MCTV Backs C-Band Earth Station Lump Sum Election Stay

MCTV's requested stay of the Sept. 14 C-band lump sum election deadline would cause a slight two-week delay but benefit satellite operators by giving them complete information they need if the FCC allows all antennas at previously registered and eligible sites to be included on the incumbent list, said an MCTV docket 20-205 posting Friday in response oppositions (see 2009090038). It said C-band earth station operations not currently on the list need the right to correct their filings and register because it's the only legitimate way for the agency to ensure those earth stations can provide much the same service to customers after the repacking. That's in support of an NAB/NCTA push for allowing updates and additions (see 2007310064).