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DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG A STATION CAN STAY OFF THE AIR?

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG A STATION CAN REMAIN OFF THE AIR WITHOUT
VIOLATING AN FCC RULE? AND WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE FCC?
 
gymjock said:
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG A STATION CAN REMAIN OFF THE AIR WITHOUT
VIOLATING AN FCC RULE? AND WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE FCC?

RFLA has it. From 73.1740(a):

(4) In the event that causes beyond the control of a licensee make it impossible to adhere to the operating schedule of this section or to continue operating, the station may limit or discontinue operation for a period of not more than 30 days without further authority from the FCC. Notification must be sent to the FCC in Washington, D.C. not later than the 10th day of limited or discontinued operation. During such period, the licensee shall continue to adhere to the requirements in the station license pertaining to the lighting of antenna structures. In the event normal operation is restored prior to the expiration of the 30 day period, the licensee will so notify the FCC of this date. If the causes beyond the control of the licensee make it impossible to comply within the allowed period, informal written request shall be made to the FCC no later than the 30th day for such additional time as may be deemed necessary.

And from 73.1740(c):

(c) The license of any broadcasting station that fails to transmit broadcast signals for any consecutive 12-month period expires as a matter of law at the end of that period, notwithstanding any provision, term, or condition of the license to the contrary.
 
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