47 CFR § 74.701 - Definitions.

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title: "47 CFR § 74.701 - Definitions."
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# 74.701 Definitions.

(a) *Television broadcast translator station (TV translator).* A station operated for the purpose of retransmitting the programs and signals of a television broadcast station, without significantly altering any characteristic of the original signal other than its frequency, for the purpose of providing television reception to the public.

(b) *Low power TV station (LPTV).* A station authorized under the provisions of this subpart that may retransmit the programs and signals of a television broadcast station, may originate programming in any amount greater than 30 seconds per hour for the purpose of providing television reception to the public and, subject to a minimum video program service requirement, may offer services of an ancillary or supplementary nature, including subscription-based services. See § 74.790.

(c) *Analog to Digital Replacement Translator (DRT).* A television translator licensed to a full power television station that allows it to restore service to any loss areas that may have occurred as a result of its transition from analog to digital.

(d) *Digital to Digital Replacement Translator (DTDRT).* A television translator licensed to a full power television station that allows it to restore service to any loss areas that may have occurred as a result of the station being assigned a new channel pursuant to the Incentive Auction and repacking process.

(e) *Primary station.* The television station which provides the programs and signals being retransmitted by a TV translator.

(f) *Existing low power television or television translator station.* When used in this subpart, existing low power television or existing television translator station refers to a station that is either licensed or has a valid construction permit.

(g) *Local origination.* For purposes of this part, local origination shall be any transmissions other than the simultaneous retransmission of the programs and signals of a TV broadcast station or transmissions related to service offerings of an ancillary or supplementary nature. Origination shall include locally generated television program signals and program signals obtained via video recordings (tapes and discs), microwave, common carrier circuits, or other sources.

[91 FR 2874, Jan. 23, 2026]