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Late September 2026
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Chairman Brendan Carr has circulated an item for consideration by the Commission related to certain processing procedures and limits for a planned 2026 NCE FM translator filing window. While the dates of the window are not yet known, this will be the first time that the FCC has offered an opportunity for new FM translator […]
Read More →The FCC’s Media Bureau has provided new guidance clarifying how it will interpret whether candidate appearances on TV late night shows qualify as exempt from triggering equal time rights for other candidates. Any legally qualified candidate appearance on broadcast stations triggers the right of other candidates to request, within 7 days of the appearance, equal […]
Read More →No later than today, January 30, 2026, full power commercial and Class A television stations have important children’s television reporting to complete. Stations must upload into their public file supporting material certifying compliance with commercial limits for the prior calendar year, and complete and file (in LMS) a children’s television programming report reflecting adequate amounts […]
Read More →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 […]
Read More →The updated LPTV regulations adopted in the FCC ‘s Report and Order will become effective on February 23, 2026. Rule changes include (1) updating how the relocation distance measurement is calculated for displaced LPTV/TV translators and LPTV Service channel sharing stations; (2) establishing a uniform maximum relocation distance for minor modifications; (3) establishing a formal […]
Read More →January 10, 2026 TV, Class A, AM & FM Stations (commercial & noncommercial): deadline to complete and upload to online public file the 4th Quarter 2025 issues/program lists and any foreign sponsorship identification reports Class A TV Stations Only: deadline to complete and post to your online public file the 4th Quarter 2025 certification of […]
Read More →Each of us at Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP wish you a blessed, productive and prosperous 2026! We look forward to the privilege of serving you in the year to come.
Read More →The surest way for full power and Class A television stations to have issues with license renewal is to forget or incorrectly report compliance with the FCC’s children’s television rules. The renewal application contains important certifications about station compliance with the rule limiting the amount of commercial matter during children’s programming targeting children 12 years […]
Read More →In accordance with its earlier Public Notice, the announced schedule of dates is continuing for Class A, LPTV and TV translator stations. On December 18th Class A, LPTV and TV translator stations were able to begin filing major change applications on a first come, first served basis specifying relocations of not more than 75 miles, […]
Read More →The FCC has adopted a Report and Order in a proceeding begun by the prior administration that contemplated new regulations for LPTV stations, describing its action as providing regulatory clarity. The Order adopts rule changes (1) updating how the relocation distance measurement is calculated for displaced LPTV/TV translators and LPTV Service channel sharing stations; (2) […]
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