Class A FCC Media Bureau Opens LPTV Application Window for Class A Status The filing window for qualified low power television stations to convert to Class A status pursuant to The Low Power Protection Act runs from May 31 2024 to May 30, 2025 FCC Announces Opportunity for LPTV Stations to Change Channels The move marks a notable opportunity for Class A television, LPTV and TV translator stations to improve their service and resolve long-standing channel issues FCC Plans to Revise LPTV Rules The FCC's NPRM is seeking public comment on the online public file requirements, TV translators and other issues Latest about Class A LPTV Coalition Urges FCC to Acknowledge Stations’ Efforts During Pandemic By Phil Kurz published 13 April 20 A letter from the LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition lays out the steps these broadcasters have taken FCC Cancels LPTV/Translator CP Auction By Tom Butts published 29 July 19 Commission says mutual exclusivity issues have been resolved. Regulatory and Standards FCC Proposes Rules on LPTV Repack Reimbursement By Emily Reigart published 2 August 18 Some LPTVs, TV translators and FM stations will be reimbursed for costs resulting from the 2017 spectrum incentive auction. Repack FCC Lifts Modification Freeze for Full Power and Class A TV Stations By Michael Balderston published 22 July 19 For stations still transitioning as part of repack, minor modification applications can be filed for the first time in six years. Regulatory and Standards Get the TV Tech NewsletterThe professional video industry's #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information. Sign up below.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1NAB Publishes Long-Awaited Future of TV Initiative Report2KTSF-TV to Stream Live Lunar New Year Celebration Coverage Nationwide on Zeam3Lawo To Showcase IP-Based AV Solutions at ISE 20254Gray Media Stations To Air Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games5Sinclair Launches New Sales and Content Divisions
LPTV Coalition Urges FCC to Acknowledge Stations’ Efforts During Pandemic By Phil Kurz published 13 April 20 A letter from the LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition lays out the steps these broadcasters have taken
FCC Cancels LPTV/Translator CP Auction By Tom Butts published 29 July 19 Commission says mutual exclusivity issues have been resolved.
FCC Proposes Rules on LPTV Repack Reimbursement By Emily Reigart published 2 August 18 Some LPTVs, TV translators and FM stations will be reimbursed for costs resulting from the 2017 spectrum incentive auction.
FCC Lifts Modification Freeze for Full Power and Class A TV Stations By Michael Balderston published 22 July 19 For stations still transitioning as part of repack, minor modification applications can be filed for the first time in six years.
