BEARTOOTH COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC., THE LICENSEE OF LOW POWER TELEVISION STATION KBGF-LP LICENSED TO GREAT FALLS, MONTANA HAS BEEN FORCED TO REDUCE THE OPERATION OF KBGF-LP TO 30% OF ITS AUTHORIZED POWER. THE REDUCTION IN POWER BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2013 AND WAS CAUSED BY A HARDWARE FAILURE. IT IS ANTICIPATED REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED IN ABOUT THREE OR FOUR WEEKS, PENDING REPAIR OF THE FAILED EQUIPMENT BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED THAT SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION BE GRANTED TO PERMIT THE STATION TO CONTINUE OPERATION AT REDUCED POWER.