FCC Greenlights 368 TV Stations to Ditch Analog

The Federal Communications Commission late Wednesday (Feb. 11) gave the green light to 368 full-power TV stations to shut off their analog signals on Feb. 17, the original DTV deadline. At the same time, the FCC identified 123 stations that won’t be permitted to make the switch on Feb. 17 as requested, unless they comply with certain conditions and procedures.

According to the FCC’s analysis, early termination of the 123 station “poses a significant risk of substantial public harm.”

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