Ongoing Class A / LPTV / TV Translator Filing Dates

The window that opened December 18, 2025 Class A, LPTV and TV translator stations to file major and minor change applications on a first come, first served basis specifying relocations of not more than 75 miles has ended.  A temporary application filing freeze is now in effect for major change applications, but minor change applications can still be filed until March 12, 2026, at 6p ET.). One week later, on March 19, 2026, at 12:01 am ET, the major modification filing freeze will be lifted, without limit or restriction, to permit the filing of Class A, LPTV and TV translator major change applications and acceptance of applications for new LPTV and TV translator stations. Applicants will also be able to file minor change applications.

The application form for new LPTV and TV translator stations will not become available in LMS until approximately a week or so before the March 19, 2026 start date for such applications.

The FCC has begun processing some of the pending major modification applications by accepting them for filing. A 30-day period for petitions opposing the applications will follow. If no objections are filed, permit grants will follow in 2-4 weeks.