News Summary:
On February 19, 2026, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) urged the FCC against reallocating more than the legally mandated 100 MHz of the upper C-band, warning that exceeding this minimum threshold poses a significant risk to the nation’s broadcast infrastructure. Previously, on February 17, NAB detailed the receiver needs for its Broadcast Positioning System (BPS), developed using ATSC 3.0 technology as a complement to the Global Positioning System (GPS) for Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT). On the same day, the NAB Show announced the relocation of its Creator Lab to Central Hall, offering a curated destination with a dedicated classroom theater, recording space, and exhibitor activations to foster collaboration among creators, brands, and broadcasters. Earlier, on February 12, NAB EVP of Government Relations Shawn Donilon joined the "Broadcast Advocate" podcast alongside Nic Anderson, VP of Government Affairs for Salem Media Group and VP of Public Policy for the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss broadcasting's 2026 agenda. This followed NAB's announcement on February 11 that Ralph M. Oakley, a prominent figure in local broadcasting, will receive the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award in recognition of his distinguished career and commitment to local television.
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