System/Policy
PBS push to preserve translator services awaits FCC decisions
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By the time the FCC’s extended filing deadline passed June 1, operators of 688 translators carrying programming of 55 PBS member stations had applied for new channels.
Ozarks Public Television
In Missouri, investigation of tower accident continues as station seeks to restore service
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The April 19 collapse of an Ozarks Public Television tower killed one worker and injured three.
PBS
Public TV begins transition to new interconnection system
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Proponents say the system designed to move content from expensive satellite transponders to a terrestrial fiber-based system will be cheaper and more versatile.
System/Policy
PBS, T-Mobile collaborate to save TV translators
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The wireless carrier and a team from PBS are working under tight deadlines to find new homes for public TV translators that are being displaced by the FCC’s repack of TV channels.
System/Policy
Organizations unveil details of new purchasing plan for stations
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CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.
Tech
Station leaders at TechCon weigh moving ahead with ATSC 3.0
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Broadcasters expressed optimism about making the transition to the new broadcast standard work for them, even as many raised questions about the logistics and expenses involved.
Tech
Joint master controls look to help stations prepare for ATSC 3.0
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As public TV engineering leaders navigate their stations through the post-auction channel restructuring and the looming transition to ATSC 3.0, they’ll be re-evaluating the future of their master control facilities.
Tech
Pubcasters look for upside from donated ‘zombie’ licenses
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The FCC’s TV spectrum auction is producing unusual and unexpected gifts for a handful of fortunate broadcasters in major markets.
System/Policy
Survey of station equipment finds public TV lacks capital for upgrades
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Costs of equipment replacement are projected to reach $256 million by 2019, as aging transmitters reach their end of life.