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Some TV groups are quick to apply, but no industry rush probably means no lotteries
A race to establish TV duopolies got under way last week, but most of the contestants were running by themselves.
Because there seems to be a dearth of conflicting applications in individual markets, it appears the FCC will have to resort to few-if any-lotteries to decide which among these initial requests will be granted.
At least 10 station groups asked the FCC for permission to own two TV outlets in one market. Most of the applicants are seeking to convert their local marketing agreement partners into directly owned...