The FCC requires that all television stations broadcast information regarding the upcoming transition to digital broadcasting occurring in February, 2009 (DTV transition), according to rules that they have set forth. In addition, they require that all stations file a report (Form 388) on a quarterly basis acknowledging that the station has complied with the requirements, and listing any additional education efforts that the station has undertaken.

This form is filed electronically with the FCC. In addition, the FCC requires that these completed forms be placed in the station’s public file in hard copy, and also on the station’s website. The completed forms can be accessed by the links below, indexed by date of filing.

For further information about the DTV transition, you can access answers to FAQs by clicking on this link. For further information about Form 388 requirements, click on this link.

FCC 388 - DTV Consumer Education Quarterly Activity Report - link