Broadcasters have asked the Federal Communications Commission to expand the number of stations eligible to continue an "analog nightlight" signal for 30 days past the Feb. 17 DTV transition date, as well as streamlining the process for applying to remain on the air. They also want the freedom to sell the educational/emergency information on that analog nightlight to underwriters similar to those on noncommercial TV. The FCC is required by Congress to vote on an implementation regime for the nightlight service by Jan. 15, so comments are already due on a proposal that was only outlined Christmas Eve.
