FCC Web Documents citing 73.1615

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  • variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See §73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; §73.157, Antenna testing during daytime; §73.158, Directional antenna monitoring points; §73.691, Visual modulation monitoring; §73.1250, Broadcasting emergency information; §73.1350, Transmission system op eration; §73.1560, Operating power and mode tolerances; §73.1570, Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural; §73.1615, Operation during modification of facilities; §73.1680, Emergency antennas; and §73.1740, Minimum operating schedule. 17. Section 73.1820 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text (a)(2)(iii), by removing paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6), redesignating paragraphs (b)(7) and (b)(8) as paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5), respectively and revising newly designated paragraph (b)(4) to read as fol lows: §73.1820 Station log. (a) Entries must
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  • By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This Forfeiture Order (``Order'') imposes a forfeiture against WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') in the amount of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500). It also directs WBC to inform us within thirty (30) days whether it is continuing to operate Station WRHC in an unauthorized manner. We conclude that WBC willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The violations include operation of a directional AM station, purportedly in accordance with a construction permit, without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The violations also resulted in interference to another station. BACKGROUND 2. Following receipt
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  • # 64414 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 7, 2001 Released: May 9, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has apparently violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. § 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM), Burney, California. The apparent violations include periods of operation at unauthorized locations and on an unauthorized frequency, and a failure to maintain a local or toll-free telephone number in its community of license. We conclude that Allen is apparently
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  • of Station KMCA(AM) ) Shasta, California ) Facility ID # 64414 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 28, 2001 Released: November 30, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. § 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM) (``KMCA''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances and after considering Allen's response to our Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 16 FCC Rcd 9505 (Enforcement Bureau 2001) (``NAL''), we conclude that Allen is liable for a
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  • of analog or pre-transition digital service 90 days before the transition date. 10 Temporary Service Disruptions Stations may temporarily reduce or cease service on their pre-transition analog or digital channel for a period of 30 days or less, upon notification to the Commission and without prior approval, when necessary to complete construction of their post-transition digital facility. See47 C.F.R. § 73.1615. Such notifications must be filed electronically using the CDBS Informal Application Filing Form. The notifications should indicate clearly that they are being filed pursuant to Section 73.1615 and should indicate whether the request is to temporarily reduce or cease analog or digital service. Stations must obtain Commission approval and comply with the viewer notification requirement, if the service reduction or
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  • from 10 to 22 kilowatts and nighttime power from 1.7 to 60 watts, utilizing a directional antenna system. The permit fully protected the licensed WCOJ(AM) facilities from interference in accordance with Sections 73.187 and 73.37(a) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). During construction and testing of the modified facilities, Metro Radio sought and received special temporary authority (``STA'') under Section 73.1615 of the Rules to operate with the facilities authorized in the Construction Permit in order to make final transmission system adjustments and take proof of performance measurements. Metro Radio completed construction of the Station's modified facilities, and filed the Application and a request for program test authority (``PTA'') on March 2, 2006. On February 22, 2006, Group A filed a
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  • sites if authorized, or if proposed in applications with cut-off protection...; (ii) Second, reference coordinates designated by the FCC; (iii) Third, coordinates listed in the United States Department of Interior publication entitled Index to the National Atlas of the United States of America; or (iv) Last, coordinates of the main post office.'' 47 C.F.R. § 73.208(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1615. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.929(d)(1)(i), 1.929(d)(1)(ix). 47 C.F.R. § 1.947(a). Stations WBZH(FM) and WWMR(FM) STL operations from these locations continued for more than 720 hours, and thus do not fall with the short-term operating provisions. See 47 C.F.R. § 74.24. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526. 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(1). 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e)(12). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1230. 12 FCC
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  • [Section V.B.7., infra.] We clarify that, under existing rules, a station may temporarily reduce or cease service on their pre-transition analog or digital channel for a period of 30 days or less, upon notification to the Commission and without prior approval, when necessary to complete construction of the post-transition digital facility. [Section V.C.1., infra and revised Rule 47 C.F.R. § 73.1615.] We will provide stations with the flexibility to permanently reduce or terminate their analog or pre-transition digital service before the transition date, provided the station satisfies the following two requirements: (1) The station demonstrates that its service reduction or termination is directly related to the construction and operation of its, or another station's, post-transition facilities; and (2) The station notifies
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  • transmit broadcast signals for any consecutive 12-month period, then the station license granted for the operation of that broadcast station expires at the end of that period, notwithstanding any provision, term, or condition of the license to the contrary.'' 47 U.S.C. § 312(g). If discontinuing operations, stations must also be mindful of the Commission's rules. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1615 (operation during modification of facilities), 73.1690 (modification of transmission systems), 73.1740 (minimum operating schedule) and 73.1750 (discontinuance of operation). These post-transition channel assignments largely were based on the choices made by licensees during the channel-election process. Eligibility for a proposed post-transition channel assignment was limited to existing Commission licensees and permittees. See Seventh FNPRM, 21 FCC Rcd at 12117-18 ¶
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  • (the ``Rules'') concerning timeliness of license renewal applications, because the application was filed more than a year before the June 1, 2005, filing deadline for New Mexico radio station renewals. Both applications indicated that A-O had operated the station after the November 8, 2002, Section 312(g) forfeiture of its license. A-O claimed that such operations were authorized pursuant to Section 73.1615 of the Rules, pertaining to modification of facilities. On July 31, 2003, the staff dismissed both applications along with the associated waiver request, without written decision, and updated its database to reflect those actions. On August 6, 2003, the staff sent a letter to A-O explaining the basis for its July 31, 2003 actions. The staff stated that the applications
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  • justification and express Commission approval. We propose that, except in the case of equipment failure, natural disaster, or other unforeseeable emergency, stations would only be permitted to terminate analog service on the date they elect. In addition, we propose that the timing and advance notice for analog terminations to be adopted in this proceeding will supersede the provisions of Section 73.1615. Stations would be able to rely on the flexibility of Section 73.1615 for brief terminations or reductions of service for technical reasons, as originally contemplated by that section. They would not, however, be permitted to rely on this provision to terminate analog service altogether, even in the days immediately prior to June 12, 2009. A station's analog service termination would
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  • from the notification date to prepare and educate consumers. Any station that does not properly file this notification will not be permitted to terminate their analog service prior to June 12, 2009, except in the case of equipment failure, natural disaster, or other unforeseeable emergency. The analog termination advance notice procedures adopted in this proceeding supersede the provisions of Section 73.1615. Stations may rely on the provisions of Section 73.1615 for brief terminations or reductions of service for technical reasons. They may not, however, rely on this provision to terminate analog service altogether, even in the days immediately prior to June 12, 2009. Barring Commission action, a station may only terminate analog service on the date it elects to do so
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  • at least four times a day for a period of 60 days prior to termination. Id. at 3050, ¶ 117. See id. at 3049, ¶ 114. Early termination also is permitted without prior FCC approval within 90 days of the transition date (subject to a 30-day viewer notice requirement), or within 30 days of the transition date pursuant to section 73.1615 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1615, in which case the viewer notifications must occur ``for the 30 days prior to the planned permanent service reduction or termination.'' Third DTV Periodic Report and Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 3044, ¶ 106. See id. at 3058, ¶ 134. Id. at 2996, ¶ 2. DTV Delay Act, § 4(a) (``PERMISSIVE EARLY
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  • period for this purpose. Further, we invite comment as to whether such a proposal would significantly and meaningfully reduce regulatory burdens and provide adequate relief. We note our concern that it may be difficult to unwind sales or transfer transactions after they have occurred and invite Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-57 107 47 C.F.R. § 73.3615. 108 47 C.F.R. § 73.1615(d); 73.1020(a). - 29 - comment as to whether this is a significant negative factor that we should consider or whether we should rely on applicants to make a reasoned judgment as to whether they should take the risk that the Commission may later unwind a transaction that has been consummated prior to FCC consent. We note that this proposal would
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  • (a) to read as follows: § 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. (a) The licensee of each AM, FM, TV and Class A TV station, except licensees of Class D non-commercial educational FM stations authorized to operate with 10 watts or less output power, must make equipment performance measurements for each main transmitter as follows: * * * * * 26. Section 73.1615 is amended to read as follows: § 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. When the licensee of an existing AM, FM, TV or Class A TV station is in the process of modifying existing facilities as authorized by a construction permit and determines it is necessary to either discontinue operation or to operate with temporary facilities to continue program service,
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  • First, transmitter sites if authorized, or if proposed in applications with cut-off protection...; (ii) Second, reference coordinates designated by the FCC; (iii) Third, coordinates listed in the United States Department of Interior publication entitled Index to the National Atlas of the United States of America; or (iv) Last, coordinates of the main post office.'' 47 C.F.R. 73.208(a)(1). 14See 47 C.F.R. 73.1615. 15See 47 C.F.R. 1.929(d)(1)(i), 1.929(d)(1)(ix). 1647 C.F.R. 1.947(a). 17Stations WBZH(FM) and WWMR(FM) STL operations from these locations continued for more than 720 hours, and thus do not fall with the short-term operating provisions. See 47 C.F.R. 74.24. 18See 47 C.F.R. 73.3526. 1947 C.F.R. 73.3526(1). 2047 C.F.R. 73.3526(e)(12). 21See 47 C.F.R. 73.1230. 2212 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC
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  • # 64414 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 7, 2001 Released: May 9, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has apparently violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. § 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM), Burney, California. The apparent violations include periods of operation at unauthorized locations and on an unauthorized frequency, and a failure to maintain a local or toll-free telephone number in its community of license. We conclude that Allen is apparently
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  • of Station KMCA(AM) ) Shasta,1 California ) Facility ID # 64414 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 28, 2001 Released: November 30, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM) (``KMCA''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances and after considering Allen's response to our Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 16 FCC Rcd 9505 (Enforcement Bureau 2001) (``NAL''), we conclude that Allen is liable for a forfeiture
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  • By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This Forfeiture Order (``Order'') imposes a forfeiture against WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') in the amount of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500). It also directs WBC to inform us within thirty (30) days whether it is continuing to operate Station WRHC in an unauthorized manner. We conclude that WBC willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The violations include operation of a directional AM station, purportedly in accordance with a construction permit, without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The violations also resulted in interference to another station. BACKGROUND 2. Following receipt
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  • ) Control No. 9808327 ) NAL/Acct. No. x32080008 Licensee of Station WRHC(AM) ) Coral Gables, Florida ) Facility ID #73945 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 20, 2000 Released: March 21, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') has apparently violated Sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The apparent violations include operation of a directional AM station in accordance with a construction permit without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The apparent violations also resulted in interference to another station. We conclude that
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  • variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See §73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; §73.157, Antenna testing during daytime; §73.158, Directional antenna monitoring points; §73.691, Visual modulation monitoring; §73.1250, Broadcasting emergency information; §73.1350, Transmission system op eration; §73.1560, Operating power and mode tolerances; §73.1570, Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural; §73.1615, Operation during modification of facilities; §73.1680, Emergency antennas; and §73.1740, Minimum operating schedule. 17. Section 73.1820 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text (a)(2)(iii), by removing paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6), redesignating paragraphs (b)(7) and (b)(8) as paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5), respectively and revising newly designated paragraph (b)(4) to read as fol lows: §73.1820 Station log. (a) Entries must
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  • [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [507]TEXT [508]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [509]TEXT [510]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [511]TEXT [512]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [513]TEXT [514]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [515]TEXT [516]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [517]TEXT [518]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [519]TEXT [520]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [521]TEXT [522]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [523]TEXT [524]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [525]TEXT [526]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [527]TEXT [528]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [529]TEXT [530]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [531]TEXT [532]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [533]TEXT [534]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [535]TEXT [536]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [537]TEXT [538]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [539]TEXT [540]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast
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  • mobile receiver desensitization or intermodulation. They must install necessary filters, take other precautions and submit evidence that no interference is being caused before they will be permitted to transmit programming on the new facilities. Thus, they will not be allowed to commence automatic program tests pursuant to Section 73.1620 or to commence operation with the modified facilities pursuant to Section 73.1615. The responsibility of a new or modified TV channel 14 or 69 station to correct interference to an existing land mobile facility [has been] incorporated into the Commission's rules [as 47 C.F.R. Section 73.687(e)]. Accordingly, we will exclude those television stations on Channels 14 and 69 from the simplified procedures proposed in the Notice for increases to the vertically polarized
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  • ) Control No. 9808327 ) NAL/Acct. No. x32080008 Licensee of Station WRHC(AM) ) Coral Gables, Florida ) Facility ID #73945 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 20, 2000 Released: March 21, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') has apparently violated Sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The apparent violations include operation of a directional AM station in accordance with a construction permit without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The apparent violations also resulted in interference to another station. We conclude that
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  • By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This Forfeiture Order (``Order'') imposes a forfeiture against WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') in the amount of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500). It also directs WBC to inform us within thirty (30) days whether it is continuing to operate Station WRHC in an unauthorized manner. We conclude that WBC willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The violations include operation of a directional AM station, purportedly in accordance with a construction permit, without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The violations also resulted in interference to another station. BACKGROUND 2. Following receipt
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  • period for this purpose. Further, we invite comment as to whether such a proposal would significantly and meaningfully reduce regulatory burdens and provide adequate relief. We note our concern that it may be difficult to unwind sales or transfer transactions after they have occurred and invite Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-57 107 47 C.F.R. § 73.3615. 108 47 C.F.R. § 73.1615(d); 73.1020(a). - 29 - comment as to whether this is a significant negative factor that we should consider or whether we should rely on applicants to make a reasoned judgment as to whether they should take the risk that the Commission may later unwind a transaction that has been consummated prior to FCC consent. We note that this proposal would
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  • (a) to read as follows: § 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. (a) The licensee of each AM, FM, TV and Class A TV station, except licensees of Class D non-commercial educational FM stations authorized to operate with 10 watts or less output power, must make equipment performance measurements for each main transmitter as follows: * * * * * 26. Section 73.1615 is amended to read as follows: § 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. When the licensee of an existing AM, FM, TV or Class A TV station is in the process of modifying existing facilities as authorized by a construction permit and determines it is necessary to either discontinue operation or to operate with temporary facilities to continue program service,
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  • First, transmitter sites if authorized, or if proposed in applications with cut-off protection...; (ii) Second, reference coordinates designated by the FCC; (iii) Third, coordinates listed in the United States Department of Interior publication entitled Index to the National Atlas of the United States of America; or (iv) Last, coordinates of the main post office.'' 47 C.F.R. 73.208(a)(1). 14See 47 C.F.R. 73.1615. 15See 47 C.F.R. 1.929(d)(1)(i), 1.929(d)(1)(ix). 1647 C.F.R. 1.947(a). 17Stations WBZH(FM) and WWMR(FM) STL operations from these locations continued for more than 720 hours, and thus do not fall with the short-term operating provisions. See 47 C.F.R. 74.24. 18See 47 C.F.R. 73.3526. 1947 C.F.R. 73.3526(1). 2047 C.F.R. 73.3526(e)(12). 21See 47 C.F.R. 73.1230. 2212 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC
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  • # 64414 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 7, 2001 Released: May 9, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has apparently violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. § 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM), Burney, California. The apparent violations include periods of operation at unauthorized locations and on an unauthorized frequency, and a failure to maintain a local or toll-free telephone number in its community of license. We conclude that Allen is apparently
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  • of Station KMCA(AM) ) Shasta,1 California ) Facility ID # 64414 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 28, 2001 Released: November 30, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM) (``KMCA''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances and after considering Allen's response to our Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 16 FCC Rcd 9505 (Enforcement Bureau 2001) (``NAL''), we conclude that Allen is liable for a forfeiture
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  • By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This Forfeiture Order (``Order'') imposes a forfeiture against WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') in the amount of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500). It also directs WBC to inform us within thirty (30) days whether it is continuing to operate Station WRHC in an unauthorized manner. We conclude that WBC willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The violations include operation of a directional AM station, purportedly in accordance with a construction permit, without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The violations also resulted in interference to another station. BACKGROUND 2. Following receipt
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  • ) Control No. 9808327 ) NAL/Acct. No. x32080008 Licensee of Station WRHC(AM) ) Coral Gables, Florida ) Facility ID #73945 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 20, 2000 Released: March 21, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WRHC Broadcasting Corp. (``WBC'') has apparently violated Sections 73.1615, 73.1620 and 73.1745 of the Commission's rules. The apparent violations include operation of a directional AM station in accordance with a construction permit without first requesting and obtaining authority from the Commission, commencement of program tests prior to staff approval, and operation at variance from licensed facilities. The apparent violations also resulted in interference to another station. We conclude that
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  • from 10 to 22 kilowatts and nighttime power from 1.7 to 60 watts, utilizing a directional antenna system. The permit fully protected the licensed WCOJ(AM) facilities from interference in accordance with Sections 73.187 and 73.37(a) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). During construction and testing of the modified facilities, Metro Radio sought and received special temporary authority (``STA'') under Section 73.1615 of the Rules to operate with the facilities authorized in the Construction Permit in order to make final transmission system adjustments and take proof of performance measurements. Metro Radio completed construction of the Station's modified facilities, and filed the Application and a request for program test authority (``PTA'') on March 2, 2006. On February 22, 2006, Group A filed a
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  • (the ``Rules'') concerning timeliness of license renewal applications, because the application was filed more than a year before the June 1, 2005, filing deadline for New Mexico radio station renewals. Both applications indicated that A-O had operated the station after the November 8, 2002, Section 312(g) forfeiture of its license. A-O claimed that such operations were authorized pursuant to Section 73.1615 of the Rules, pertaining to modification of facilities. On July 31, 2003, the staff dismissed both applications along with the associated waiver request, without written decision, and updated its database to reflect those actions. On August 6, 2003, the staff sent a letter to A-O explaining the basis for its July 31, 2003 actions. The staff stated that the applications
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  • at variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See §73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; §73.157, Antenna testing during daytime; §73.158, Directional antenna monitoring points; §73.691, Visual modulation monitoring; §73.1250, Broadcasting emergency information; §73.1350, Transmission system operation; §73.1560, Operating power and mode tolerances; §73.1570, Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural; §73.1615, Operation during modification of facilities; §73.1680, Emergency antennas; and §73.1740, Minimum operating schedule. * * * * * Section 73.1820 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text (a)(2)(iii), by removing paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6), redesignating paragraphs (b)(7) and (b)(8) as paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5), respectively and revising newly designated paragraph (b)(4) to read as follows: §73.1820 Station log.
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  • mobile receiver desensitization or intermodulation. They must install necessary filters, take other precautions and submit evidence that no interference is being caused before they will be permitted to transmit programming on the new facilities. Thus, they will not be allowed to commence automatic program tests pursuant to Section 73.1620 or to commence operation with the modified facilities pursuant to Section 73.1615. The responsibility of a new or modified TV channel 14 or 69 station to correct interference to an existing land mobile facility [has been] incorporated into the Commission's rules [as 47 C.F.R. Section 73.687(e)]. Accordingly, we will exclude those television stations on Channels 14 and 69 from the simplified procedures proposed in the Notice for increases to the vertically polarized
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  • Church of Christ v. FCC, 826 F.2d 101 (D.C. Cir. 1987). See, e.g., Macfadden Acquisition Corp., 104 FCC 2d 545, 565-66 (1986); Viacom, Inc., 8 FCC Rcd 8439 (1993). See, e.g., Viacom, Inc., 8 FCC Rcd 8439, 8441 (1993) (requiring Trustee to divest himself of stock to insure "strict insulation from the bidder"). 47 C.F.R. ( 73.3615. 47 C.F.R. ( 73.1615(d); 73.1020(a). Pub. L. No. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164, 5 U.S.C. ( 601 et seq. (1981), as amended. See 5 U.S.C. ( 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. ( 601 et. seq., has been amended by the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 194-12, 110 Stat. 848 (1996) ("CWAA"). Title II of the CWAA is the Small
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  • [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [507]TEXT [508]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [509]TEXT [510]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [511]TEXT [512]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [513]TEXT [514]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [515]TEXT [516]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [517]TEXT [518]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [519]TEXT [520]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [521]TEXT [522]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [523]TEXT [524]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [525]TEXT [526]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [527]TEXT [528]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [529]TEXT [530]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [531]TEXT [532]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [533]TEXT [534]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [535]TEXT [536]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [537]TEXT [538]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [539]TEXT [540]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast
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  • [456]TEXT [457]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [458]TEXT [459]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [460]TEXT [461]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [482]TEXT [483]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [484]TEXT [485]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [486]TEXT [487]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [488]TEXT [489]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [490]TEXT [491]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast