you’re asked to move, you can stay on your 600 MHz Band Channel— which could be for many years. The FCC last week clarified that LPTV and TV translator stations … Continue reading
LPTV stations have until 2021 to complete their digital transition, according to the Incentive Auction Closing and Channel Reassignment Public Notice, released 13 April. The FCC extended the deadline for analog LPTV and TV translator … Continue reading
Secondary LPTV stations, you’re now safe if you’re at or below Channel 36, and there are no full powers or Class A stations to displace you. For those in areas where FP and CA stations … Continue reading
The FCC has now announced that there is a new Clearing Target of 114 MHz, after bidding in the auction failed to meet the criteria for the initial 126 MHz. Channels 2 through 31 are … Continue reading
The FCC has indicated that it’s Initial Clearing Target Band Plan in the Incentive Auction would make RF Channel 29 the top of the TV dial. See figure below: If bidding continues past the first … Continue reading