[opendtv] Grants Available to Convert LPTV Stations to Digital
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 17:16:20 -0400
This is the other piece of the translator puzzle.
Bert
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http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/81104
Grants Available to Convert LPTV Stations to Digital
05.14.2009.
The National Telecommuncations and Information Administration is making
applications available for $44 million in grants to help upgrade LPTV
and translator stations to digital. Unlike full-power television
stations, LPTV facilities can continue analog broadcasting after the
June 12, 2009, national transition of full-power stations to digital.
"The Obama Administration is committed to ensuring all viewers of
over-the-air broadcast television enjoy the full benefits of digital
television," said Anna M. Gomez, acting NTIA administrator. "This grant
program will assist the low-power, translator and Class A stations that
may provide the only local television programming choices in many rural
areas across the nation."
In a Notice of Availability of Funds (NOFA) published in the Federal
Register, NTIA issued quidelines for its Low-Power Television and
Translator Upgrade Program, which will provide reimbursement for
equipment to upgrade low-power stations in rural communities. Details of
the NOFA are available at www.federalregister.gov and
www.ntia.doc.gov/lptv. Completed applications for the priority round
must be received at NTIA by 5 p.m., EDT on July 13, 2009.
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