[grc] FCC DTV applications intake is open???

[Michelle Bradley]

Applying for a full-service TV station is a rulemaking proceeding as a 
new channel needs to be added to the able of allotments and then once on 
there, it will go to auction to allow for competing interests.  It's not 
as easy as just signing up for a station.    Also, forget about it in 
metro areas.  Since all of the repacking, there's only 35 channels now, 
of those only 23 (the UHF ones) are truly viable.

There are additional procedures if the desire is for the channel to be 
reserved for noncommercial purposes.

Low Power TV stations can only be applied for during designated filing 
windows.

Just keep in mind, anytime there is an auction, if a noncommercial 
applicant is up against a commercial applicant, the commercial applicant 
will always win.  The way around that is to file as a commercial station 
and pay all of the auction fees and then convert the station to 
noncommercial later.

We can talk on the phone sometime and I can explain more.  It's way too 
complicated (and slightly out of scope) for this list.

=m

*Michelle Bradley, CBT, KU3N*
/Founder: REC Networks/
+1 202 621-2355
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On 3/28/2024 2:42 PM, Taya Rtichsheva via grc wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
>
> First of, thank you for supporting the community radio sector. It is a
> great pleasure and honor to be a part of the community radio meetings.
> Every meeting provides so much valuable information! Thank you for doing
> this.
>
> As I mentioned, U Multicultural<http://www.u-channel.ca>  is a Canadian TV
> and Radio community broadcaster, and recently we launched the community
> radio station in Florida. We are currently working on the launching and may
> need support from the experienced engineer, who could guide us through the
> process of equipment purchasing and installation. As a community station,
> we currently don't have much funds to afford expensive engineer, so if you
> would recommend us more affordable options, it would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> I also wanted to ask if you are aware of the community radio/media funds,
> which may help us to start airing.
>
> GRC conference in New Orleans is a tremendous opportunity. Again, I'm
> currently looking for funding to cover travel expenses. If you are aware of
> funding programs, that would help to cover travel expenses, please let me
> know.
>
> Finally, as a community multimedia which has plans to launch the community
> TV station in FL, we tried to contact FCC in this matter. It looks like
> they don't have information on the application process or call
> announcement. However, while checking our FCC licensing page, I noticed
> some options in the menu, which allow us to submit the application for the
> DTV construction permit. The screenshot is attached. Again, we tried to
> contact the FCC to clarify if there is an opportunity to apply on DTV and
> they don't have this information.
>
> Colleagues, I just wanted to ask you if you know about the DTV construction
> permit applications call or can clarify why we can see those applications
> available in the dropdown menu on FCC website if the official announcement
> hasn't been made by FCC? I understand that my question may be irrelevant,
> as we are all members of the community radio group, however, still hoping
> to get some clarify here.
>
> Thank you again for all what you do for the community media.
>
> Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
>
> Warmest regards,
> Taya Rtichsheva
> Executive director
> U Multicultural Inc.
>
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