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  • kilometers int last_change_date The date this record was last updated. datetime min_first_service_ind Applicant Certifies that the station will provide first NCE service to 10% and 2000 ind people min_sec_service_ind Applicant Certifies that the station will provide second NCE service to 10% and ind 2000 people population_served Population served based on the most recent census data int rule_73_313_c_ind Compliance with Rule 73.313c:Technical Parameters: All questions related to new ind area of coverage certification rule_73_3555_ind Compliance with Rule 73.3555: Is the applicant's certification based on its exclusion ind of translator station(s)? rule_73_7000_ind Compliance with Rule 73.7000: Established local applicant ind rule_73_7003_b_c_ind Compliance with Rule 73.7003b and c: State-wide network ind supplement_date The date on which the supplement was filed. datetime technical_points Technical Points
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  • is dependent on either Yuba City, Davis or Sacremento. Pacific disagrees that Dunnigan depends on Yuba City, Davis or Sacremento for municipal services. Regarding the engineering analysis, Pacific contends that the engineering is not new, just commissioned and filed late. Pacific further contends that the ECAC methodology used by the petititioner has never been acceptable for alloment purposes, citing Section 73.313(c). Pacific also argues that the translator application filed by Brett Miller is neither new information nor relevant to these proceedings. Finally, Pacific contends that the nighttime distant aural services that Willows will continue to receive after the reallotment of the station to Dunnigan is responsive to the needs of Willows. Pacific argues that the question of whether the 9 or
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  • in coverage projections is attributable to the methodologies used. Rather than use the standard propagation methodology at the allotment stage, which assumes omnidirectional signals for all FM services that overlap any portion of the gain/loss areas, petitioner's analysis used an alternate propagation methodology taking terrain effects into account, which is different from the Commission's F(50,50) coverage predictions specified in Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules. Also, the petitioner's engineering analysis did not consider vacant allotments as a service in the gain and loss areas, and it excluded operating stations which would overlap any portion thereof as well. As a result, petitioner's analysis did not include in its consideration five Class C stations, 2 Class C1 stations, 1 Class C2 station and
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  • Avon and Westcliffe, Colorado, have been added to the caption. The FM allotment priorities are: (1) First fulltime aural service; (2) Second fulltime aural service; (3) First local service; and (4) Other public interest matters. Co-equal weight is given to Priorities (2) and (3), Halstead Communications provides maps showing the 60 dBu and 54dBu contours, calculated in accordance with Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules, as well as the actual predicted signal ratios when predicted via the Bullington total terrain methods. It states that the Bullington models predict that the desired to undesired ratios are 9 dB higher than the 6 dB prescribed for non-interference between first adjacent channel stations. In addition, the study shows, according to Halstead, that KOLZ is
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  • other public interest matters [co-equal weight is given to priorities (2) and (3)]. See e.g., Parker and St. Joe, Florida, 11 FCC Rcd 1095 (1995). See Huntington Broadcasting Co. v. F.C.C., 192 F. 2d 33 (D.C. Cir. 1951), RKO General, Inc. (``KFRC''), 5 FCC Rcd 3222 (1990), and Faye and Richard Tuck (``Tuck''), 3 FCC Rcd 5374 (1988). See Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules. Federal Communications Commission DA 01-2737 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-2737 �� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �`� �0� �� � | | �\F �ٍO ��O ��O
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  • of Lawrenceville. Using the standard propagation methodology based on the F(50,00) curves and assuming uniform terrain and maximum facilities, the 70 dBu contour would only extend 51.5 kilometers. To address this noncompliance with Section 73.315(a) of the Rules, Southern Broadcasting has submitted an engineering exhibit purporting to demonstrate 70 dBu coverage of Lawrenceville. Southern Broadcasting also requests waiver of Section 73.313(e) of the Rules which sets forth the requirements with respect to demonstrating sufficient terrain variance that would permit use of an alternate propagation method. Southern Broadcasting also notes that the Commission in Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules proposed a supplemental point-to-point propagation prediction method, 15 FCC Rcd 21649 (2000). In its
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  • of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules To Permit Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without A Construction Permit, 12 FCC Rcd. 12371, 12401-03 (1997). We have reviewed the engineering submissions by Free-Lance Star and Telemedia. Because the terrain involved would result in better signal propagation than is assumed in the standard contour prediction methods described in Section 73.313 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.313, we find that the location of the WGRQ(FM) main studio is not in violation of the Commission's rule. 8. With respect to Free-Lance Star's allegations regarding the public inspection file, we find that Telemedia failed to fully comply with the rules. It appears that the station personnel were involved in remodeling the
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  • and uniform terrain for all existing FM services that would overlap any portion of the gain\loss areas, KSIR/KNKN's analysis used an alternate propagation methodology, taking terrain factors into account. Therefore KSIR/KNKN's reception service analysis depicting that a small section of second aural reception service area appears in the gain area, is incorrect. When the F(50,50) coverage predictions specified in Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules is employed, no second aural reception service appears in the gain area of requested Channel 296C at Bennett. According to our findings, the loss area of Channel 296C1 at Brush, Colorado contains 14,800 people and covers 2,613 sq. km. Conversely, the gain area of Channel 296C at Bennett, Colorado, contains 915,384 people and covers 12,592 square
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  • is attributable to the methodologies employed. With regard to FM services, petitioner's analysis applied an alternate propagation methodology rather than use the standard propagation methodology at the allotment stage (which assumes omnidirectional signals and uniform terrain for all existing FM services that would overlap any portion of the gain or loss areas). When the F(50,50) coverage predictions specified in Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules is employed, we find that the proposal will result in a net gain of 244,334 people and an area of 3,747 square kilometers. Also, within the gain area, the proposal will provide a new service to an unpopulated area of 21.6 square kilometers currently receiving two services; an unpopulated area of 17.3 square kilometers currently receiving
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  • Jackson because the public interest would be well-served by the expanded service that would be provided by an upgraded WJSN-FM facility. 5. A staff engineering analysis of the proposal reveals that the community of Jackson is located about 13.2 kilometers south of the transmitting antenna site along the 171.3 degree north azimuth. Based on the standard prediction method in Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules, the predicted 70 dBu contour distance is 32 kilometers, well beyond the city limits of Jackson. Because of the rugged terrain in the area, calculations done by the ITM computer program, utilizing Tech Note 101 prediction methodology, were submitted to support the claim that the predicted 70 dBu contour extends to beyond Jackson despite the lack
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  • curves on a azimuth toward Caldwell. Engineering studies premised on Alternate Propagation Method(s) such as Longley-Rice are sometimes submitted as a showing to supplement the required analysis based on the Commission's propagation model, ``in cases where the terrain. . .departs widely'' from the average terrain and the ``contour distances are different from what may be expected in practice.'' See Section 73.313(e). Here, Henderson fails to demonstrate that the terrain around the proposed site for Channel 274A at Caldwell departs widely (in excess of 50 meters Delta H) from the average terrain, other than stating that the Delta H of the path to the transmitter is 15. The F(50,50) curves in Section 73.333 of the Commission's Rules are based on terrain variations
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  • diplexed antenna - to be shared with station KALC(FM), Denver - at KALC(FM)'s current position on the KWGN-TV tower, slightly lower than KBPI(FM)'s current position on the tower. The tower will be ``reinforced'' to accommodate this diplexed antenna as well as KWGN-TV's digital antenna. The applications, ``noting the long-recognized method of calculating [HAAT] for similarly-situated stations, request waivers of Section 73.313(d) of the Commission's Rules to exclude from the antenna HAAT calculation the four radials extending over the Rocky Mountains.'' Background CARE objection. CARE objects to the subject applications on three grounds: (1) asserted non-compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (``NEPA''); (2) an alleged inadequate analysis of what it terms non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (``NIER''), known
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  • operation. 14. Citicasters' engineering exhibit does not demonstrate an error of fact or law in the Staff Decision granting the KBNH(FM) Section 73.215(a) waiver request and Application sufficient to warrant reconsideration of that action. RSM's exhibits clearly indicate that it undertook an initial analysis of overlap impact with respect KCIX(FM) under Section 73.215 using the standard prediction methodology in Section 73.313 of the Commission's rule. It also augmented that analysis, as is often done by applicants presenting unique waiver requests, with supplementary data using the desired-to-undesired signal contour ratio to support its request. The differences between the areas and populations in the overlap and white areas derived from the standard methodology and those determined by use of the contour ratio method
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  • requisite level of first and second NCE service. In the event that no application for a reserved band allotment proposes such service, the allotment becomes unreserved by operation of law and subject to the Commission's competitive bidding licensing procedures. NCE rulemaking proponents wishing in the future to take advantage of this exception to our uniform terrain methodology must use Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules to calculate all relevant NCE station contours. In addition, a reservation proponent must demonstrate that it has reasonable assurance of site availability for the proposed site and must obtain FAA approval for a tower at the proposed site. 5. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, That our action in Hemet, California is set aside pursuant to Section 1.113(a)
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  • 47 C.F.R. �� 73.315, 73.801. Columbus has a geographic land area of 225.9 square miles. See http://www.columbusinfobase.org/areas/cityof.asp Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2219. Neither will we entertain waiver requests based on a showing that the headquarters location or principals' residences are within the proposed station's predicted coverage area utilizing either the standard prediction methodology of 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 or alternative prediction methodologies. The ``10-mile Rule'' is, as the Commission indicated, a ``simple, straightforward requirement'' for ensuring that LPFM applicants are based in the local community. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2220. Columbia Communications Corp. v. FCC, 832 F.2d 139, 192 (D.C. Cir. 1987) (quoting Rio Grande Family Radio Fellowship, Inc. v. FCC, 406 F.2d 644, 666
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  • received in this proceeding. 2. Background. Pursuant to Section 1.113(a) of the Commission's Rules, the Order set aside a staff decision that denied the Petitions for Reconsideration to reserve vacant Channel 273A at Hemet for NCE use, thereby reinstating the Petitions for Reconsideration. The Order also requested that the Petitioners file an NCE reservation showing prepared in accordance with Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). To this end, the Order stated that a NCE reservation proponent may use actual terrain to calculate the relevant NCE stations contours using the methodology set forth in Section 73.313 of the Rules. Under this limited exception, a reservation proponent must demonstrate that it has reasonable assurance of site availability for the proposed NCE
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  • 1. At the request of Southern California Public Radio (``Southern California''), we are proposing to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, to reserve vacant Channel 273A at Hemet, California for noncommercial educational (``NCE'') use. In doing so, we are requesting specific comment on whether a rulemaking proponent may use actual terrain pursuant to Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') to calculate first and second NCE service benefits in connection with NCE allotment reservation requests. 2. Generally, in FM allotment proceedings, our determination as to the area that would receive certain signal strength is based on standard FM propagation signal methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the Rules. However, in applying this methodology,
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  • the line-of-site from the theoretical radiation center to Tanque Verde is a mere 12 meters, and thus cannot be characterized as a ``major'' obstruction. Furthermore, our engineering analysis determined that a signal in excess of 70 dBu will be provided to Tanque Verde. We made this determination on the basis of the standard FM propagation methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the rules. In developing this methodology, the Commission assumed ``uniform terrain.'' Uniform terrain is the average terrain found in all areas of the United States, excluding sharp variations such as ridges and valleys. The F(50,50) curves, used to determine the propagation of the FM signal, assume a terrain variance of 50 meters along radials measured between 3 an 16
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  • the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''), to reserve vacant Channel 273A at Hemet, California for noncommercial educational (``NCE'') use. Southern California filed comments. No other comments or counterproposals were received in response to the Notice. Background. The Notice seek public comment on whether a rulemaking proponent may use actual terrain pursuant to Section 73.313 of the Rules to calculate first and second NCE service benefits in connection with NCE allotment reservation requests consistent with our Woodstock and Broadway policy. Under this limited exception, a reservation proponent would be permitted to use actual terrain values if it demonstrates that it has reasonable assurance of site availability of the specified transmitter site and obtains FAA approval
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  • cites an unreported Media Bureau letter describing the use of terrain roughness in the context of a request for waiver of the principal community coverage requirement. Calvary also relies on Greater Media Radio Co., Inc. and R&S Media for the proposition that the Commission previously has considered waiver of the Section 73.215(a) contour overlap prohibition. Additionally, Calvary claims that Section 73.313(e) of the Rules establishes that ``alternate methods of prediction may be used to determine coverage.'' Calvary also claims that, in calculating the KUZZ interference contour, it is justified in using KUZZ's actual HAAT, rather than its ``reference'' HAAT as required by Section 73.215. If the Section 73.215 reference HAAT were used, Calvary argues, it would yield anomalous results because contours
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  • Id. at 16-19. Id. at 18. The claimed ``anomaly'' is in 47 C.F.R. � 73.310(a) which requires that the radiation center of a station antenna's overall height above average terrain (the ``HAAT'') must be calculated based on the average of the HAAT along eight equally spaced radials extending from 3 to 16 km from the antenna. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(d)(4)(i). Id. Id. at 14 and n.29. (Gold Coast also states that other communities in the Coachella Valley, where KDES-FM currently is located, have grown 90% in the past twenty years. Id.) SBR Objection at 2. Id. Gold Coast, however, states that the Palm Springs Arbitron Metro is Market 133 with a population of approximately 372,000 persons and that the Riverside-San
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  • Longley Rice free space formula'' asserting that, due to major terrain obstructions between the respective transmitter sites and communities of license, the requisite 70 dBu signal would not be provided to both Tanque Verde and Corona de Tucson. As stated in the Report and Order, determinations of coverage are based on the standard FM propagation methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the rules. In developing this methodology, the Commission assumed ``uniform terrain.'' Uniform terrain is the average terrain found in all areas of the United States, excluding sharp variations such as ridges and valleys. The F(50,50) curves, used to determine the propagation of an FM signal, assume a variance of 50 meters along radials measured between 3 and 16 kilometers
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  • 2007. Buckley argued in its Petition to Deny and subsequent related pleadings that Aurora's proposed antenna site would not offer line-of-sight service nor provide sufficient signal coverage to Carmel Valley. On January 19, 2007, Aurora amended the Application, attaching an exhibit purporting to demonstrate adequate city coverage of Carmel Valley using the standard contour prediction method set forth in Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). The Application, as amended, also provided a showing containing terrain profiles at relevant radials. In its February 1, 2007, supplemental pleading, Buckley submitted an engineering exhibit purporting to demonstrate that, using the Longley-Rice alternative model of contour prediction, the proposed facility failed to provide a 70 dBu strength signal to 80 percent or more
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  • and waiver request, and reinstate the Application. Background. Seminole filed the Application during the NCE filing window in October 2007. A staff engineering review of the Application revealed that the proposed facility failed to provide adequate community coverage as required by Section 73.515 of the Rules. Specifically, the proposed 60 dBu contour, using the standard contour prediction method in Section 73.313(e) of the Rules, failed to cover at least 50 percent of the Big Cypress Reservation (``BCR'') or 50 percent of the Tribal members who reside on the BCR. Seminole acknowledged this situation in the Application and provided a supplemental showing based on the Longley-Rice propagation methodology. The Seminole study established that 91 percent of the Tribal members reside within the
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  • (2003). 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(f) (emphasis added); see also KOLA, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd at 14310 (1996). See Educational Television Association of Metropolitan Cleveland, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15117, 15120 (2003). Petition at 1. This methodology was developed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and based on NBS Technical Note 101. It is permitted by Section 73.313(e) and (f) of the Rules to calculate the distances to contours. See Engineering Statement of Clarence M. Beverage, Communications Technologies, attached to Petition. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(c)(2) which states: ``A petition for reconsideration which relies on facts not previously presented to the Commission or to the designated authority may be granted only . . . [if] [t]he Commission or
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  • studio had again been relocated to a nearby permanent site at 233 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, Kentucky (the ``233 West Dixie Studio''). Skytower again stated that relocation to that site ``complies with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules.'' Both sites lie outside the principal community contour of any Hardinsburg station-as calculated using the standard contour prediction method specified in Section 73.313 of the Rules-and are more than twenty-five miles from the center of Hardinsburg. Inquiry From the Enforcement Bureau Skytower did not request prior authorization from the Commission to relocate its main studio outside the WULF(FM) principal community contour to either the temporary or permanent Elizabethtown locations. On October 28, 2003, the Commission's Enforcement Bureau, responding to a complaint that WULF(FM)'s
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  • permit only a limited differential in the location of separate FM analog and digital transmitting facilities and there will be very little difference in the predicted maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for an eligible FM station if calculated from either of the two locations, we are requiring use of the licensed analog facilities for this calculation. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.313. See Comments of James M. Wilhelm at 1, Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. at 6, Entravision Holdings, LLC at 5, V-Soft Communications, LLC at 3, Educational Information Corporation at 9, and Prometheus Radio Project at 4. See Ex Parte Presentation Letter, Media Access Project, filed Nov. 20, 2009. See MAP 2010 Ex Parte at 4. The MAP 2010 Ex Parte urges
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  • showings to be considered, the following information must be included: (1) an explanation of why use of a supplemental showing is warranted (e.g., very flat, very rough, or anomalous terrain), and a showing how the terrain departs widely from the average terrain assumed for the F(50,50) propagation curves in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.333 for FM stations (see 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(e)); (2) a showing that the distance to the community of license as predicted by the supplemental method is at least 10% different than the distance predicted by the standard contour prediction method (47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(c)); (3) a map showing community coverage contours predicted using both the standard and supplemental contour prediction methods; (4) a list of assumptions and an
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  • that allegedly proved that translator could not receive the primary station's signal direct off air, as required by Section 73.1231(b) (``Shaw''); c.f. CMP Houston-KD, LLC, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 23 FCC Rcd 10656 (2008) (``CMP Houston'') (affirming staff decision to accept minor modification application that used a Longley-Rice supplemental showing to verify 70 dBu community coverage as required by Section 73.313). See also Ithaca Community Radio, Inc., Letter, 23 FCC Rcd 12910 (MB 2008) (``Ithaca'') (rejecting petitioner's attempt to apply an alternative propagation methodology to disqualify a grantable NCE FM construction permit application based on alleged interference); WIIZ(FM), Battle Ground, IN, Letter, 10 FCC Rcd 3159, 3160 (MMB 1995) (rejecting petitioner's attempt to disqualify an assignment application that had demonstrated compliance
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  • contests only the manner in which it believes the Bureau learned of the flaw. Accordingly, we reject Regents' arguments that CE lacked candor and that Regents was prejudiced by the timing of the filing of the CE Objection. CE's Fair Distribution Claim. All applicants in Group 388 correctly relied on the standard signal coverage methodology as set forth in Section 73.313 of our Rules, to compute their fair distribution claims. This methodology requires applicants to use a field strength chart based on average terrain. Although this method does not replicate coverage exactly, it provides a uniform method of calculation that is sufficiently accurate for most licensing purposes. Pursuant to this standard method, CE claimed that it would provide a first NCE
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  • distressed assets'' and his fiduciary obligation to act in the best interests of the Station. He states that the Hogan Road studio location is 25.6 miles from the reference coordinates of Fernandina Beach and is not within the principal community contour of any station licensed to Fernandina Beach as calculated using the standard contour prediction methodology set forth in Section 73.313 of the Rules. However, Savage submits a technical exhibit purporting to show that, as measured by the Longley-Rice alternative contour-prediction methodology, the Hogan Road Location falls within the Station's principal community contour. Savage therefore requests that the Media Bureau authorize the relocation of the Station's main studio to the Hogan Road location. Discussion. We referred the Request to the Technical
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  • WULF(FM) main studio had again been relocated to a nearby permanent site at 233 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, Kentucky. In each notification letter, Skytower stated that relocation to that site ``complies with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules.'' Both sites lie outside the principal community contour of any Hardinsburg station-as calculated using the standard contour prediction method specified in Section 73.313 of the Rules-and are more than twenty-five miles from the center of Hardinsburg. On October 28, 2003, the Commission's Enforcement Bureau, responding to a complaint that WULF(FM)'s main studio was not in compliance with the main studio Rule, sent Skytower a letter of inquiry ( ``LOI'') requesting detailed information about the location of WULF(FM)'s main studio. On November 12, 2003,
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  • them. However, a close reading of the Petition shows this is not the case. 4. First, Lunderville argues that the Commission failed to follow its own Rules in paragraphs 5 and 7 of the Shaw Order, when the Commission rejected Lunderville's contentions that it should have calculated the signal of primary station WVMJ(FM) using alternative signal prediction methodology under Section 73.313(e) of the Rules, and that it should use the standard in Section 74.1235(d) of the Rules, rather than that in Section 74.1235(d)(3), in determining the allowable power of Shaw's proposed translator station. According to Lunderville, ``[t]he Commission's failure to follow its own rules is a new fact that occurred after the filing of Lunderville's application for review and it would
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • operations of both KXDC and KXUU-FM1. The Rules require stations to operate in compliance with applicable technical rules and the terms of the station authorization. Section 74.1235(c) of the Rules states in part that "[t]he effective radiated power of FM booster stations shall be limited such that the predicted service contour of the booster station, computed in accordance with � 73.313 paragraphs (a) through (d) of this chapter, may not extend beyond the corresponding service contour of the primary FM station that the booster rebroadcasts." The KXUU-FM1 booster was licensed for an ERP of 175 watts so as not to extend the service contour of KXDC. On April 18, 2001, booster station KXUU-FM1 had an ERP of 333 watts, which exceeded
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  • controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (i) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (ii) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with � 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (iii) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with � 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in cases where the Commission makes a finding pursuant to Section 310(d) of the Communications Act that the
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  • Informal Objection filed 7/15/2004 (WSC) Addendum to Informal Objection filed 7/19/2004 (WSC) Informal Objection filed 7/1/2004 (Forest Service) Informal Objection filed 7/26/2004 ((WSC) Opposition filed 7/28/2004 (Cumulus) Opposition to "Supplement to Informal Objection" filed 8/10/2004 by Cumulus Reply to Opposition to Supplement to Informal Objection filed 8/16/2004 Engineering Amendment filed 07/08/2004 Engineering Amendment filed 10/28/2004 Waiver of 47 CFR Section 73.313 is denied by letter 4/4/2008 Application dismissed by letter 4/4/2008 Informal Objection filed by WSC dismissed as moot 4/4/2008 Informal Objection filed by Forest Service dismissed as moot 4/4/2008 CUMULUS LICENSING LLC KKNN 47114 BPH-20040602ACE CO AM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER GRANTED , KINGS MOUNTAIN 1220 KHZ P NC License to cover. CRN COMMUNICATIONS, LLC WDYT 6817 BL-20071211ACU
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  • those TV stations the Grade B signal contours of which overlap with the Grade B signal contour of at least one of the stations in the proposed combination. (2) [Reserved] (c) Radio-television cross-ownership rule. (1) This rule is triggered when: (i) The predicted or measured 1 mV/m contour of an existing or proposed FM station (computed in accordance with � 73.313) encompasses the entire community of license of an existing or proposed commonly owned TV broadcast station(s), or the Grade A contour(s) of the TV broadcast station(s) (computed in accordance with � 73.684) encompasses the entire community of license of the FM station; or (ii) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m groundwave contour of an existing or proposed AM station (computed
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  • to Reply to Opposition to Application for Review.'' That exhibit is a copy of an engineering exhibit submitted by Rogers with his original counterproposal. That exhibit asserts that, using a United States Geological Survey Topographic Map and a Defense Mapping Industry terrain data base, the 70 dBu signal would extend approximately 18 kilometers and encompass 88% of Florence. Under Section 73.313 of the Rules, however, only average terrain calculations (as determined using the eight cardinal radials from a reference site) are used in determining whether the entire community is provided with the requisite 70 dBu signal coverage. The Commission has not departed from that requirement in allotment proceedings except in the limited situations described in paragraphs 7 and 8, supra, which
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  • Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at n.145. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2241, � 93. NPR Petition at 25. See discussion in � 5-18. NPR Petition at 13. Id. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2282, � 64. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.1203. Predicted 60 dBu contours must be calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(a). That contour, which encompasses the area that would have been protected had a 3rd adjacent channel distance separation requirement been applied to LPFM stations, will bound the complaint area. With regard to LPFM protection of subsequently modified, upgraded, or new full-service FM stations, we will conform 3rd adjacent channel protection responsibilities to the generally applicable provisions in � 66 of
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  • stations in mountainous areas be allowed to retain Class C status where their antennas operate at more than 450 meters HAAT on at least four of the eight terrain radials required to compute antenna HAAT, pointing out that in such areas terrain may be substantially more elevated in certain directions than in others. We decline to adopt this proposal. Section 73.313(d) of the Commission's rules provides for the exclusion of terrain radials or portions thereof from antenna HAAT computation only where the radials extend over large bodies of water or foreign territories. In the ``Denver cases,'' the Mass Media Bureau waived this rule to allow radials extending primarily over the Rocky Mountains to be excluded for the sole purpose of calculating
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  • distance separations necessary to maintain existing levels of interference protection in the FM service. More specifically and as fully explained in the LPFM NPRM, distance separations were based on the sum of the distances to: (1) the F(50,50) contour of the ``protected'' station; and (2) the F(50,10) contour of the ``interfering'' station as calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R. �� 73.313 and 73.333. Full power and LPFM stations were assumed to operate at maximum facilities. Class B stations were protected to the 54 dBu F(50,50) contour and Class B1 stations to the 57 dBu F(50,50) contour. All other classes of stations (including LPFM stations) were protected to the 60 dBu F(50,50) contour. Under this methodology, prohibited interference occurs when the interfering
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • Low Power Radio Service, MM Docket No. 99-25, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 2205, mod'd on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 19,208 (2000). With respect to radio, the principal community (city grade) contours are the 5 mV/m for AM stations under Section 73.24(I), and the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with Section 73.313(c). With respect to television, a station's principal community (city grade) contour is either the 74, 77, or 80 dBu contour, depending on the particular channel on which it operates, as described further in Sections 73.684 and 73.685. AACC identifies four categories of community colleges: (1) those that are part of the state university system; (2) those under the direct control
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  • Low Power Radio Service, MM Docket No. 99-25, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 2205, mod'd on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 19,208 (2000). With respect to radio, the principal community (city grade) contours are the 5 mV/m for AM stations under Section 73.24(I), and the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with Section 73.313(c). With respect to television, a station's principal community (city grade) contour is either the 74, 77, or 80 dBu contour, depending on the particular channel on which it operates, as described further in Sections 73.684 and 73.685. AACC identifies four categories of community colleges: (1) those that are part of the state university system; (2) those under the direct control
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  • used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in section 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • For AM radio stations that standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186 of the Commission's Rules. For FM radio stations the standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.313 of the Commission's Rules. Previously, we discussed the inherent flaws in defining radio markets using a contour-based definition, and decided to move to a geographic based definition. Specifically, we found that a contour based definition for defining radio markets can create inconsistencies in counting stations that comprise a market, counting stations that an entity owns in a market, and determining
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  • of this section: (1) for radio/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is completely encompassed by: (A) for AM radio stations, the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186 of the Commission's Rules; (B) for FM stations, the predicted 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.313 of the Commission's Rules; and (2) for television/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is located within the same Nielsen Designated Market Area to which the television station is assigned. Note 12 to � 73.3555: For purposes of paragraph (c) of this section, for television/radio combinations, the rule is triggered when the radio station's
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • does not overlap that of any other station proposed to be commonly owned by Clear Channel as a result of this transaction. Clear Channel therefore did not include KRVI(FM) in the defined radio market in this case. Monterey correctly notes that the contours of KDAM(FM) and KRVI(FM), computed according to the standard prediction methodology set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313, are separated by 0.2 kilometers. See WIIZ(FM), Battle Ground, Indiana, 10 FCC Rcd 3159 (MMB 1995) (``Battle Ground''). See WZNY(FM), Augusta, Georgia, 13 FCC Rcd 9467 (MMB 1998) (``Augusta''). See supra note 11. Heritage Media Services, Inc., 13 FCC Rcd 5644 (1998); John H. Phipps, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd 13053 (1996); Southern Oregon Broadcasting Co., 9 F.C.C.2d 241 (1967). See
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • provide broadcasters with the flexibility to make changes in their antenna configurations. For example, should we grant delegated authority to the Media Bureau to approve certain types of antenna modifications? Should we adopt a presumptive approach to antenna modifications by which a station can make any changes as long as it clears the change with adjacent stations? Predicted Coverage. Section 73.313 of the Commission's rules concerns FM predicted coverage. With the analog FM system, all predictions of coverage are made without regard to interference and only on the basis of estimated field strengths. We seek comment on whether this rule needs to be modified to encompass the different nature of digital audio transmissions. If so, what should the rule require? FM
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • purposes of this paragraph, the protected contour of the primary station shall be defined as follows: the predicted 0.5mV/m contour for commercial Class B stations, the predicted 0.7 mV/m contour for commercial Class B1 stations and the predicted 1 mV/m field strength contour for all other FM radio broadcast stations. The contours shall be as predicted in accordance with � 73.313(a) through (d) of this chapter. In the case of an FM radio broadcast station authorized with facilities in excess of those specified by � 73.211 of this chapter, a co-owned commercial FM translator will only be authorized within the protected contour of the class of station being rebroadcast, as predicted on the basis of the maximum powers and heights set
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  • Count only those TV stations the Grade B signal contours of which overlap with the Grade B signal contour of at least one of the stations in the proposed combination. (c) Radio-television cross-ownership rule. (1) This rule is triggered when: (i) The predicted or measured 1 mV/m contour of an existing or proposed FM station (computed in accordance with � 73.313 of this part) encompasses the entire community of license of an existing or proposed commonly owned TV broadcast station(s), or the Grade A contour(s) of the TV broadcast station(s) (computed in accordance with � 73.684) encompasses the entire community of license of the FM station; or (ii) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m groundwave contour of an existing or proposed
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  • in terms of population, but not area. AFA's proposed 60 dBu contour encompasses 258 square kilometers, with a population of 71,561. See Friends, CMB, and BBN Point Supplements, Question IV(4). See CSN Point Supplement, Question IV(4). See CSN Point Supplement, Exhibit E-1, Methodology (`the area is [to be] corrected by subtracting the area over open water as specified in Section 73.313. . .''); see also 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(d)(2). CSN would operate virtually identical facilities to those of Black Media Works (``BMW'') using the same geographic coordinates, power, and channel. Thus, BMW's calculation of a coverage area of approximately 27 square kilometers, excluding areas of water, is equally applicable to CSN. See also, Exhibit 3 to Central's Point Supplement (comparison of
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • standard contour prediction methodology, the transmitter at the proposed new site would not place the requisite 70 dBu signal over Garden City, the station's community of license. The Applicant claimed, however, that in the direction of Garden City, the terrain is particularly smooth and therefore departs widely from the average terrain that is assumed in the Commission's standard methodology. Section 73.313(e) of the Rules allows submission of a supplemental showing using an alternative contour prediction methodology in cases ``where the terrain in one or more directions from the antenna site departs widely from the average elevation of the 3 to 16 kilometer sector . . . .'' Invoking this Rule, the Applicant submitted a supplemental study to demonstrate that the favorable
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  • to Kansas City's southeast. Because of the distance, the station would not cover Garden City with the requisite city grade signal strength using the Commission's standard prediction methodology. Specifically, using the Commission's standard methodology, the station's city grade contour falls some 13.5 km short of providing adequate coverage to Garden City. Nevertheless, the Commission approves the site move under Section 73.313(e) of our rules, which permits alternative coverage calculations where the topography in question ``departs widely'' from the average terrain assumed by our standard methodology. The station seeking the site change demonstrated that the terrain in the direction of Garden City is particularly smooth, and therefore that its coverage extends beyond what the Commission's standard model would predict. Commission staff analyzed
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  • 74.1231(b) of the Rules, asserting that such a signal would be blocked by an intervening mountain terrain. In support of his argument, Lunderville submits a topographic chart indicating several tall mountains that allegedly ``block line-of-sight to the Station WVMJ(FM) tower located some 40 miles to the south, and which is at an elevation of no more than 1,600 feet.'' Section 73.313 of the Rules generally provides for the determination of a station's coverage contour based on the average terrain, at a distance of three to sixteen kilometers from the proposed antenna site, along a set of radials. Audio Division staff analyzed Shaw's proposal using this methodology and concluded that the proposed translator would be within the primary station's 20 dBu contour
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  • to Kansas City's southeast. Because of the distance, the station would not cover Garden City with the requisite city grade signal strength using the Commission's standard prediction methodology. Specifically, using the Commission's standard methodology, the station's city grade contour falls some 13.5 km short of providing adequate coverage to Garden City. Nevertheless, the Commission approves the site move under Section 73.313(e) of our rules, which permits alternative coverage calculations where the topography in question ``departs widely'' from the average terrain assumed by our standard methodology. The station seeking the site change demonstrated that the terrain in the direction of Garden City is particularly smooth, and therefore that its coverage extends beyond what the Commission's standard model would predict. Commission staff analyzed
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • 49,130 and 49,908 persons instead of the 53,990 persons presuming uniform terrain. Even if Saga Communications had submitted these engineering exhibits earlier in the proceeding, they would not have been considered. We make our determination as to the area that would receive a certain signal strength on the basis of the standard FM propagation signal methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the rules. In developing this methodology, the Commission assumed ``uniform terrain.'' Uniform terrain is the average terrain found in all areas of the United States, excluding sharp variations such as ridges and valleys. The F(50,50) curves, used to determine the propagation of the FM signal, assume a terrain variation of 50 meters along radials measured between 3 and 16
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  • the maximum distance between the most remote part of Bigfork and the proposed transmitter site is 25 kilometers. 18. We disagree with both of BBI's contentions. First, we affirm the Bureau's determination that Anderson made a sufficient showing that KIBG provides the requisite 70 dBu coverage to Bigfork based upon the standard FM signal prediction methodology set forth at Section 73.313 of the Rules. The Bureau's engineering staff correctly interpreted the technical data. Moreover, we find the Bureau's discussion of the issue adequately addresses the arguments raised by BBI. The Bureau's ruling clearly states that ``[it has] reviewed Anderson's technical showing and find[s], contrary to BBI's assertion, that Anderson's application, as amended, does provide the requisite principal city coverage to Bigfork.''
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  • Applications 36 Background 36 Discussion 38 J. Codify Technical Standards for Determining AM Nighttime Mutual Exclusivity among Window-Filed AM Applications 39 Background 39 Discussion 41 K. Clarify Application of the New Entrant Bidding Credit Unjust Enrichment Rule 42 Background 42 Discussion 43 L. Clarify Maximum New Entrant Bidding Credit Eligibility 45 Background 45 Discussion............................................. 46 M. Codify Guidelines for Section 73.313(e) Supplemental Showings 48 Background 48 Discussion 50 III. ADMINISTRATIVE Matters 51 A. Filing Requirements 51 Ex Parte Rules 51 Comments and Reply Comments 52 Additional Information 56 B. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 57 C. Paperwork Reduction Act Analysis 59 IV. Ordering Clauses 62 Appendix A: Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Appendix B: Proposed Rule Changes I. INTRODUCTION 1. With this Notice
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • requested further clarification regarding the description of the contour of the proposed FM facility, contending that it remains unclear whether the Commission intended that the identified language (``the maximum class facilities at the FM allotment site'') means the perfectly circular standard 70 dB� contour distance for the class of station, or the 70 dB� contour as calculated pursuant to Section 73.313 of the Rules for a class standard facility at the allotment site coordinates. The distinction between ``circular'' and ``calculated'' is a significant one, contends H&D, particularly in the mountainous areas of the western United States. Normally, the Commission does not evaluate specific terrain data in allotment proceedings. Instead, the Commission assumes that a station's city grade coverage contour is a
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  • was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • (``HAMSL'') was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. �73.313 of the Commission's Rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • in which the newspaper is published being located within the same Nielsen DMA; (ii) the predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with Sec. 73.183 or Sec. 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (iii) the predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with Sec. 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. (2) There is a presumption that it is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity for an entity to own, operate or control in a top 20 Nielsen DMA a daily newspaper and (1) a full power radio station, or (2) a full-power TV broadcast station provided that, (i)
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  • to use the previously used terminology of ``Tribes'' and ``Tribal Lands.'' See also 47 C.F.R. � 73.7000. First R&O, 25 FCC Rcd at 1596-97. Id. at 1587 and n.15. Id. 47 U.S.C. � 307(b) (``Section 307(b)''). See supra note 1. In the Rural NPRM, the Commission also proposed to codify guidelines for supplemental contour prediction showings under 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(e). Rural NPRM, 24 FCC Rcd at 5258-59. Upon consideration after review of the comments, we decline at this time to adopt this proposal. First R&O, 25 FCC Rcd at 1588-89, 1596-97. The original Tribal Priority proposal was modified to limit eligibility for the priority only to Tribes and entities owned 51 percent or more by Tribes. We also adopted certain
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  • for a ruling that its submission of the application for Grants was ultra vires. Id. Id. at 6. AMI cites to the NCE Omnibus, supra note 23, 22 FCC Rcd at 6120. 47 C.F.R. � 73.7003(b)(2). Per Section 73.7003(b)(2), ``the principal community (city grade) contour is . . . the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with � 73.313(c) . . . .'' Parties with attributable interests are defined as the applicant, its parent, subsidiaries, their officers, and members of their governing boards. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.7000. Interests of certain entities providing more than 33 percent of the applicant's equity and/or debt are also attributable. Id. As explained earlier, to be awarded such points, an applicant's governing documents
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  • (``HAMSL'') was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. �73.313 of the Commission's Rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • 7386, 7410 (2000), aff'd, 16 FCC Rcd at 5093, recon. denied 17 FCC Rcd 13138. We have adjusted CSN's claimed area coverage of 179 square kilometers because, as discussed in the NCE Omnibus Order, CSN's claim appeared to erroneously include large areas of water surrounding Cocoa Beach. NCE Omnibus Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 6122. See also 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(d)(2). The Commission's database lists a May 2, 2007 Petition to Deny by CFEF in the records of every applicant in Group 9901XP, including CFEF's own application. The May 2, 2007 CFEF Petition is, however, directed only to the prior tentative selectee, MIPR. There is no petition pending against BMW. Applicants will now have the opportunity to file petitions against BMW's
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  • purposes of this paragraph, the protected contour of the primary station shall be defined as follows: the predicted 0.5mV/m contour for commercial Class B stations, the predicted 0.7 mV/m contour for commercial Class B1 stations and the predicted 1 mV/m field strength contour for all other FM radio broadcast stations. The contours shall be as predicted in accordance with � 73.313(a) through (d) of this chapter. In the case of an FM radio broadcast station authorized with facilities in excess of those specified by � 73.211 of this chapter, a co-owned commercial FM translator will only be authorized within the protected contour of the class of station being rebroadcast, as predicted on the basis of the maximum powers and heights set
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  • (``HAMSL'') was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 C.F.R. �73.313 of the Commission's Rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials.3 The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2000 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The
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  • controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with � 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with � 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3555(d). 41 Multiple Ownership of Standard, FM, and Television Broadcast Stations, Second Report and Order, 50 FCC 2d 1046 (1975) ("Second
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  • its negotiated interference agreement? III. Other Proposals to Give Stations Greater Technical Flexibility Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 47 These concepts also form the basis for our minimum separation requirements in 47 C.F.R. � 73.207. 48 Field Strength Curves, Report and Order, Dockets 16004 and 18052, 53 FCC 2d 855, 863 (1975). 49 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684, and 73.699, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749(1975), stay extended indefinitely, 40 Rad. Reg. 2d 965 (1977). 50 We have accepted supplemental showings aimed at demonstrating compliance with the city coverage requirement in 47 C.F.R. � 73.315 and the main studio requirement in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125, since there can be no interference created to other stations by
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  • are not required to specify a fully-spaced allotment site. Item 14: Community Coverage. The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the Commission's community coverage requirements. See Section 73.315. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the proposed 3.16 mV/m contour must cover the entire principal community to be served, using the standard prediction method from Section 73.313. If compliance with Section 73.315 is based an alternative prediction methods, exhibits must be submitted demonstrating compliance with all appropriate rule sections. Item 15: Main Studio Location. The applicant must certify that its proposed main studio location complies with the requirements of Section 73.1125. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the 23 applicant's proposed main studio must be
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  • blocks of time to a "broker" that supplies the programming to fill that time and sells the commercial spot announcements in it. (1) Where the principal community contours (predicted or measured 5 mV/m groundwave contour for AM stations computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186 and predicted 3.16 mV/m contour for FM stations computed in accordance with � 73.313) of two radio stations overlap and a party (including all parties under common control) with an attributable ownership interest in one such station brokers more than 15 percent of the broadcast time per week of the other such station, that party shall be treated as if it has an interest in the brokered station subject to the limitations set forth
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  • question are located. In areas where there is no Nielsen DMA, count the TV stations present in an area that would be the functional equivalent of a TV market. (c) Radio-television cross ownership rule. (1) This rule is triggered when: (i) the predicted or measured 1 mV/m contour of an existing or proposed FM station (computed in accordance with � 73.313) encompasses the entire community of license of an existing or proposed commonly owned TV broadcast station(s), or the Grade A contour(s) of the TV broadcast station(s) (computed in accordance with � 73.684) encompasses the entire community of license of the FM station; or Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-209 74 (ii) the predicted or measured 2 mV/m groundwave contour of an
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  • the most recent census block data made available by the Census Bureau. See paragraph 26 supra. Area will be measured by the number of square kilometers within the 60 dBu service contour of FM stations and the Grade B contour of television stations. These contours will be calculated using the standard predicted contours established in our rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.313(c) (FM) and 73.683 (TV). c. Localism - Established Local Applicant (3 points) Among other factors on which we sought comment was a "local educational presence," giving certain established local organizations a credit over new or distant organizations. We based this proposal on spectrum efficiency, stating that it was more efficient to award a permit to a local applicant whose educational
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  • owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with �73.183 or �73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with �73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with �73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. The Commission adopted the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule in 1975. Like all of the Commission's cross-ownership and multiple ownership rules in the broadcast context, the newspaper/broadcast
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  • consider the modification of a station's license, including its cancellation, where as a result of the process described below, bona fide complaints from at least one percent of the households or thirty households, whichever is less, within the specified complaint area remain unresolved.87 We do not 82 Predicted 60 dBu contours must be calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(a). 83 That contour, which encompasses the area that would have been protected had a 3rd adjacent channel distance separation requirement been applied to LPFM stations, will bound the complaint area. With regard to LPFM protection of subsequently modified, upgraded, or new full-service FM stations, we will conform 3rd adjacent channel protection responsibilities to the generally applicable provisions in � 66
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  • stations in mountainous areas be allowed to retain Class C status where their antennas operate at more than 450 meters HAAT on at least four of the eight terrain radials required to compute antenna HAAT, pointing out that in such areas terrain may be substantially more elevated in certain directions than in others.70 We decline to adopt this proposal. Section 73.313(d) of the Commission's rules provides for the exclusion of terrain radials or portions thereof from antenna HAAT computation only where the radials extend over large bodies of water or foreign territories.71 In the "Denver cases," the Mass Media Bureau waived this rule to allow radials extending primarily over the Rocky Mountains to be excluded for the sole purpose of calculating
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  • Low Power Radio Service, MM Docket No. 99-25, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 2205, mod'd on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 19,208 (2000). With respect to radio, the principal community (city grade) contours are the 5 mV/m for AM stations under Section 73.24(I), and the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with Section 73.313(c). With respect to television, a station's principal community (city grade) contour is either the 74, 77, or 80 dBu contour, depending on the particular channel on which it operates, as described further in Sections 73.684 and 73.685. AACC identifies four categories of community colleges: (1) those that are part of the state university system; (2) those under the direct control
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  • Low Power Radio Service, MM Docket No. 99-25, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 2205, mod'd on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 19,208 (2000). With respect to radio, the principal community (city grade) contours are the 5 mV/m for AM stations under Section 73.24(I), and the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with Section 73.313(c). With respect to television, a station's principal community (city grade) contour is either the 74, 77, or 80 dBu contour, depending on the particular channel on which it operates, as described further in Sections 73.684 and 73.685. AACC identifies four categories of community colleges: (1) those that are part of the state university system; (2) those under the direct control
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  • distance separations necessary to maintain existing levels of interference protection in the FM service. More specifically and as fully explained in the LPFM NPRM, distance separations were based on the sum of the distances to: (1) the F(50,50) contour of the ``protected'' station; and (2) the F(50,10) contour of the ``interfering'' station as calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R. �� 73.313 and 73.333. Full power and LPFM stations were assumed to operate at maximum facilities. Class B stations were protected to the 54 dBu F(50,50) contour and Class B1 stations to the 57 dBu F(50,50) contour. All other classes of stations (including LPFM stations) were protected to the 60 dBu F(50,50) contour. Under this methodology, prohibited interference occurs when the interfering
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  • used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in section 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in section 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules To Permit Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without A Construction Permit, 12 FCC Rcd. 12371, 12401-03 (1997).4 We have reviewed the engineering submissions by Free-Lance Star and Telemedia. Because the terrain involved would result in better signal propagation than is assumed in the standard contour prediction methods described in Section 73.313 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.313, we find that the location of the WGRQ(FM) main studio is not in violation of the Commission's rule. 8. With respect to Free-Lance Star's allegations regarding the public inspection file, we find that Telemedia failed to fully comply with the rules. It appears that the station personnel were involved in remodeling the main
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  • requisite level of first and second NCE service. In the event that no application for a reserved band allotment proposes such service, the allotment becomes unreserved by operation of law and subject to the Commission's competitive bidding licensing procedures. NCE rulemaking proponents wishing in the future to take advantage of this exception to our uniform terrain methodology must use Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules to calculate all relevant NCE station contours. In addition, a reservation proponent must demonstrate that it has reasonable assurance of site availability for the proposed site and must obtain FAA approval for a tower at the proposed site. 5. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, That our action in Hemet, California is set aside pursuant to Section 1.113(a)
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  • received in this proceeding. 2. Background. Pursuant to Section 1.113(a) of the Commission's Rules, the Order set aside a staff decision that denied the Petitions for Reconsideration to reserve vacant Channel 273A at Hemet for NCE use, thereby reinstating the Petitions for Reconsideration. The Order also requested that the Petitioners file an NCE reservation showing prepared in accordance with Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). To this end, the Order stated that a NCE reservation proponent may use actual terrain to calculate the relevant NCE stations contours using the methodology set forth in Section 73.313 of the Rules. Under this limited exception, a reservation proponent must demonstrate that it has reasonable assurance of site availability for the proposed NCE
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  • 1. At the request of Southern California Public Radio (``Southern California''), we are proposing to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, to reserve vacant Channel 273A at Hemet, California for noncommercial educational (``NCE'') use. In doing so, we are requesting specific comment on whether a rulemaking proponent may use actual terrain pursuant to Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') to calculate first and second NCE service benefits in connection with NCE allotment reservation requests. 2. Generally, in FM allotment proceedings, our determination as to the area that would receive certain signal strength is based on standard FM propagation signal methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the Rules. However, in applying this methodology,
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  • the line-of-site from the theoretical radiation center to Tanque Verde is a mere 12 meters, and thus cannot be characterized as a ``major'' obstruction. Furthermore, our engineering analysis determined that a signal in excess of 70 dBu will be provided to Tanque Verde. We made this determination on the basis of the standard FM propagation methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the rules. In developing this methodology, the Commission assumed ``uniform terrain.'' Uniform terrain is the average terrain found in all areas of the United States, excluding sharp variations such as ridges and valleys. The F(50,50) curves, used to determine the propagation of the FM signal, assume a terrain variance of 50 meters along radials measured between 3 an 16
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  • the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''), to reserve vacant Channel 273A at Hemet, California for noncommercial educational (``NCE'') use. Southern California filed comments. No other comments or counterproposals were received in response to the Notice. Background. The Notice seek public comment on whether a rulemaking proponent may use actual terrain pursuant to Section 73.313 of the Rules to calculate first and second NCE service benefits in connection with NCE allotment reservation requests consistent with our Woodstock and Broadway policy. Under this limited exception, a reservation proponent would be permitted to use actual terrain values if it demonstrates that it has reasonable assurance of site availability of the specified transmitter site and obtains FAA approval
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  • Longley Rice free space formula'' asserting that, due to major terrain obstructions between the respective transmitter sites and communities of license, the requisite 70 dBu signal would not be provided to both Tanque Verde and Corona de Tucson. As stated in the Report and Order, determinations of coverage are based on the standard FM propagation methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the rules. In developing this methodology, the Commission assumed ``uniform terrain.'' Uniform terrain is the average terrain found in all areas of the United States, excluding sharp variations such as ridges and valleys. The F(50,50) curves, used to determine the propagation of an FM signal, assume a variance of 50 meters along radials measured between 3 and 16 kilometers
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  • permit only a limited differential in the location of separate FM analog and digital transmitting facilities and there will be very little difference in the predicted maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for an eligible FM station if calculated from either of the two locations, we are requiring use of the licensed analog facilities for this calculation. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.313. See Comments of James M. Wilhelm at 1, Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. at 6, Entravision Holdings, LLC at 5, V-Soft Communications, LLC at 3, Educational Information Corporation at 9, and Prometheus Radio Project at 4. See Ex Parte Presentation Letter, Media Access Project, filed Nov. 20, 2009. See MAP 2010 Ex Parte at 4. The MAP 2010 Ex Parte urges
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  • 49,130 and 49,908 persons instead of the 53,990 persons presuming uniform terrain. Even if Saga Communications had submitted these engineering exhibits earlier in the proceeding, they would not have been considered. We make our determination as to the area that would receive a certain signal strength on the basis of the standard FM propagation signal methodology set forth in Section 73.313(a) of the rules. In developing this methodology, the Commission assumed ``uniform terrain.'' Uniform terrain is the average terrain found in all areas of the United States, excluding sharp variations such as ridges and valleys. The F(50,50) curves, used to determine the propagation of the FM signal, assume a terrain variation of 50 meters along radials measured between 3 and 16
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  • of License * [98]Section 73.525 -- Interference from Noncommercial Educational FM Stations to TV Channel 6 * [99]Settlements * [100]Share Time Licenses * [101]Signal Coverage over the Community of License * [102]Silent Stations * [103]Special Temporary Authority * [104]Station Identification Announcements (47 CFR 74.1201) * [105]Strike Petitions * [106]Subcarriers or SCAs * [107]Supplemental Showings for the Locations of Contours (Section 73.313(e)) * [108]Synchronous Transmitters (AM Radio) * [109]Technical Quality of Broadcasts * [110]Translators and Boosters for FM Stations * [111]Transmitter Site Requirements * [112]Tower Painting and Lighting * [113]Unattended Operation by Broadcast Stations * [114]Unauthorized Operations (including "pirate" stations) * [115]Unauthorized Transfer of Control * [116]Worksheets Used By The Staff to Evaluate Applications * [117]Zoning __________________________________________________________________ [118]Skip Bottom FCC Navigation Links
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  • 73.258 Indicating instruments. [204]TEXT [205]PDF 73.267 Determining operating power. [206]TEXT [207]PDF 73.277 Permissible transmissions. [208]TEXT [209]PDF 73.293 Use of FM multiplex subcarriers. [210]TEXT [211]PDF 73.295 FM subsidiary communications services. [ [212]Subcarriers / SCA ] [213]TEXT [214]PDF 73.297 FM stereophonic sound broadcasting. [215]TEXT [216]PDF 73.310 FM technical definitions. [217]TEXT [218]PDF 73.311 Field strength contours. [219]TEXT [220]PDF 73.312 Topographic data. [221]TEXT [222]PDF 73.313 Prediction of coverage. [223]TEXT [224]PDF 73.314 Field strength measurements. [225]TEXT [226]PDF 73.315 FM transmitter location. [227]TEXT [228]PDF 73.316 FM antenna systems. [229]TEXT [230]PDF 73.317 FM transmission system requirements. [231]TEXT [232]PDF 73.318 FM blanketing interference. [233]TEXT [234]PDF 73.319 FM multiplex subcarrier technical standards. [235]TEXT [236]PDF 73.322 FM stereophonic sound transmission standards. [237]TEXT [238]PDF 73.333 Engineering charts. [ [239]Propagation Curves ] Subpart
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  • dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ [321]WP5.1 | [322]Text ]. January 1976 Field Strength Calculation for TV and FM Broadcasting Report, FCC/OCE RS76-01, by Gary S. Kalagian. released January 1976 [ [323]Scanned ] NOTE: FM and TV propagations curves program. November 5, 1975 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684 and 73.699 Order, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749, released November 5, 1975 [ [324]PDF | [325]Scanned ] NOTE: The 1975 suspension of the use of the terrain roughness correction factor remains in effect today. June 27, 1975 Amendment of Sections 73.333 and 73.699 Field Strength Curves for FM and TV Broadcast Stations [Docket 16002]; Amendment of Part
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  • database: (_) FCC Terrain data (continental US only) (_) GLOBE terrain data (worldwide) [_] Text file output (optional) Submit Reset More about Antenna Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) Antenna height above average terrain, along with the Commission's [50]FM and TV propagation curves is commonly used in the prediction of coverage by television stations and by FM radio stations (see Section [51]73.313 for FM radio stations and Section [52]73.684 for television stations) as well as some wireless radio services (see rule section [53]90.205). FM and TV coverage may be extended or shortened in a given direction depending on the terrain in that direction. For example, a mountain may reduce service (as compared to flat terrain), while a valley may allow expanded coverage.
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  • kilometers int last_change_date The date this record was last updated. datetime min_first_service_ind Applicant Certifies that the station will provide first NCE service to 10% and 2000 ind people min_sec_service_ind Applicant Certifies that the station will provide second NCE service to 10% and ind 2000 people population_served Population served based on the most recent census data int rule_73_313_c_ind Compliance with Rule 73.313c:Technical Parameters: All questions related to new ind area of coverage certification rule_73_3555_ind Compliance with Rule 73.3555: Is the applicant's certification based on its exclusion ind of translator station(s)? rule_73_7000_ind Compliance with Rule 73.7000: Established local applicant ind rule_73_7003_b_c_ind Compliance with Rule 73.7003b and c: State-wide network ind supplement_date The date on which the supplement was filed. datetime technical_points Technical Points
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  • new rule section 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1620(c)(8). Eligible commercial FM applicants may submit a modification of license application to cover the reduced power, and no construction permit will be required. However, for stations in the commercial band, power reductions will only be accepted where the 70 dBu contour as predicted by the standard contour prediction method in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313 (i.e., no supplemental contour prediction method) still continues to cover at least 80% of the area or population within the legal boundaries of the community of license, which under present policy corresponds to the minimum level necessary for substantial compliance with the city coverage rule (47 C.F.R. Section 73.315(a)). The commercial station's class must also remain unchanged from the authorized
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  • OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE. See 47 CFR Section 73.1690(c)(8). ______ i) An exhibit must be provided to demonstrate that the station will continue to maintain the 70 dBu contour over the community of license, as required by 47 CFR Section 73.315(a). The location of the contour must be predicted using the standard contour prediction method in 47 CFR Section 73.313(b), (c), and (d). Supplemental contour prediction methods may not be used to predict the location of the 70 dBu contour in a license application. ______ ii) An exhibit must be provided to demonstrate that the station will maintain the 70 dBu contour over the main studio location, or that the main studio is located within the community of license, as
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  • of License * [98]Section 73.525 -- Interference from Noncommercial Educational FM Stations to TV Channel 6 * [99]Settlements * [100]Share Time Licenses * [101]Signal Coverage over the Community of License * [102]Silent Stations * [103]Special Temporary Authority * [104]Station Identification Announcements (47 CFR 74.1201) * [105]Strike Petitions * [106]Subcarriers or SCAs * [107]Supplemental Showings for the Locations of Contours (Section 73.313(e)) * [108]Synchronous Transmitters (AM Radio) * [109]Technical Quality of Broadcasts * [110]Translators and Boosters for FM Stations * [111]Transmitter Site Requirements * [112]Tower Painting and Lighting * [113]Unattended Operation by Broadcast Stations * [114]Unauthorized Operations (including "pirate" stations) * [115]Unauthorized Transfer of Control * [116]Worksheets Used By The Staff to Evaluate Applications * [117]Zoning __________________________________________________________________ [118]Skip Bottom FCC Navigation Links
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  • dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ [321]WP5.1 | [322]Text ]. January 1976 Field Strength Calculation for TV and FM Broadcasting Report, FCC/OCE RS76-01, by Gary S. Kalagian. released January 1976 [ [323]Scanned ] NOTE: FM and TV propagations curves program. November 5, 1975 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684 and 73.699 Order, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749, released November 5, 1975 [ [324]PDF | [325]Scanned ] NOTE: The 1975 suspension of the use of the terrain roughness correction factor remains in effect today. June 27, 1975 Amendment of Sections 73.333 and 73.699 Field Strength Curves for FM and TV Broadcast Stations [Docket 16002]; Amendment of Part
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  • facility. The facilities will be considered in the "same area" if the following defined areas wholly encompass, or are encompassed by, the proposed broadcast or secondary broadcast facility's relevant contour: (i) AM broadcast station--predicted or measured 2mV/m groundwave contour (see 47 C.F.R. �� 73.183 or 73.186); (ii) FM broadcast or FM translator station--predicted 1.0 mV/m contour (see 47 C.F.R. � 73.313); (iii) Television broadcast station--Grade A contour (see 47 C.F.R. � 73.684); (iv) Low power television or television translator station--the predicted, protected contour (see 47 C.F.R. � 74.707(a)); (v) Cable television system--the franchised community of a cable system; (vi) Daily newspaper--community of publication; and (vii) Multipoint Distribution Service station--protected service area (see 47 C.F.R. �� 21.902(d) or 21.933). (2) Unjust enrichment.
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  • facility. The facilities will be considered in the "same area" if the following defined areas wholly encompass, or are encompassed by, the proposed broadcast or secondary broadcast facility's relevant contour: (i) AM broadcast station--predicted or measured 2mV/m groundwave contour (see 47 C.F.R. �� 73.183 or 73.186); (ii) FM broadcast or FM translator station--predicted 1.0 mV/m contour (see 47 C.F.R. � 73.313); (iii) Television broadcast station--Grade A contour (see 47 C.F.R. � 73.684); (iv) Low power television or television translator station--the predicted, protected contour (see 47 C.F.R. � 74.707(a)); (v) Cable television system--the franchised community of a cable system; (vi) Daily newspaper--community of publication; and (vii) Multipoint Distribution Service station--protected service area (see 47 C.F.R. �� 21.902(d) or 21.933). (2) Unjust enrichment.
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  • controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with � 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with � 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3555(d). 41 Multiple Ownership of Standard, FM, and Television Broadcast Stations, Second Report and Order, 50 FCC 2d 1046 (1975) ("Second
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  • its negotiated interference agreement? III. Other Proposals to Give Stations Greater Technical Flexibility Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 47 These concepts also form the basis for our minimum separation requirements in 47 C.F.R. � 73.207. 48 Field Strength Curves, Report and Order, Dockets 16004 and 18052, 53 FCC 2d 855, 863 (1975). 49 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684, and 73.699, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749(1975), stay extended indefinitely, 40 Rad. Reg. 2d 965 (1977). 50 We have accepted supplemental showings aimed at demonstrating compliance with the city coverage requirement in 47 C.F.R. � 73.315 and the main studio requirement in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125, since there can be no interference created to other stations by
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  • are not required to specify a fully-spaced allotment site. Item 14: Community Coverage. The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the Commission's community coverage requirements. See Section 73.315. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the proposed 3.16 mV/m contour must cover the entire principal community to be served, using the standard prediction method from Section 73.313. If compliance with Section 73.315 is based an alternative prediction methods, exhibits must be submitted demonstrating compliance with all appropriate rule sections. Item 15: Main Studio Location. The applicant must certify that its proposed main studio location complies with the requirements of Section 73.1125. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the 23 applicant's proposed main studio must be
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  • significant interference to the only broadcast station licensed to Jackson, California. 10. We have done our own engineering study concerning the level of interference Station KFRC-FM would cause to a Channel 259A operation by Station KNGT in Jackson. Currently Station KNGT provides a 60 dBu service to 36,566 persons in an area of 1,726 square kilometers. In accordance with Section 73.313 of the Rules, we make this determination on the extent of the 60 dBu contour using the standard propagation methodology, the F(50,50) curves, which predicts the distance from the transmitter to a specific signal strength, such as 60 dBu, given the power and height of the antenna. In calculating interference from Station KFRC-FM, we first note that Jackson is 155
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  • blocks of time to a "broker" that supplies the programming to fill that time and sells the commercial spot announcements in it. (1) Where the principal community contours (predicted or measured 5 mV/m groundwave contour for AM stations computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186 and predicted 3.16 mV/m contour for FM stations computed in accordance with � 73.313) of two radio stations overlap and a party (including all parties under common control) with an attributable ownership interest in one such station brokers more than 15 percent of the broadcast time per week of the other such station, that party shall be treated as if it has an interest in the brokered station subject to the limitations set forth
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  • question are located. In areas where there is no Nielsen DMA, count the TV stations present in an area that would be the functional equivalent of a TV market. (c) Radio-television cross ownership rule. (1) This rule is triggered when: (i) the predicted or measured 1 mV/m contour of an existing or proposed FM station (computed in accordance with � 73.313) encompasses the entire community of license of an existing or proposed commonly owned TV broadcast station(s), or the Grade A contour(s) of the TV broadcast station(s) (computed in accordance with � 73.684) encompasses the entire community of license of the FM station; or Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-209 74 (ii) the predicted or measured 2 mV/m groundwave contour of an
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  • 4. With regard to Sun City West, petitioner initially specified a site located 71.0 km north of the community at coordinates 34-16-35 NL and 112-07-30 WL, from which it alleges the requirement of Section 73.315 of the Commission's Rules to provide a 70 dBu signal over the entire community could be met, based on the standard prediction method of Section 73.313. Petitioner states that from that site, the proposed 60 dBu signal could provide service to 1,534,453 persons compared to the current Class C coverage from Winslow covering 127,723 persons, resulting in a net gain of 1,406,730 persons. However, petitioner reports that its preference to reallot Channel 236C to Sun City West requires a change in the present reference point for
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  • Antenna radiation center, antenna height above average terrain (HAAT), and antenna supporting structure height will all be rounded to the nearest meter on LPFM authorizations. 14. A new section 73.813 is added, as follows: � 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). HAAT determinations for LPFM stations will be made in accordance with the procedure detailed in � 73.313(d) of this Part. 15. A new Section 73.816 is added, as follows: �73.816 Antennas. (a) Directional antennas will not be authorized in the LPFM service. (b) Permittees and licensees may employ nondirectional antennas with horizontal only polarization, vertical only polarization, circular polarization or elliptical polarization. 16. A new Section 73.825 is added, as follows: �73.825 Protection to Reception of TV
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  • the Rules preclude favorable action on these pleadings premised on matters which through the exercise of ordinary diligence could have been submitted earlier in this proceeding. Nevertheless, we evaluated the Tech Note 101 submission and determined that would not have been acceptable in this proceeding. Specifically, in order to use an alternate propagation methodology, such as Tech Note 101, Section 73.313(e) of the Rules requires that the terrain area vary widely from the terrain around the proposed site. Otherwise, the standard propagation signal methodology using the F(50,50) curves discussed earlier will accurately predict the extent of the 70 dBu signal contour. In this instance, the radial between the proposed transmitter site and Caldwell is 174 meters above average terrain while the
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  • the most recent census block data made available by the Census Bureau. See paragraph 26 supra. Area will be measured by the number of square kilometers within the 60 dBu service contour of FM stations and the Grade B contour of television stations. These contours will be calculated using the standard predicted contours established in our rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.313(c) (FM) and 73.683 (TV). c. Localism - Established Local Applicant (3 points) Among other factors on which we sought comment was a "local educational presence," giving certain established local organizations a credit over new or distant organizations. We based this proposal on spectrum efficiency, stating that it was more efficient to award a permit to a local applicant whose educational
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  • to Reply to Opposition to Application for Review.'' That exhibit is a copy of an engineering exhibit submitted by Rogers with his original counterproposal. That exhibit asserts that, using a United States Geological Survey Topographic Map and a Defense Mapping Industry terrain data base, the 70 dBu signal would extend approximately 18 kilometers and encompass 88% of Florence. Under Section 73.313 of the Rules, however, only average terrain calculations (as determined using the eight cardinal radials from a reference site) are used in determining whether the entire community is provided with the requisite 70 dBu signal coverage. The Commission has not departed from that requirement in allotment proceedings except in the limited situations described in paragraphs 7 and 8, supra, which
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  • owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with �73.183 or �73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with �73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with �73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. The Commission adopted the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule in 1975. Like all of the Commission's cross-ownership and multiple ownership rules in the broadcast context, the newspaper/broadcast
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  • Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at n.145. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2241, � 93. NPR Petition at 25. See discussion in � 5-18. NPR Petition at 13. Id. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2282, � 64. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.1203. Predicted 60 dBu contours must be calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(a). That contour, which encompasses the area that would have been protected had a 3rd adjacent channel distance separation requirement been applied to LPFM stations, will bound the complaint area. With regard to LPFM protection of subsequently modified, upgraded, or new full-service FM stations, we will conform 3rd adjacent channel protection responsibilities to the generally applicable provisions in � 66 of
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  • stations in mountainous areas be allowed to retain Class C status where their antennas operate at more than 450 meters HAAT on at least four of the eight terrain radials required to compute antenna HAAT, pointing out that in such areas terrain may be substantially more elevated in certain directions than in others. We decline to adopt this proposal. Section 73.313(d) of the Commission's rules provides for the exclusion of terrain radials or portions thereof from antenna HAAT computation only where the radials extend over large bodies of water or foreign territories. In the ``Denver cases,'' the Mass Media Bureau waived this rule to allow radials extending primarily over the Rocky Mountains to be excluded for the sole purpose of calculating
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  • Low Power Radio Service, MM Docket No. 99-25, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 2205, mod'd on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 19,208 (2000). With respect to radio, the principal community (city grade) contours are the 5 mV/m for AM stations under Section 73.24(I), and the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with Section 73.313(c). With respect to television, a station's principal community (city grade) contour is either the 74, 77, or 80 dBu contour, depending on the particular channel on which it operates, as described further in Sections 73.684 and 73.685. AACC identifies four categories of community colleges: (1) those that are part of the state university system; (2) those under the direct control
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  • Low Power Radio Service, MM Docket No. 99-25, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 2205, mod'd on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 19,208 (2000). With respect to radio, the principal community (city grade) contours are the 5 mV/m for AM stations under Section 73.24(I), and the 3.16 mV/m for FM stations calculated in accordance with Section 73.313(c). With respect to television, a station's principal community (city grade) contour is either the 74, 77, or 80 dBu contour, depending on the particular channel on which it operates, as described further in Sections 73.684 and 73.685. AACC identifies four categories of community colleges: (1) those that are part of the state university system; (2) those under the direct control
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  • distance separations necessary to maintain existing levels of interference protection in the FM service. More specifically and as fully explained in the LPFM NPRM, distance separations were based on the sum of the distances to: (1) the F(50,50) contour of the ``protected'' station; and (2) the F(50,10) contour of the ``interfering'' station as calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R. �� 73.313 and 73.333. Full power and LPFM stations were assumed to operate at maximum facilities. Class B stations were protected to the 54 dBu F(50,50) contour and Class B1 stations to the 57 dBu F(50,50) contour. All other classes of stations (including LPFM stations) were protected to the 60 dBu F(50,50) contour. Under this methodology, prohibited interference occurs when the interfering
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  • and library services; the duplication and dissemination of Commission records and databases; the receipt and disposition of public inquiries; consumer, small business, and public assistance; and public affairs and media relations. Includes policy direction, program development, legal services, and executive direction, as well as support services associated with public information activities. 184 47 U.S.C. 73.150 and 73.152. 185 47 U.S.C. 73.313. 79 Attachment H Factors, Measurements and Calculations That Go Into Determining Station Signal Contours And Associated Population Coverages AM Stations Specific information on each day tower, including field ratio, phasing, spacing and orientation was retrieved, as well as the theoretical pattern RMS figure (mV/m @ 1 km) for the antenna system. The standard, or modified standard if pertinent, horizontal plane
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  • used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in section 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in section 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in section 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • was used. Where the antenna HAMSL was available, it was used in lieu of the overall HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 72 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the propagation curves specified in �73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the city grade (70 dBuV/m or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 72 radials. The resulting distance to city grade contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 1990 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for
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  • are not required to specify a fully-spaced assignment site. Item 14: Community Coverage. The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the Commission's community coverage requirements. See Section 73.315. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the proposed 3.16 mV/m contour must cover the entire principal community to be served, using the standard prediction method from Section 73.313. If compliance with Section 73.315 is based on alternative prediction methods, exhibits must be submitted demonstrating compliance with all appropriate rule sections. Item 15: Main Studio Location. The applicant must certify that its proposed main studio location complies with the requirements of Section 73.1125. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the applicant's proposed main studio must be either
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  • to the community of license, while FM stations on the reserved band (channels 200-220) must continue to provide a 60 dBu contour over a portion of the community of license. In order to decrease power by filing FCC Form 302-FM, the 60 dBu and 70 dBu contours must be predicted by use of the standard contour prediction method in Section 73.313(b), (c), and (d). Any decrease in power must not change the authorized station class. All stations must comply with the main studio rule in Section 73.1125. Item 12b. This question requires the applicant to certify that the authorized or pending auxiliary facilities for the subject station will not extend beyond the coverage area (1.0 mV/m/60 dB� contour) of the main
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  • that is not in a top 20 DMA. The relevant contour of a commercial AM station in this context is the 2 mV/m contour as computed in accordance with 47 C.F.R. � 73.183 or � 73.186. The relevant contour of a commercial FM station in this context is the 1 mV/m contour as computed in accordance with 47 C.F.R. � 73.313. 2006 Quadrennial Ownership Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 2042-46, �� 57-62. A negative presumption shall be reversed if the newspaper or broadcast station is failed or failing. In order to qualify as failed, the newspaper or broadcast outlet has to have stopped circulating or have been dark for at least four months immediately prior to the filing of the assignment
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  • with first overall aural reception service. The applicant's population figures must be based on the most recent Census Block Data from the United States Bureau of Census. Applicants should use the centroid method of counting population (counting persons within each of the relevant census blocks). Applicants should calculate contours based on the standard predicted contours established in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(c). The Commission will consider the response to this question only if it determines (a) that the applicant has answered "yes" and provided an exhibit indicating first aural reception service to a significant population, and (b) that the application is mutually exclusive with an application claiming the Tribal Priority. All applicants should proceed to Question 2. Question 2: The certification requests
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  • inspection file and has submitted to the Commission copies of the documentation. Yes (2 points) 3. No (0 points) Technical Parameters: Applicant certifies that the numbers in the boxes below accurately reflect the new (increased) area and population that its proposal would serve with a 60 dBu signal measured in accordance with the standard predicted contours in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(c) and that it has documented the basis for its calculations in the local public inspection file and has submitted copies to the Commission. Major modification applicants should include the area of proposed increase only (exclude the station's existing service area). (Points, if any, will be determined by FCC) 4. Yes No New (increased) area served in square kilometers (excluding areas
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  • operations of both KXDC and KXUU-FM1. 10. The Rules require stations to operate in compliance with applicable technical rules and the terms of the station authorization. Section 74.1235(c) of the Rules states in part that "[t]he effective radiated power of FM booster stations shall be limited such that the predicted service contour of the booster station, computed in accordance with 73.313 paragraphs (a) through (d) of this chapter, may not extend beyond the corresponding service contour of the primary FM station that the booster rebroadcasts." The KXUU-FM1 booster was licensed for an ERP of 175 watts so as not to extend the service contour of KXDC. On April 18, 2001, booster station KXUU-FM1 had an ERP of 333 watts, which exceeded
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  • of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules To Permit Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without A Construction Permit, 12 FCC Rcd. 12371, 12401-03 (1997).4 We have reviewed the engineering submissions by Free-Lance Star and Telemedia. Because the terrain involved would result in better signal propagation than is assumed in the standard contour prediction methods described in Section 73.313 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.313, we find that the location of the WGRQ(FM) main studio is not in violation of the Commission's rule. 8. With respect to Free-Lance Star's allegations regarding the public inspection file, we find that Telemedia failed to fully comply with the rules. It appears that the station personnel were involved in remodeling the main
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  • diplexed antenna - to be shared with station KALC(FM), Denver - at KALC(FM)'s current position on the KWGN-TV tower, slightly lower than KBPI(FM)'s current position on the tower. The tower will be ``reinforced'' to accommodate this diplexed antenna as well as KWGN-TV's digital antenna. The applications, ``noting the long-recognized method of calculating [HAAT] for similarly-situated stations, request waivers of Section 73.313(d) of the Commission's Rules to exclude from the antenna HAAT calculation the four radials extending over the Rocky Mountains.'' Background CARE objection. CARE objects to the subject applications on three grounds: (1) asserted non-compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (``NEPA''); (2) an alleged inadequate analysis of what it terms non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (``NIER''), known
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  • operation. 14. Citicasters' engineering exhibit does not demonstrate an error of fact or law in the Staff Decision granting the KBNH(FM) Section 73.215(a) waiver request and Application sufficient to warrant reconsideration of that action. RSM's exhibits clearly indicate that it undertook an initial analysis of overlap impact with respect KCIX(FM) under Section 73.215 using the standard prediction methodology in Section 73.313 of the Commission's rule. It also augmented that analysis, as is often done by applicants presenting unique waiver requests, with supplementary data using the desired-to-undesired signal contour ratio to support its request. The differences between the areas and populations in the overlap and white areas derived from the standard methodology and those determined by use of the contour ratio method
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  • requisite level of first and second NCE service. In the event that no application for a reserved band allotment proposes such service, the allotment becomes unreserved by operation of law and subject to the Commission's competitive bidding licensing procedures. NCE rulemaking proponents wishing in the future to take advantage of this exception to our uniform terrain methodology must use Section 73.313 of the Commission's Rules to calculate all relevant NCE station contours. In addition, a reservation proponent must demonstrate that it has reasonable assurance of site availability for the proposed site and must obtain FAA approval for a tower at the proposed site. 5. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, That our action in Hemet, California is set aside pursuant to Section 1.113(a)
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  • 47 C.F.R. �� 73.315, 73.801. Columbus has a geographic land area of 225.9 square miles. See http://www.columbusinfobase.org/areas/cityof.asp Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2219. Neither will we entertain waiver requests based on a showing that the headquarters location or principals' residences are within the proposed station's predicted coverage area utilizing either the standard prediction methodology of 47 C.F.R. � 73.313 or alternative prediction methodologies. The ``10-mile Rule'' is, as the Commission indicated, a ``simple, straightforward requirement'' for ensuring that LPFM applicants are based in the local community. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2220. Columbia Communications Corp. v. FCC, 832 F.2d 139, 192 (D.C. Cir. 1987) (quoting Rio Grande Family Radio Fellowship, Inc. v. FCC, 406 F.2d 644, 666
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  • cites an unreported Media Bureau letter describing the use of terrain roughness in the context of a request for waiver of the principal community coverage requirement. Calvary also relies on Greater Media Radio Co., Inc. and R&S Media for the proposition that the Commission previously has considered waiver of the Section 73.215(a) contour overlap prohibition. Additionally, Calvary claims that Section 73.313(e) of the Rules establishes that ``alternate methods of prediction may be used to determine coverage.'' Calvary also claims that, in calculating the KUZZ interference contour, it is justified in using KUZZ's actual HAAT, rather than its ``reference'' HAAT as required by Section 73.215. If the Section 73.215 reference HAAT were used, Calvary argues, it would yield anomalous results because contours
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  • Id. at 16-19. Id. at 18. The claimed ``anomaly'' is in 47 C.F.R. � 73.310(a) which requires that the radiation center of a station antenna's overall height above average terrain (the ``HAAT'') must be calculated based on the average of the HAAT along eight equally spaced radials extending from 3 to 16 km from the antenna. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(d)(4)(i). Id. Id. at 14 and n.29. (Gold Coast also states that other communities in the Coachella Valley, where KDES-FM currently is located, have grown 90% in the past twenty years. Id.) SBR Objection at 2. Id. Gold Coast, however, states that the Palm Springs Arbitron Metro is Market 133 with a population of approximately 372,000 persons and that the Riverside-San
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  • and waiver request, and reinstate the Application. Background. Seminole filed the Application during the NCE filing window in October 2007. A staff engineering review of the Application revealed that the proposed facility failed to provide adequate community coverage as required by Section 73.515 of the Rules. Specifically, the proposed 60 dBu contour, using the standard contour prediction method in Section 73.313(e) of the Rules, failed to cover at least 50 percent of the Big Cypress Reservation (``BCR'') or 50 percent of the Tribal members who reside on the BCR. Seminole acknowledged this situation in the Application and provided a supplemental showing based on the Longley-Rice propagation methodology. The Seminole study established that 91 percent of the Tribal members reside within the
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  • (2003). 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(f) (emphasis added); see also KOLA, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd at 14310 (1996). See Educational Television Association of Metropolitan Cleveland, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15117, 15120 (2003). Petition at 1. This methodology was developed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and based on NBS Technical Note 101. It is permitted by Section 73.313(e) and (f) of the Rules to calculate the distances to contours. See Engineering Statement of Clarence M. Beverage, Communications Technologies, attached to Petition. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(c)(2) which states: ``A petition for reconsideration which relies on facts not previously presented to the Commission or to the designated authority may be granted only . . . [if] [t]he Commission or
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  • studio had again been relocated to a nearby permanent site at 233 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, Kentucky (the ``233 West Dixie Studio''). Skytower again stated that relocation to that site ``complies with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules.'' Both sites lie outside the principal community contour of any Hardinsburg station-as calculated using the standard contour prediction method specified in Section 73.313 of the Rules-and are more than twenty-five miles from the center of Hardinsburg. Inquiry From the Enforcement Bureau Skytower did not request prior authorization from the Commission to relocate its main studio outside the WULF(FM) principal community contour to either the temporary or permanent Elizabethtown locations. On October 28, 2003, the Commission's Enforcement Bureau, responding to a complaint that WULF(FM)'s
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  • permit only a limited differential in the location of separate FM analog and digital transmitting facilities and there will be very little difference in the predicted maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for an eligible FM station if calculated from either of the two locations, we are requiring use of the licensed analog facilities for this calculation. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.313. See Comments of James M. Wilhelm at 1, Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. at 6, Entravision Holdings, LLC at 5, V-Soft Communications, LLC at 3, Educational Information Corporation at 9, and Prometheus Radio Project at 4. See Ex Parte Presentation Letter, Media Access Project, filed Nov. 20, 2009. See MAP 2010 Ex Parte at 4. The MAP 2010 Ex Parte urges
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  • showings to be considered, the following information must be included: (1) an explanation of why use of a supplemental showing is warranted (e.g., very flat, very rough, or anomalous terrain), and a showing how the terrain departs widely from the average terrain assumed for the F(50,50) propagation curves in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.333 for FM stations (see 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(e)); (2) a showing that the distance to the community of license as predicted by the supplemental method is at least 10% different than the distance predicted by the standard contour prediction method (47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(c)); (3) a map showing community coverage contours predicted using both the standard and supplemental contour prediction methods; (4) a list of assumptions and an
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  • that allegedly proved that translator could not receive the primary station's signal direct off air, as required by Section 73.1231(b) (``Shaw''); c.f. CMP Houston-KD, LLC, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 23 FCC Rcd 10656 (2008) (``CMP Houston'') (affirming staff decision to accept minor modification application that used a Longley-Rice supplemental showing to verify 70 dBu community coverage as required by Section 73.313). See also Ithaca Community Radio, Inc., Letter, 23 FCC Rcd 12910 (MB 2008) (``Ithaca'') (rejecting petitioner's attempt to apply an alternative propagation methodology to disqualify a grantable NCE FM construction permit application based on alleged interference); WIIZ(FM), Battle Ground, IN, Letter, 10 FCC Rcd 3159, 3160 (MMB 1995) (rejecting petitioner's attempt to disqualify an assignment application that had demonstrated compliance
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  • contests only the manner in which it believes the Bureau learned of the flaw. Accordingly, we reject Regents' arguments that CE lacked candor and that Regents was prejudiced by the timing of the filing of the CE Objection. CE's Fair Distribution Claim. All applicants in Group 388 correctly relied on the standard signal coverage methodology as set forth in Section 73.313 of our Rules, to compute their fair distribution claims. This methodology requires applicants to use a field strength chart based on average terrain. Although this method does not replicate coverage exactly, it provides a uniform method of calculation that is sufficiently accurate for most licensing purposes. Pursuant to this standard method, CE claimed that it would provide a first NCE
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  • distressed assets'' and his fiduciary obligation to act in the best interests of the Station. He states that the Hogan Road studio location is 25.6 miles from the reference coordinates of Fernandina Beach and is not within the principal community contour of any station licensed to Fernandina Beach as calculated using the standard contour prediction methodology set forth in Section 73.313 of the Rules. However, Savage submits a technical exhibit purporting to show that, as measured by the Longley-Rice alternative contour-prediction methodology, the Hogan Road Location falls within the Station's principal community contour. Savage therefore requests that the Media Bureau authorize the relocation of the Station's main studio to the Hogan Road location. Discussion. We referred the Request to the Technical
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  • WULF(FM) main studio had again been relocated to a nearby permanent site at 233 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, Kentucky. In each notification letter, Skytower stated that relocation to that site ``complies with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules.'' Both sites lie outside the principal community contour of any Hardinsburg station-as calculated using the standard contour prediction method specified in Section 73.313 of the Rules-and are more than twenty-five miles from the center of Hardinsburg. On October 28, 2003, the Commission's Enforcement Bureau, responding to a complaint that WULF(FM)'s main studio was not in compliance with the main studio Rule, sent Skytower a letter of inquiry ( ``LOI'') requesting detailed information about the location of WULF(FM)'s main studio. On November 12, 2003,
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  • them. However, a close reading of the Petition shows this is not the case. 4. First, Lunderville argues that the Commission failed to follow its own Rules in paragraphs 5 and 7 of the Shaw Order, when the Commission rejected Lunderville's contentions that it should have calculated the signal of primary station WVMJ(FM) using alternative signal prediction methodology under Section 73.313(e) of the Rules, and that it should use the standard in Section 74.1235(d) of the Rules, rather than that in Section 74.1235(d)(3), in determining the allowable power of Shaw's proposed translator station. According to Lunderville, ``[t]he Commission's failure to follow its own rules is a new fact that occurred after the filing of Lunderville's application for review and it would
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  • Commission established several guidelines for such analyses, which are as follows: an explanation of why use of a supplemental showing is warranted (e.g., very flat, very rough, or anomalous terrain), and a showing how the terrain departs widely from the average terrain assumed for the F(50,50) propagation curves in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.333 for FM stations (see 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(e) for FM or or 47 C.F.R. Section 73.699 for TV stations (see 47 C.F.R. 73.684(f) for TV)); a showing that the distance to the 70 dBu contour as predicted by the supplemental method is at least 10% larger than the distance predicted by the standard contour prediction method (47 C.F.R. Section 73.313(c) and (d) for FM stations or 47 C.F.R.
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  • the most recent census block data made available by the Census Bureau. See paragraph 26 supra. Area will be measured by the number of square kilometers within the 60 dBu service contour of FM stations and the Grade B contour of television stations. These contours will be calculated using the standard predicted contours established in our rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.313(c) (FM) and 73.683 (TV). c. Localism - Established Local Applicant (3 points) Among other factors on which we sought comment was a "local educational presence," giving certain established local organizations a credit over new or distant organizations. We based this proposal on spectrum efficiency, stating that it was more efficient to award a permit to a local applicant whose educational
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  • For AM radio stations that standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186 of the Commission's Rules. For FM radio stations the standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.313 of the Commission's Rules. Previously, we discussed the inherent flaws in defining radio markets using a contour-based definition, and decided to move to a geographic based definition. Specifically, we found that a contour based definition for defining radio markets can create inconsistencies in counting stations that comprise a market, counting stations that an entity owns in a market, and determining
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  • of this section: (1) for radio/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is completely encompassed by: (A) for AM radio stations, the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.183 or � 73.186 of the Commission's Rules; (B) for FM stations, the predicted 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with � 73.313 of the Commission's Rules; and (2) for television/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is located within the same Nielsen Designated Market Area to which the television station is assigned. Note 12 to � 73.3555: For purposes of paragraph (c) of this section, for television/radio combinations, the rule is triggered when the radio station's
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  • provide broadcasters with the flexibility to make changes in their antenna configurations. For example, should we grant delegated authority to the Media Bureau to approve certain types of antenna modifications? Should we adopt a presumptive approach to antenna modifications by which a station can make any changes as long as it clears the change with adjacent stations? Predicted Coverage. Section 73.313 of the Commission's rules concerns FM predicted coverage. With the analog FM system, all predictions of coverage are made without regard to interference and only on the basis of estimated field strengths. We seek comment on whether this rule needs to be modified to encompass the different nature of digital audio transmissions. If so, what should the rule require? FM
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  • in terms of population, but not area. AFA's proposed 60 dBu contour encompasses 258 square kilometers, with a population of 71,561. See Friends, CMB, and BBN Point Supplements, Question IV(4). See CSN Point Supplement, Question IV(4). See CSN Point Supplement, Exhibit E-1, Methodology (`the area is [to be] corrected by subtracting the area over open water as specified in Section 73.313. . .''); see also 47 C.F.R. � 73.313(d)(2). CSN would operate virtually identical facilities to those of Black Media Works (``BMW'') using the same geographic coordinates, power, and channel. Thus, BMW's calculation of a coverage area of approximately 27 square kilometers, excluding areas of water, is equally applicable to CSN. See also, Exhibit 3 to Central's Point Supplement (comparison of
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  • standard contour prediction methodology, the transmitter at the proposed new site would not place the requisite 70 dBu signal over Garden City, the station's community of license. The Applicant claimed, however, that in the direction of Garden City, the terrain is particularly smooth and therefore departs widely from the average terrain that is assumed in the Commission's standard methodology. Section 73.313(e) of the Rules allows submission of a supplemental showing using an alternative contour prediction methodology in cases ``where the terrain in one or more directions from the antenna site departs widely from the average elevation of the 3 to 16 kilometer sector . . . .'' Invoking this Rule, the Applicant submitted a supplemental study to demonstrate that the favorable
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  • to Kansas City's southeast. Because of the distance, the station would not cover Garden City with the requisite city grade signal strength using the Commission's standard prediction methodology. Specifically, using the Commission's standard methodology, the station's city grade contour falls some 13.5 km short of providing adequate coverage to Garden City. Nevertheless, the Commission approves the site move under Section 73.313(e) of our rules, which permits alternative coverage calculations where the topography in question ``departs widely'' from the average terrain assumed by our standard methodology. The station seeking the site change demonstrated that the terrain in the direction of Garden City is particularly smooth, and therefore that its coverage extends beyond what the Commission's standard model would predict. Commission staff analyzed
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  • 74.1231(b) of the Rules, asserting that such a signal would be blocked by an intervening mountain terrain. In support of his argument, Lunderville submits a topographic chart indicating several tall mountains that allegedly ``block line-of-sight to the Station WVMJ(FM) tower located some 40 miles to the south, and which is at an elevation of no more than 1,600 feet.'' Section 73.313 of the Rules generally provides for the determination of a station's coverage contour based on the average terrain, at a distance of three to sixteen kilometers from the proposed antenna site, along a set of radials. Audio Division staff analyzed Shaw's proposal using this methodology and concluded that the proposed translator would be within the primary station's 20 dBu contour
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  • to Kansas City's southeast. Because of the distance, the station would not cover Garden City with the requisite city grade signal strength using the Commission's standard prediction methodology. Specifically, using the Commission's standard methodology, the station's city grade contour falls some 13.5 km short of providing adequate coverage to Garden City. Nevertheless, the Commission approves the site move under Section 73.313(e) of our rules, which permits alternative coverage calculations where the topography in question ``departs widely'' from the average terrain assumed by our standard methodology. The station seeking the site change demonstrated that the terrain in the direction of Garden City is particularly smooth, and therefore that its coverage extends beyond what the Commission's standard model would predict. Commission staff analyzed
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  • purposes of this paragraph, the protected contour of the primary station shall be defined as follows: the predicted 0.5mV/m contour for commercial Class B stations, the predicted 0.7 mV/m contour for commercial Class B1 stations and the predicted 1 mV/m field strength contour for all other FM radio broadcast stations. The contours shall be as predicted in accordance with � 73.313(a) through (d) of this chapter. In the case of an FM radio broadcast station authorized with facilities in excess of those specified by � 73.211 of this chapter, a co-owned commercial FM translator will only be authorized within the protected contour of the class of station being rebroadcast, as predicted on the basis of the maximum powers and heights set
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  • kilometers int last_change_date The date this record was last updated. datetime min_first_service_ind Applicant Certifies that the station will provide first NCE service to 10% and 2000 ind people min_sec_service_ind Applicant Certifies that the station will provide second NCE service to 10% and ind 2000 people population_served Population served based on the most recent census data int rule_73_313_c_ind Compliance with Rule 73.313c:Technical Parameters: All questions related to new ind area of coverage certification rule_73_3555_ind Compliance with Rule 73.3555: Is the applicant's certification based on its exclusion ind of translator station(s)? rule_73_7000_ind Compliance with Rule 73.7000: Established local applicant ind rule_73_7003_b_c_ind Compliance with Rule 73.7003b and c: State-wide network ind supplement_date The date on which the supplement was filed. datetime technical_points Technical Points
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  • meansforittoachievefullClassCcoverage,itshouldbe permittedtouseanERPinexcessofthatprescribedinthe rules.However.theCommissionhistoricallyhasrefusedto authorizeexcessivepowerlevelsinordertocompensatefor insufficientantennaheights.SeeAmendmentofPart73 of theCommission'sRulestoPermitShort-SpacedFMStation AssignmentsbyUsingDirectionalAntennas.,6FCCRed 5456,5361('991).SeealsoFirstReportandOrderinDocket No.14185,22FCC309,237(1962).Ourrecentdecision inMurrayHillBroadcastingCompany,8FCCRcd325,n.2(1992),alsoreaffirmsthisprinciple. FederalCommunicationsCommissionRecord FCC93-311 3AnanalysisofCrain'sApplicationrevealsmuchemphasison theconceptofastation's"allocationsenvelope."Crain,however, referencesnoapplicableprecedentinwhichtheconceptof an"allocationsenvelope"isspecificallyormetaphoricallydiscussed .Rather,ineachnotedcasethefocusisconsiderably morenarrow. 4LettertoRamseyL.Woodworth.Esq.andtoJohnWellsKing, Esq. fromtheChief,AudioServicesDivision,MassMediaBureau .January14,1986(reference8920-MA),andLetterto 4407 9.TheothercasescitedbyCrainareinapposite.In GoldenWest,whichinvolvedagrandfatheredsuperpowered station, the Commission waived Section 73.211(b)'spowerlimitinordertopermittheapplicantto provideadequatecitygradeservicetoitscommunity.Unlike GoldenWest,Craindoesnotclaimthatadherenceto therulewilllimitordisruptWWUS'abilitytoadequately serveBigPineKey.InTri-Valley,theCommissionwaived thedistanceseparationrequirementsof47C.F.R.�72.207 inasituationwherenofullyorlessershortspacedsitewas available,whereonlyaminimumdegreeofinterference wouldresult,wheretheapplicantwastheonlypartycapable ofprovidingadequateemergencyinformationabout anearbynuclearpowerfacility,andwheretorequirefull spacingwouldresultindeletionofafirstlocalservice.4 FCCRedat4712.TheonlysimilaritytoCrain'ssituation istheallegedneedforWWUStoprovideemergencyinformation .However.examinationofCrain'sproposaland Applicationrevealsthat,contrarytoCrain'sassertion, WWUSwouldnotbetheonlystationcapableofproviding emergencyinformationtoallKeysresidentsaswellasa substantialnumberoftourists.evenoperatingwith620 kW.FM stationsWMCU,Miami,.WCTH.PlantationKey, andWEOW.AtlanticBeach,Florida,incombinationare capableofprovidingsuchinformationtoalltheKeys.In addition,FMStationsWLVE,MiamiBeach.WKLG,Rock Harbor,WAVK,Marathon,andWAIL,KeyWest.Florida, incombinationareabletoprovideservicetomostpopulated areasoftheKeys.andalloftheKeysareservedby daytimeAMstations. 10.The"Denvercases"4involvedBureauwaiversof �73.313,theCommission'sruleinvolvingpredictionof coverage.Inthatcontext.applicantssoughttoavoidthe automaticdowngradingprovidedforinBCDocket80-90. Althoughtherulewaswaivedinbothcasesforthepurpose ofcomputingantennaheightaboveaverageterrain.the basisforwaiverwasthattheportionsoftheterrainradials extendingovertheRockyMountainswouldimproperly skewthecalculatedvalueofthestations'HAAT.TheBureau specificallynotedinbothdecisionsthatallradials weretobeutilizedincomputingthestations'predicted servicecontours.5The"Denver"applicantsreceivedno changeseitherinfacilitiesorinallowablecoverage.and thesecasesdonotimplythattheCommissionwillwaiveits maximumpowerlimitationsimplyinordertoallowa stationtoincreasecoveragetoavoidadowngrade.Finally,inBayshore,anallotmentrulemakingproceeding,achannel wasallotteddespitepredictionsthatcitygradecoverage wouldbeunlikelyinthefaceofenvironmentalrestrictions. Itwasrecognizedthatthecommunityoflicensemight,in fact,receiveanadequatesignalbecauseofasignalpath overwaternearthetransmittersite.However,nowaiver wasgrantedinthatrulemakingproceeding,anditwas merelysuggestedthatwaiversof47C.F.R.��73.211and 72.315mightbesoughtintheapplicationscontext.More- over,nowaiverofSection72.211wasultimatelygranted. MalriteRadio&Television,Inc.fromtheChief,AudioServices Division,MassMediaBureau("Malrite"),June11,,1987(reference 8920-AED). 5Thus.Crain'sargumentthat"terrainanomalies"intheKeys rendertheCommission'spropagationcurvesunreliablecarries noweighthere. FCC93-311 Again,thereisnoindicationthatWWUS'coverageofBig PineKeyisinadequate.andCraindoesnotdemonstrate thatanysuchwaivergrantswererealizedpursuanttoany permitapplication.6 11. Crain'sproposalwouldbeextremelydisruptiveto theFMallotmentscheme.Itistruethatinthiscasegrant ofCrain'sproposalwouldnothaveasignificantdirect adversepreclusionaryeffectvis-a-visnewallotmentsorfacilities changes.7However.Craindidnotaddresstheindirect preclusionaryeffectonnewallotmentsresulting fromchannelchangesamongexistingstations.Additionally .whileCrainpointsoutthatits34dBu"interfering" contourwouldextendnofurtherthanthatofaClassC stationoperatingwithmaximumfacilities,its60dBucoverage contourwillextend17kmlessthanthatofafull ClassCstation;itscoveragecontourthuswillextendto only81%ofthatofaClassCstationoperatingwith maximumpowerandheightaccordingtotheRules.We believeittobeaninefficientutilizationofspectrumto permitCraintocreateasmuchinterferencepotentialasa ClassCstationwithacoveragecontourwhichextendsonly 81%asfar.8WealsonotethatCrain'sproposalofextremely highpoweratarelativelylowantennaheightwill greatlyincreasetheriskofblanketinginterference.See47 C.F.R.�73.318. t2.Finally.approvaloftherequestedpowerlevelwould treatWWUSdifferentlythanothersimilarlysituatedapplicants .See,e.g.,MelodyMusic,Inc.v.FCC,245F.2d730 (D.C.Cir.1965).Inthisregard.threeformerClassC
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  • "some non-controversial alternative" to the standard contour prediction methods should be available when certain proposals require more accurate evaluation. We do not characterize alternative contour prediction methods as non-controversial, nor do we agree that alternative contour prediction methods should be used in calculating interference. Currently, the Commission allows the use of alternate prediction methods provided for by 47 C.F.R. ' 73.313(e) to demonstrate adequate coverage of the community of license, or to establish that the main studio location would be within the principal community contour (70 dBu). However, such methods are not accepted from full-service stations for the purpose of demonstrating a lack of interference. Doing so could complicate the rule that we are attempting to simplify, with little benefit. The
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  • new rule section 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1620(c)(8). Eligible commercial FM applicants may submit a modification of license application to cover the reduced power, and no construction permit will be required. However, for stations in the commercial band, power reductions will only be accepted where the 70 dBu contour as predicted by the standard contour prediction method in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313 (i.e., no supplemental contour prediction method) still continues to cover at least 80% of the area or population within the legal boundaries of the community of license, which under present policy corresponds to the minimum level necessary for substantial compliance with the city coverage rule (47 C.F.R. Section 73.315(a)). The commercial station's class must also remain unchanged from the authorized
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  • Washington,D.C.20554 InreApplicationsof MMDocketNo.90-234 REV.J.BAZZELAND FileNo.BPH-870619MB ELIZABETHMULL d/b/aSEYMOUR COMMUNICATIONS (hereafter"Seymour") CARMEL FileNo.BPH-870625MJ COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (hereafter"Carmel") ForConstructionPermitfor NewFMStation,Channel242A,96.3MHz Seymour,Tennessee HEARINGDESIGNATIONORDER Adopted:April13,1990; Released:May17,1990 BytheChief,AudioServicesDivision: 1.TheCommissionhasbeforeittheabove-captioned mutuallyexclusiveapplicationsforanewFMstation.1 2.Carmel.InformationbeforetheCommissionindicates thatCarmelwasorganizedandisaffiliatedwithSonrise ManagementServices("Sonrise").Sonrisehasbeenthe subjectofnumerous"realparty-in-interest"issuesadded bypresidingAdministrativeLawJudgesinanumberof mutuallyexclusiveproceedings.Forexample,issuesconcerning Sonrisehavebeendesignatedineachofthefollowing proceedings: FederalCommunicationsCommissionRecord 5FCCRcdNo.10 Identical issues were specified in each ofthese proceedings:whetheror ofSonrisewasarealparty-in-interestinthesubjectapplicant,whetherornotthe applicant'sorganizationalstructurewasasham,andthe effectthereofontheapplicant'squalificationstobea Commissionlicensee.Ineachoftheproceedingslisted above,theSonrise-affiliatedapplicanthasdismissedits applicationratherthanresolvingtheseissues.These unresolvedissuescallintoquestionCarmel'squalification tobeaCommissionlicensee.Therefore,suchissueswill bespecifiedandtriedagainstCarmelinthisproceeding. 3.Carmelhasnotsubmittedadescriptioninnarrative formofproposedprogrammingrelatingtotheissuesof publicconcernfacingitsservicearea,pursuanttoSection IV,Form301.Accordingly,Carmelwillberequiredto filewithin30daysofthereleaseofthisOrderanarrative programmingstatementwiththepresidingAdministrative LawJudge,oranappropriateissuewillbespecifiedby theJudge. 4.Carmel'sapplicationindicatesthatitsproposal, whichisbasedontheprovisionsof47C.F.R.�73.313. willcoveronly68.3%oftheareawithinthelegalboundaries ofSeymour,Tennessee.Theapplicanthas,therefore, requestedawaiverof47C.F.R.�73.315(a).Theapplicant statesthatsubstantialcompliance(80%)isnotachievable duetoalargeridgeonthe180-degreeradial,between3 and16km,whichmustbeincludedpursuantto47 C.F.R.�73.313.(Wenotethattheactualheightabove averageterrainhasbeencomputedproperly.) 5.Asupplementalshowingtosupportthewaiverrequest hasbeenprovided.Thisshowingusesatruncated 180-degreeradialtoshowtheexpectedcoverage,which willencompass82.2%ofthecommunityoflicense.This radial,extendingfrom3kmto10.5km(theedgeofthe communityinthatdirection)isusedtoshowthatthe70 dBucontourwillactuallyextendfurtherinthatdirection thanisnormallypredictedunder47C.F.R.�73.313.The applicantconcedesthatcoveragebeyondtheridgewillbe significantlyattenuated;however,thecityofSeymour doesnotextendbeyondtheridgeinthatdirection.Consequently, wefindthattheproposalwillplaceafield strengthof70dBuorgreateruptotheridge.Carmel's supplementalshowingforcitycoverageisaccepted,and theapplicationisfoundtobeinsubstantialcompliance withthecitycoverageprovisionsof47C.F.R.�73.315. Accordingly,itsrequestforwaiverofthissectionwillbe dismissedasmoot. 6.OtherMatters.Datasubmittedbytheapplicantsindicate therewouldbesignificantdifferenceinthesizeof theareasandpopulationswhichwouldreceiveservice fromtheproposals.Consequently,theareasandpopula- tionswhichwouldreceiveFMserviceof1mV/mor greaterintensity,togetherwiththeavailabilityofother primaryauralservicesinsuchareas,willbeconsidered underthestandardcomparativeissueforthepurposeof determiningwhetheracomparativepreferenceshouldaccrue toanyoftheapplicants. 7.Exceptasmaybeindicatedbyanyissuesspecified below,theapplicantsarequalifiedtoconstructandoperate asproposed.Sincetheproposalsaremutuallyexclusive, theymustbedesignatedforhearinginaconsolidated proceedingontheissuesspecifiedbelow. 8.Accordingly,ITISORDERED,That,pursuantto Section309(e)oftheCommunicationsActof1934,as amended,theapplicationsAREDESIGNATEDFOR City/State DocketNo. Solona,Florida 87-464 Rockledge,Florida 87-556 SilverSprings,Florida 88-119 EastRidge,Tennessee 88-122 DesMoines,Iowa 88-238 NagsHead,NorthCarolina 88-277 Tyler,Texas 88-280
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  • is the subject of this lette r. The petition for reconsideration notes that the staff determined the 1 mV/m con tours for the main and proposed auxiliary facilities using radials spaced every 5 of azimuth. However, the pe tition states that there is no requirement to employ more than eight radials spaced every 45. The petition r eferences 47 CFR 73.313(d), which requires applicants for FM stations to compute the average height of 8 in dividual radials evenly spaced every 45; these figures are then used in determining the antenna height above average terrain. The petitioner connected the points at which the 1 mV/m field strength is located along each o f these 8 eight radials with a smooth curve to
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  • 73.258 Indicating instruments. [204]TEXT [205]PDF 73.267 Determining operating power. [206]TEXT [207]PDF 73.277 Permissible transmissions. [208]TEXT [209]PDF 73.293 Use of FM multiplex subcarriers. [210]TEXT [211]PDF 73.295 FM subsidiary communications services. [ [212]Subcarriers / SCA ] [213]TEXT [214]PDF 73.297 FM stereophonic sound broadcasting. [215]TEXT [216]PDF 73.310 FM technical definitions. [217]TEXT [218]PDF 73.311 Field strength contours. [219]TEXT [220]PDF 73.312 Topographic data. [221]TEXT [222]PDF 73.313 Prediction of coverage. [223]TEXT [224]PDF 73.314 Field strength measurements. [225]TEXT [226]PDF 73.315 FM transmitter location. [227]TEXT [228]PDF 73.316 FM antenna systems. [229]TEXT [230]PDF 73.317 FM transmission system requirements. [231]TEXT [232]PDF 73.318 FM blanketing interference. [233]TEXT [234]PDF 73.319 FM multiplex subcarrier technical standards. [235]TEXT [236]PDF 73.322 FM stereophonic sound transmission standards. [237]TEXT [238]PDF 73.333 Engineering charts. [ [239]Propagation Curves ] Subpart
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  • database: (_) FCC Terrain data (continental US only) (_) GLOBE terrain data (worldwide) [_] Text file output (optional) Submit Reset More about Antenna Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) Antenna height above average terrain, along with the Commission's [50]FM and TV propagation curves is commonly used in the prediction of coverage by television stations and by FM radio stations (see Section [51]73.313 for FM radio stations and Section [52]73.684 for television stations) as well as some wireless radio services (see rule section [53]90.205). FM and TV coverage may be extended or shortened in a given direction depending on the terrain in that direction. For example, a mountain may reduce service (as compared to flat terrain), while a valley may allow expanded coverage.
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  • dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ [321]WP5.1 | [322]Text ]. January 1976 Field Strength Calculation for TV and FM Broadcasting Report, FCC/OCE RS76-01, by Gary S. Kalagian. released January 1976 [ [323]Scanned ] NOTE: FM and TV propagations curves program. November 5, 1975 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684 and 73.699 Order, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749, released November 5, 1975 [ [324]PDF | [325]Scanned ] NOTE: The 1975 suspension of the use of the terrain roughness correction factor remains in effect today. June 27, 1975 Amendment of Sections 73.333 and 73.699 Field Strength Curves for FM and TV Broadcast Stations [Docket 16002]; Amendment of Part
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  • dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ [275]WP5.1 | [276]Text ]. January 1976 Field Strength Calculation for TV and FM Broadcasting Report, FCC/OCE RS76-01, by Gary S. Kalagian. released January 1976 [ [277]Scanned ] NOTE: FM and TV propagations curves program. November 5, 1975 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684 and 73.699 Order, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749, released November 5, 1975 [ [278]PDF | [279]Scanned ] NOTE: The 1975 suspension of the use of the terrain roughness correction factor remains in effect today. June 27, 1975 Amendment of Sections 73.333 and 73.699 Field Strength Curves for FM and TV Broadcast Stations [Docket 16002]; Amendment of Part
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  • 73.258 Indicating instruments. [157]TEXT [158]PDF 73.267 Determining operating power. [159]TEXT [160]PDF 73.277 Permissible transmissions. [161]TEXT [162]PDF 73.293 Use of FM multiplex subcarriers. [163]TEXT [164]PDF 73.295 FM subsidiary communications services. [ [165]Subcarriers / SCA ] [166]TEXT [167]PDF 73.297 FM stereophonic sound broadcasting. [168]TEXT [169]PDF 73.310 FM technical definitions. [170]TEXT [171]PDF 73.311 Field strength contours. [172]TEXT [173]PDF 73.312 Topographic data. [174]TEXT [175]PDF 73.313 Prediction of coverage. [176]TEXT [177]PDF 73.314 Field strength measurements. [178]TEXT [179]PDF 73.315 FM transmitter location. [180]TEXT [181]PDF 73.316 FM antenna systems. [182]TEXT [183]PDF 73.317 FM transmission system requirements. [184]TEXT [185]PDF 73.318 FM blanketing interference. [186]TEXT [187]PDF 73.319 FM multiplex subcarrier technical standards. [188]TEXT [189]PDF 73.322 FM stereophonic sound transmission standards. [190]TEXT [191]PDF 73.333 Engineering charts. [ [192]Propagation Curves ] Subpart
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  • a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with �73.183 or �73.186 [of the Commission's rules], encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with �73.313 [of the Commission's rules], encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) the Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with � 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published."). 10 See Appendices A thru I, Exhibit 18-B of FCC Form 315 to various transfer applications. 11 See Univision investor