Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00p.m. EDT
Presenters: Kevin Fisher, President and Kyle Fisher, Senior Engineer of Smith and Fisher
Cost: Free for LPTVBA Members, $25 for non-members
In a perfect world, finding an LPTV channel in any given market should be a breeze, right? Wrong! We all know the dream: a high-power UHF channel in a prime antenna farm with a clear, omnidirectional path. But in the top 50 markets, the reality is often a mix of high-band VHF, restrictive directional patterns, and significant incoming interference.
Are you prepared to navigate the trade-offs? Join us for an in-depth technical deep dive as we move from “Perfect World” theories to “Real World” solutions. Learn how to maximize your footprint when tower space is expensive, channels are crowded, and interference protection is your biggest hurdle.
Think there are no channels left in your market? Think again. Our expert presenters will also go “Spectrum Sleuthing” and provide tactical strategies to finding an LPTV station. Most broadcasters stop at the first sign of interference, but the real opportunities are hidden in the data. In this section, we provide a step-by-step toolkit for uncovering “deleted” prohibitors, navigating MX (mutually exclusive) situations with multiple filings, and using LPTV placement strategies to carve out interference-free zones near major metros.
You’ll learn why your choice of cell spacing could be the difference between a “denied” and “granted” application, and how to use every tool in the engineering shed to get your station on the air.
On March 19th at 12:01am EDT, Class A, LPTV, and TV translator stations will be permitted to file on an ongoing basis and without restriction, any minor or major change applications, and any applications for new LPTV and TV translator stations.
Be ready when the freeze lifts and register now for this insightful webinar!
| Venue | Online |
| Starts | Tue Mar 10 2026, 2:00pm MDT |
| Ends | Tue Mar 10 2026, 3:00pm MDT |
