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'Franken' FM Stations Serve Public Interest, LPTV Advocate Argues

By Michael Balderston last updated

Comments filed to the FCC are in response to recent NPR arguments that LPTVs should get off analog audio signals.

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Media Bureau Promotes Saurer, Adds Another

By Michael Balderston published

Paul Jackson rejoins the Commission.

People
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FCC Opens Investigation into Sinclair-Tribune Deal

By Michael Balderston published

Commission will specifically look at whether Sinclair misrepresented itself in details.

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FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service

By John Eggerton published

Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket.

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Media Bureau Opens Window for Stranded LPTV/Translator Stations

By Phil Kurz published

Stations left in limbo by the incentive auction and repack can now amend applications to move forward.

Regulatory and Standards
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Apollo’s Cox, Northwest Stations Deal Gets FCC Approval, With Tweaks

By Michael Balderston published

Changes meant to adhere to recent rulings on broadcast deregulation rules.

Business
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FCC Lifts Modification Freeze for Full Power and Class A TV Stations

By Michael Balderston published

For stations still transitioning as part of repack, minor modification applications can be filed for the first time in six years.

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FCC Unsure of TV Content Ratings Accuracy

By Michael Balderston published

Says definitive conclusions were not able to be reached in 90-day window.

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