MSTV supports delaying 700-MHz spectrum auctions, saying increase...
MSTV supports delaying 700-MHz spectrum auctions, saying increased pressure for stations to vacate Ch. 52-69 would hurt public interest by increasing interference on lower channels. “Because we are in the middle of the DTV transition, the core television band…
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is overcrowded with stations operating both analog and digital facilities,” said MSTV Pres. David Donovan in letter to FCC commissioners. He said eventual efficient use of remaining TV channels will require “repacking” stations, and June 19 auctions would make it “extremely difficult to devise a comprehensive, efficient spectrum plan.” He said MSTV, which helped develop DTV channel assignment plan, is working on detailed plan for core spectrum: “The difficulties of this task are enormous.”