Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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BROADCASTING FOR THE CHALLENGED, INC. |
Broadcasting for the Challenged, Inc. 6080 MT. MORIAH EXT. MEMPHIS, TN 38115 United States |
+1 (901) 375-9324 |
AIRWAVESJD@AOL.COM |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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William Jeffrey Reynolds Technical Consultant du Treil, Lundin & Rackley, Inc. |
Jeff Reynolds 201 Fletcher Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237 United States |
+1 (941) 329-6013 |
jeff@dlr.com |
Technical Representative |
Stephen C Simpson Attorney at Law Attorney at Law |
Stephen C. Simpson 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 408-7035 |
airwavesjd@aol.com |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Memphis | |
Web Home Page Address |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 0.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Do's and Don'ts |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Do's and Don'ts gives children an historical perspective of appropriate behavior and etiquette in various dating situations. The program is targeted toward teens and pre-teens and is designed to teach children about self respect and appropriate conduct. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | The Solar System |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Solar System uses models and graphics to teach children about space, as special effects teams design and create masterwoks of design that replicate the workings of the solar system. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Frames of Reference |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Frames of Reference teaches children about the science of optics and the workings of the eye as optical illusions are created and explained using various objects occupying surprisingly unpredictable spots within the viewing area. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Good Table Manners |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 10 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Good table manners explains to children the importance of appropriate behavior and proper etiquette in various situations. Examples are shown of how inapproriate behavior can be improved and corrected. The program helps children feel confident about how to behave in social situations. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Congruent Triangles |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children are taught mathematical lessons using practical explanations of triangles. Congruent triangles, which can be identical, mirror images of each other, rotated, or have common sides, are given special attention. The program helps children understand geometric fundamentals. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Alaska 1948 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Alaska 1948 teaches children about the history of America's 49th state. The program explores facts about Alaska's natural resources and its agricultural, sociological, and economic history. The program is targeted toward children and teaches important lessons about statehood and American history. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | Keith Parnell |
Address | 627 E. Lee Street |
City | Senatobia |
State | MS |
Zip | 38666 |
Telephone Number | (901) 375-9324 |
Email Address | keith@flinn.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. | n/a |
Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Do's and Don'ts |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dating Do's and Don'ts gives children an historical perspective of appropriate behavior and etiquette in various dating situations. The program is targeted toward teens and pre-teens and is designed to teach children about self respect and appropriate conduct. |
Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Congruent Triangles |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children are taught mathematical lessons using practical explanations of triangles. Congruent triangles, which can be identical, mirror images of each other, rotated, or have common sides, are given special attention. The program helps children understand geometric fundamentals. |
Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Alaska 1948 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Alaska 1948 teaches children about the history of America's 49th state. The program explores facts about Alaska's natural resources and its agricultural, sociological, and economic history. The program is targeted toward children and teaches important lessons about statehood and American history. |
Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | The Solar System |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Solar System uses models and graphics to teach children about space, as special effects teams design and create masterwoks of design that replicate the workings of the solar system. |
Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Good Table Manners |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Good table manners explains to children the importance of appropriate behavior and proper etiquette in various situations. Examples are shown of how inapproriate behavior can be improved and corrected. The program helps children feel confident about how to behave in social situations. |
Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Frames of Reference |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays at 7:00 AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 12 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Frames of Reference teaches children about the science of optics and the workings of the eye as optical illusions are created and explained using various objects occupying surprisingly unpredictable spots within the viewing area. |
Question | Response |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Keith Parnell Children's Programming Liaison 03/31/2017 |