Form 387 DTV Transition Status Report

Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC 387
DTV TRANSITION STATUS REPORT
transition.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. FCC Form 387 must be filed no later than February
18, 2008. FCC Form 387 is to be used by all
licensees/permittees of full-power television stations to
detail their current digital television (DTV) transition
status, and, if applicable, additional steps necessary in
order to be prepared for digital-only operation on
February 17, 2009, and a timeline for making those steps.
The DTV construction timetable established by the
Commission is set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section
73.624(d)(1).
B. FCC Form 387 must be filed electronically. Paper
versions of FCC Form 387 will not be accepted for filing,
unless accompanied by an appropriate request for waiver
of the electronic filing requirement. Filers can access the
electronic filing system via the Internet from the Media
Bureau’s Web site at: http://www.fcc.gov/mb.
C. Filers should provide all information requested by this
form. If any portions of the form are not applicable, the
filer should provide an explanation. If the filer is unable
to provide an answer at the time of filing, the filer should
provide an explanation and indicate when they expect to
update the form to provide an appropriate response.
Defective or incomplete forms will be returned without
consideration. Inadvertently accepted forms are also
subject to dismissal.

G. The Licensee/Permitte must sign the form. Depending on
the nature of the filer, the form should be signed as
follows: if a sole proprietorship, personally; if a
partnership, by a general partner; if a corporation, by an
officer; for an unincorporated association, by a member
who is an officer; if a governmental entity, by such duly
elected or appointed official as is competent under the
laws of the particular jurisdiction. Counsel may sign the
form for his or her client, but only in cases of the filer’s
disability or absence from the United States. If the form is
filed electronically, the signature will consist of the
electronic equivalent of the typed name of the individual.
See Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-43. 13 FCC
Rcd 23056, 23064 (1998), on reconsideration, 14 FCC
Rcd 17525 (1999).

INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION

1.

All previous editions obsolete.

GENERAL

Item 1: Legal Name of the Licensee/Permittee. The
legal name of the filer must be stated exactly in Item 1. If
the filer is a corporation, the filer should list the exact
corporate name; if a partnership, the name under which
the partnership does business; if an unincorporated
association, the name of an executive officer, his/her
office, and the name of the association; and, if an
individual filer, the person’s full legal name.

Contact Information (if different from licensee/permittee)
2.

Item 2: Contact Representative. If the filer is
represented by a third party (for example, legal counsel),
that person’s name, firm or company, mailing address and
telephone/electronic mail address may be specified in
Item 2.

Station/Facility Information
3.

The data collected by these forms will be made available
to the public on the Commission’s Web Site:
http://www.fcc.gov/dtv, allowing the Commission,
industry, and the public to track the progress of the DTV

I:

Mailing Address. Filers should use only those state
abbreviations approved by the U.S. Postal Service.

E. Consistent with Section 1.65 of the rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.65(a),

F.

SECTION

Licensee/Permittee Information.

D. The licensee must ensure that the Facility ID Number, Call
Sign, and the Channel information are accurate.

each Licensee/Permittee is responsible for the continuing
accuracy and completeness of the information furnished in this
Form. Whenever the information furnished in this Form is no
longer substantially accurate and complete in all significant
respects, the Licensee/Permittee shall as promptly as possible
and in any event within 30 days, unless good cause is shown,
amend or request the amendment of this Form so as to furnish
such additional or corrected information as may be appropriate.
See also 47 U.S.C. § 308(b). Examples of a significant change
includes, but not limited to, a change is station’s (1) transition
plans, (2) construction or operational status, or (3) existing
service (e.g., reduction or termination of analog or pre-transition
digital service.

FOR

Item 3: FCC Registration Number (FRN). To comply
with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, the
filer must enter its FRN number, a ten-digit unique entity
identifier for anyone doing business with the
Commission. The FRN can be obtained through the FCC

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webpage at http://www.fcc.gov or by manually
submitting FCC Form 160. FCC Form 160 is available for
downloading from http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
or by calling 1-800-418-3676. Questions concerning the
FCC Registration Number can be directed to the
Commission’s Registration System help desk at
http://[email protected] or by calling 1-877-4803201.
Facility ID Number. TV Facility ID Numbers can be
obtained at the FCC’s Internet Website at
www.fcc.gov/mb. Once at this website, scroll down and
select CDBS Public Access. You can also obtain your TV
Facility ID Number by calling (202) 418-1600. Further,
the Facility ID Number is now included on all TV
authorizations and postcards.
Network Affiliation (if applicable). Stations should
indicate their current network affiliation, if applicable.

2.

Item 2. If a station answered “no” to Item 1, then it
should check the appropriate box to indicate current
operational status and the date when it expects to begin
full, authorized post-transition operations. Station should
also and supply any additional information required.
Proceed to Item 3.

3.

Item 3. Construction Status. Stations should indicate
if they have completed construction of their final, posttransition, DTV facility. If yes, then stations should go to
Item 6. If no, then stations should proceed to Item 4.

4.

Item 4. If a station answered “no” to Item 3, then it
should check any and all appropriate boxes to indicate
current construction status and date it expects to complete
construction of final DTV facility. Proceed to Item 5.

5.

Item 5. Construction Permit Status. Stations should
indicate whether they hold a construction permit for their
final, post-transition, DTV facility. If yes, then stations
should proceed to Item 6(a). If no, then stations should
go to Item 6(b).

6.

Item 6a. Stations should indicate if they need to modify
their license or construction permit in order to match the
post-transition facilities defined for the station in the PostTransition DTV Table of Allotments, 47 C.F.R. §
73.622(i). If YES, then proceed to Item 6(b). If, NO, then
go to Section IV.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION II: CURRENT STATUS
1.

Item 1. Currently Assigned Channels. Stations should
supply their NTSC, Pre-Transition DTV, and PostTransition DTV channels.

2.

Item 2. Stations should supply the file number of their
post-transition DTV authorization (license or construction
permit) or application for such authorization, or, if not
applicable, indicate “not yet filed.”

3.

Item 3. Stations should supply their DTV construction
deadline, where applicable. The DTV construction
timetable established by the Commission is set forth in
C.F.R. § 73.624(d)(1). Stations should also consult the
Construction Deadline Extension Order, FCC 07-91 (rel.
May 18, 2007), Use-or-Lose Order, FCC 07-90 (rel. May
18, 2007), and the Report and Order in the Third DTV
Periodic Review proceeding, MB Docket No. 07-91.
Stations with outstanding DTV construction permits
should list the expiration date of the permit. Stations with
pending DTV extension applications should list the file
number of the pending application. We remind stations
that if they intend to claim a February 17, 2009 deadline
because of a unique technical challenge (e.g., the need to
reposition a side-mount antenna), they must file a FCC
Form 337 prior to their construction deadline.

Item 6b. Stations should indicate whether they have filed
an application for a new or modified construction permit
for their final, post-transition, DTV facility and supply
the information required by the Form. If YES, then
indicate relevant FCC File No. and date filed; If NO, then
indicate date Licensee/Permittee expects to file such
application.)
NOTE: To qualify for expedited processing, the
Licensee/Permittee must file its application within
45 days of the effective date of the Report and
Order in the Third DTV Periodic Review
proceeding, MB Docket No. 07-91, as well as meet
other criteria established in that proceeding.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION IV: ADITIONAL
STEPS NEEDED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
TRANSITION FACILITY

SECTION

III:

POSTStations should check any and all that apply and provide the
information set forth in the Form. If necessary, include an
explanation or attach an exhibit.

Stations should complete all items unless otherwise indicated.
1.

NOTE: Underlying documentation need not be filed with
FCC Form 387. However, such documentation fully
detailing and supporting the representations and
descriptions provided in response to this form shall be

Item 1. Operational Status. Stations should indicate if
their final, post-transition, DTV facility is now
operational. If yes, then stations should go to Section V.
If no, proceed to Item 2.

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kept at the station until the end of the transition (i.e.,
February 17, 2009) and shall be made available upon
request by the Commission.

the burden it causes you, please e-mail them to [email protected] or
send them to the Federal Communications Commission, AMDPERM, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060-XXXX),
Washington, DC
20554. Please DO NOT SEND
COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS ADDRESS. Remember you are not required to respond to a collection of information
sponsored by the Federal government, and the government may
not conduct or sponsor this collection, unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number or if we fail to provide you
with this notice. This collection has been assigned an OMB
control number of 3060-XXXX.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION V: ANALOG SERVICE
Stations should check one box to indicate the status of, and
transition plans for, their analog TV service.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION VI: DTV TRANSITION
PLAN

THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995, P.L. 104-13,
OCTOBER 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507.

Stations should provide a narrative of their plans to complete
construction on or before February 17, 2009 including a
detailed timeline of their construction plans, and any
equipment testing.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION VII: ANTI-DRUG
ABUSE ACT CERTIFICATION
This question requires the filer to certify that neither it nor any
party to the form is subject to denial of federal benefits
pursuant to the Anti-Drug Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section
862. Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
provides federal and state court judges the discretion to deny
federal benefits to individuals convicted of offenses consisting
of the distribution or possession of controlled substances.
Federal benefits within the scope of the statute include FCC
authorizations. A “Yes” response to Item 8 constitutes a
certification that neither the filer nor any party to this form has
been convicted of such an offense or, if it has, it is not
ineligible to receive the authorization sought by this form
because of Section 5301.
NOTE: With respect to this question, the term “party to
the form” includes if the filer is an individual, that
individual; if the filer is a corporation or unincorporated
association, all officers, directors, or persons holding 5
percent or more of the outstanding stock or shares (voting
and/or non-voting) of the filer; all members if a
membership association; and if the filer is a partnership,
all general partners and all limited partners, including
both insulated and noninsulated limited partners, holding
a 5 percent or more interest in the partnership.

FCC NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE PAPERWORK
REDUCTION ACT
We have estimated that each response to this collection of
information will take 2 hours. Our estimate includes the time to
read the instructions, look through existing records, gather and
maintain the required data, and actually complete and review the
form or response. If you have any comments on this burden
estimate, or on how we can improve the collection and reduce

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Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554

Not Approved by OMB
3060-XXXX

FCC 387

FOR
FCC
USE

ONLY

DTV TRANSITION STATUS REPORT
FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
COMPLETING THIS FORM

FILE NO.

NOTE: This Form must be filed by all full-power broadcast television stations (licensees and permittees) no later than February 18, 2008. Each
Licensee/Permittee is responsible for the continuing accuracy and completeness of the information furnished in this Form. Each Licensee/Permittee
must update this Form, as necessary, until such Licensee/Permittee reports the completion of its transition (i.e., that it has begun operating its full,
authorized facility as defined in the post-transition DTV Table, 47 C.F.R. 73.622(i), and accompanying Appendix B).

SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Licensee/Permittee Information
1.

Legal Name of the Licensee/Permittee
Mailing Address
State or Country (if foreign address)

City

ZIP Code

E-Mail Address (if available)

Telephone Number (include area code)

Contact Information (if different from licensee/permittee)
2.

Firm or Company Name

Contact Representative
Mailing Address
City

State or Country (if foreign address)

ZIP Code

E-Mail Address (if available)

Telephone Number (include area code)

Station/Facility Information
3.

FCC Registration Number
Facility ID Number

Call Sign
Community of License: City

State
Satellite?

Network Affiliation (if applicable)

Yes

No

SECTION 11 - CURRENT STATUS
(1) Currently Assigned Channels:
NTSC Channel

Post-Transition DTV Channel

Pre-Transition DTV Channel (if different
from Post-Transition channel)

(2) Relevant FCC File No. for Post-Transition Authorization, if on file with Commission (or indicate ''Not Yet Filed"):
Not Yet Filed

(3) Current Construction Deadline:

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SECTION III -- POST-TRANSITION FACILITY (Complete all items unless otherwise indicated.)
1. Operational Status:
Is the Licensee/Permittee now operating its fully authorized final, DTV (post-transition) facility?

(If YES, go to Section V; If NO, go to Item
2)
2. If Item I is NO (i.e., not fully operational), then indicate operational status of final, DTV (post-transition) facility and
indicate date Licensee/Permittee expects to begin full, authorized post-transition operations: (check one)
Yes

No

(i)

(ii)

Licensee/Permittee is operating its post-transition facility pursuant to program test
authority; see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1620(a). If checked, indicate date Licensee/Permittee
expects to file its license to cover (FCC Form 302) application.
Licensee/Permittee is operating its post-transition facility pursuant to special
temporary authority (STA) or at a reduced facility. If checked, indicate power
level and percentage of analog population covered by reduced facility.

Expected Operational Date:
mm/dd/yyy

Power Level:
Population:

(iii) Licensee/Permittee is not operating its post-transition facility.
3. Construction Status:

Has the Licensee/Permittee completed construction of its final, DTV (post-transition) facility?
Yes

No

(If YES, skip Items 4-5 and go to Item 6(a); In NO, go to Item 4.)

4. If Item 3 is NO (i.e., not fully constructed), then indicate construction status of final, DTV (post-transition) facility and

indicate date Licensee[Permittee expects to complete construction: (check all that apply)
Expected Construction Date:
(i)

Licensee/Permittee has not begun construction of its post-transition facility.

(ii)

Licensee/Permittee is now constructing its post-transition facility.

mm/dd/yyy

(iii) Licensee/Permittee has constructed a reduced post-transition facility and additional construction is
needed to complete Licensee/Permittee's fully authorized facility.
5. Construction Permit Status:

Does the Licensee/Permittee hold a license or construction permit for its final, DTV (post-transition) facility?
(If YES, go to Item 6(a); If NO, skip Item 6(a) and go to Item 6(b).)

No

Yes

6. a. Does the Licensee/Permittee need to modify its license or construction permit in order to match the post-transition facilities
defined for the Licensee/Permittee in the new DTV Table of Allotments, 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(i), as adopted in the Seventh
Report and Order in MB Docket No. 87-268?
Yes

No

(If YES, go to 6(b); If NO, skip Item 6(b) and go to Section IV.)

b. Has the Licensee/Permittee filed an application for a new or modified construction permit for its final, DTV
(post-transition) facility? (If YES, indicate relevant FCC File No. and date filed; If NO, indicate date Licensee/Permittee
expects to file such application.) (NOTE: To qualify for expedited processing, the Licensee/Permittee must file its
application within 45 days of the effective date of the Report an Order in the Third DTV Periodic Review proceeding, MB
Docket No. 07-91, as well as meet other criteria established in that proceeding.)

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Yes

FCC File No.

No

Expected Filing Date:

Date filed:
mm/dd/yyy

mm/dd/yyy

SECTION IV -- ADDITIONAL STEPS NEEDED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION (For Licensees/Permittees that are
not fully constructed or operational.)
At present, Licensee/Permittee has the following needs that must be addressed before it can fully construct
and/or operate its final, DTV (post-transition) facility: (Check all that apply and for all checked responses,
describe issue and estimate date of resolution. If necessary, provide an explanation or attach an Exhibit.)
(1)

Exhibit No.

Licensee/Permittee needs to obtain FCC action on a pending application. (If checked, indicate
date filed and relevant FCC File No.)
FCC File No.

Date filed:

mm/dd/yyyy

(2)

Licensee/Permittee needs to obtain international government clearance for its post-transition facility.

(3)

Licensee/Permittee needs to obtain FAA approval for its post-transition facility.

(4)

Licensee/Permittee needs to obtain state or local governmental approval (e.g., zoning) for its post-transition facility.

(5)

Licensee/Permittee needs to obtain, adjust and/or install equipment for its post-transition facility. (if checked,
specify need below and indicate when equipment was ordered and expected delivery date.)
(1) New antenna.
(2) Adjust or install antenna (except for side-mount issue).
(3) Switch side-mounted DTV antenna with top-mounted analog antenna.
(4) New transmitter.
(5) Adjust or install transmitter.
(6) General installation of equipment requiring hiring of a tower crew.
(7) Other equipment needs. (If checked, specify.)

(6)

Licensee/Permittee needs to change its tower location or construct a new tower.

(7)

Licensee/Permittee needs to coordinate its transition with other broadcast stations. (If checked, specify Call
Signs of those other stations.)

(8)

Licensee/Permittee has other needs that must be addressed before it can fully construct and operate its
post-transition facility. (If checked, explain.)

SECTION V -- ANALOG SERVICE
Status of Analog Service. (Check one.) If necessary, provide an explanation or attach an Exhibit. Note:
Full-power television broadcast stations must cease broadcasting in analog as of the transition date (i.e., February
17, 2009), as required by statute; see 47 U.S.C. § 3090)(14).

Exhibit No.

(1)

Licensee/Permittee will continue to provide full, authorized analog service until the transition date.

(2)

Licensee/Permittee has obtained FCC approval to reduce its analog service prior to the transition date. If
checked, indicate relevant FCC File No., date reduced service will begin, power level and percentage of
population covered by Licensee/Permittee's analog service.

(3)

Licensee/Permittee has obtained FCC approval to terminate its analog service prior to the transition date. If
checked, indicate relevant FCC File No. and date service will cease.

(4)

Licensee/Permittee has filed an application with the FCC requesting approval to reduce its analog service
prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No., proposed date reduced service would
begin, proposed power level and percentage of population that would be covered by Licensee/Permittee's
proposed reduced analog service.

(5)

Licensee/Permittee has filed an application with the FCC requesting approval to terminate its analog service
prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No. and proposed date service will cease.

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SECTION VI -- DTV TRANSITION PLAN For Licensees/Pertnittees that are not fully constructed or
operational.)
Licensee/Permittee must describe in detail its plans for ceasing analog broadcasting by the February 17, 2009 transition date and for
completing construction of its post-transition facility by the deadline. For example, plan must include a detailed time line of the
Licensee/Permittee's plans to complete construction and any necessary testing of the Licensee/Permittee's full, authorized
post-transition facility.
Exhibit No.

SECTION VII -- ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT CERTIFICATION
Filer certifies that neither it nor any party to the form is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to
Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862.

Yes

No

SECTION VIII -- CERTIFICATION
I certify that the statements in this form are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in
,good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations. I hereby waive any
claim to the use of any particular frequency as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the
same, whether by license or otherwise, and request an authorization in accordance with this election form. (See Section 304 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended.)

Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing

Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing

Signature

Date

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE,
TITLE 18, SECTION 1001, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S.
CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

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