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Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 Approved by OMB 3060-1105 (February 2009)	FOR FCC USE ONLY

DTV TRANSITION STATUS REPORT PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM	FOR COMMISSION USE ONLYFILE NO. BDTRET - 20080212ADD

NOTE: Each Licensee/Permittee is responsible for the continuing accuracy and completeness of the information furnished in this Form. Each Licensee/Permittee must update this Form, as necessary, until such Licensee/Permittee reports the completion of its transition (i.e., that it has begun operating its full, authorized facility as defined in the post-transition DTV Table, 47 C.F.R. 73.622(i), and accompanying Appendix B).

SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION II - CURRENT STATUS

1.	Currently Assigned Channels: a. NTSC Channel: 48 b. Post-Transition DTV Channel: 34 c. Pre-Transition DTV Channel (if different from Post-Transition channel.)
2.	Relevant FCC File No. for Post-Transition Authorization, if on file with Commission (or indicate "Not Yet Filed"): FCC File No. BLEDT- 20061031AAR Not Yet Filed
3.	Current Construction Deadline:

SECTION III - POST-TRANSITION FACILITY (Complete all items unless otherwise indicated.)

1.	Operational Status:
Is the Licensee/Permittee now operating its fully authorized final, DTV (post-transition) facility?
Yes No (If YES, go to Section V; If NO, go to Item 2.)
2.	If Item 1 is NO (i.e., not fully operational), then indicate operational status of final, DTV (post-transition) facility and indicate date Licensee/Permittee expects to begin full, authorized post-transition operations: (check one) (i) Licensee/Permittee is operating its post-transition facility pursuant to program test authority; see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1620(a). If checked, indicate date Licensee/Permittee expects to file its license to cover (FCC Form 302) application. Expected Operational Date: (mm/dd/yyyy) (ii) Licensee/Permittee is operating its post-transition facility pursuant to special temporary authority (STA) or at a reduced facility. If checked, indicate power level and percentage of analog population covered by reduced facility. Power Level kWPopulation: % (iii) Licensee/Permittee is not operating its post-transition facility.
3.	Construction Status:
Has the Licensee/Permittee completed construction of its final, DTV (post-transition) facility?
Yes No (If YES, skip Items 4-5 and go to Item 6(a); If NO, go to Item 4.)
4.	If Item 3 is NO (i.e., not fully constructed), then indicate construction status of final, DTV (post-transition) facility and indicate date Licensee/Permittee expects to complete construction: (check all that apply)
(i) Licensee/Permittee has not begun construction of its post-transition facility. Expected Construction Date:(mm/dd/yyyy)
(ii) Licensee/Permittee is now constructing its post-transition facility.
(iii) Licensee/Permittee has constructed a reduced post-transition facility and additional construction is needed to complete Licensee/Permittee's fully authorized facility.
5.	Construction Permit Status:
Does the Licensee/Permittee hold a license or construction permit for its final, DTV (post-transition) facility?
Yes No (If YES, go to Item 6(a); If NO, skip Item 6(a) and go to Item 6(b).)
6.	a. Does the Licensee/Permittee need to modify its license or construction permit in order to match the post-transition facilities defined for the Licensee/Permittee in the new DTV Table of Allotments, 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(i), as adopted in the Seventh Report and Order in MB Docket No. 87-268? Yes No (If YES, go to 6(b); If NO, skip Item 6(b) and go to Section IV.) b. Has the Licensee/Permittee filed an application for a new or modified construction permit for its final, DTV (post-transition) facility? (If YES, indicate relevant FCC File No. and date filed; If NO, indicate date Licensee/Permittee expects to file such application.) (NOTE: To qualify for expedited processing, the Licensee/Permittee must file its application within 45 days of the effective date of the Report and Order in the Third DTV Periodic Review proceeding, MB Docket No. 07-91, as well as meet other criteria established in that proceeding.) Yes FCC File No. - Filing Date: (mm/dd/yyyy) No Expected Filing Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

SECTION IV -- ADDITIONAL STEPS NEEDED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION (For Licensees/Permittees that are not fully constructed or operational.)

At present, Licensee/Permittee has the following needs that must be addressed before it can fully construct and/or operate its final, DTV (post-transition) facility: (check all that apply and for all checked responses, describe issue and estimate date of resolution. If necessary, provide an explanation or attach an Exhibit).	[Exhibit 2]

SECTION V -- ANALOG SERVICE

Status of Analog Service. (Check one.) If necessary, provide an explanation or attach an Exhibit. Note: Full-power television broadcast stations must cease broadcasting in analog as of the transition date (i.e., June 12, 2009), as required by statute; see 47 U.S.C. § 309(j)(14).	[Exhibit 3]
(1) Licensee/Permittee will continue to provide full, authorized analog service until the transition date. (2) Licensee/Permittee has obtained FCC approval to reduce its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No., date reduced service will begin, power level and percentage of population covered by Licensee/Permittee's analog service. (3) Licensee/Permittee has obtained FCC approval to terminate its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No. and date service will cease. (4) Licensee/Permittee has filed an application with the FCC requesting approval to reduce its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No., proposed date reduced service would begin, proposed power level and percentage of population that would be covered by Licensee/Permittee's proposed reduced analog service. (5) Licensee/Permittee has filed an application with the FCC requesting approval to terminate its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No. and proposed date service will cease.

Status of Analog Service. (Check one.) If necessary, provide an explanation or attach an Exhibit. Note: Full-power television broadcast stations must cease broadcasting in analog as of the transition date (i.e., June 12, 2009), as required by statute; see 47 U.S.C. § 309(j)(14).

[Exhibit 3]

(1) Licensee/Permittee will continue to provide full, authorized analog service until the transition date.

(2) Licensee/Permittee has obtained FCC approval to reduce its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No., date reduced service will begin, power level and percentage of population covered by Licensee/Permittee's analog service.

(3) Licensee/Permittee has obtained FCC approval to terminate its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No. and date service will cease.

(4) Licensee/Permittee has filed an application with the FCC requesting approval to reduce its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No., proposed date reduced service would begin, proposed power level and percentage of population that would be covered by Licensee/Permittee's proposed reduced analog service.

(5) Licensee/Permittee has filed an application with the FCC requesting approval to terminate its analog service prior to the transition date. If checked, indicate relevant FCC File No. and proposed date service will cease.

SECTION VI -- DTV TRANSITION PLAN For Licensees/Permittees that are not fully constructed or operational.

Licensee/Permittee must describe in detail its plans for ceasing analog broadcasting by the June 12, 2009 transition date and for completing construction of its post-transition facility by the deadline. For example, plan must include a detailed time line of the Licensee/Permittee's plans to complete construction and any necessary testing of the Licensee/Permittee's full, authorized post-transition facility.

[Exhibit 4]

SECTION VII -- ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT CERTIFICATION

SECTION VIII -- CERTIFICATION

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations. I hereby waive any claim to the use of any particular frequency as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and request an authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.)

Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing JOHN T. DOMINIC	Typed or Printed Title of Person SigningEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO
Signature	Date02/12/2008

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

Exhibits

Exhibit 4 Description: NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPERATE AS LICENSED

WCET-DT HAS COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF, AND IS NOW OPERATING ON, ITS FINAL, POST TRANSITION DTV FACILITY PURSUANT TO THE LICENSE IN FILE NO. BLEDT-20061031AAR. WCET-DT INTENDS TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE ITS EXISTING, LICENSED FACILITY AND NOT THE FACILITY SET FORTH FOR WCET IN THE FINAL DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS 'APPENDIX B'.

WCET-DT'S LICENSED FACILITY DIFFERS FROM APPENDIX B AS FOLLOWS:

ERP: 400

ANTENNA ID: 78227

ON OCTOBER, 26, 2007, WCET FILED A PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION, IN MB DOCKET NO. 87-268, PROPOSING CHANGES TO THE FINAL DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS TO MATCH ITS LICENSED FACILITY, AS OUTLINED ABOVE.

Attachment 4