spectrum auction
WHUT in Washington, D.C., could lose spectrum in FCC auction
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The FCC set the opening bid for WHUT’s spectrum at $461 million, though prices are expected to plunge during the bidding process.
System/Policy
FCC issues initial bids for first phase of spectrum auction
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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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Trustees at WUSF’s university vote to participate in upcoming auction
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The trustees did not vote on how the public TV station would participate.
System/Policy
In spectrum auction, stations advised to take skeptical view of opening bids
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Consultants say opening bid amounts are unlikely to reflect what stations could actually receive.
System/Policy
NETA attendees get update on funding outlook and auction plans
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An Association of Public Television Stations briefing focused on federal funding prospects and the next steps in the FCC’s 2016 spectrum auction.
Quick Takes
Board OKs channel-share or VHF move for Ohio station in spectrum auction
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The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees unanimously authorized the university to “maximize the potential revenue” from the auction without completely cashing out on its public TV channels.
Quick Takes
Board to decide on WBGU-TV spectrum auction plan Friday
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If WBGU sells its spectrum, the nearby city of Lima and its surrounding counties would no longer receive a public TV signal.
System/Policy
Minority, public TV viewers face greatest threat in FCC auction
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The news of Sesame Street’s move to HBO is not the only indicator that an economic divide may be widening within the American viewing public.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #27: NPR One’s Sara Sarasohn, live from Lost & Found in Washington, D.C.
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Seeing how listeners use the NPR app “is brand new and a little scary, but also priceless.”
Spectrum Auction
Stations moving to VHF should receive equal treatment in auction, pubcasters tell FCC officials
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Public broadcasters met with FCC Chair Tom Wheeler and other commission officials Monday.
FCC
FCC declines to protect public TV in 2016 spectrum auction
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In a ruling issued Friday, the FCC also denied a petition to protect TV translators, which many rural stations use.
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WBGU-TV may auction spectrum; could leave part of Ohio without PBS
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The board of trustees for Bowling Green State University approved an administration request to explore participation in the FCC’s spectrum auction.
Spectrum Auction
FCC to provide spectrum bids to stations by September, CPB Board hears
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Stations have 60 days from receiving bids to declare whether they will participate in the auction, set for mid-2016.
Spectrum Auction
Court denies NAB challenge to aspects of spectrum auction
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FCC Chair Wheeler said the decision provides “the certainty necessary to proceed apace toward a successful auction in the first quarter of next year.”
Quick Takes
Post-auction coverage still concerns public TV broadcasters
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Repacking the broadcast spectrum could create “unprecedented” holes in public TV signal coverage.
System/Policy
As spectrum auction approaches, consider value of local service
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How do you determine the value of a public station for which public service, not return on investment, is the bottom line?
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CPB Board spectrum committee sends TV CSG proposals to full board
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The proposals clarify key financial issues surrounding the FCC’s spectrum auctions, which could bring millions of dollars to stations.
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Pubcasters ask FCC to boost payouts for auction participants opting for VHF channels
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A Virginia broadcaster might swap some of its UHF TV channels for VHF during the FCC’s incentive auction and wants a bigger payout than currently proposed.
CPB
Spectrum auction issues dominate CPB Board meeting
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CPB is aware of as many as six public television stations considering going off the air, said Michael Levy, e.v.p., during the meeting, which was held by phone.
System/Policy
FCC schedules initial workshops on spectrum auctions
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The workshops will run nationwide between February and May.