---
kind: "section"
citation: "47 C.F.R. § 74.780"
title: "47"
number: "74.780"
heading: "Broadcast regulations applicable to TV translators and LPTV stations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/47/74.780"
---

# §74.780. Broadcast regulations applicable to TV translators and LPTV stations.

- (a) **The following rules are applicable to TV translators and LPTV stations—**
  - (1) [47 CFR part 5](/cfr/47/part5.md)—Experimental authorizations.
  - (2) [47 CFR 73.658](/cfr/47/73.658.md)—Affiliation agreements and network program practices; territorial exclusivity in non-network program arrangements.
  - (3) [47 CFR 73.1030](/cfr/47/73.1030.md)—Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research, and receiving installations.
  - (4) [47 CFR 73.1206](/cfr/47/73.1206.md)—Broadcast of telephone conversations.
  - (5) [47 CFR 73.1207](/cfr/47/73.1207.md)—Rebroadcasts.
  - (6) [47 CFR 73.1208](/cfr/47/73.1208.md)—Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material.
  - (7) [47 CFR 73.1211](/cfr/47/73.1211.md)—Broadcast of lottery information.
  - (8) [47 CFR 73.1212](/cfr/47/73.1212.md)—Sponsorship identifications; list retention; related requirements.
  - (9) [47 CFR 73.1216](/cfr/47/73.1216.md)—Licensee-conducted contests.
  - (10) [47 CFR 73.1515](/cfr/47/73.1515.md)—Special field test authorizations.
  - (11) [47 CFR 73.1615](/cfr/47/73.1615.md)—Operation during modification of facilities.
  - (12) [47 CFR 73.1620](/cfr/47/73.1620.md)—Program tests.
  - (13) [47 CFR 73.1635](/cfr/47/73.1635.md)—Special temporary authorizations (STA).
  - (14) [47 CFR 73.1650](/cfr/47/73.1650.md)—International agreements.
  - (15) [47 CFR 73.1680](/cfr/47/73.1680.md)—Emergency antennas.
  - (16) [47 CFR 73.1740(a)(2)(iii)](/cfr/47/73.1740.md?p=a-2-iii)—Minimum operating schedule.
  - (17) [47 CFR 73.1940](/cfr/47/73.1940.md)—Legally qualified candidates for public office.
  - (18) [47 CFR 73.3500](/cfr/47/73.3500.md)—Application and report forms.
  - (19) [47 CFR 73.3511](/cfr/47/73.3511.md)—Applications required.
  - (20) [47 CFR 73.3512](/cfr/47/73.3512.md)—Where to file; number of copies.
  - (21) [47 CFR 73.3513](/cfr/47/73.3513.md)—Signing of applications.
  - (22) [47 CFR 73.3514](/cfr/47/73.3514.md)—Content of applications.
  - (23) [47 CFR 73.3516](/cfr/47/73.3516.md)—Specification of facilities.
  - (24) [47 CFR 73.3517](/cfr/47/73.3517.md)—Contingent applications.
  - (25) [47 CFR 73.3518](/cfr/47/73.3518.md)—Inconsistent or conflicting applications.
  - (26) [47 CFR 73.3519](/cfr/47/73.3519.md)—Repetitious applications.
  - (27) [47 CFR 73.3521](/cfr/47/73.3521.md)—Mutually exclusive applications for low power TV and TV translator stations.
  - (28) [47 CFR 73.3522](/cfr/47/73.3522.md)—Amendment of applications.
  - (29) [47 CFR 73.3525](/cfr/47/73.3525.md)—Agreements for removing application conflicts.
  - (30) [47 CFR 73.3533](/cfr/47/73.3533.md)—Application for construction permit or modification of construction permit.
  - (31) [47 CFR 73.3536](/cfr/47/73.3536.md)—Application for license to cover construction permit.
  - (32) 47 CFR [73.3538(a)(1)](/cfr/47/73.3538.md?p=a-1), [(3)](/cfr/47/73.3538.md?p=a-3), and [(4)](/cfr/47/73.3538.md?p=a-4) and [(b)](/cfr/47/73.3538.md?p=a-b)—Application to make changes in an existing station.
  - (33) [47 CFR 73.3539](/cfr/47/73.3539.md)—Application for renewal of license.
  - (34) [47 CFR 73.3540](/cfr/47/73.3540.md)—Application for voluntary assignment or transfer of control.
  - (35) [47 CFR 73.3541](/cfr/47/73.3541.md)—Application for involuntary assignment of license or transfer of control.
  - (36) [47 CFR 73.3542](/cfr/47/73.3542.md)—Application for emergency authorization.
  - (37) [47 CFR 73.3544](/cfr/47/73.3544.md)—Application to obtain a modified station license.
  - (38) [47 CFR 73.3545](/cfr/47/73.3545.md)—Application for permit to deliver programs to foreign stations.
  - (39) [47 CFR 73.3550](/cfr/47/73.3550.md)—Requests for new or modified call sign assignments.
  - (40) [47 CFR 73.3561](/cfr/47/73.3561.md)—Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action.
  - (41) [47 CFR 73.3562](/cfr/47/73.3562.md)—Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission.
  - (42) [47 CFR 73.3564](/cfr/47/73.3564.md)—Acceptance of applications.
  - (43) [47 CFR 73.3566](/cfr/47/73.3566.md)—Defective applications.
  - (44) [47 CFR 73.3568](/cfr/47/73.3568.md)—Dismissal of applications.
  - (45) [47 CFR 73.3572](/cfr/47/73.3572.md)—Processing of TV broadcast, low power TV, and TV translator station applications.
  - (46) [47 CFR 73.3580](/cfr/47/73.3580.md)—Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications.
  - (47) [47 CFR 73.3584](/cfr/47/73.3584.md)—Petitions to deny.
  - (48) [47 CFR 73.3587](/cfr/47/73.3587.md)—Informal objections.
  - (49) [47 CFR 73.3591](/cfr/47/73.3591.md)—Grants without hearing.
  - (50) [47 CFR 73.3593](/cfr/47/73.3593.md)—Designation for hearing.
  - (51) [47 CFR 73.3594](/cfr/47/73.3594.md)—Local public notice of designation for hearing.
  - (52) [47 CFR 73.3597](/cfr/47/73.3597.md)—Procedures on transfer and assignment applications.
  - (53) [47 CFR 73.3598](/cfr/47/73.3598.md)—Period of construction.
  - (54) [47 CFR 73.3601](/cfr/47/73.3601.md)—Simultaneous modification and renewal of license.
  - (55) [47 CFR 73.3603](/cfr/47/73.3603.md)—Special waiver procedure relative to applications.
- (b) **The following rules are applicable to low power TV stations only—**
  - (1) [47 CFR part 11](/cfr/47/part11.md)—Emergency Alert System.
  - (2) [47 CFR 73.2080](/cfr/47/73.2080.md)—Equal employment opportunities.
  - (3) [47 CFR 73.3612](/cfr/47/73.3612.md)—Annual employment report.
  - (4) [47 CFR 73.3613](/cfr/47/73.3613.md)—Availability to FCC of station contracts (network affiliation contracts only).

## Notes

### Amendments

[91 FR 2875, Jan. 23, 2026]

### Authority

Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 307, 309, 310, 325, 336 and 554.

### Amendments

[91 FR 2875, Jan. 23, 2026]