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DIGITAL SERVICES

APTS works diligently to provide free, noncommercial television service to all Americans embracing technological advances such as digital. This transition has allowed APTS member stations to maximize the capabilities and potential of digital television spectrum use. Advancements in public television include better quality visuals, additions to already diverse programming, mobile TV and datacasting.

Authorization of Single Frequency Networks (Distributed Transmission Systems)
In November of 2005, the FCC clarified its existing guidelines for stations’ interim use of single frequency networks (distributed transmission systems) and initiated a rulemaking regarding the future

Legal/Regulatory Policy Issues

PBS/APTS Webinar on Online Public Inspection Files
The FCC’s new rules concerning the online public inspection files of broadcasters went into effect and there are many compliance issues to consider when transitioning to an online public file.
APTS Comments on Department of Education's Race to the Top - District Grant Competition
The Association of Public Television Stations is pleased to submit comments on the proposed priorities for the Race to the Top - District grant competition.

FCC Filings

Reply Comments of APTS, CPB and PBS Regarding Changes to OET-69
APTS, CPB, and PBS submit these reply comments to urge the Office of Engineering and Technology (“OET”) to refrain from adopting the changes to Bulletin No. 69 (“OET-69”).
Reply Comments of APTS, CPB and PBS in the Spectrum Auction and Repacking Proceeding
The record in this proceeding demonstrates not only the complicated, interrelated nature of the incentive auction and repacking process, but also the need to strike the right balance...