FCC Gives Stations More Time To Convert To Digital

FCC GIVES STATIONS MORE TIME TO CONVERT TO DIGITAL
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
The Federal Communications Commission says there are currently 1,702 stations licensed to broadcast in digital television, with 1,603 on the air with a signal. Some of the 145 stations seeking extensions are on the air, but do not meet the minimum build-out requirements for mandated power levels or coverage areas). But with a February 2009 deadline for completing the transition to digital looming, some stations are asking the Commission for more time to construct their DTV facilities and getting their digital signal on the air. Last week, the FCC extended the deadline for the 145 TV stations who have yet to finish construction of their digital facilities to complete their transition. Two of the stations -- WABC and WNBC in New York -- had transitions affected by 9/11.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6444605.html?rssid=193

* NYC TVs Get DTV Reprieve
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6444877.html

* DTV Buildout Order (May 18)
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-91A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-90A1.doc