Go to the Federal Communications Commission homepage at www.fcc.gov

Licensing and Management System

Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
Go to the Federal Communications Commission homepage at www.fcc.gov

(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0004346060
File Number:
0000051580
Submit Date:
04/09/2018
Call Sign:
WDVB-CD
Facility ID:
168834
City:
EDISON
State:
NJ
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/09/2018
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2018

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Applicant Information

Back to Top

Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

LOCUSPOINT WDVB LICENSEE, LLC

Doing Business As: LOCUSPOINT WDVB LICENSEE, LLC

Ravi Potharlanka

6200 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD

SUITE 300

PLEASANTON, CA 94588

United States

+1 (415) 307-3528

RAVI@LOCUSPOINTNETWORKS.COM

Company

Contact Representatives (4)

Back to Top
Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Clarence Beverage

Broadcast Engineering Consultant

Communications Technologies Inc

PO Box 1130

Marlton, NJ 08053

United States

+1 (609) 451-5296

CBeverage@CommTechRF.com

Technical Representative

Jonathan V Cohen

WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER, LLP

1800 M Street

SUITE 800N

WASHINGTON, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 783-4141

jcohen@wbklaw.com

Legal Representative

Kevin Fisher

Consulting RF Engineer

Smith and Fisher, LLC

Kevin FIsher

4791 Wintergreen Court

Woodbridge, VA 22192

United States

+1 (571) 659-2340

kevin@smithandfisher.com

Technical Representative

Ian Milne

General Manager - Station Operations

LocusPoint Networks LLC

6200 Stoneridge Mall Road

Suite 300

Pleasanton, CA 94588

United States

+1 (650) 759-1663

ian@locuspointnetworks.com

General Manager - Station Operations

Children's Television Information

Back to Top
Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA New York
Web Home Page Address

Digital Core Programming

Back to Top
Question Response
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 336.0
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: 6.0
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 Programs(10)

Back to Top
Digital Core Program (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUE 9:00AM-9:30AM , SAT 7:00AM-7:30AM & 8:30AM-9:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 39
Total times aired 39
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Rescue furthers the educational and informational needs of children including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Crossfire Youth Ministries
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 9:30 AM - 10:30 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 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 60 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. Crossfire Youth Ministries is the weekly church service for children and youth led by Pastor Gabe Swaggart. This biblically based service is specifically orchestrated and produced for the children in the services and watching by TV.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Generation of the Cross
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday & Saturday 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 60 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. Generation of the Cross is a talk-show hosted by Pastor Gabriel Swaggart. Each week, Pastor Gabe and a panel of other youth leaders address various biblical topics, emphasizing those, which address the needs of children and young adults.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 10) Response
Program Title BIZ Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WED 09:00 AM - 09:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Biz Kid$ is an educational television show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience. Show features young entrepreneurs from all over the country.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 10) Response
Program Title DragonFlyTv
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MON 09:30 AM - 10:00 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Program highlights hands-on projects of practical applications of math and science. It introduces young viewers to critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 10) Response
Program Title Americas Heartland
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays - 7:30AM-8:00AM & 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Americas Heartland is a weekly half hour series featuring everyday Americans and their families, telling fascinating stories across Americas heartland. From learning how to make maple syrup to riding with teenage ranchers, this series explores the various ways of life in the current United States, while showcasing the diversity of how people live and work.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUE 9:30AM-10:00AM, SAT 7:30AM-8:00AM & 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 39
Total times aired 39
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Dog Tales" teaches children about dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog and pets in general. The weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs, and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Launchpad - NASA
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled 7:00 am - 8:00 am, MON - FRI
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 65
Total times aired 65
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Launchpad is a space- themed programs include breathtaking vistas from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, the sunrise from the International Space Station, and amazing footage from other space agencies. It provides children with educational information about NASA and space as whole.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Think Big
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 9:00 am - 9:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Think Big is a weekly show that follows children who create and invent new toys, games, learning tools, websites and modes of transportation.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WED 9:30 AM - 10:00 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The show takes children on a journey through the lives of professionals to help them understand why these professionals love what they do. Through this, teen viewers learn about how certain education-based decisions could help them shape their futures.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

Back to Top

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

Back to Top

Liaison Contact

Back to Top
Question Response
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 Deepak Viswanath
Address PO BOX 286
City East Elmhurst
State NY
Zip 11369
Telephone Number (212) 786-2365
Email Address deepakv@itvgold.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.

Other Matters (8)

Back to Top
Other Matters (1 of 8) Response
Program Title Generation of the Cross
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled nday & Saturday 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 10 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Generation of the Cross is a talk-show hosted by Pastor Gabriel Swaggart. Each week, Pastor Gabe and a panel of other youth leaders address various biblical topics, emphasizing those, which address the needs of children and young adults.
Other Matters (2 of 8) Response
Program Title Crossfire Youth Ministries
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 10 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Crossfire Youth Ministries is the weekly church service for children and youth led by Pastor Gabe Swaggart. This biblically based service is specifically orchestrated and produced for the children in the services and watching by TV.
Other Matters (3 of 8) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WED 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Takes children on a journey through the lives of professionals to help them understand why these professionals love what they do. Through this, teen viewers learn about how certain education-based decisions could shape their futures.
Other Matters (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Think Big
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 9:00 am -9:30 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Think Big is a weekly show that follows children who create and invent new toys, games, learning tools, websites and modes of transportation.
Other Matters (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SAT 8:00AM-8:30AM & 9:30AM-10:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Dog Tales" teaches children about dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog and pets in general. The weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs, and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests.
Other Matters (6 of 8) Response
Program Title Dragon Fly
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WED 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Program highlights hands-on projects of practical applications of math and science. It introduces young viewers to critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Other Matters (7 of 8) Response
Program Title Biz Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WED 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Biz Kid$ is an educational television show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience. Show features young entrepreneurs from all over the country.
Other Matters (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SAT 7:00AM-7:30AM & 8:30AM-9:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Rescue furthers the educational and informational needs of children including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats.

Certification

Back to Top
Question Response

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).

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.

Ian Milne

General Manager - Station Operations


04/09/2018

Attachments

No Attachments.