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Low-Power Television & Translator Upgrade Program Nov. 15, 2008 - The Community Broadcasters Association (“CBA”) hereby submits its comments with respect to the above-captioned matter, as invited by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) at 73 FR 59586, published October 9, 2008.
DISH Network® and Community Broadcasters Association Partner On DTV Outreach Initiative ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Nov. 5, 2008 – DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the digital transition leader, today announced a partnership with the Community Broadcasters Association (CBA) to help prepare consumers who watch TV via over-the-air signals – including signals from low-power stations – for the digital transition.
COMMUNITY BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION REACTS TO WHITE SPACE RULING Marietta, GA. (November 5, 2008) –The Community Broadcasters Association (CBA), the trade association of the nation’s Class A and Low Power Television (LPTV) stations that represents the interests of those stations in legislative, judicial, and regulatory matters, responds to the recent FCC vote to allow unlicensed devices to use "White Spaces" in the TV band for wireless broadband. The CBA’s VP of Technology, Greg Herman said, “The CBA is pleased that the FCC will initially approve devices that incorporate geo-location and a database to avoid interference to existing services. Our Industry’s hope is that the database will protect Class A and Low Power TV stations wherever they are actually viewed, in both analog and digital formats, and not based on only theoretical predicted service contours. We also trust that the FCC will subject any devices that rely on only spectrum-sensing to rigorous testing.” In the most recent round of tests, these devices failed to detect viewable Class A and LPTV signals in one out of six observations. That obviously is not adequate. Improved performance is critical before these devices are brought to market.
October 30,2008 ET Dockets 04-186 and 02-380 Attached is a copy of a letter submitted on behalf of Community Broadcasters Association (CBA) in the above referenced dockets. .
October 31,2008 COMMUNITY BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS Marietta, GA. (October 31, 2008) – The Community Broadcasters Association (CBA), the trade association of the nation’s Class A and Low Power Television (LPTV) stations that represents the interests of those stations in legislative, judicial, and regulatory matters, concluded its 2008 DTV National Convention and elected new officers which are listed below:
October 20,2008 The Community Broadcasters Association and the Coalition for Local Television Expressed Strong Disappointment with the Cancellation of the October 15th FCC Monthly Meeting in Nashville WASHINGTON -- The Community Broadcasters Association and the Coalition for Local Television expressed their strong disappointment ...
September 26,2008 This regulation, if adopted, would be a tremendous opportunity for EVERYONE to upgrade its legal status to match the programming services you already offer to the Community. Among other things, an upgrade would provide your stations with the legal right to cable and satellite carriage that most do not have. Any support that your Congressperson could give to the proposal, such as a letter to the FCC, would be most welcome. The key is to get the votes of the other Commissioners. Chairman Martin is already on board, but the other Commissioners have been reluctant to give him their support….. Attached is the Press Release the CBA just sent. Also attached is a letter from CBA President Ron Bruno that went to each of the Commissioners last week, encouraging them to Vote YES to the Chairman’s proposal.
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9/12/08 The Commission requests that communications providers expeditiously submit and update information through DIRS regarding, inter alia, the status of their communications equipment, restoration efforts, power (i.e., whether they are using commercial power, generator or battery), and access to fuel, if they provide service to any areas listed below. The Commission requests that communications providers (wireline carriers, wireless carriers, broadcasters, and cable system operators) that choose to participate in DIRS provide contact information for any and all individuals in each company who would be providing information on the status of communications equipment in the event of a disaster. Contact information includes contact name, company name, phone number, cell phone number, Reporting links: The second link is the entry portal. The first link by-passes the initial page and takes you straight to log-in. Our thoughts Are With Everyone In It's path... CBA Board of Directors & Legal Counsel<
Supplemental Comments, as filed with the FCC late Friday afternoon re Reallocation of TV Channels 5-6.
Below is the formal notice of the upcoming auction to choose among conflicting applications for companion digital channels. The auction starts November 5! To be eligible to bid, applicants must make the specified upfront payment to the FCC by wire transfer by October 10. There will be a seminar and mock auction, so that applicants can learn about the bidding process and practice before the auction. All bidding will be by internet or telephone, none in person. Applicants must not talk to one another at all about anything having to do with their application or the auction until the winning applicants have made their down payments safter the auction is concluded. Violation of this rule is cause for disqualification. Applicants should also make sure that their contact information on file with the FCC is up to date and that they have reported any changed circumstances that reduce their eligibility for the new entrant bidding credit. Contact information is important, because the FCC will send a bidding package to each applicant with a password needed to place bids. If the underlying analog station has been sold since the companion channel application was filed, the companion channel application will be disqualified. Applicants should watch for a public notice indicating which applications are qualified, which are dismissed as defective, and which will be dismissed if they are not amended to cure defects.
The Community Broadcasters Association's Diversity Rule Making Reply Comments dated 8/29/08. As a reminder, this is the proceeding where our organization and members argue that the FCC indeed has the authority to allow Class A stations to migrate to Full Power Status and achieve Must-Carry Status.
The CBA recently proposed to members of the Telecommunications Subcommittee that qualifying LPTV and Class A stations should receive $150,000 each to assist them in making the digital transition. All LPTV and Class A licensees who have responded have been in full support of this and the other proposals outlined in the letter below. Please take the time to send this letter to your Congressional Representatives! Edit the information within the letter to make it personal about you, your station and your situation. Write one letter for EACH LPTV or Class A station you have. Then send it to your State and National Representatives. To find your two Senators, go to www.senate.gov. To find your Congressperson, go to www.house.gov. These websites let you search for the names of Member of Congress from your state and district. Once you’ve completed the letters, please forward signed copies to Mr. Broyles. If scanning, his e-mail is IBN@sbcglobal.net. The fax number is 281-774-9923. He will then organize and send the bound copies to CBA to be hand delivered to Chairman Markey, Chairman Dingell and Chairman Martin. The future of your stations is at risk. We must not fail!
Comments on Behalf of the Community Broadcasters Association In the Matter of Broadcast Localism
All Class A television stations are required to have a copy of the FCC publication "The Public and Broadcasting" in their public inspection file. The FCC released a new version of this document today. Please alert all Class A stations that they must replace the version in their public file with the new version immediately. The publication is available at:
When stations put their public files on the web, when and if the new web-posting FCC rules become effective, they may substitute a link to the document on the FCC's website for a paper document or electronic version in their own public file. Those rules are not yet effective, however; so station should print the new manual and keep the full document in their public file. The CBA hopes this information clarifies the rule making proceedings that will require all of our attention and comments to the FCC.
In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership, MB Docket 07-294, FCC 07-217, released March 5, 2008: G. Must-Carry for Class A Television Stations 99. In its Supplemental Comments, DCS urges the Commission to take action in accordance with a proposal advanced by the Community Broadcasters Association ("CBA").[1] CBA proposes that the Commission "actively support cable must-carry legislation for Class A stations."[2] We agree that cable carriage of Class A television stations could promote both programming diversity and localism, given that all such stations are required to originate local content. We seek comment on whether we have authority under the Act to adopt rules requiring such carriage. ________________________________ 1] DCS Supplemental Comments at 10-11. ---------------------------
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Dec. 11, 2008 - Jewelry Television (JTV) announced a
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