Broadcast License Renewal Filing & Expiration Dates

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License Renewal

Filing & Expiration Dates

Public Participation in the License Renewal Process
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Filing Comments

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Public Hearings

7/21/04
Monterey, CA

10/22/03
Charlotte, NC

Radio

AM, FM, Low Power FM Broadcast Station, and FM Translator

Television

TV, Low Power TV Station, and TV Translator

Notes:

Expiration Date: The date that all stations’ licenses expire within a particular state in which the station is located.
Filing Date: The date that all renewal applications are to be timely filed with the FCC.
Petitions to Deny are due 1 month in advance of expiration date.
Filing date for renewals is 4 months in advance of expiration date
Please Note: Each regular renewal of license application must be filed at the FCC four (4) months prior to its expiration date.

last reviewed/updated on 4/8/04

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