1Applications and Reports

Frank R. Jazzo

A. Applications

The first step in constructing a station, changing its facilities, or selling it to another party is the filing of an application on the appropriate form. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Web site sets forth the current FCC application forms that broadcasters must use. Applications often require filing fees as well, in amounts specified by the Commission from time to time.

The FCC requires most broadcast applications be filed online in the Media Bureau’s Consolidated Database System (CDBS).1 Applicants must create a CDBS account and password and then log into CDBS, where the applicant can select from a list of forms. In addition, applicants and other specified ...

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