§ 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 § § 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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