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SUMMARY:Heartland Media Conference + SBE Ennes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Regional conference with an SBE Ennes Workshop and practical sessions relevant to station operators in smaller and mid-sized markets. Useful for LPTV owners looking for affordable engineering education and peer exchange.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/heartland-media-conference-sbe-ennes-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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SUMMARY:2026 NTA Convention
DESCRIPTION:The National Translator Association convention is directly relevant for LPTV and translator operators\, especially those focused on rural coverage\, operations\, and technical issues. Applies to both LPTV and Class A broadcasters\, with strongest relevance to LPTV/translators.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/2026-nta-convention/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T000000
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SUMMARY:ATSC NextGen Broadcast Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:ATSC’s annual NextGen Broadcast Conference focuses on ATSC 3.0 deployment\, datacasting\, standards\, and policy. Applies to both LPTV and Class A broadcasters.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/atsc-nextgen-broadcast-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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SUMMARY:Q2 Issues/Programs List + Class A Eligibility Docs Due
DESCRIPTION:All full-power stations and Class A TV stations must upload Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists covering Q2 2026 by this date. Class A TV stations should also upload continuing-eligibility documentation. Standard LPTV stations are not generally subject to the quarterly list requirement.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/q2-issues-programs-list-class-a-eligibility-docs-due/
CATEGORIES:FCC Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T000000
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SUMMARY:TAB Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:TAB Show is a strong regional option for station managers and engineers\, with practical programming around operations\, engineering\, and revenue. Especially relevant for LPTV operators in Texas and the Southwest.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/tab-show-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
CREATED:20260408T192216Z
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SUMMARY:FCC FY 2026 Regulatory Fees Reminder
DESCRIPTION:The FCC has not yet announced the exact FY 2026 regulatory-fee payment deadline as of April 8\, 2026. Broadcasters should expect the payment window in September\, with fees due before the federal fiscal year begins on October 1.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/fcc-fy-2026-regulatory-fees-reminder/
CATEGORIES:FCC Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
CREATED:20260408T192213Z
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SUMMARY:Lowest Unit Rate Window Opens (General Election)
DESCRIPTION:The 60-day Lowest Unit Rate window opens for the November 3\, 2026 general election. Any LPTV operator selling candidate advertising should confirm political-file workflows\, classes of time\, and rate calculations.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/lowest-unit-rate-window-opens-general-election/
CATEGORIES:FCC Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T000000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
CREATED:20260408T192214Z
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SUMMARY:IBC2026
DESCRIPTION:IBC is the biggest fall international broadcast and media-tech event. Valuable for operators tracking global equipment launches\, distribution technology\, 5G broadcast\, and future platform shifts.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/ibc2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
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SUMMARY:Carriage Election Change Notice Deadline (Qualifying LPTV)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifying LPTV stations are not required to keep an OPIF for carriage-election notices\, but if they are changing their election for the Jan. 1\, 2027-Dec. 31\, 2029 cycle\, they should notify cable and satellite providers by email by this date and copy ElectionNotices@fcc.gov.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/carriage-election-change-notice-deadline-qualifying-lptv/
CATEGORIES:FCC Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
CREATED:20260408T192221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182748Z
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SUMMARY:Q3 Issues/Programs List + Class A Eligibility Docs Due
DESCRIPTION:All full-power stations and Class A TV stations must upload Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists covering Q3 2026 by this date. Class A TV stations should also upload continuing-eligibility documentation. Standard LPTV stations are not generally subject to the quarterly list requirement.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/q3-issues-programs-list-class-a-eligibility-docs-due/
CATEGORIES:FCC Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T000000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
CREATED:20260408T192231Z
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SUMMARY:NAB Show New York 2026
DESCRIPTION:NAB Show New York is NAB’s East Coast event and can be a useful option for members who do not attend Las Vegas. Applies to both LPTV and Class A broadcasters.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/nab-show-new-york-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T000000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192222Z
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SUMMARY:SMPTE Media Technology Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:SMPTE’s fall summit is useful for operators tracking standards\, media workflows\, compression\, transport\, and future infrastructure decisions. This is more technical than a general trade show.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/smpte-media-technology-summit-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260418T015049
CREATED:20260408T192223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182816Z
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SUMMARY:Form 2100 Schedule G Due (Ancillary/Supplementary Services)
DESCRIPTION:Commercial television\, Class A television\, and LPTV stations that provided feeable ancillary or supplementary services during the 12-month period ending Sept. 30\, 2026 must file FCC Form 2100\, Schedule G and pay 5 percent of gross ancillary-service revenue.
URL:https://www.broadcastingalliance.org/event/form-2100-schedule-g-due-ancillary-supplementary-services/
CATEGORIES:FCC Deadline
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