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The Law Offices of
Edward A. Maldonado, PA

815 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Suite 304
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Tel: (305) 477-7580
Fax: (305) 477-7504
Toll-Free: 1+ (877) 245-6326
eam@maldonado-group.com

Our hours of operation are:
9:00am EST to 5:00pm EST

Edward A. Maldonado, Esq.
Practicing Attorney
since 1997

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Proud Alumnus of

Serving Miami, Florida

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LPTV Broadcasters

LPTV broadcasters traditionally were broadcasters operating under 3 kilowatts (VHF) and 150 kilowatts (UHF) who held secondary spectrum priority to full power broadcasters. However, since 2009, digital conversion has changed the thinking and regulation of these broadcasters. Digital LPTV stations now operate under an effective radiated power of 300 watts (VHF) and 15 kilowatts (UHF). So long as the tower structure has been registered with the FCC, there are presently no limits on transmitter output power and on antenna height for these providers. There is also no limit on the number of LPTV stations that may be owned by any one entity. Current broadcast licensees, cable operators and newspapers may own LPTV stations. The FCC no longer accepts applications for new analog LPTV stations, and, digital LPTV and TV translator station applications are now only accepted within certain window periods.

Generally, LPTV comprises locally focused television programming broadcasters that service rural communities or niche communities within larger urban areas or regions. Unlike full-power broadcasters, LPTV stations have the option of requesting either an on-channel digital conversion “flash cut” or permission to construct a “digital companion channel” to operate with their analog channel. Digital companion channels also have a secondary spectrum priority to full power television stations. In regard to conflicts with cable providers, the FCC maintains a “first in time, first in right” policy. Under this policy, the cable system or LPTV station that had initial use of the channel has first priority and is not responsible for correcting the interference.

Our firm offers a variety of services for LPTV broadcasters including licensure, legal issues related to digital conversion, and conflicts concerning “secondary spectrum priority” and “first in time, first in right” conflicts. These services include:

FCC violation and Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL) defense for interference.

FCC formal and informal complaints for “secondary spectrum priority” conflicts and “first in time, first in right” conflicts.

FCC Form 303-S (application for renewal license for translator, or LPTV station)

FCC Form 317 (Annual DTV ancillary and supplementary services report)

FCC Form 323 (Report for commercial broadcast station) The FCC requires LPTV broadcast stations to file periodic reports disclosing their ownership structures and identifying their attributable interest holders. Entities holding attributable interests in those licensees have also been required to file their own, separate, ownership reports. All such entities must obtain an FRN to complete the filing process. Our firm also acquires the FRN IDs for any entities holding attributable interest.

Post FCC on-scene inspection violations and responses.

Low Power TV, TV Translator & TV Booster self-inspections and policies.

Since the acquisition of LPTV Licensure through the FCC Media Bureau is both time specific and applicant oriented, the firm requires a qualifying interview with any potential new applicants before it accepts engagement.

Contact our firm today at (305) 477- 7580, Toll-Free at 1-877-245-6326, or via e-mail for general questions as to our specific services or representation on a particular matter.

Individuals and businesses facing the threat of imminent lawsuits, regulatory Enforcement Actions or criminal charges are urged to contact The Law Offices of Edward A. Maldonado PA today to schedule a complementary consultation from our South Florida law firm. Time is always of the essence in such cases.

Most of all, thank you for visiting The Law Offices of Edward A. Maldonado PA website. Let us know if this site and its links were a helpful resource as a prospective or existing client.

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LPTV broadcasters traditionally were broadcasters operating under 3 kilowatts (VHF) and 150 kilowatts (UHF) who held secondary spectrum priority to full power broadcasters. However, since 2009, digital conversion has changed the thinking and regulation of these broadcasters. Digital LPTV stations now operate under an effective radiated power of 300 watts (VHF) and 15 kilowatts (UHF). So long as the tower structure has been registered with the FCC, there are presently no limits on transmitter output power and on antenna height for these providers. There is also no limit on the number of LPTV stations that may be owned by any one entity. Current broadcast licensees, cable operators and newspapers may own LPTV stations. The FCC no longer accepts applications for new analog LPTV stations, and, digital LPTV and TV translator station applications are now only accepted within certain window periods.

Generally, LPTV comprises locally focused television programming broadcasters that service rural communities or niche communities within larger urban areas or regions. Unlike full-power broadcasters, LPTV stations have the option of requesting either an on-channel digital conversion “flash cut” or permission to construct a “digital companion channel” to operate with their analog channel. Digital companion channels also have a secondary spectrum priority to full power television stations. In regard to conflicts with cable providers, the FCC maintains a “first in time, first in right” policy. Under this policy, the cable system or LPTV station that had initial use of the channel has first priority and is not responsible for correcting the interference.

Our firm offers a variety of services for LPTV broadcasters including licensure, legal issues related to digital conversion, and conflicts concerning “secondary spectrum priority” and “first in time, first in right” conflicts. These services include:

FCC violation and Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL) defense for interference.
FCC formal and informal complaints for “secondary spectrum priority” conflicts and “first in time, first in right” conflicts.
FCC Form 303-S (application for renewal license for translator, or LPTV station)
FCC Form 317 (Annual DTV ancillary and supplementary services report)
FCC Form 323 (Report for commercial broadcast station) The FCC requires LPTV broadcast stations to file periodic reports disclosing their ownership structures and identifying their attributable interest holders. Entities holding attributable interests in those licensees have also been required to file their own, separate, ownership reports. All such entities must obtain an FRN to complete the filing process. Our firm also acquires the FRN IDs for any entities holding attributable interest.
Post FCC on-scene inspection violations and responses.
Low Power TV, TV Translator & TV Booster self-inspections and policies.

Since the acquisition of LPTV Licensure through the FCC Media Bureau is both time specific and applicant oriented, the firm requires a qualifying interview with any potential new applicants before it accepts engagement.

Contact our firm today at (305) 477- 7580, Toll-Free at 1-877-245-6326, or via e-mail for general questions as to our specific services or representation on a particular matter.

Individuals and businesses facing the threat of imminent lawsuits, regulatory Enforcement Actions or criminal charges are urged to contact The Law Offices of Edward A. Maldonado PA today to schedule a complementary consultation from our South Florida law firm. Time is always of the essence in such cases.

Most of all, thank you for visiting The Law Offices of Edward A. Maldonado PA website. Let us know if this site and its links were a helpful resource as a prospective or existing client.