ATSC 3.0: Standard of Hope for LPTV

In the midst of the low, overhanging fog that seems to cling to the future of broadcasting as the FCC’s reverse auction stagnates, a ray of hope shined during the […]
New FCC Chairman’s TV Ownership Deregulation Proceeds

During a Q&A with reporters this week, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai played coy when asked about his plans for the TV ownership rules. “This is another one of those areas […]
ATBA to Host Television Spectrum Update Reception at NRB

On the opening day of the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Proclaim 17, on Monday, February 27, the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (ATBA) will host an evening reception for the television broadcast […]
Call for Entries – 2017 LPTV Awards

The ATBA is hosting the 3rd Annual LPTV Awards during NAB 2017. Here is your opportunity to shine the light on your work and the excellence in the LPTV Industry.The […]
GAO Study and Report Sees Trouble Ahead With the FCC Incentive Auction for TV Translators and Low Power TV Stations

The spectrum auction currently being undertaken by the U.S. Government will have significant, and as yet unmeasured effects on existing Low Power TV stations and TV Translators (LPTV.) This is […]
NAB 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities

2017 Sponsorships at NAB are now available. Exciting things are in store for 2017!
ATBA / LPTV Entities File Steps for Reform of FCC Incentive Auction Transaction Scheduling Plan

Northeast Gospel Broadcasting, Inc., Grace Worship Center, Inc., EICB-TV West, LLC, the National Translator Association, and the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (collectively, the “LPTV & Translator Parties”) filed a statement […]
Incentive Auction Task Force and Media Bureau Seek Comment On Post-Incentive Auction Transition Scheduling Plan

Northeast Gospel Broadcasting, Inc., Grace Worship Center, Inc., EICB-TV West, LLC, the National Translator Association, and the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (collectively, the “LPTV & Translator Parties”) respectfully submit these […]
LPTV Investors Ask DC Circ. To Rehear Auction Challenges

Share us on: By Michael Macagnone Law360, Washington (August 15, 2016, 8:52 PM ET) — Low-power TV investors and a religious LPTV station urged the D.C. Circuit on Friday to […]
The FCC’s Coup de Gras
MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES DATE BY WHICH LPTV AND TV TRANSLATOR STATIONS MUST BE “OPERATING” IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN POST-INCENTIVE AUCTION SPECIAL DISPLACEMENT WINDOW GN Docket No. 12-268, MB Docket No. 03-185 By […]