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Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0019509470
File Number:
CPR-177018
Submit Date:
01/06/2016
Call Sign:
WYCN-CD
Facility ID:
9766
City:
NASHUA
State:
NH
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/06/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2015

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network My Family TV
Nielsen DMA Boston
Web Home Page Address http://www.tv13nashua.com

Digital Core Programming

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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 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 Programs(8)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 8) Response
Program Title Safari (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 12:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. "Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. "
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Program Title Safari (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. "Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. "
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 8) Response
Program Title Workforce (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Main. Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for a day to find out first-hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs including zoo keeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, web designer, juggler, butcher and everything in between.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (13.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon - Fri 7:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 13 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. Multicast. A popular program for children and teens whose focus is on music appreciation both popular, original live recordings by the Engelbert twins and their younger sibling, Eli, and American standards performed with such groups as the Ann Arbor Symphony. Additionally, the program depicts the trio serving children their age whose parents have been adversely effected by military service in the Middle East. Dubbed "Operation Sweet Company" and "Celebration of Our Military Kids' Star Power," Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too travel across the country performing for various nonprofits and hospitals like Walter Reed.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Workforce (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Main. Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for a day to find out first-hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs including zoo keeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, web designer, juggler, butcher and everything in between.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Program Title Beta Records (13.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Multicast. BETA Records TV is a weekly half-hour music centric show that follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios, "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer & music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Program Title Young America Outdoors (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Main. Young America Outdoors introduces youg viewers into a wide variety of outdoor activities explaining the benefits of keeping fit while exploring wonders of nature. Episodes include fishing, hang gliding, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, camping, water skiing, snow skiing and backpacking. The series also provides important information on wilderness survival skills and emphasis safety outdoors as well as environmental awareness and responsible use of our natural resources.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Young America Outdoors (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Main. Young America Outdoors introduces youg viewers into a wide variety of outdoor activities explaining the benefits of keeping fit while exploring wonders of nature. Episodes include fishing, hang gliding, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, camping, water skiing, snow skiing and backpacking. The series also provides important information on wilderness survival skills and emphasis safety outdoors as well as environmental awareness and responsible use of our natural resources.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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 Carol LaFever
Address 3223 3rd Ave. S., Suite 200
City Seattle
State WA
Zip 98134
Telephone Number 206-624-2222
Email Address clafever@otabroadcasting.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. In reference to the broadcast of the same programming on the analog and the digital channel both, Licensee asserts that there is no analog and that the programming is digital-only, as indicated.

Other Matters (8)

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Other Matters (1 of 8) Response
Program Title Safari (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 12:30 PM
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. "Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. "
Other Matters (2 of 8) Response
Program Title Workforce (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10 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. Main. Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for a day to find out first-hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs including zoo keeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, web designer, juggler, butcher and everything in between.
Other Matters (3 of 8) Response
Program Title Workforce (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30 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. Main. Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for a day to find out first-hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs including zoo keeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, web designer, juggler, butcher and everything in between.
Other Matters (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Safari (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12 PM
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. "Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. "
Other Matters (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (13.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon - Fri 7:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
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. Multicast. A popular program for children and teens whose focus is on music appreciation both popular, original live recordings by the Engelbert twins and their younger sibling, Eli, and American standards performed with such groups as the Ann Arbor Symphony. Additionally, the program depicts the trio serving children their age whose parents have been adversely effected by military service in the Middle East. Dubbed "Operation Sweet Company" and "Celebration of Our Military Kids' Star Power," Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too travel across the country performing for various nonprofits and hospitals like Walter Reed.
Other Matters (6 of 8) Response
Program Title Young America Outdoors (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11:30 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. Main. Young America Outdoors introduces youg viewers into a wide variety of outdoor activities explaining the benefits of keeping fit while exploring wonders of nature. Episodes include fishing, hang gliding, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, camping, water skiing, snow skiing and backpacking. The series also provides important information on wilderness survival skills and emphasis safety outdoors as well as environmental awareness and responsible use of our natural resources.
Other Matters (7 of 8) Response
Program Title Young America Outdoors (13.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11 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. Main. Young America Outdoors introduces youg viewers into a wide variety of outdoor activities explaining the benefits of keeping fit while exploring wonders of nature. Episodes include fishing, hang gliding, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, camping, water skiing, snow skiing and backpacking. The series also provides important information on wilderness survival skills and emphasis safety outdoors as well as environmental awareness and responsible use of our natural resources.
Other Matters (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Beta Records (13.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7 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. Multicast. BETA Records TV is a weekly half-hour music centric show that follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios, "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer & music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture.

Certification

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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.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

OTA Broadcasting (BOS) LLC


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