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FCC turns down special protection for public TV translators in spectrum auction
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Translator operators may not be able to find new channel space after the auction is over.
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A guide to the FCC spectrum auction
By 
Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
Learn how the auction will work and what it means for public TV stations and viewers.
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Why public radio stations should care about the TV spectrum auction
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Tyler Falk, Reporter |
The auction’s biggest impact will be on public TV, but a consultant warns that radio could experience fallout.
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Simulation will predict impact of spectrum auction on pubcasters
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
Consultants will draw on data to estimate the likelihood that the FCC will purchase a public TV station’s spectrum and how much that spectrum could be worth.
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Smart Spectrum Summit explores broadcasting’s role in emergencies
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The Smart Spectrum Summit, the first of its kind, brought together public and commercial broadcasters, telecom policymakers, equipment manufacturers, digital technologists and other stakeholders.
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Spectrum auction offers chance for increased investment in Washington’s WHUT
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A member of the public TV station’s advisory board makes a case for keeping it on the air.
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WHUT in Washington, D.C., could lose spectrum in FCC auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The FCC set the opening bid for WHUT’s spectrum at $461 million, though prices are expected to plunge during the bidding process.
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FCC issues initial bids for first phase of spectrum auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
Among the larger opening bids for public television spectrum are $775 million for New Jersey Public Television and $672 million for WLIW, both operated by WNET.
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Florida public TV station examines options as spectrum auction looms
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The university has hired financial consultancy Bond & Pecaro to estimate WUSF’s spectrum value.
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Trustees at WUSF’s university vote to participate in upcoming auction
By Dru Sefton, Former Senior Editor |
The trustees did not vote on how the public TV station would participate.