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Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert…
This is BDR Newsletter 882, Volume 17, #49 for July 8, 2026

QUARTERLY REPORT TIME
Yes, they are due on Friday. Howeveer, if you have had problems uploading your Issues & Programs files to the Online Public Information File, you are not alone. A fair number of folks have reported the inability to save their uploads. The FCC has responded to some by acknowledging there have been problems but claim all is well now. Depending upon the browser you are using, the FCC says you *must* clear the cache to get everything working correctly. Worst case: if you have to upload them after the 10th, include a notice that the FCC site was not working properly. Include their reply to you, if you got one.

NCE FM TRANSLATOR WINDOW OPENING CHANGED
The NCE FM translator Window was coming too fast for some folks � especially those at universities and colleges where staff and resources were on Summer mode, Native American Nations, and some others. Other, smaller groups suggested that getting applications done by early August was just too soon. The FCC has listened. A Public Notice was released to announce that the Window has been rescheduled for November 4 – 17. A limited filing freeze will be put in place on October 2nd.

SELF-INSPECTION IS A GOOD PROGRAM
Your RF system can be inspected by the FCC or the Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) your state broadcast association arranges. But perhaps the best program for ensuring compliance with your Authorization is if you do it yourself. The SBE and NAB have prepared new Self-Inspection Checklists based on the program the FCC inspectors use. This week Ched Keiler will be our guest on the BDR Virtual Lunch Gathering, and discuss the checklists, how to get one, and how you can use it to avoid any worry that an FCC Field Agent will find you in violation of the Rules.

Our 327th Virtual Lunch Gathering will be on Thursday at 2PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific. Join us and learn things! The link request is at www.theBDR.net/TLG/ … the same place where you will find most of the 323 previous presentations.  

… and do not forget, on the same page we have over 200 videos you can use on subjects you will want to learn about.