My application is part of an MX (Mutually Exclusive) group that has been unable to establish a time-share agreement. We have the highest score in the group, and now we are considering options. Is there a possible solution in this scenario?

Approximately a month following the closure of the application window, assuming no objections have been filed against any group members, the FCC will send out letters to all tentative grantees. In these letters, the FCC will request confidential responses within 30 days regarding your preferred time slot. Additionally, this communication provides a 30-day window for potential universal settlement negotiations with the other tentative grantee(s).

It’s important to note that if you opt for a universal settlement and your group consists of three applicants, the participation of all three applicants is mandatory for the settlement to be valid. Failure to reach a universal settlement within the specified timeframe may result in involuntary time sharing with non-renewable licenses.

It’s worth mentioning that you can still pursue a universal settlement even after the grants have been issued. Importantly, engaging in a universal settlement, even if it’s for the same hours, will convert non-renewable licenses into renewable ones.