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APTS, PBS Tell FCC Not to Set a Firm Date for ATSC 1.0 Sunset

By George Winslow published

The joint filing highlighted the importance of NextGen TV for public media and urged the agency to make it easier for public stations to launch 3.0 broadcasts

Regulatory & Legal
APTS

APTS Elects 2021 Board Officers, Trustees

By Michael Balderston published

Andrew Russell is APTS’ new board chair

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Molly Phillips Elected APTS Board Chair

By Michael Balderston published

Additional board leaders and members also elected

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Bert Schmidt Elected Chairman of APTS

By Michael Balderston published

Molly Phillips tapped as professional vice chair and Carol Kellerman as lay vice chair.

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APTS ‘Ready, Willing’ to Assist With FirstNet’s Public Safety Coverage

By Michael Balderston published

Supports the FCC reviewing the scope of FirstNet’s interoperability requirements.

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APTS Elects Sherrese M. Smith to Its Board of Trustees

By Claudia Kienzle published

Begins three-year term as an at-large trustee on the APTS board

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FCC Working Group Report ‘Re-imagines’ Emergency Alerting

By Phil Kurz published

Among other things, the report examines the potential of Next Gen TV and the efforts of PBS

Mergers & Acquisitions