FCC 74.734 Revised as of October 1, 2007
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Sec. 74.734 Attended and unattended operation.
(a) Low power TV, TV translator, and TV booster stations may be operated
without a designated person in attendance if the following requirements are
met:
(1) If the transmitter site cannot be promptly reached at all hours and in
all seasons, means shall be provided so that the transmitting apparatus can
be turned on and off at will from a point that readily is accessible at all
hours and in all seasons.
(2) The transmitter also shall be equipped with suitable automatic circuits
that will place it in a nonradiating condition in the absence of a signal on
the input channel or circuit.
(3) The transmitting and the ON/OFF control, if at a location other than the
transmitter site, shall be adequately protected against tampering by
unauthorized persons.
(4) A letter notification must be filed with the FCC in Washington, DC,
Attention: Video Division, Media Bureau, providing the name, address, and
telephone number of a person or persons who may be called to secure
suspension of operation of the transmitter promptly should such action be
deemed necessary by the FCC. Such information shall be kept current by the
licensee.
(5) In cases where the antenna and supporting structure are considered to be
a hazard to air navigation and are required to be painted and lighted under
the provisions of part 17 of the Rules, the licensee shall make suitable
arrangements for the daily observations, when required, and lighting
equipment inspections required by Sec. Sec. 17.37 and 17.38 of the FCC rules.
(b) An application for authority to construct a new low power TV station
(when rebroadcasting the programs of another station) or TV translator
station or to make changes in the facilities of an authorized station, and
that proposes unattended operation, shall include an adequate showing as to
the manner of compliance with this section.
[ 47 FR 21500 , May 18, 1982, as amended at 48 FR 21487 , May 12, 1983; 60 FR 55483 , Nov. 1, 1995; 63 FR 33878 , June 22, 1998; 67 FR 13233 , Mar. 21, 2002]
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