Spectrum Repack is 'Massive, Dangerous, Expensive Job,' Says New NAB Video
NAB released a video arguing that the post-incentive auction repacking is too much of “massive, dangerous, expensive job” to accomplish in the time allotted. “Note to self: This is gonna be hard,” said the video’s hard-hat bedecked narrator after describing…
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the height of broadcast towers as dwarfing cell towers and the Empire State Building. With current reimbursement funds and the few crews available, it isn't possible to make tower adjustments safely in the repacking timeline and it will disrupt viewers, the video said. “The math doesn’t add up,” the video’s narrator said. “Let’s work together to keep this free lifeline service accessible to all,” said the video said, available on YouTube. “Due to the high number of TV stations being relocated, the work and time necessary to complete the moves will far exceed the budget allocated by the Broadcaster Relocation Fund authorized by Congress,” an NAB spokesman emailed. “Congress should pass legislation to ensure their constituents do not lose access to local television and radio stations during this mandated station relocation due to a lack of funds or unreasonable time constraints for station relocation.”