Category Archives: Operations

The FCC is proposing to eliminate the Broadcast Mid-Term filing requirement and instead rely on publicly available information in its periodic reviews of broadcaster employment practices. Nearly all the information in Form 397, such as the name of a station official with responsibility for compliance with the Commission’s EEO rules and copies of a station’s annual public file reports, is also available in stations’ public inspection files. News Release PDF: Continue reading →

As part of the FCC’s initiative to eliminate outdated rules, §74.769 is changed. The requirement for each LPTV licensee or permittee to keep a copy of rules is now a requirement to be familiar with those rules. Report & Order PDF: Continue reading →

Because of available funding, the Federal Communications Commission plans to remain open and pay staff at least through the close of business on Friday, 26 Jan 2018. during the partial government shutdown. News Release PDF: Continue reading →

All licensees of LPTV and Class A stations, as well as all entities with attributable interests in such stations, are required to file Form 323 (or 323-E/NCE) on or before March 2, 2018. Filings must include information reflecting ownership interests existing as of October 1, 2017. Form 323 must be filed electronically using LMS. Public Notice PDF: Continue reading →

Here’s the compilation of the services and requests for FCC actions that are subject to fees. Page 12 lists the current fees for LPTV stations. Info Booklet PDF: Continue reading →

W10BM in Morehead, Kentucky didn’t apply to renew it’s license in 1998. However, it continued to operate for about 19 more years. This past week, the FCC proposed a $144,344 fine against the operators. They continued … Continue reading →