FCC Should Proceed on DTS Rulemaking, Say Broadcasters
The FCC should move ahead with a rulemaking to make it easier for broadcasters to use distributed transmission systems, said NAB, America’s Public Television Stations and several broadcast groups in reply comments posted in docket 16-142. Contrary to the concerns…
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of Microsoft and low-power TV commenters (see 1911130064), the proposed changes wouldn’t expand the area in which DTS transmitters can be located, wouldn’t enlarge the protected contour of TV stations, and don’t allow stations to increase their antenna heights, NAB and APTS said in a joint filing. “Some of the concerns appear to misunderstand or misinterpret the proposed rule changes,” NAB and APTS said. The proposals are tailored to minimize impact on translators and LPTV stations, the joint filing said. Graham Media, Gray Television and E.W. Scripps filed in support of the NAB/APTS petition.