Spectrum Coalition Pushes FCC To Reclaim At Least 120 Mhz

The coalition of television broadcasters willing to sell spectrum rights has grown to 39 large-market stations, according to comments filed at the Federal Communications Commission by the Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition, and it wants the FCC to make the auction as attractive as possible by not limiting wireless bidders or which stations can share spectrum with.

The coalition, whose members don't have to identify themselves publicly because of the obvious competitive and operational issues related to publicizing their willingness to sell, also is pushing the FCC to reclaim "at least" 120 Mhz. The coalition was formed because the principal broadcast trade association, the National Association of Broadcasters, is focusing on making sure the auctions hold harmless broadcasters who are not selling and want to remain in the business.