LPTV Pioneer John Kompas Passes
John Kompas, passed away last week as reported by his daughter Heather (Kompas) Ferrise. He was very involved in the LPTV industry for many years. “This is a longshot, but […]
Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: What the Low Power Television Industry Needs to Know
In the evolving landscape of U.S. business regulations, the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) marks a significant shift. Originally established to counteract money laundering and the misuse of shell companies, […]
ATBA LPTV Meet Up at CES
Join Us for an ATBA Low Power Meet-Up at the Nexus Connect Booth within ATSC Booth in the Central Hall 19744 Wednesday at 4 PM Other CES invitations Saankhya Labs, […]
ATBA at CES
Will you be at CES? Watch your email for an LPTV/OTT get-together time and location at CES. Be sure and visit the ATSC Booth to see some great business 1.0 […]
FCC Adopts Procedures for Limited New Class A Television Window
On December 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Report and Order (Order) that adopted rules to implement the Low Power Protection Act (LPPA). The rules, consistent with […]
Two More Miami Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts
Local Stations WPLG and WSVN Launch a Second Stick, Bringing Enhanced Video and Audio, Interactive Applications and Upgradable Technology to its Free, Over-the-Air Services MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Miami television viewers can continue to […]
Join or Renew Your Membership for 2023-2024 (Sponsorships include Membership)
The ATBA is a not-for-profit trade association which provides a venue and forum for companies and individuals in the Low-Power Television and OTT industries to collaborate on furthering the permanence […]
Boosting Local Journalism: FCC Proposes Priority Review for Broadcasters with Local Content
In a significant move to bolster local journalism, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has unveiled a new proposal aimed at supporting broadcasters dedicated to local content. This initiative, part of the […]
Broadcast Spectrum Not Part of National Spectrum Strategy
On November 13, 2023, the Biden Administration released its National Spectrum Strategy, which is intended to reflect a government-wide approach to maximizing the nation’s spectrum resources. The strategy was developed […]
The Push for 5G in Broadcast
There has been a lot of buzz around 5G Broadcast over the past several months. 5G Broadcast promises to provide another way to deliver linear video to mobile devices. One […]