| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BETTER LIFE TELEVISION, INC. Doing Business As: BETTER LIFE TELEVISION |
Charlie Oliver PO Box 766 GRANTS PASS, OR 97528 United States |
+1 (541) 474-3089 |
charlie@betterlifetv.tv |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Donald Martin Donald E. Martin, P.C. |
Donald Martin PO Box 8433 Falls Church, VA 22041 United States |
+1 (703) 642-2344 |
dempc@prodigy.net |
Legal Representative |
|
Charlie Oliver Executive Director Better Life Television Inc |
Charlie Oliver PO Box 766 GRANTS PASS, OR 97528 United States |
+1 (541) 474-3089 |
charlie@betterlifetv.tv |
Executive Director |
|
Douglas Lee Vernier Engineering Consultant Doug Vernier, Telecommunications Consultants |
Doug Vernier Doug Vernier, Telecommunications Consultants 1600 Picturesque Dr. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States |
+1 (319) 266-8402 |
dvernier@v-soft.com |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | 3ABN | |
| Nielsen DMA | Medford-Klamath Falls | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.betterlifetv.tv |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 6.5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kid's Time Praise |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat @ 12:00 pm, Tue-Fri @ 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| Total times aired | 65 |
| 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 | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Features children performing praise songs. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Encounters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday's @ 2:30 pm |
| 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 | 8 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Shows animals in their habitats and shows the actions and diets of the animals. It is meant to point children to the wonders of God through His animals. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Janice's Attic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon - Tues 4:00 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 | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Science experiments, cooking, nature nuggets, stories, and songs all take place around Janices attic and teach the kids about God. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Grandma's House |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon @ 4:30 pm |
| 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 | 4 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lessons learned from cooking, stories, and adventures around grandma's house. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kid's Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 12:30 pm; Thur-Fri 4:00 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
| Total times aired | 39 |
| 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 | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Bible stories, music, cooking & curious animals are all part of the mix in this continuing series |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Creation Case |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wed 4:00 pm |
| 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 | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | To educate children on the evidence in science for God as the Creator. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Encounters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sat 4:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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. | Shows animals in their habitats and shows the actions and diets of the the animals. It is meant to show point children to the wonders of God through His animals. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| 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 | Cody Nelson |
| Address | PO Box 766 |
| City | Grants Pass |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97528 |
| Telephone Number | (541) 474-3098 |
| Email Address | cody@betterlifetv.tv |
| 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 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Janice's Attic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon-Tue @ 4:00 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 27 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Science experiments, cooking, nature nuggets, stories, and songs all take place around Janices attic and teach the kids about God |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kid's Time Praise |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tues - Fri @ 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 62 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Features children performing praise songs |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tiny Tots |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 12:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 4 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Music, farmers, animals & gardens - stories & fun for the little ones. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Grandma's House |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon @ 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lessons learned from cooking, stories, & adventures around grandma's house. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kid's Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thur - Fri @ 4:00 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Bible stories, music, cooking, & curious animals are all part of the mix in this continuing series. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Creation Case |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wed @ 4:00 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | To educate children on the evidence in science for God as the Creator |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Encounters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wed 2:30 pm |
| 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. | Shows animals in their habitats and shows the actions and diets of the animals. It is meant to point children to the wonders of God through His animals |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kids Praise Too |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 12:00 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Features children performing praise songs. |
| 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). |
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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. |
Cody Nelson Assistant to the Executive Director 07/10/2019 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description | Upload Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K36NF-D Amendment to Childrens Report.docx | Applicant | Amendment | This document serves as an amendment for a typo and unseen error | Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion |
