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FM6 LPTV Rules Take Effect
By Paul McLane published
The 14 grandfathered “Franken FMs” must confirm parameters by Jan. 29

FCC Sets Date for Start of FM6 “Franken FM” Rules
By George Winslow published
Most of the rules will become effective on Sept. 28, 2023

FCC Votes to Preserve Some FM6 or “Franken FM” Services
By George Winslow published
The FCC vote permits a limited group of 14 TV6 LPTV stations to continue to provide analog audio services

FCC to Vote on `Franken FMs’
By George Winslow published
FCC is expected to approve an order allowing some LPTV stations to continue providing analog audio-only service to radio audiences as an ancillary offering to their TV service

NAB Weighs in on `Franken FMs', Channel 6 Spectrum
By George Winslow last updated
NAB tells the FCC that the channel 6 spectrum offers `a critical transition path for television broadcasters as they migrate to ATSC 3.0’

Do “Frankens” Really Fit Into the Radio Ecosystem?
By James O'Neal published
We conclude our three-part series, as the FCC opens a new NPRM

FCC Opens FM6 NPRM, Seeking 'Final Resolution'
By Paul McLane published
The commission wants to settle the Franken FM question once and for all

Fresno’s KMCF-LD Launches ATSC 3.0, Hopes to Add Ch. 6 Franken FM Soon
By Tom Butts published
Low-power TV station promises 4K broadcasts
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