Programs/Content
Spectrum auction proceeds will back reboot of Native TV network
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First Nations Experience will become a beneficiary of auction proceeds through parent station KVCR in San Bernardino, Calif.
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Philadelphia TV station will become grantmaker with spectrum auction winnings
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The foundation formed from WYBE plans to share its proceeds with other Philadelphia-area nonprofits.
System/Policy
T-Mobile will foot bill for repacking public TV translators
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The agreement covers equipment, engineering, installation and legal fees.
System/Policy
At CPB Board meeting, congressman calls for ‘civil and thoughtful’ advocacy for pubcasting funding
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Rep. Earl Blumenauer also told the board that he had asked House Democrats to stop “using the assault on public broadcasting as a fundraising technique.”
Quick Takes
N.J. bill proposes using spectrum auction cash for news consortium
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If passed, the law would funnel $100 million of the state’s $332 million to a journalism partnership.
System/Policy
Preparing to expand news, KCET refines model for digital content
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Winnings from the FCC spectrum auction will allow the Los Angeles station to “accelerate investment in the community.”
System/Policy
In aftermath of spectrum auction, even stations that sat out could still benefit
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Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire system.
System/Policy
At town hall meeting, Va. pubcaster shares plans for spectrum auction millions
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Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will invest the $182 million in expanded community service and a foundation to “promote public media.”
Tech
Prompted by auction sales, moves to low VHF bring both challenges and advantages
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Stations can save money on equipment and power bills, but some over-the-air viewers may need to change their antennas.