Rebanding is not a voluntary action. This is an FCC-mandated process leaving EBS Licensees no choice in making the move.

Do not allow the Proponent to dictate the process without knowing the impact on your current and future vision.

Let ETA help you prepare a customized program of appropriate action to protect you educational mission.

5 Phases of Transition

Initiating the Transition:(Jan 10,2005—Jan 19, 2009)

• Serve "Transition Notice" on licensees
• Proponent requests data from licensees
• Initiation Plan filed with FCC

The Transition Plan:(Maximum of 90 days)

• Proponent provides plan to licensee
• Licensee has 20 days to respond
• Refer to Safe Harbor or use ADR

Reimbursement:

• Proponent to pay all costs of EBS Transitioning and migrating video programming and data tracks
• EBS facilities must qualify for cost-free transition

Transition:(maximum of 18 months from end of planning stage)

• Replace downconverters at qualifying receive sites
• Migrate qualified EBS video programs & data tracks
• Terminate operations in old band

Post-Transition:(Maximum of 30 days from completion of Transition)

• Proponent and Licensees file joint notice of completion with FCC