FCC’s ATSC 3.0 NPRM: LPTV Must Have a Seat at the Table
The FCC’s pending Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the ATSC 3.0 transition raises several issues that directly impact LPTV operators. ATBA intends to submit comments once the government reopens. […]
SCOTUS Rejects Low-Power TV Petition
November 12, 2025 — Washington, D.C. The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition from Radio Communications Corporation (RCC), ending the company’s legal challenge to the FCC’s implementation of the 2023 […]
Heartland Video Systems Successfully Configured New Mexico PBS with AI Language Translation for Live ATSC 3.0 OTA Broadcast
PLYMOUTH, Wis. — October 16, 2025 — Heartland Video Systems, Inc. (HVS), a premier video systems integration, consulting, and expert ATSC 3.0 implementation firm announced that it has recently completed […]
Bridging Broadcast’s Future: 5G Broadcast vs. ATSC 3.0 Debate Sparks New Vision for LPTV
At the 2025 NAB Show, the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (ATBA) hosted a highly anticipated and refreshingly honest debate that could help shape the future of Low Power Television (LPTV). […]
GatesAir Innovation Unlocks Affordable ATSC 3.0 Broadcasting for LPTV Stations
New FPGA-based platform enhances low-power UHF transmitters, enabling cost-effective NextGen TV transitions for small-market broadcasters GatesAir has unveiled a new innovation that brings ATSC 3.0 broadcasting within reach for low-power […]
Entrepreneurship in Broadcast – Leadership Lessons for Station Owners
Running a successful LPTV station demands more than managing transmitters—it requires vision, resilience, and leadership. ATBA Executive Director Lee Allen Miller shares timeless principles of entrepreneurial leadership adapted from his book, Entrepreneurship God’s Way, in […]
Leadership Update – Meet Kristina Bruni, ATBA Chair
The Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (ATBA) is proud to announce the election of Kristina Bruni as the incoming Chair of the organization. She will be formally installed at the Annual […]
AI Is Coming to Broadcast. What That Means for LPTV—and What to Watch at NAB 2025
As the National Association of Broadcasters prepares to open the show floor in Las Vegas for NAB 2025, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence isn’t a futuristic buzzword anymore—it’s front […]
Cross-Promoting Your TV Station with Social Media
Social media isn’t just a promotional tool—it’s a powerful way to drive viewership, increase engagement, and expand your brand. Low Power Television (LPTV) stations, in particular, can leverage social platforms […]
NRB 2025 Recap: A Strong Future for LPTV and Digital Broadcasting
The 2025 National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention proved to be a landmark event for the faith-based media industry, bringing together broadcasters, content creators, and technology innovators in a dynamic week […]