Sanjay Talwani

Last-minute switch creates layers of headaches

For some in the TV business, Jan. 20, 2009, will be the day they’ve been working toward their entire careers.

They say the spectrum isn’t just sitting around waiting for full-power DTV stations to take it over.

Massive call centers planned as coupons run out

A programming issue may arise if there is late breaking emergency information.

But the move may not be so simple.

NAB also said the FCC should allow as many stations as possible to exercise the nightlight option.

But some of the coupon money is coming back around as funds tied to expired, unredeemed coupons become available again.

Some of those closest to the actual work involved with the analog shutoff are dreading the cascade of complications that a delay would cause.

Expect markets to conduct repeat tests, increasing in duration, including nationwide tests.

Broadcasters push for accountability, 'rigorous' testing

That’s a shift from previous NTIA statements that the program had enough money appropriated to satisfy the demand.

On the bright side, policy advocates said Monday, an ambitious ground game is underway.

The judge rejected the claim by CNN that it needed a new workforce around 2004 because of its transition to a digital workflow.

KTVH in Helena, Mont., completed its digital transition at noon Nov. 10, shutting off its analog transmitter and going all-digital.

Congress eyes the early shutoff, contemplates disenfranchised viewers.

From Maui to Mount Everest, athlete-producers bring extreme sports home

Dozens of stations 'admonished' for missing digital deadline

Broadcasters pitching emergency services to Congress

Lawmakers, lawsuits could stall FCC dereg order

Newspapers, networks win big as critics decry loopholes