Broadcasters would be required to give up wireless frequencies in...
Broadcasters would be required to give up wireless frequencies in Ch. 63, 64, 68 and 69 regardless of whether 85% of households had digital TV sets by 2006 under bill (HR- 3397) introduced by Rep. Harman (D-Cal.). She said…
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FCC’s 85% threshold mandate left “big loophole” for broadcasters, since they wouldn’t have to vacate spectrum if threshold wasn’t met: “Our bill directs the FCC to assign the frequencies Congress promised to public safety agencies by the end of 2006.” Bill is co-sponsored by Reps. Ballenger (R-N.C.), Frelinghuysen (D-N.J.), McIntyre (D-N.C.), Moran (D-Va.), Weldon (R-Pa.).