Following the start of the non-commercial FM translator filing window on Wednesday, the FCC’s LMS database and filing system has been affected by a data leaks and then a prolonged outage. Due to those, the commission is extending the end of the window from 6pm on Tuesday, November 17 to 6pm on Monday, November 23.

The FCC noted that, “The Bureau recognizes that recent technical issues with the its Licensing Management System have briefly delayed or prevented some potential applicants from filing Schedule 349 applications. To ensure that applicants are able to complete and timely file applications, the filing window will be extended and will now close at 6:00 pm EST on Monday, November 23, 2026. The new filing deadline will be strictly enforced. Applications submitted after the 6:00 pm EST November 23, 2026, application deadline will be dismissed by public notice without further consideration.”

With the extension, the filing freeze on any LPFM, translator, and FM booster minor change FM translator station, and FM booster station minor applications will continue until the end of the filing window on November 23.