Radio & TV Broadcast Licenses

Radio & TV Broadcast Licenses

Maldonado Law has an extensive broadcasting practice focused on licensure and licensure renewals, advising owners and operators of television and radio stations on FCC rules and requirements, acquisition of new licenses or translators, FCC approval of mergers and acquisitions, resolving violations, resolving interference from other licensees, challenging licensee expansions that affect competition and current coverage, and participation in rulemaking. In addition to regulatory matters, Maldonado Law also serves the business and transactional needs of broadcasters in all aspects of commercial dealings of a broadcast station. These services include:

Radio Broadcasters

• FCC AM, FM & LPFM licensure, transfers and renewals
• FCC FM Translator Applications
• FCC Annual and Biennial Broadcaster reports
• FCC FM, AM & LPFM Compliance
• FCC STAs, Licensed but Silent, and License-to-cover issues
• FCC Frequency Interference Claims
• FCC Comments, Objections and Replies to pending licensure
• Radio Station Transactions, Sales and Contracts
• The Special Case of Pirate Radio & FCC Unauthorized Broadcasting Offenses

Television Broadcasters

• FCC Class A Television, Digital Television, Television translator, and LPTV station licenses & renewals
• FCC Annual and Biennial Broadcaster reports
• FCC technical and over-the-air broadcast violations
• Broadcaster Time Broker Agreements & Disputes
• Broadcaster Sale of Station or translator

The FCC renews broadcaster radio and television station licenses in eight-year cycle terms. Maldonado Law prepares and files license renewals on behalf of our clients and works to resolve regulatory issues or objections that may prevent renewal. Maldonado Law also has relationships with FCC Certified Engineers, Frequency Coordinators and technical experts versed logistical aspects of Television and Radio Broadcasters as well as VSAT and 312 Earth Station Licenses.

Contact Maldonado Law to schedule a confidential initial consultation about our FCC Radio and Television licensure services and learn about our rates and experience.

FCC PRACTICE

• FCC License Authorization Practice
• FCC International 214 Licensure
• Radio & TV Broadcast Licenses
• FCC Radio Licenses
• FCC TV Licenses & MVPD Registration
• FCC VSAT Licenses
• FCC Advocacy Practice
• Spectrum Auctions & Re-pack
• FCC Comment to FCC NPRM or NOI
• FCC Appeals and Motions for Reconsideration
• FCC Enforcement Actions for NAL
• FCC Investigations – Enforcement Bureau