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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BANGOR COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Doing Business As: BANGOR COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. |
Mike Palmer 371 TARGET INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE BANGOR, ME 04401 United States |
+1 (207) 945-6457 |
Mikep@wvii.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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John M. Burgett Wiley Rein LLP |
1776 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-4239 |
jburgett@wileyrein.com |
Legal Representative |
Greg Buzzell Director of Engineering Rockfleet Broadcasting |
3217 County Rd. G Rhinelander, WI 54501 United States |
+1 (715) 365-8812 |
gbuzzell@wjfw.com |
Technical Representative |
Mike Palmer General Manager Bangor Communications WVII DT |
Mike Palmer 371 Target Circle Bangor, ME 04401 United States |
+1 (207) 945-6457 |
Mikep@wvii.com |
General Manager |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | ABC | |
Nielsen DMA | Bangor | |
Web Home Page Address | www.foxbangor.com |
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 | 4.0 |
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 | 168.0 |
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: | 3.0 |
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 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Calling Dr Pol |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:00 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
Total times aired | 4 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
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. | Throughout a career in which he has helped some 19,000 patients, veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol has gained a wealth of experience. While large farm animals are the crux of his speciality, the doctor and the staff at his Beal City, Mich., office work with beasts of all shapes and sizes, and he gives owners sensible advice |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries 2 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays7:30 am on7.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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 offers a fresh approach to the qust for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to the human experience |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock The Park |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30 AM on 7.1 |
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 | 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. | Jack Steward and Colton Smith explore America's national parks. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Into the Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00 AM on 7.1 |
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. | This series takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of Jack Hanna. This show gives insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Vacation Creation |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am on 7.1 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 10 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
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. | Comic Tommy Davidson and YouTube personality Andrea Feczko present deserving individuals, couples and families with exotic vacations in this benevolent travel series. People from diverse backgrounds who have weathered unique hardships are transported to faraway places for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Each trip is carefully planned to align with the location and setting choice of the family or individual, with the aim of creating a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7am on 7.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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 offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to the human experience. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00 AM on 7.1 |
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. | This is a weekly half hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13--16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our host, Jack STeward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Hatched |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:30am on 7.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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 is about young Entrepreneurs. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Wildlife Docs |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am on 7.1 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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. | takes viewers inside the work of zoological professionals -- including veterinarians, technicians and trainers -- at Busch Gardens Tampa, as they care for thousands of exotic animals whose home is the popular tourist destination. The series showcases everything from preventive care to ground-breaking medical procedures, giving viewers the opportunity to observe what the millions of people who visit Bush Gardens each year rarely get to see. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30 AM on 7.1 |
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 | 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. | Viewers learn how all wild creatures are interconnected. Wild America propels the viewer into the lives of wild creatures through different cultures and how these creatures and animals interact. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Trecks |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30AM on 7.1 |
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 offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to the human experience. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Calling Dr Pol 2 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
Total times aired | 4 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
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. | Throughout a career in which he has helped some 19,000 patients, veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol has gained a wealth of experience. While large farm animals are the crux of his speciality, the doctor and the staff at his Beal City, Mich., office work with beasts of all shapes and sizes, and he gives owners sensible advice abo |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9am on 7.2 |
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 | 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. | Nature and wildlife expert Tim Faulkner hosts this series that showcases the beauty of the natural world. The wildlife park operations manager explores the habitats and behaviors of a variety of creatures. Faulkner takes a look at such animals as a giant Galapagos tortoise, baby wombat, flying fox and a newly discovered species of birds. "Outback Adventures," which is geared toward teenagers, aims to bring people closer to the natural world |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Sea Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00AM on 7.1 |
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 features sea rescues, rehabilitation and in some cases,releases back in to their world and ocean wildlife. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00AM on 7.1 |
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. | Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers a "top ten" each week is a variety of categories. As Jack reveals the categories, he gives further insight and interesting facts about the animals allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animals. |
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 | Melissa Moran |
Address | 371 Target Industrial Cirlce |
City | Bangor |
State | ME |
Zip | 04401 |
Telephone Number | (207) 945-6457 |
Email Address | Mmoran@wvii.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 (1 of 1) | Response |
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Program Title | Into the Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's at 7:00 am7.1 |
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. | This series takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of Jack Hanna. This show gives insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planets most precious and endangered species. |
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. |
Melissa Moran Business Manager 01/10/2018 |