FCC Updates List of TV Stations Requiring T-Band Protection

The FCC updated its TV protection list for the T band to remove stations that no longer require protection from private land mobile radio. The TV stations removed cover nine major markets, said a Thursday notice by the Wireless and Public Safety bureaus. “Based on our review of the Commission’s records, since the TV protection list was originally published a number of TV stations included on the list have either changed channels or discontinued operation altogether,” the notice said: “It is important for the TV protection list to remain accurate so PLMR applicants seeking to license facilities in the T-Band know which TV stations they need to protect.” PLMR licenses in the band have an exclusive filing window until April 1, to modify their operations. The T band has long been shared with public safety and gets the most use in major cities, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Washington.