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  • IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc., at its address of record, and John Crigler, its counsel of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Daylight Savings Time. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, NAL/Acct. No. 200832800002 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Denver Office, released December 21, 2007). 47 C.F.R.. � 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a).
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  • for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. See http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/srsstime.html. We note that the Enforcement Bureau has previously issued a Notice of Violation to Coss for failing to reduce the nighttime power of Station KCKX(AM), in violation of 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). See Notice of Violation, File No. EB-00-PO-220 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Portland Office, rel. November 30, 2000). The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section
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  • (1990) (``Interference Reduction Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Id. at 4493. Interference Reduction Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. A ``white'' area is an area that does not receive interference free primary service from an authorized AM station or does not receive a signal strength of at least 1 mV/m from an authorized FM service. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. A ``gray'' area receives one full time service. See Interference Reduction Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 4496, n.14. Id. at 4494. JCE states that WFTL(AM)'s exiting NIF service covers 891,990 persons, while the proposed NIF includes 1,011,634 persons, a gain of 119,644 persons. June 3 IRA Statement at 3. There, the Commission wrote: While the AM [Notice of Inquiry] originally
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  • provide service to (i.e., place a daytime 2.0 mV/m contour and a nighttime interference free contour) over more than 50 percent of the persons residing in the Rockland County portion of the Indian Point Emergency Planning Zone. Proposals must comply with current AM expanded band technical rules. The Rules require AM expanded band applications to specify Model 1 facilities. Section 73.14 of the Rules defines a Model 1 facility as a station operating in the 1605-1705 kHz band and featuring fulltime operation with stereo, competitive technical quality, 10 kW daytime power, 1 kW nighttime power, and a non-directional antenna (or a simple directional antenna system). MB anticipates that the proposed site will be located within the standardized coordination distance of 500
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  • IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc., at its address of record, and John Crigler, its counsel of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Daylight Savings Time. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, NAL/Acct. No. 200832800002 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Denver Office, released December 21, 2007). 47 C.F.R.. � 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a).
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  • and/or FM stations provide service to the communities encompassed by KGA(AM)'s Class A nighttime interference-free groundwave contour. Because of the coverage provided by these other stations, no persons within the station's nighttime interference-free contour would lose first, second or third aural service and only approximately 20 persons would lose their fourth aural service. Objection to Loss of Skywave Service. Section 73.14 of the Rules defines an AM secondary service area as the area served by the station's skywave signal. Class A stations provide nighttime secondary service entitled to protection from co-channel station interference, but Class B stations provide only primary service. Accordingly, as a result of KGA(AM)'s proposed change in status from Class A to Class B, it would no longer
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  • part, 8 FCC Rcd 3250 (1993). Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n.14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. Amended Interference Reduction Agreement at 2 and Figures 2-5. See FCC File No. BMJP-20051031ACF. Petition at 2. KCI (File No. BMJP-20040127AJF, removing WONX(FM) to Carol Stream), Mentor Partners (File No. BNP-20040126AJM, for a new AM station in Big Rapids, Michigan), and Heller's company, WTRW, Inc.
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  • Rcd 3250 (1993). Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n.14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. The Station's licensed daytime coverage is 1,193,436 persons according to the 2000 US Census over a land area of 5,838 kilometers. Interference Reduction Agreement at 1. See FCC File No. BP-20070118AEM, as amended. See Public Notice, ``Environmental Assessment Accepted for Filing/Environmental Action,'' Report No. MB/AD-08-01
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  • to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n. 14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. See June 14, 2007, Amendment to the WCAR Application, Engineering Statement, at 3. Id. at 2. See June 14, 2007, Amendment to the WCAR Application, Engineering Statement, at 3 and Figure 3. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.182(q). Facility ID No. 55497. Facility ID No.
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  • blanketing interference, but is bound to assist and guide complainants in their efforts to eliminate interference to radio and television broadcast receivers located within the station's blanketing contour. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.88, 73.318. The blanketing contour is the area where the signal from an AM Broadcast station is one volt per meter (V/m) or greater. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. See Amendment of Part 73 of the Commission's Rules to More Effectively Resolve Broadcast Blanketing Interference, Including Interference to Consumer Electronics and Other Communications Devices, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 4750, 4752 (1996); Report and Order, Termination of Proceeding, 57 RR 2d 126 (1984). See KRPI Engineering Statement at 12-13 See Objection at 7, Exhibit A-14, A-15. Residents
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  • the Indian Point Emergency Planning Zone, a federally designated area within a ten-mile radius of the Indian Point nuclear power energy generation facility. The Indian Point nuclear facility is located in Buchanan, New York, on the east bank of the Hudson River in Westchester County, close to portions of Rockland, Putnam and Orange Counties. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.30(c). Section 73.14 of the Rules defines a Model 1 facility as a station operating in the 1605-1705 kHz band and featuring fulltime operation with stereo, competitive technical quality, 10 kW daytime power, 1 kW nighttime power, and a non-directional antenna (or a simple directional antenna system). 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. The Commission did not waive this requirement. Alexander MO&O, 21 FCC Rcd
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  • Rcd 3250 (1993). Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n.14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. 47 C.F.R. � 73.37. The engineering staff notes that the deletion of the KVLH(AM) signal will also reduce daytime interference to station KPLT(AM), Paris, Texas. 47 U.S.C. � 309(e). 47 U.S.C. � 309(a). See, e.g., WWOR-TV, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 6 FCC Rcd 193,
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  • for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. See http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/srsstime.html. We note that the Enforcement Bureau has previously issued a Notice of Violation to Coss for failing to reduce the nighttime power of Station KCKX(AM), in violation of 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). See Notice of Violation, File No. EB-00-PO-220 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Portland Office, rel. November 30, 2000). The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section
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  • license from Bustos Media of Oregon, LLC to Bustos Media of Oregon License, LLC. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). Additionally, KZNY's authorization requires operation with 1,100 watts during the ``critical hours'' period. Critical hours'' is defined as the ``two hour period immediately following local sunrise and the two hour period immediately preceding local sunset.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. All times indicated are local Daylight Savings Time. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.99. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the
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  • Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Midwest Radio Corporation at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Nikki P. Shears District Director Denver Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). Authorized power levels are specified on station license BZ-910418AG and authorized hours of operation are specified on station license BZ-801020AH. 47 C.F.R � 73.14. All times indicated are local Central Daylight Savings Time. Specifically, KWYR(AM) is authorized to operate at 239 watts, between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.; at 183.1 watts, between 9:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; and at 146.7 watts, between 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are
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  • two AM towers, as well as any high voltage or radiofrequency radiation warning signs, had also been removed with the fencing. All times indicated are local Pacific Daylight Savings Time. Daytime is defined as the "period of time between local sunrise and local sunset" and nighttime is defined as the period "between local sunset and local sunrise.'' 47 C.F.R � 73.14. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate any provision
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  • that a copy of this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc., at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Nikki P. Shears District Director Denver District Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Daylight Savings Time. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such
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  • C.F.R. � 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). Authorized power levels, directional antenna pattern and hours of operation are specified within station license BL-811119AA. The directional antenna pattern is designed to protect the nighttime service of co-channel radio stations KKOH(AM) in Reno, Nevada (null along the 333.5� radial) and WBBM(AM) in Chicago, Illinois (null along the 66.5� radial). 47 C.F.R � 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Standard Time. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1250. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or
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  • We do not anticipate requiring directional AM stations to use computer modeling when filing an application for license. Consequently, none of the four alternative approaches is applicable in this case. Nevertheless, any significant alternatives presented in the comments will be considered. VI. Federal Rules that Overlap, Duplicate, or Conflict with the Proposed Rules: 10. None. Appendix D RULE CHANGES Section 73.14 is amended by deleting the definition of ``critical directional antenna.'' Section 73.53 is amended by deleting subsection (c), and by correcting subsections (b)(5) and (b)(12) to read as follows: � 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. ***** (b)(5) The device used to indicate relative amplitudes shall be graduated in increments which are 1 percent, or less, of the full
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  • 535-1605 kHz, but now extends from 535-1705 kHz. The 117 carrier frequencies assigned to AM broadcast stations begin at 540 kHz and progress in 10 kilohertz steps to 1700 kHz. The ten channels in the AM Expanded Band have been designated as regional channels and are assigned for use by Class B and Class D stations. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.14, 73.21, 73.26. Originally, the band 1605-1615 kHz was allocated to the Federal and non-Federal Government mobile service and its use was limited to the transmission of public service information from travelers' information stations ("TIS"). The Commission later reallocated the band 1605-1615 kHz from the non-Federal Government mobile service to the broadcasting service. Non-Federal Government TIS stations are now located between
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  • For the All Digital waveform, z(t) is replaced with y(t). The AM IBOC DAB waveform is broadcast in the current AM radio band and its power levels and spectral content are limited to be within the spectral mask as defined in 47 CFR �73.44. See Supplement A. The carrier frequency spacing and channel numbering schemes are compatible with 47 CFR �73.14. Channels are centered at 10 kHz intervals ranging from 540 to 1700 kHz. Both the analog and digital portion of the hybrid waveform are centered on the same carrier frequency. The absolute accuracy of the carrier frequency is defined in Supplement A. GPS Synchronization In order to ensure precise time synchronization and rapid station acquisition each station is GPS synchronized.
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  • application window filing approach. Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15972-15974. See MX Public Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 20449, n. 3, citing AM Improvement Report and Order. AM Improvement Reconsideration Order, 8 FCC Rcd at 3250. AM Improvement Report and Order, 6 FCC Rcd at 6274-6275. Id. at 6292. Id. at 6276, 6285. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14 defines ``critical hours'' as the two-hour period immediately following local sunrise and the two hour period immediately preceding local sunset. See generally 47 C.F.R. � 73.14 for AM broadcast definitions. The 50% RSS limit defines the nighttime interference free service contour. The 25% RSS limit, based on a running total of interferers, defines a level of protection from other stations
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  • 8, 1983, 49 FR 2357 (January 19, 1984). The 117 carrier frequencies assigned to AM broadcast stations begin at 540 kHz and progress in 10 kilohertz steps to 1700 kHz. The ten channels in the AM Expanded Band have been designated as regional channels and are assigned for use by Class B and Class D stations. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.14, 73.21, 73.26. Originally, the band 1605-1615 kHz was allocated to the Federal Government and non-Federal Government mobile service and its use was limited to the transmission of public service information from travelers' information stations ("TIS"). The Commission later reallocated the band 1605-1615 kHz from the non-Federal Government mobile service to the broadcasting service. Non-Federal Government TIS stations are now located
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  • and (7) Section 508 of the Act-prohibited contest practices. We tentatively conclude that the conversion to DAB will not require changes to the content of these regulations. However, we seek comment on how the rules should be applied to multicast services and whether the requirements apply to subscription services. Technical Rules Rule Amendments for the AM Service AM Definitions. Section 73.14 of the Commission's rules contains the AM broadcast definitions. For example, the definition of AM broadcast channel is ``the band of frequencies occupied by the carrier and the upper and lower sidebands of an AM broadcast signal with the carrier frequency at the center. Channels are designated by their assigned carrier frequencies. The 117 carrier frequencies assigned to AM broadcast
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  • determined to be the final date by which regulatory fees must be paid. The Fee Due Date usually occurs in August or September. An ``Exempt Entity'' is a legal entity that is relieved of the burden of paying annual regulatory fees. Definitions regarding AM Expanded Band stations are listed in many places in the Commission rules, including 47 CFR section 73.14, 73.21, 73.30, and 73.37. See 47 CFR sections 73.14, 73.21, 73.30, and 73.37 of the Commission' rules for information regarding AM Expanded Band stations. See 47 CFR sections 1.1161(c), 1.1164(f)(5), and 1.1910. See FY 2001 Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13590 (2001) at � 67. See also FCC Public Notice - Common Carrier Regulatory Fees (August 3, 2001) at
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  • 573 (1997) (``The conferees expect that, regardless of whether the [singleton] application was filed before, on or after July 1, 1997, the Commission will provide an opportunity for competing applications to be filed, consistent with the Commission's procedures.''). The Commission's rules require AM expanded band applications to specify Model 1 facilities. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.30 (c). 47 C.F.R. � 73.14 defines a Model 1 facility as a station operating in the 1605-1705 kHz band featuring fulltime operation with stereo, competitive technical quality, 10 kW daytime power, 1 kW nighttime power, non-directional antenna (or a simple directional antenna system). We do not waive this requirement. AM Auction No. 84 Mutually Exclusive Applicants Subject to Auction, Public Notice, 20 FCC Rcd 10563
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  • 20449 n.3, citing Review of the Technical Assignment Criteria for the AM Broadcast Service, 6 FCC Rcd 6273 (1991) (``AM Improvement Report and Order''), recon. granted in part and denied in part, 8 FCC Rcd 3250 (1993) (``AM Improvement Reconsideration Order'') (collectively ``AM Improvement Proceeding''); AM Auction 84 MX Public Notice, 20 FCC Rcd at 10563 n.2. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14 defines ``critical hours'' as the two-hour period immediately following local sunrise and the two hour period immediately preceding local sunset. See generally 47 C.F.R. � 73.14 for AM broadcast definitions. The 50 percent RSS limit defines the nighttime interference free service contour. The 25 percent RSS limit, based on a running total of interferers, defines a level of protection from
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  • In the event that there are any discrepancies between data in the "Tech Box" and data submitted elsewhere in the application, the data in the "Tech Box" will be controlling. Additionally, individual "Tech Boxes" in Section III-A for Daytime, Nighttime, and Critical Hours operations have been provided to facilitate both preparation and evaluation of the application. See 47 C.F.R Sections 73.14 and 73.187. An indication as to the specific transmitter make and model is not required by FCC Form 301. Rather, any permit authorizing construction will require installation of a type-accepted transmitter 13 or one complying with the provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1660. Applicants for AM facilities are reminded of the maximum rated power limitations or transmitters imposed by 47
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  • IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc., at its address of record, and John Crigler, its counsel of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Daylight Savings Time. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, NAL/Acct. No. 200832800002 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Denver Office, released December 21, 2007). 47 C.F.R.. S: 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a).
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  • for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term `repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day." 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.14. See http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/srsstime.html. We note that the Enforcement Bureau has previously issued a Notice of Violation to Coss for failing to reduce the nighttime power of Station KCKX(AM), in violation of 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). See Notice of Violation, File No. EB-00-PO-220 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Portland Office, rel. November 30, 2000). The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section
• http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/amfmrule.html
  • -- Television Broadcast Stations [55]Subpart G -- Low Power FM Broadcast Stations (LPFM) [56]Subpart H -- Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations [57]Subpart I -- Competitive Bidding Procedures [58]Subpart J -- Class A Television Broadcast Stations [59]Subpart K -- Application and Selection Procedures on Reserved Noncommercial Educational Channels Subpart A -- AM Broadcast Stations [60]TEXT [61]PDF 73.1 Scope. [62]TEXT [63]PDF 73.14 AM broadcast definitions. [64]TEXT [65]PDF 73.21 Classes of AM broadcast channels and stations. [ [66]AM Classes ] [67]TEXT [68]PDF 73.23 AM broadcast station applications affected by international agreements. [69]TEXT [70]PDF 73.24 Broadcast facilities; showing required. [71]TEXT [72]PDF 73.25 Clear channels; Class A, Class B and Class D stations. [ [73]AM Classes ] [74]TEXT [75]PDF 73.26 Regional channels; Class B and
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  • specified contour for the auxiliary facility does not exceed the corresponding contour for the main facility (see 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(a)), and FM and TV applications proposing increases in ERP for the auxiliary facility must also include a showing of compliance with the Commission's radiofrequency radiation guidelines. We are also adding a definition of auxiliary facility to 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.14 for AM, 73.310(a) for FM, and 73.681 for TV. 27. Changes to the Vertically Polarized ERP for FM and Television Stations. The Notice proposed to eliminate the requirement in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(b)(2) that an application for construction permit be filed on FCC Form 301 for omnidirectional commercial FM stations, as well as omnidirectional commercial and nondirectional noncommercial educational TV
• http://transition.fcc.gov/ftp/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Databases/documents_collection/AttachC-04-18-1997.html
  • a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the co-, first, and second adjacent channel distance separation requirements for expanded band stations, i.e., 800, 200, and 53 kilometers, respectively. Expanded band stations must satisfy community coverage requirements of 100% coverage daytime and 50% coverage nighttime. 7. What are Model I facilities? Model I facilities are defined in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.14 of the rules as a station broadcasting in stereo in the expanded band which operates with a power of 10 kW daytime, 1 kW nighttime using a non-directional or simple direction antenna system. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.14. 8. Must I apply for Model I technical facilities? Yes. 9. Must my tower be 90 electrical degrees tall? No. The radiator
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref02.pdf
  • 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 68.37 63.33 63.33 63.33 Texas Brownsville 71.04 67.81 67.17 67.17 64.57 69.00 69.00 68.99 69.45 69.45 69.45 69.45 Texas Corpus Christi 72.16 69.31 72.32 72.64 69.45 69.29 69.34 70.72 64.27 64.35 64.35 64.35 Texas Dallas 73.07 73.60 73.35 73.64 70.91 70.91 70.61 68.82 64.57 70.80 70.80 70.80 Texas Fort Worth 72.42 69.13 72.75 73.14 70.09 70.21 69.75 67.87 70.28 70.87 70.87 70.87 Texas Houston 72.78 73.67 73.57 73.74 70.89 70.93 69.18 70.32 71.20 64.57 64.57 64.57 Texas San Antonio 71.72 68.47 72.10 71.97 69.45 69.34 68.78 68.78 70.72 64.27 64.27 64.27 Utah Logan 70.49 53.13 53.13 53.13 53.06 53.06 53.06 53.00 53.00 53.66 53.48 53.48 Virginia Richmond 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref03.pdf
  • 63.62 63.62 63.62 68.37 63.33 63.33 63.33 63.47 Texas Brownsville 71.04 67.81 67.17 67.17 64.57 69.00 69.00 68.99 69.45 69.45 69.45 69.45 64.57 Texas Corpus Christi 72.16 69.31 72.32 72.64 69.45 69.29 69.34 70.72 64.27 64.35 64.35 64.35 64.35 Texas Dallas 73.07 73.60 73.35 73.64 70.91 70.91 70.61 68.82 64.57 70.80 70.80 70.80 64.57 Texas Fort Worth 72.42 69.13 72.75 73.14 70.09 70.21 69.75 67.87 70.28 70.87 70.87 70.87 64.57 Texas Houston 72.78 73.67 73.57 73.74 70.89 70.93 69.18 70.32 71.20 64.57 64.57 64.57 64.57 Texas San Antonio 71.72 68.47 72.10 71.97 69.45 69.34 68.78 68.78 70.72 64.27 64.27 64.27 64.35 Utah Logan 70.49 53.13 53.13 53.13 53.06 53.06 53.06 53.00 53.00 53.66 53.48 53.30 53.30 Virginia Richmond 64.00 64.00 64.00
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref04.pdf
  • 66.91 66.65 67.33 67.64 Tennessee Nashville 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 68.37 63.33 63.33 63.33 63.47 64.06 Texas Brownsville 67.17 64.57 69.00 69.00 68.99 69.45 69.45 69.45 69.45 62.22 62.22 Texas Corpus Christi 72.64 69.45 69.29 69.34 70.72 64.27 64.35 64.35 64.35 62.00 62.00 Texas Dallas 73.64 70.91 70.91 70.61 68.82 64.57 70.80 70.80 70.80 62.22 62.22 Texas Fort Worth 73.14 70.09 70.21 69.75 67.87 70.28 70.87 70.87 70.87 62.22 62.22 Texas Houston 73.74 70.89 70.93 69.18 70.32 71.20 64.57 64.57 64.57 62.22 62.22 Texas San Antonio 71.97 69.45 69.34 68.78 68.78 70.72 64.27 64.27 64.27 62.00 62.00 Utah Logan 53.13 53.06 53.06 53.06 53.00 53.00 53.66 53.48 53.30 53.36 53.36 Virginia Richmond 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref98.pdf
  • 46.50 46.50 South Carolina Beaufort 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 Tennessee Memphis 66.05 66.80 66.80 66.80 66.80 66.80 67.12 67.12 Tennessee Nashville 63.12 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 Texas San Antonio 71.72 68.47 72.10 71.97 69.45 69.34 68.78 68.78 Texas Houston 72.78 73.67 73.57 73.74 70.89 70.93 69.18 70.32 Texas Fort Worth 72.42 69.13 72.75 73.14 70.09 70.21 69.75 67.87 Texas Dallas 73.07 73.60 73.35 73.64 70.91 70.91 70.61 68.82 Texas Corpus Christi 72.16 69.31 72.32 72.64 69.45 69.29 69.34 70.72 Texas Brownsville 71.04 67.81 67.17 67.17 64.57 69.00 69.00 68.99 Utah Logan 70.49 53.13 53.13 53.13 53.06 53.06 53.06 53.00 Virginia Richmond 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 Virginia Smithfield 29.25 29.25 29.25
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref99.pdf
  • 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 35.60 Tennessee Memphis 66.05 66.80 66.80 66.80 66.80 66.80 67.12 67.12 67.12 Tennessee Nashville 63.12 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 63.62 Texas San Antonio 71.72 68.47 72.10 71.97 69.45 69.34 68.78 68.78 68.37 Texas Houston 72.78 73.67 73.57 73.74 70.89 70.93 69.18 70.32 70.72 Texas Fort Worth 72.42 69.13 72.75 73.14 70.09 70.21 69.75 67.87 68.20 Texas Dallas 73.07 73.60 73.35 73.64 70.91 70.91 70.61 68.82 70.28 Texas Corpus Christi 72.16 69.31 72.32 72.64 69.45 69.29 69.34 70.72 68.57 Texas Brownsville 71.04 67.81 67.17 67.17 64.57 69.00 69.00 68.99 68.57 Utah Logan 70.49 53.13 53.13 53.13 53.06 53.06 53.06 53.00 53.00 Virginia Richmond 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 64.00
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1998/fcc98281.pdf
  • In the event that there are any discrepancies between data in the "Tech Box" and data submitted elsewhere in the application, the data in the "Tech Box" will be controlling. Additionally, individual "Tech Boxes" in Section III-A for Daytime, Nighttime, and Critical Hours operations have been provided to facilitate both preparation and evaluation of the application. See 47 C.F.R Sections 73.14 and 73.187. An indication as to the specific transmitter make and model is not required by FCC Form 301. Rather, any permit authorizing construction will require installation of a type-accepted transmitter 13 or one complying with the provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1660. Applicants for AM facilities are reminded of the maximum rated power limitations or transmitters imposed by 47
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  • We do not anticipate requiring directional AM stations to use computer modeling when filing an application for license. Consequently, none of the four alternative approaches is applicable in this case. Nevertheless, any significant alternatives presented in the comments will be considered. VI. Federal Rules that Overlap, Duplicate, or Conflict with the Proposed Rules: 10. None. Appendix D RULE CHANGES Section 73.14 is amended by deleting the definition of ``critical directional antenna.'' Section 73.53 is amended by deleting subsection (c), and by correcting subsections (b)(5) and (b)(12) to read as follows: � 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. ***** (b)(5) The device used to indicate relative amplitudes shall be graduated in increments which are 1 percent, or less, of the full
• http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form301/301.pdf
  • In the event that there are any discrepancies between data in the "Tech Box" and data submitted elsewhere in the application, the data in the "Tech Box" will be controlling. Additionally, individual "Tech Boxes" in Section III-A for Daytime, Nighttime, and Critical Hours operations have been provided to facilitate both preparation and evaluation of the application. See 47 C.F.R Sections 73.14 and 73.187. An indication as to the specific transmitter make and model is not required by FCC Form 301. Rather, any permit authorizing construction will require installation of a type- accepted transmitter or one complying with the provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1660. Applicants for AM facilities are reminded of the maximum rated power limitations on transmitters imposed by 47
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-258875A1.html
  • assigning the KZNY(AM) license from Bustos Media of Oregon, LLC to Bustos Media of Oregon License, LLC. 247 C.F.R. 73.1745(a). 347 U.S.C. 503(b). 4Additionally, KZNY's authorization requires operation with 1,100 watts during the ``critical hours'' period. Critical hours'' is defined as the ``two hour period immediately following local sunrise and the two hour period immediately preceding local sunset.'' 47 C.F.R. 73.14. 547 C.F.R. 73.14. 6All times indicated are local Daylight Savings Time. 7See 47 C.F.R. 73.99. 8See 47 C.F.R. 1.1914. 9 Section 312(f)(2) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 312(f)(2), which also applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-265890A1.html
  • Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Midwest Radio Corporation at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Nikki P. Shears District Director Denver Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. S 503(b). Authorized power levels are specified on station license BZ-910418AG and authorized hours of operation are specified on station license BZ-801020AH. 47 C.F.R S 73.14. All times indicated are local Central Daylight Savings Time. Specifically, KWYR(AM) is authorized to operate at 239 watts, between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.; at 183.1 watts, between 9:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; and at 146.7 watts, between 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-271064A1.html
  • two AM towers, as well as any high voltage or radiofrequency radiation warning signs, had also been removed with the fencing. All times indicated are local Pacific Daylight Savings Time. Daytime is defined as the "period of time between local sunrise and local sunset" and nighttime is defined as the period "between local sunset and local sunrise." 47 C.F.R S 73.14. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate any provision
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-279190A1.html
  • that a copy of this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc., at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Nikki P. Shears District Director Denver District Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Daylight Savings Time. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-279192A1.html
  • C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). Authorized power levels, directional antenna pattern and hours of operation are specified within station license BL-811119AA. The directional antenna pattern is designed to protect the nighttime service of co-channel radio stations KKOH(AM) in Reno, Nevada (null along the 333.5DEG radial) and WBBM(AM) in Chicago, Illinois (null along the 66.5DEG radial). 47 C.F.R S: 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Standard Time. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1250. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2008/DA-08-1209A1.html
  • IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc., at its address of record, and John Crigler, its counsel of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.14. All times indicated are local Mountain Daylight Savings Time. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, NAL/Acct. No. 200832800002 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Denver Office, released December 21, 2007). 47 C.F.R.. S: 73.1745(a). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a).
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  • for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he term `repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day." 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.14. See http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/srsstime.html. We note that the Enforcement Bureau has previously issued a Notice of Violation to Coss for failing to reduce the nighttime power of Station KCKX(AM), in violation of 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1745(a). See Notice of Violation, File No. EB-00-PO-220 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Portland Office, rel. November 30, 2000). The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section
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  • (1990) (``Interference Reduction Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Id. at 4493. Interference Reduction Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. A ``white'' area is an area that does not receive interference free primary service from an authorized AM station or does not receive a signal strength of at least 1 mV/m from an authorized FM service. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. A ``gray'' area receives one full time service. See Interference Reduction Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 4496, n.14. Id. at 4494. JCE states that WFTL(AM)'s exiting NIF service covers 891,990 persons, while the proposed NIF includes 1,011,634 persons, a gain of 119,644 persons. June 3 IRA Statement at 3. There, the Commission wrote: While the AM [Notice of Inquiry] originally
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  • and/or FM stations provide service to the communities encompassed by KGA(AM)'s Class A nighttime interference-free groundwave contour. Because of the coverage provided by these other stations, no persons within the station's nighttime interference-free contour would lose first, second or third aural service and only approximately 20 persons would lose their fourth aural service. Objection to Loss of Skywave Service. Section 73.14 of the Rules defines an AM secondary service area as the area served by the station's skywave signal. Class A stations provide nighttime secondary service entitled to protection from co-channel station interference, but Class B stations provide only primary service. Accordingly, as a result of KGA(AM)'s proposed change in status from Class A to Class B, it would no longer
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  • part, 8 FCC Rcd 3250 (1993). Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n.14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. Amended Interference Reduction Agreement at 2 and Figures 2-5. See FCC File No. BMJP-20051031ACF. Petition at 2. KCI (File No. BMJP-20040127AJF, removing WONX(FM) to Carol Stream), Mentor Partners (File No. BNP-20040126AJM, for a new AM station in Big Rapids, Michigan), and Heller's company, WTRW, Inc.
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  • Rcd 3250 (1993). Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n.14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. The Station's licensed daytime coverage is 1,193,436 persons according to the 2000 US Census over a land area of 5,838 kilometers. Interference Reduction Agreement at 1. See FCC File No. BP-20070118AEM, as amended. See Public Notice, ``Environmental Assessment Accepted for Filing/Environmental Action,'' Report No. MB/AD-08-01
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  • to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n. 14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. See June 14, 2007, Amendment to the WCAR Application, Engineering Statement, at 3. Id. at 2. See June 14, 2007, Amendment to the WCAR Application, Engineering Statement, at 3 and Figure 3. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.182(q). Facility ID No. 55497. Facility ID No.
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  • blanketing interference, but is bound to assist and guide complainants in their efforts to eliminate interference to radio and television broadcast receivers located within the station's blanketing contour. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.88, 73.318. The blanketing contour is the area where the signal from an AM Broadcast station is one volt per meter (V/m) or greater. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. See Amendment of Part 73 of the Commission's Rules to More Effectively Resolve Broadcast Blanketing Interference, Including Interference to Consumer Electronics and Other Communications Devices, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 4750, 4752 (1996); Report and Order, Termination of Proceeding, 57 RR 2d 126 (1984). See KRPI Engineering Statement at 12-13 See Objection at 7, Exhibit A-14, A-15. Residents
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  • Rcd 3250 (1993). Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction between AM Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4492 (1990) (``Interference Reduction''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3517. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4492. Id. at 4494. Id. A ``white'' area is one that receives no full-time aural service; a ``gray'' area receives only one full-time aural service. 47 C.F.R. � 73.14; Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494 n.14. Interference Reduction, 5 FCC Rcd at 4494. 47 C.F.R. � 73.37. The engineering staff notes that the deletion of the KVLH(AM) signal will also reduce daytime interference to station KPLT(AM), Paris, Texas. 47 U.S.C. � 309(e). 47 U.S.C. � 309(a). See, e.g., WWOR-TV, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 6 FCC Rcd 193,
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  • For the All Digital waveform, z(t) is replaced with y(t). The AM IBOC DAB waveform is broadcast in the current AM radio band and its power levels and spectral content are limited to be within the spectral mask as defined in 47 CFR �73.44. See Supplement A. The carrier frequency spacing and channel numbering schemes are compatible with 47 CFR �73.14. Channels are centered at 10 kHz intervals ranging from 540 to 1700 kHz. Both the analog and digital portion of the hybrid waveform are centered on the same carrier frequency. The absolute accuracy of the carrier frequency is defined in Supplement A. GPS Synchronization In order to ensure precise time synchronization and rapid station acquisition each station is GPS synchronized.
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  • and (7) Section 508 of the Act-prohibited contest practices. We tentatively conclude that the conversion to DAB will not require changes to the content of these regulations. However, we seek comment on how the rules should be applied to multicast services and whether the requirements apply to subscription services. Technical Rules Rule Amendments for the AM Service AM Definitions. Section 73.14 of the Commission's rules contains the AM broadcast definitions. For example, the definition of AM broadcast channel is ``the band of frequencies occupied by the carrier and the upper and lower sidebands of an AM broadcast signal with the carrier frequency at the center. Channels are designated by their assigned carrier frequencies. The 117 carrier frequencies assigned to AM broadcast
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  • 573 (1997) (``The conferees expect that, regardless of whether the [singleton] application was filed before, on or after July 1, 1997, the Commission will provide an opportunity for competing applications to be filed, consistent with the Commission's procedures.''). The Commission's rules require AM expanded band applications to specify Model 1 facilities. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.30 (c). 47 C.F.R. � 73.14 defines a Model 1 facility as a station operating in the 1605-1705 kHz band featuring fulltime operation with stereo, competitive technical quality, 10 kW daytime power, 1 kW nighttime power, non-directional antenna (or a simple directional antenna system). We do not waive this requirement. AM Auction No. 84 Mutually Exclusive Applicants Subject to Auction, Public Notice, 20 FCC Rcd 10563
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  • We do not anticipate requiring directional AM stations to use computer modeling when filing an application for license. Consequently, none of the four alternative approaches is applicable in this case. Nevertheless, any significant alternatives presented in the comments will be considered. VI. Federal Rules that Overlap, Duplicate, or Conflict with the Proposed Rules: 10. None. Appendix D RULE CHANGES Section 73.14 is amended by deleting the definition of ``critical directional antenna.'' Section 73.53 is amended by deleting subsection (c), and by correcting subsections (b)(5) and (b)(12) to read as follows: � 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. ***** (b)(5) The device used to indicate relative amplitudes shall be graduated in increments which are 1 percent, or less, of the full
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  • specified contour for the auxiliary facility does not exceed the corresponding contour for the main facility (see 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(a)), and FM and TV applications proposing increases in ERP for the auxiliary facility must also include a showing of compliance with the Commission's radiofrequency radiation guidelines. We are also adding a definition of auxiliary facility to 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.14 for AM, 73.310(a) for FM, and 73.681 for TV. 27. Changes to the Vertically Polarized ERP for FM and Television Stations. The Notice proposed to eliminate the requirement in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(b)(2) that an application for construction permit be filed on FCC Form 301 for omnidirectional commercial FM stations, as well as omnidirectional commercial and nondirectional noncommercial educational TV
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit [1][ Federal Communications Commission ] Filing Instructions for AM Expanded Band Allotments April 18, 1997 Model One Facilities Model one facilities are defined in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.14 as fulltime stations operating with 10 kW daytime power, 1 kW nighttime power using a non-directional antenna or simple directional system and broadcasting in stereo. FCC Form 301 These instructions assume that the applicant will specify Model I facilities at a transmitter site within 20 km of the allotment coordinates listed in the [2]March 17, 1997 Public Notice. If the
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  • a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the co-, first, and second adjacent channel distance separation requirements for expanded band stations, i.e., 800, 200, and 53 kilometers, respectively. Expanded band stations must satisfy community coverage requirements of 100% coverage daytime and 50% coverage nighttime. 7. What are Model I facilities? Model I facilities are defined in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.14 of the rules as a station broadcasting in stereo in the expanded band which operates with a power of 10 kW daytime, 1 kW nighttime using a non-directional or simple direction antenna system. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.14. 8. Must I apply for Model I technical facilities? Yes. 9. Must my tower be 90 electrical degrees tall? No. The radiator
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  • Cloud 9 to Unity (File No. BAL-960830EA). This transaction has not yet been consummated. WQQW(AM) has been silent since January 1992. A "white" area is an area that does not receive interference-free primary service from an authorized AM station or does not receive a signal strength of at least 1 mV/m from an authorized FM service. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.14. A "gray" area receives one full-time service. See Interference Reduction Proceeding 5 FCC Rcd at 4496, n. 14. The stations are WWCO(AM) and WATR(AM). The stations are WWYZ(FM) and WMRQ(FM). ` c �
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  • Fogel, Esq. WKYB(AM) has been silent since January 1991. On January 14, 1997, SSS filed a supplement to the Agreement ("Supplement") A "white" area is an area that does not receive interference-free primary service from an authorized AM station or does not receive a signal strength of at least 1 mV/m from an authorized FM service. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. A "gray" area receives one full-time service. See Interference Reduction Proceeding, 5 FCC Rcd at 4496, n. 14. % > g � ՛K Y,� ��7����f�"�� ☕ eW� j�� A�V^...�f ��5 6?$Q��
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  • 1997, Pacific filed an amendment to the subject application demonstrating an absence of actual overlap between the two proposed daytime contours. A "white" area is an area that does not receive interference-free primary service from an authorized AM station or does not receive a signal strength of at least 1 mV/m from an authorized FM service. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.14. A "gray" area receives one full-time service. See Interference Reduction Proceeding, 5 FCC Rcd at 4496, n. 14. � � ՛K Y,� ��7����f�"�� ☕ eW� j�� A�V^...�f ��5 6?$Q�� `` u z - " � �
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  • -- Television Broadcast Stations [55]Subpart G -- Low Power FM Broadcast Stations (LPFM) [56]Subpart H -- Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations [57]Subpart I -- Competitive Bidding Procedures [58]Subpart J -- Class A Television Broadcast Stations [59]Subpart K -- Application and Selection Procedures on Reserved Noncommercial Educational Channels Subpart A -- AM Broadcast Stations [60]TEXT [61]PDF 73.1 Scope. [62]TEXT [63]PDF 73.14 AM broadcast definitions. [64]TEXT [65]PDF 73.21 Classes of AM broadcast channels and stations. [ [66]AM Classes ] [67]TEXT [68]PDF 73.23 AM broadcast station applications affected by international agreements. [69]TEXT [70]PDF 73.24 Broadcast facilities; showing required. [71]TEXT [72]PDF 73.25 Clear channels; Class A, Class B and Class D stations. [ [73]AM Classes ] [74]TEXT [75]PDF 73.26 Regional channels; Class B and
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  • -- Television Broadcast Stations [8]Subpart G -- Low Power FM Broadcast Stations (LPFM) [9]Subpart H -- Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations [10]Subpart I -- Competitive Bidding Procedures [11]Subpart J -- Class A Television Broadcast Stations [12]Subpart K -- Application and Selection Procedures on Reserved Noncommercial Educational Channels Subpart A -- AM Broadcast Stations [13]TEXT [14]PDF 73.1 Scope. [15]TEXT [16]PDF 73.14 AM broadcast definitions. [17]TEXT [18]PDF 73.21 Classes of AM broadcast channels and stations. [ [19]AM Classes ] [20]TEXT [21]PDF 73.23 AM broadcast station applications affected by international agreements. [22]TEXT [23]PDF 73.24 Broadcast facilities; showing required. [24]TEXT [25]PDF 73.25 Clear channels; Class A, Class B and Class D stations. [ [26]AM Classes ] [27]TEXT [28]PDF 73.26 Regional channels; Class B and