FCC Web Documents citing 27.1206

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  • licenses and Special Temporary Authority at 4, infra. ``MDS'' refers herein to both Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) licenses. BRS/EBS R&O & FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 14165. See 47 C.F.R. �� 27.1207(b), 27.1209(b). 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart X. See discussion of modification and lease application filing at 4-5, infra. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). Auctioned geographic license call signs will normally have format BXXX where XXX is the number of the BTA authorized. For example the geographic license for BTA001 has the call sign of B001. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.5(i)(1). BRS/EBS R&O & FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 14282-14287 �� 320-332 (the Commission seeks further comment on what performance requirements should be applicable
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  • Network Services, LLC, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 12309, 12311 � 6 (WTB PSPWD 2003); see also Mobex Network Services, LLC, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 12305, 12307 � 5 (WTB PSPWD 2003). The reference coordinates for Station WHT653 are 18�-18'-58.8" North Latitude, 67�-10'-40.7" West Longitude. The reference coordinates for Station WHT654 are 18�-16'-43.8" North Latitude, 66�-06'-36.6" West Longitude. 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. 21.44(a)(3) (2004). On July 29, 2004, the Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that transformed the rules governing the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) and the Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) in order to encourage the deployment of broadband services by commercial and educational entities. See Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74
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  • and Station WNTF638 (Channels H1-H3). Sprint Nextel Opposition at 2 n.4. Clearwire Opposition. Clearwire is the licensee of BRS Station BTA 041 (Billings, Montana). The GSA of Clearwire's BTA authorization allows it to operate on all BRS channels throughout the Billings BTA, except where incumbent authorizations (such as those held by USA Digital and its lessors) exist. See 47 C.F.R. 27.1206(a)(2). In the immediate Billings area, the only channel which is part of the GSA of Clearwire's BTA authorization is BRS Channel No. 2A (2156-2160 MHz). MSU Opposition. MSU is the licensee of WNC740 (A-group) and WNC743 (D-group) in Bozeman, Montana. MSU Opposition at 2. HITN Opposition. HITN filed an application for the G-group EBS channels in Billings, Montana, which the
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  • 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands, et al.; WT Docket Nos. 03-66, et al., Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 14165 (2004) (BRS/EBS R&O & FNPRM). 47 C.F.R. �� 27.1206(a)(1), 27.1209(b). 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). BRS/EBS R&O & FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 14288-14291 �� 333-343. See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Site-By-Site Action, Report No. 2095, Public Notice (Mar. 16, 2005) at 9-10. Petition. Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced
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  • CWD 2000) (AT&T Wireless) (citing Sierra Club v. Morton, 405 U.S. 727, 73 (1972); Lawrence N. Brandt, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 4082 (1988). AT&T Wireless, 15 FCC Rcd at 4588 � 3 (citing Duke Power Co. v. Carolina Environmental Study Group, Inc. 438 U.S. 59, 72, 78 (1978)). NTELOS Martinsburg Petition, Attachment A. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). NTELOS Strasburg Petition at 2 n.1. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b) (emphasis added). Section 27.1201 of the Commission's rules provides in relevant part a license for an EBS station will be issued only to an accredited institution or to a governmental organization engaged in the formal education of enrolled students or to a nonprofit organization whose purposes are educational and
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  • Declaratory Ruling on the Use of Digital Modulation by Multipoint Distribution Service and Instructional Television Fixed Service Stations, Declaratory Ruling and Order, 11 FCC Rcd 18839, 18853-18854 �� 23-24 (1996) (Digital Declaratory Ruling). Id. at 3. Id. See Junior College District of Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri, et al., 21 FCC Rcd 13770 (WTB 2006) (JR College District). 47 C.F.R. �� 27.1206(a)(1), 27.1209(b). 47 C.F.R. � 27.14(e). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 07-297 Federal Communications Commission DA 07-297 � ! M Q R T X � � " � � � � � � h� � � � F � ? P � � � � �
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  • concerted to a geographic license with a P35 geographic service area GSA based on the PSA coordinates listed on the license.'' On July 9, 2005, as part of the conversion of BRS and EBS to ULS, the license records for these licenses were changed to state that the licenses for the Stations were converted to GSAs ``in accordance with Rule 27.1206.'' On September 11, 2006, FAU asked the Division for confirmation that the Stations had received a GSA based on the BRS/EBS R&O. On December 4, 2006, the licenses for the Stations were amended to note that ``[b]ecause these stations were originally licensed as studio-to-transmitter links on a secondary basis, the station does not have a geographic service area.'' FAU argues
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  • converted to a geographic license with a P35 geographic service area GSA based on the PSA coordinates listed on the license.'' On July 9, 2005, as part of the conversion of BRS and EBS to ULS, the license records for these licenses were changed to state that the licenses for the Stations were converted to GSAs ``in accordance with Rule 27.1206.'' On September 11, 2006, FAU asked the Division for confirmation that the Stations had received a GSA based on the BRS/EBS R&O. On December 4, 2006, the licenses for the Stations were amended to note that ``[b]ecause these stations were originally licensed as studio-to-transmitter links on a secondary basis, the station does not have a geographic service area.'' On January
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  • that Sprint Nextel lacks standing to file the Petition. Sprint Nextel holds the BRA BTA authorization for the New Bern. North Carolina BAT (BTA 316) within which the license for Station WNTH835 is located. If the license for Station WNTH835 were cancelled, Sprint Nextel would obtain the right to operate within the station's geographic service area. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.106(b)(2), (c). 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(b)(1) states: ``If the petition [for reconsideration] is filed by a person who is not a party to the proceeding, it ... shall show good reason why it was not possible for him to participate in the earlier stages of the proceeding.'' 47 C.F.R. � 1.939. On March 19, 2008, the Commission
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  • Associates' argument that Sprint Nextel lacks standing to file the Petition. Sprint Nextel holds the BRA BTA authorization for the NewBern. North Carolina BAT (BTA 316) within which the license for Station WNTH835 is located. If the license for Station WNTH835 were cancelled, Sprint Nextel would obtain the rightto operate within the station's geographic service area. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). 3647 C.F.R. �� 1.106(b)(2), (c). 3747 C.F.R. � 1.106(b)(1) states: "If the petition [for reconsideration] is filed by a person who is not a party to the proceeding, it ...shall showgood reason why it was not possible for him to participate in the earlier stages of the proceeding." 3847 C.F.R. � 1.939. 8077 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1334 the pleading,
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  • Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands, WT Docket No. 03-66, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 14165, 14247-14249 �� 216-220 (2004). See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(2). See Mester's TV, Order on Reconsideration, 19 FCC Rcd 18507 (2004) (Commission rejects argument by BTA authorization holder that it was improper to reinstate application for incumbent license after BTA authorization was issued). See WT Docket No. 06-136. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1236(c). Declaratory Ruling, supra. Id. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1338 Federal Communications Commission
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  • IV. CONCLUSION AND ORDERING CLAUSES 15. For the reasons discussed above, we conclude that Applicants have justified waivers to allow consideration of their late-filed Renewal Applications and Extension Applications. We have (...continued from previous page) WT Docket No. 03-66, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 14165, 14247- 14249 �� 216-220 (2004). 32See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(2). 33SeeMester's TV, Order on Reconsideration, 19 FCC Rcd 18507 (2004) (Commission rejects argument by BTA authorization holder that it was improper to reinstate application for incumbent license after BTA authorization was issued). 34SeeWT Docket No. 06-136. 35See47 C.F.R. � 27.1236(c). 36Declaratory Ruling, supra. 37Id. 8100 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1338 thoroughly considered the arguments made in Sprint Nextel's Petition andconclude
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  • application") Salzer v. FCC, 778 F.2d 869, 874 (D.C. Cir. 1985), citing Radio Athens, Inc. (WATH) v. FCC, 401 F.2d at 404. Declaratory Ruling, supra. Id. For licenses that expired after January 10, 2005, the GSAs were split on that date, and granting waivers to these licensees will not change the GSA of any adjacent licensee. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206. Letter from Dr. Jane O'Meara Sanders, President, Burlington College, Dr. David F. Finney, President, Champlain College, Dr. Richard W. Schneider, President, Norwich University, Dr. John J. Neuhauser, President, Saint Michael's College, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 15, 2008) (Vermont Licensees' Opposition). BRS/EBS R&O, 19 FCC Rcd at 14192-14193 �� 60-62. 47 C.F.R. � 1.925(b)(3). See Amendment
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  • Vermont Licensees 56Salzer v. FCC, 778 F.2d 869, 874 (D.C. Cir. 1985), citing Radio Athens, Inc. (WATH) v. FCC, 401 F.2d at 404. 57Declaratory Ruling, supra. 58Id. 59For licenses that expired after January 10, 2005, the GSAs were split on that date, and granting waivers to these licensees will not change the GSA of any adjacent licensee. See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206. 60Letter from Dr. Jane O'Meara Sanders, President, Burlington College, Dr. David F. Finney, President, Champlain College, Dr. Richard W. Schneider, President, Norwich University, Dr. John J. Neuhauser, President, Saint (continued....) 8117 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1340 are correct, we conclude that this circumstance is not unique enough to justify allowing them to split the football. When the Commission established the
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  • a cover page stamped with ``Request for Confidential Treatment Attached'' or ``Not for Public Inspection.'' Any such request must cover all of the material to which the request applies. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.459(a). See Section VI. ``Contact Information,'' below. See Section II.J. ``Maintaining Current Information in Short-Form Applications,'' below. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2107(d). See http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/anticollusion See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). See 47 C.F.R. �� 27.50(h), 27.53(m), 27.55(a)(4), 27.1221. See Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Part 1 of the Commission's Rules
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  • to operate indefinitely.69 Such grandfathered EBS licenses must be protected in accordance with the applicable technical rules.70 for Public Inspection." Any such request must cover all of the material to which the request applies. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.459(a). 61SeeSection VI. "Contact Information," below. 62SeeSection II.J. "Maintaining Current Information in Short-FormApplications," below. 6347 C.F.R. � 1.2107(d). 64Seehttp://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/anticollusion 65See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). 66See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(2). 67See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). 68See47 C.F.R. �� 27.50(h), 27.53(m), 27.55(a)(4), 27.1221. 69SeeAmendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Part 1 of the Commission's Rules -Further Competitive Bidding Procedures;
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  • the north and west, to longitude 94�00' to the east, and to a line 281 kilometers from the reference point at Linares, N.L., Mexico on the southwest. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1208. See also, BRS/EBS 4th MO&O & 2nd FNPRM, WT Docket No. 03-66, 23 FCC Rcd 5992, 6040 � 127. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.5(i)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). See 47 C.F.R. �� 27.50(h), 27.53(m), 27.55(a)(4), 27.1221. See Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Part 1 of the Commission's Rules
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  • adjacent channel operations.13 8.Finally, in the 2496-2500 MHz band, BRS licensees must share the band on a co-primary basis with the Code Division Multiple Access ("CDMA") Mobile Satellite Service ("MSS"),14 grandfathered Broadcast Auxiliary Service ("BAS") stations,15and grandfathered land mobile and microwave licenses licensed under Parts 90 and 101 of the Commission's rules, respectively.16In 6See47 C.F.R. � 27.5(i)(2). 7See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(1). 8See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(a)(2). 9See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). 10See47 C.F.R. �� 27.50(h), 27.53(m), 27.55(a)(4), 27.1221. 11SeeAmendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Part 1 of the Commission's Rules -Further Competitive Bidding Procedures;
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  • to an opt out waiver are cancelled by the licensee or terminated by the Commission. Clearwire Reply at 7. If such licenses were BRS licenses, the BTA licensee for that BTA would acquire the right to operate on the frequencies, and the area would operate pursuant to whichever band plan the BTA license was authorized for. See 47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). If the licenses in question were EBS licenses, the area would become unassigned spectrum subject to the mechanism the Commission eventually adopts for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum. Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690
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  • subject to an opt out waiver are cancelled by the licensee or terminated by the Commission. Clearwire Reply at 7. If such licenses were BRS licenses, the BTA licensee for that BTA would acquire the right to operate on the frequencies, and the area would operate pursuant to whichever band plan the BTA license was authorized for. See47 C.F.R. � 27.1206(b). If the licenses in question were EBS licenses, the area would become unassigned spectrum subject to the mechanism the Commission eventually adopts for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum. Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690
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  • to a geographic license with a P35 geographic service area GSA based on the PSA coordinates listed on the license.'' On July 9, 2005, as part of the conversion of BRS and EBS to ULS, the license records for the FAU Licenses were changed to state that the licenses for the Stations were converted to GSAs ``in accordance with Rule 27.1206.'' On September 11, 2006, FAU asked the Division for confirmation that the Stations had received a GSA based on the BRS/EBS R&O. On December 4, 2006, the FAU licenses were amended to note that ``[b]ecause these stations were originally licensed as studio-to-transmitter links on a secondary basis, the station does not have a geographic service area.'' The Broadband Division (Division)
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  • converted to a geographic license with a P35 geographic service area GSA based on the PSA coordinates listed on the license."8On July 9, 2005, as part of the conversion of BRS and EBS to ULS, the license records for the FAU Licenses were changed to state that the licenses for the Stations were converted to GSAs "in accordance with Rule 27.1206."9On September 11, 2006, FAU asked the Division for confirmation that the Stations had received a GSA based on the BRS/EBS R&O.10On December 4, 2006, the FAU licenses were amended to note that "[b]ecause these stations were originally licensed as studio-to-transmitter links on a secondary basis, the station does not have a geographic service area."11The Broadband Division (Division) of the Wireless
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  • BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST BY SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION FOR WAIVER TO GRANT GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREAS TO EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE STATIONS LICENSED AS SECONDARY STUDIO-TO-TRANSMITTER LINKS WT Docket No. 10-187 Comment Date: September 29, 2010 Reply Comment Date: October 12, 2010 On August 6, 2010, South Carolina Educational Television Commission (SCETV) filed a request for waiver of Section 27.1206 of the Commission's Rules to grant geographic service areas (GSAs) to Educational Broadband Service (EBS) licenses that were not awarded GSAs because they were originally licensed as studio-to-transmitter links on a secondary basis. SCETV, a state governmental entity in South Carolina, is the long-time operator of an EBS network. SCETV's EBS network consists of over 65 constructed EBS facilities that
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  • BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST BY SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION FOR WAIVER TO GRANT GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREAS TO EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE STATIONS LICENSED AS SECONDARY STUDIO-TO-TRANSMITTER LINKS WT Docket No. 10-187 Comment Date: September 29, 2010 Reply Comment Date: October 12, 2010 On August 6, 2010, South Carolina Educational Television Commission (SCETV) filed a request for waiver of Section 27.1206 of the Commission's Rules to grant geographic service areas (GSAs) to Educational Broadband Service (EBS) licenses that were not awarded GSAs because they were originally licensed as studio-to-transmitter links on a secondary basis. SCETV, a state governmental entity in South Carolina, is the long-time operator of an EBS network.1SCETV's EBS network consists of over 65 constructed EBS facilities that provide
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  • license will forestall launch of any wireless broadband service over Station WMY298 for the foreseeable future with no countervailing benefit to the public. Cancellation of Xanadoo's license to operate Station WMY298 does not mean that the spectrum that it holds reverts to BRS white space, which cannot be licensed or used for the foreseeable future. On the contrary, under Section 27.1206(b) of the Commission's rules, Xanadoo's Geographic Service Area (``GSA'') for Station WMY298 dissolves and the right to operate in that area automatically reverts to the BTA holder, which in this case is Clearwire. As mentioned above, Clearwire offers 4G mobile WiMAX service in 71 markets covering 119 million people. Xanadoo also fails to justify a waiver under the second prong
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  • its license will forestall launch of any wireless broadband service over Station WMY298 for the foreseeable future with no countervailing benefit to the public.38Cancellation of Xanadoo's license to operate Station WMY298 does not mean that the spectrum that it holds reverts to BRS white space, which cannot be licensed or used for the foreseeable future. On the contrary, under Section 27.1206(b) of the Commission's rules,39Xanadoo's Geographic Service Area ("GSA") for Station WMY298 dissolves and the right to operate in that area automatically reverts to the BTA holder, which in this case is Clearwire.40As mentioned above, Clearwire offers 4G mobile WiMAX service in 71 marketscovering 119 million people. 15. Xanadoo also fails to justify a waiver under the second prong of the
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  • on Touch Tel's license. We agree with Touch Tel that BRS licenses are ``not site-based but market based.'' According to Section 27.1209(b) of the Commission's rules, as of January 10, 2005, the date of conversion from site-specific to market-based licenses for this service, ``[t]he blanket license covers all fixed stations anywhere within the authorized service area....'' Furthermore, consistent with Section 27.1206(a)(1) of the Commission's rules and Touch Tel's argument in its opposition, Touch Tel's license coordinates are ``merely used as a reference in which to measure the border of the 35 mile GSA [Geographical Service Area].'' Therefore, with certain limited exceptions not pertinent here, Touch Tel is free to operate anywhere within its 35 mile GSA without having to license specific
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  • coordinates specified on Touch Tel's license. We agreewith Touch Tel that BRS licenses are "not site-based but market based."22According to Section 27.1209(b) of the Commission's rules, as of January 10, 2005, the date of conversion from site- specific to market-based licenses for this service, "[t]he blanket license covers all fixed stations anywhere within the authorized service area...."23Furthermore, consistent with Section 27.1206(a)(1) of the Commission's rules and Touch Tel's argument in its opposition, Touch Tel's license coordinates are "merely used as a reference in which to measure the border of the 35 mile GSA [Geographical Service Area]."24Therefore, with certain limited exceptions not pertinent here, Touch Tel is free to operate anywhere within its 35 mile GSA without having to license specific antenna
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  • 24 FCC Rcd 8108, 8121 (2009) (``116 Late-Filed Applications MO&O''). File Nos. 0002880358-0002880364. 116 Late-Filed Applications MO&O, supra, 24 FCC Rcd at 8118 � 29. Id. at 8117-8118 � 28. Waiver Request at 2. See National EBS Association and Catholic Television Network, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 26 FCC Rcd 4021 (WTB 2011). ``Split-the-football'' refers to the process described in Section 27.1206 of the Commission's Rules in which Protected Service Areas (``PSAs''), including overlapping co-channel adjacent PSAs, were converted to Geographic Service Areas (``GSAs'') on January 10, 2005. The boundaries of the GSAs of adjacent co-channel licensees with overlapping PSAs was determined by drawing a chord between the intersection points of their respective PSAs. See Substantial Service Showings, Map. File nos. 0004929281
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  • and Order, 24 FCC Rcd 8108, 8121 (2009) ("116 Late-Filed Applications MO&O"). 7File Nos. 0002880358-0002880364. 8116 Late-Filed Applications MO&O, supra, 24 FCC Rcd at 8118 � 29. 9Id.at 8117-8118 � 28. 10Waiver Request at 2. 11SeeNational EBS Association and Catholic Television Network, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 26 FCC Rcd 4021 (WTB 2011). 12"Split-the-football" refers to the process described in Section 27.1206 of the Commission's Rules in which Protected Service Areas ("PSAs"), including overlapping co-channel adjacent PSAs, were converted to Geographic Service Areas ("GSAs") on January 10, 2005. The boundaries of the GSAs of adjacent co-channel licensees with overlapping PSAs was determined by drawing a chord between the intersection points of their respective PSAs. 13SeeSubstantial Service Showings, Map. 14File nos. 0004929281 (Station
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  • good faith to avoid interference problems and to allow the greatest operational flexibility in each other's operations. * * * * * Part 27 is amended to add a new Subpart M to read as follows: Subpart M-Broadband Radio Service and Educational Broadband Service 27.1200 Change to BRS and EBS. 27.1201 EBS Eligibility. 27.1202 Cable/BRS Cross-ownership. 27.1203 EBS Programming Requirements. 27.1206 Geographic Service Area. 27.1207 BTA License Authorization. 27.1208 Service Areas. 27.1209 Conversion of Incumbent EBS and BRS Stations to Geographic Area Licensing. 27.1210 Remote Control Operation. 27.1211 Unattended Operation. 27.1212 License Term. 27.1213 Designated entity provisions for BRS in Commission auctions commencing prior to January 1, 2004. 27.1214 EBS spectrum leasing arrangements and grandfathered leases. Technical Standards 27.1220 Transmission standards.
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  • an MSS licensee, we expect that the licensees will fully cooperate and resolve any complaints of documented interference. Finally, the language that WCA asserts should be deleted in Sections 27.53(l)(2) and 27.53(l)(4), which applies to fixed and temporary fixed stations, and mobile digital stations, respectively, will not be deleted. Geographic Service Areas Background. WCA requests that the Commission modify Section 27.1206 to clarify how GSA boundaries will be established under certain circumstances. To avoid conflicts regarding GSA boundaries, WCA proposes that the Commission modify Section 27.1206 to clarify that a ``great ellipses'' should be used instead of straight lines or chords to ``split the football.'' WCA argues that if ellipses are not employed, there will be areas, sometimes as wide as
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  • EBS licensees. Accordingly, in establishing GSAs, the Commission adopted a mechanism for resolving overlaps by drawing a boundary line or chord through a ``football'' shaped area where the PSAs intersect, with each licensee agreeing to limit the interference it generates across the boundary line. In WCA's Petition for Reconsideration of the BRS/EBS R&O, WCA requested that the Commission modify Section 27.1206 to clarify how GSA boundaries would be established under certain circumstances. To avoid conflicts regarding GSA boundaries, WCA proposed that the Commission modify this section of the rules to clarify that ``great ellipses'' should be used instead of straight lines or chords to ``split the football.'' WCA argued that if the ellipses were not employed, there would be areas, sometimes
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  • private gain.''). Formulation of Policies and Rules Relating to Broadcast Renewal Applicants, Competing Applicants, and Other Participants to the Comparative Renewal Process and to the Prevention of Abuses of the Renewal Process, First Report and Order, 4 FCC Rcd 4780, 4784 � 31 (1989) (1989 Broadcast Renewal Order). See, e.g., id. at 4782-83 � 22. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 27.1206 (defining the Geographic Service Area (GSA) for incumbent site-based licensees of BRS stations and stating that, ``[i]f the license for an incumbent BRS station cancels or is forfeited, the GSA area of the incumbent station shall dissolve and the right to operate in that area automatically reverts to the [geographic] licensee . . . .''); 101.1331 (same concerning frequencies associated
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  • are licensed by rule and therefore there is no individual license to renew (or to cancel automatically) and no basis to adopt any of the proposals discussed above: Citizens Band Radio Service;123 Dedicated Short Range Communications Service (On-Board Units operating inthe 5850- 5925 MHz band);124 Family Radio Service;125 Low Power Radio Service;126 Medical Device Radiocommunication Service;127 122See, e.g.,47 C.F.R. �� 27.1206 (defining the Geographic Service Area (GSA) for incumbent site-based licensees of BRS stations and stating that, "[i]f the license for an incumbent BRS station cancels or is forfeited, the GSA area of the incumbent station shall dissolve and the right to operate in that area automatically reverts to the [geographic] licensee . . . ."); 101.1331 (same concerning frequencies associated
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  • and [60]1.2110(f). Incumbents Existing BRS licenses in these bands are of two types: Incumbent licenses The service area for these licenses is a 35-mile circle centered at the stations reference coordinates, and is bounded by the chord(s) drawn between the intersection points of the licensees previous protected service area and those of respective adjacent market, co-channel licensees. See [61]47 C.F.R. 27.1206(a)(1). Any licenses granted pursuant to this auction will not include the geographic service areas of any such overlapping, co-channel incumbent licenses. See [62]47 C.F.R. 27.1206(a)(2). If an incumbent license cancels or is forfeited, however, the right to operate within that area shall revert to the overlay licensee that holds the license for the BRS service area that encompasses that BTA.
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  • area: * The GSA of a P35 license generally consists of the stations 35 mile radius around the protected service area coordinates. In those instances where two GSA stations have overlapping protected, service areas, the GSA of each license may be reduced due to the splitting the football approach used to divide the overlap area between the licensees (see [32]Section 27.1206). ULS does not reflect any GSA modifications that are based on service area overlap. * The GSA of a BRS BTA license consists of those portions of the BTA that are not occupied by the GSAs of other stations. The BTA license do not indicate what, if any, portions of the BTA are occupied by the GSAs of other stations.