Dozens more low power TV stations are seeking extensions of their construction permits, with one operator telling the FCC it plans to build them with ATSC 3.0 and distributed transmission systems.
Category: Iowa
FCC Monitor: Some Bismarck, St. Cloud FM’s at Reduced Power
Items crossing through FCC databases include two FM stations in the Bismarck market and another two in the St. Cloud market operating at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: Green Bay TV Frequency Change Advances
A Green Bay TV station’s proposal to move from a VHF to UHF frequency has advanced at the FCC.
Scripps to Launch Another Two Subchannel Networks
After taking over the ION network and its group of stations, Scripps Broadcasting has announced plans to launch another two subchannel networks.
FCC Monitor: Nebraska TV Station’s Proposal Advances
The FCC has advanced a proposal from a Nebraska TV station to change its broadcast frequency and community of license.
Subchannel Shuffle Begins following ION Sale
Several subchannel networks are now receiving full-power carriage in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and several other Upper Midwest markets following Scripps’ purchase of ION.
Tegna to Launch New Lifestyle/Reality Channel
TV station owner Tegna, which has several stations in the Upper Midwest, has announced plans to launch a third subchannel network this spring.
FCC Monitor: Minn. FM at Reduced Power; New FM’s in Nebraska
Recent FCC filings include two new FM signals signing on in Nebraska and a Minnesota FM station operating at reduced power.
FCC Monitor: Iowa, Nebraska VHF to UHF Moves Progress
The following are updates to stories previously reported here and smaller recent FCC filings and actions that do not merit a full story of their own at this time: Iowa The FCC…
FCC Filings Provide Details of Gray TV’s Plans for Quincy Media Stations
Documents filed with the FCC reveal that Gray TV plans to keep FOX in Rochester, consider expanding news in Duluth, and switch a Wisconsin satellite station to a different network.