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Low Power Television (LPTV) Service (675 words) |
 | This means LPTV stations must not cause interference to the reception of existing or future full-service television stations, must accept interference from full-service stations, and must yield to new full-service stations, where interference occurs. |
 | LPTV stations sometimes tailor program segments or entire schedules to specific viewer groups (on the basis of age, language or particular interest). |
 | LPTV stations are subject to a minimum of program-related regulations. |
| FCC: No LPTV shield - 4/10/2000 - Broadcasting & Cable (759 words) |
 | In all, there are roughly 2,200 LPTV outlets, which were first authorized in 1982 as a way to create opportunities for minorities, women and niche programmers who otherwise might not have access to the airwaves. |
 | LPTV signals reach roughly 15 to 20 miles from their transmission sites, while traditional full-power stations generally reach between 60 and 80 miles. |
 | Since their creation, LPTV licensees have operated as a secondary service, meaning they were forbidden from causing interference to full-power broadcasters. |