FCC
FCC Applications
LPTV applications, construction permits, technical exhibits, channel research and application strategy.
FCC Applications • Engineering • Station Development
Put your idea on the air.
R & L Media Systems helps organizations, broadcasters, publishers, churches, entrepreneurs and content creators turn Low Power TV opportunities into real television stations.
A different approach to television
You don't necessarily need a million-dollar TV facility.
Modern digital television, compact transmitters, automation and affordable production technology have changed the economics of broadcasting.
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Build around the market you want to serve.
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Use today's technology instead of yesterday's television model.
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Develop programming and revenue together.
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Plan the FCC, engineering and business sides as one project.
01FCC application strategy
02Technical engineering
03Station development
04Programming & automation
What we do
From FCC application to on-air.
We look at the entire project—not just the application. The objective is a facility that can actually be built, programmed and operated.
RF
Engineering & Coverage
Evaluate transmitter power, antenna, tower height, transmission line and the practical coverage of a proposed facility.
TV
Station Development
Plan the equipment, site, digital streams, automation and infrastructure needed to operate the station.
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Programming
Develop programming concepts around local content, creators, networks, community programming and specialized audiences.
AUTO
Automation
Build a workflow around scheduling, playlists, commercials, graphics, triggers, PSIP and remote operation.
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Revenue Strategy
Explore local advertising, sponsorship opportunities and affordable products designed for small-market businesses.
Build differently
One transmitter can become multiple program services.
Digital television opens the door to specialized channels and programming concepts that would have been difficult for a small broadcaster in the past.
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Local News
Community news, weather, events and information.
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Community TV
Local organizations, civic groups and community programming.
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Church & Ministry
Local ministry programming and community outreach.
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Specialty Networks
Build a channel around a specific audience or interest.
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Local Sports
High school, amateur and community sports programming.
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Creator Content
Licensed online content can become part of a broadcast schedule.
Broadcast social media
Build a great block. Repeat it. Let viewers find you.
Small stations don't necessarily need 24 hours of unique programming. A strong three-hour block can be repeated throughout the day, giving viewers multiple opportunities to discover the service.
Learn Why
Want to make money and support your station? You need viewers.
WEB
Online Creators
Work with creators—with permission—to bring compelling content to a television audience.
LOCAL
Local Content
Mix local stories, weather, events and community programming with specialized content.
Local television advertising
Give small businesses a reason to say yes.
Local advertisers don't always need a $10,000 commercial campaign. Affordable television packages can make the medium accessible to businesses that have never considered TV advertising.
$25
per month
15-Second Spot
Simple, affordable local television exposure.
$35
per month
30-Second Spot
More time to explain the business and its offer.
$50
per month
60-Second Spot
More room for a story, promotion or detailed message.
Who can use LPTV?
Television isn't just for traditional broadcasters.
New BroadcastersEnter television at a smaller scale.
NewspapersTurn local content into another platform.
Radio StationsExpand an existing local media operation.
ChurchesReach the community beyond the sanctuary.
EntrepreneursBuild around an audience and a business model.
The process
A practical path to the air.
01
Opportunity
Look at the market and potential channel.
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Facility
Develop the proposed site and technical concept.
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FCC
Prepare the application and exhibits.
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Build
Select equipment and develop the facility.
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Program
Create a service people want to watch.
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Advertise
Develop affordable local revenue.
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On Air
Put the complete operation together.
R & L Media Systems
Ready to see what an LPTV opportunity could look like?
Tell us what you're considering. We can start with the market, the facility, the FCC requirements or the business idea.