System/Policy
FCC takes new look at how it settles competing applications from noncoms
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A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also suggests some changes affecting low-power FM broadcasters.
Quick Takes
NPR asks FCC for flexibility in aiding radio stations affected by TV repack
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In comments filed Wednesday, the network said eligible expenses proposed by the FCC “should be considered an initial provisional list of common anticipated expenses rather than a definitive catalog of all eligible reimbursable expenses.”
Tech
In FCC comments, NPR backs industry plan for reallocating satellite spectrum
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NPR said the proposal by the C-Band Alliance “offers a workable, if yet unproven option” for resolving the matter.
Quick Takes
NPR urges FCC to provide ‘full reimbursement’ for radio stations affected by repack
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Local stations “have limited financial and operational resources to absorb the impact of the TV repack,” NPR said in FCC comments.
System/Policy
FCC’s proposed update to EBS rules prompts comments from public media
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Some 50 public broadcasters hold licenses to use spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band for educational services and other purposes.
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.
System/Policy
Pubcasters may benefit from potential FCC changes to use of educational spectrum
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The commission is considering rule changes that could give educational institutions and some public broadcasters more flexibility to make money from frequencies in the EBS band.
System/Policy
NPR opposes FCC proposal to expand use of C-band satellite spectrum
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The network has told the FCC that the plan could interfere with delivery of public radio programs to stations.
System/Policy
Pubcasting orgs decline to support request for ATSC 3.0 must-carry rules
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PBS, CPB and American’s Public Television Stations said in an FCC filing that they recognize the commission is “not inclined” to back the must-carry requirement proposed by Public Media Co.