System/Policy
Clearing target for spectrum auction signifies strong interest, possible high payouts
By 
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The FCC also announced a starting date for the auction.
Quick Takes
It’s time for TV stations to decide about the spectrum auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
Stations have 32 hours — from 10 a.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Tuesday EDT — to let the FCC know.
Quick Takes
WNYE-TV won’t participate in FCC spectrum auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The FCC’s opening bid for WNYE to relinquish all its spectrum is $770.2 million.
Quick Takes
Chicago’s WYCC may participate in upcoming FCC spectrum auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The FCC’s opening bid for WYCC to relinquish all spectrum is $474.2 million.
System/Policy
Public television spectrum valued at up to $6.8 billion in FCC auction
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A simulation predicts that the most significant payouts will be limited to the 10 largest markets.
Quick Takes
New Jersey network could relinquish spectrum in upcoming FCC auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The state’s broadcasting authority said it “has no intention of exiting public television.”
Quick Takes
Four more university licensees file for FCC spectrum auction, a fifth declines
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
Stations had to file with the FCC by Jan. 12 to be eligible to participate in the auction.
Quick Takes
Detroit Public TV and WKAR-TV to announce partnership
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The development will “impact public television across the state.”
Quick Takes
Congressman proposes more cash for spectrum repack after auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The bill also would allow the FCC to give stations extensions past the 39-month repacking deadline.
Spectrum Auction
Three more university licensees vote to consider options in spectrum auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
Stations in Michigan and Texas could lose spectrum.