FCC Web Documents citing 73.610

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  • Indicates whether or not there is any Relative Fields values char(1) rule_1_1307_ind No significant health hazard as specified in 1.1307 Indicator char(1) rule_73_1660_ind Transmitter complies with 73.1660 (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_1690c_3_ind Rule 73.1690(c)(3) Apply Indicator, Pattern of Directional Antenna char(1) rule_73_607_ind Facility satisfy Rule 73.607 for Allotment (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_610_ind Indicates whether the proposed facility will satisfy the requirements of rule 73.610. char(1) rule_73_614_ind Facility complies with Rule 73.614 for ERP, and HAAT (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_62_ind ERP and Haat for this station meets requirements in the 47 CFR Section 73.62 char(1) rule_73_622_ind 73.622 met for operating DTV Channel Indicator char(1) rule_73_623a_ind Facility satisfies the interference protection provisions of 73.623(a) indicator char(1) rule_73_625_ind Facility complies with Rule 73.625 for Coverage requirements Indicator char(1)
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  • allotted to Laughlin, Nevada, consistent with the technical requirements of the Commission's Rules at the petitioner's specified site located 13.2 kilometers (8.2 miles) south of the community at coordinates 35-03-12 NL and 114-37-10 WL. Specifically, the NTSC Channel 34 allotment at Laughlin complies with the principal community coverage requirements of Section 73.685(a), meets the minimum distance separation requirements of Section 73.610 with respect to all other NTSC TV stations, does not have a negative impact on any LPTV station that has been certified as eligible for Class A Television status pursuant to the Report and Order in MM Docket No. 00-10 (FCC 00-115, adopted March 28, 2000, released April 4, 2000), and conforms to the DTV protection requirements established in the
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  • 67 since it would facilitate the implementation of a new full service television station in Galesburg, and is in accordance with the Commission's directive for broadcast applicants to relocate from television channels 60-69. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 53 can be allotted to Galesburg with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and with the criteria set forth in the Commission's Public Notice released on November 22, 1999, DA 99-2605. The coordinates for channel 53 at Galesburg are North Latitude 41-18-45 and West Longitude 90-22-45. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61,
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  • areas. The white area contains 9,204 people in 3,375 square kilometers and the gray area contains 5,748 people in 4,576 square kilometers. Additionally, the 80 dBu contour for Channel 31 does not cover an urbanized area from either community. Channel 31 can be allotted to Borger at the proposed site in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Section 73.610(b)(2) of the Commission's Rules. 5. We believe the public interest would be served by soliciting comments on TV 31's proposal to reallot Channel 31 from Elk City, Oklahoma, to Borger, Texas. Since the Channel 31 facility is not built, the reallotment does not represent a loss of service from Elk City upon which the public has come to rely. The
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  • preserve the opportunity for a first local television service to Destin while promoting the objectives set forth in Section 307(b) of the Communications Act 3. We believe the Joint applicants' proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 48 can be allotted to Destin, Florida, with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for Channel 48 at Destin are North Latitude 30-30-52 and West Longitude 86-13-12. Pursuant to the Commission's policy as noted in its Public Notice, we will not accept competing expressions of interest in the use of television channel 48 at Destin. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the
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  • of the above, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules, we will modify the construction permit issued to Channel 11 License, Inc. for Station KRII (File No. BPCT-19960709KR) to specify operation on Channel 11 at Chisholm, Minnesota. 5. Channel 11 can be allotted to Chisholm consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Section 73.610(b)(2) of the Commission's Rules with respect to domestic allotments, utilizing the petitioner's specified site at coordinates 47-51-39 NL and 92-56-43 WL. However, as Chisholm is located within 400 kilometers (250 miles) of the U.S.-Canada border, and the allotment of Channel 11 at that community will result in a short-spacing to vacant Channel 12, Lac La Croix, Ontario, Canada, concurrence in
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  • 64 since the adoption of this channel substitution would be consistent with the Commission's Public Notice directing applicants of new NTSC stations to modify their requests to move from Channel 60 through 69.3 A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 48 can be allotted to Destin with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 48 at Destin are North Latitude 30-30-52 and West Longitude 86-13-13. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective
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  • would be served by substituting channel 39 for channel 14 since it would eliminate the mutually exclusivity between KM and ITN's competing applications while resolving interference concerns to the land mobile radio service. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 39 can be allotted to Boise with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules and with the criteria set forth in the Commission's Public Notice ("Public Notice"), released on November 22, 1999, DA 99-2605.2 The coordinates for channel 39 at Boise are North Latitude 43-45-18 and West Longitude 116-05-52. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications
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  • allotted to New Iberia. 2. We believe the public interest would be served by the channel substitution since it would permit Iberia to implement the first local TV service at New Iberia. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 53 can be allotted to New Iberia with a minus offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules and with the criteria set forth in the Commission's Public Notice. The coordinates for channel 53- at New Iberia are North Latitude 30-12-48 and West Longitude 91-45-58. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61,
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  • gray area of 2,882 sq. km. and 9,478 people. It will also serve a total U.S. area of 23,230 sq. km. and 123,341 people. Further, our analysis indicates that Channel 11 allotment at Chisholm will provide 77 dBu coverage over the entire community. Additionally, Channel 11 can be allotted to Chisholm consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Section 73.610(b)(2) of the Commission's Rules with respect to domestic allotments utilizing the petitioner's specified site located 41.7 kilometers north of the community at coordinates 47-51-39 NL and 92-56-43 WL. However, as Chisholm is located within 400 kilometers (250 miles) of the U.S.-Canada border, and will result in a short-spacing to vacant Channel 12, Lac La Croix, Ontario, Canada, concurrence in the
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  • channel swap would also facilitate the ultimate relocation of KTMD's NTSC's facilities to the Missouri City antenna farm, which would enable station KTMD-TV to provide improved and expanded service to the residents of its service area. 3. We believe petitioner's proposal warrants consideration. Analog channel 47 can be substituted for channel 48 at Galveston with a zero offset consistent Sections 73.610 and 73.611 of the Commission's Rules at coordinates 29-30-24 N. and 94-30-48 W. DTV Channel 48c can be substituted for DTV Channel 47 at Galveston, Texas, as proposed, in compliance with the principle community coverage requirements of Section 73.625(a) at coordinates 29-34-15 N. and 95-30-37 W. In addition, we find that this DTV channel change is acceptable under the 2
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  • reallocate channels 52-59, KB Prime states it is now seeking the substitution of 46 in lieu of channel 56 to avoid dismissal of its application. 3. We believe KB Prime's proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 46 can be allotted to Wiggins, Mississippi, with a minus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for channel 46+ at Wiggins are North Latitude 30-32-32 and West Longitude 89-10-40. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Wiggins, Mississippi 43-, 56+
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  • decision to reallocate channels 52-59, Iberia states it is now seeking the substitution of 50 in lieu of channel 53 to avoid dismissal of its application. 3. We believe Iberia's proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 50 can be allotted to Iberia, Louisiana, with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for channel 50 at New Iberia are North Latitude 29-55-12 and West Longitude 91-46-07. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed New Iberia, Louisiana
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  • 52-59, channel 55 is no longer an option, thereby it proposes to amend its petition to specify channel 22 in lieu of channel 55. 3. We believe Davis' proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 22 can be substituted for channel 43 at Topeka with a plus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for Channel 22+ at Topeka are North Latitude 39-00-00 and West Longitude 96-07-45. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Topeka, Kansas *11, 13+,
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  • Commission's strict policy of not accepting petitions for rule making not meeting the spacing requirements. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on Univision proposal to substitute channel 17 for channel 52+ at Blanco, Texas. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 17 can be allotted to Blanco, Texas, with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. Since the community of Blanco is located within 275 kilometers of the U.S.-Mexican border, concurrence from the Mexican government must be obtained for this allotment. The coordinates for channel 17 at Blanco are North Latitude 29-42-58 and West Longitude 98-30-39. 5 Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of
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  • KTMD's NTSC facilities to the same antenna farm. 3. We believe the public interest would be served by adopting Telemundo channel swap since it will enable KTMD to relocate its digital facilities to a more desirable location where other market stations are located. Analog channel 47 can be substituted for channel 48 at Galveston with a zero offset consistent Section 73.610 and 73.611 of the Commission Rules at coordinates 29-30-24 N. and 94-30-48 W. DTV channel 48c can be substituted for DTV channel 47 at Galveston in compliance with the principle community coverage requirements of Section 73.625(a) at coordinates 29-34-15 N. and 95-30-37 W. DTV channel 48c can be allotted with the following specifications: DTV DTV power Antenna DTV Service State
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  • believe the public interest would be served by substituting channel 50 for channel 53- since it would permit Iberia to provide a first local television service to the community of New Iberia. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 50 can be allotted to New Iberia with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 50 are North Latitude 29-55-12 and West Longitude 91-46-07. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective November 12,
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  • comments were received. 2. We believe the public interest would be served by allotting channel 46 since it would permit KB Prime to provide the community of Wiggins with a second local television service. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 46 can be allotted to Wiggins with a minus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules at coordinates 30-32-32 N. and 89-10-40 W. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective November 12, 2002, the TV Table of Allotments,
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  • set forth in Section 73.622(a) of the rules. Specifically, the channel must be in the range from 2 to 58, and DTV and NTSC stations must be protected by meeting the engineering criteria of Section 73.623(c) of the rules. NTSC allotment proposals made pursuant to this public notice must meet the minimum distance separations between NTSC stations (47 C.F.R. Section 73.610) and must protect DTV stations as provided in Section 73.623(c), but without any allowance to create de minimis interference as defined in Section 73.623(c)(2). Proposals pursuant to this window filing opportunity also must protect Class A television stations in accordance with the pertinent NTSC or DTV requirements. In developing proposed amendments to the allotment table, petitioners are advised that they
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  • television (DTV) stations and to move from channels 60 through 69. Western submits its petition to seek a new channel below channel 60. 3. We believe Western's proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 47 can be substituted for channel 62+ at Presque Isle with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for channel 47 at Presque Isle are North Latitude 46-45-12 and West Longitude 68-10-28. Since the community of Presque Isle is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian government must be obtained for this allotment. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV
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  • Univision allotment proposal and ordered that such waiver relief, if granted, should be conditioned on Univision accepting interference from land mobile licensees and Univision limiting interference to land mobile licensees in Houston. 4. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 17 can be allotted to Blanco, Texas, with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 17 at Blanco are North Latitude 29-42-58 and West Longitude 98-30-39. Since the community of Blanco is located within 275 kilometers of the U.S.-Mexican border, concurrence from the Mexican government has been obtained for this allotment. Due to the short-spacing to land mobile channel 17 at Houston, Texas, Univision use
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  • change. 2. We believe the public interest would be served by substituting channel 48 for channel 26+ since it adoption would eliminate the potential for interference to the co-channel DTV allotment of educational station KTSC in Pueblo. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 48 can be allotted to Pueblo in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules and with the criteria set forth in the Commission's Public Notice ("Public Notice"), released on November 22, 1999, DA 99-2605. Channel 48 can be allotted with a zero offset at coordinates 38-21-30 N. and 104-33-24 W. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the
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  • 3. We believe the public interest would be served by substituting channel 39 for channel 27 since it would permit station WCVI-TV to eliminate the co-channel interference to station WAPA-DT at San Juan. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 39 can be allotted to Christiansted with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 39 at Christiansted are North Latitude 17-44-53 and West Longitude 64-43-40. 4. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective
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  • proposes to substitute operation on a ``core'' NTSC channel in lieu of NTSC channel 54+ in order to eventually construct and operate an in-core digital facility. 3. We believe Estes' proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 38 can be allotted to Longview, Texas, with a minus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for Channel 38- at Longview are North Latitude 32-35-23 and West Longitude 95-23-27. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Longview, Texas 16+, 51-,
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  • and power level assigned by the Commission, but seeks to eliminate the strong co-channel interference by changing its channel. 3. We believe Virgin Blue's proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 39 can be allotted in lieu of channel 27 to Christiansted, Virgin Islands, with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for channel 39 at Christiansted are North Latitude 17-44-53 and West Longitude 64-43-40. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Christiansted, Virgin Islands 8+,
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  • be served by the adoption of his proposal since it would enable Lischwe to provide the community of Osage Beach with its first local television service. 3. We believe Lischwe proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 49 can be allotted to Osage Beach with a plus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for Channel 49+ at Osage Beach are 38-17-33 North Latitude and 92-34-24 West Longitude. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Osage Beach, Missouri
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  • with digital (DTV) stations and to move from channels 60 through 69. Channel 61 submits its petition to seek a new channel below channel 60. 3. We believe Channel 61's proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 40 can be allotted to Saranac Lake with a plus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for Channel 40+ at Saranac Lake are North Latitude 44-09-35 and West Longitude 74-28-34. Since the community of Saranac Lake is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian has been obtained for this allotment. 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table
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  • WCBI-TV at Columbus, Mississippi, the possible use of channel 35 at Tupelo was eliminated. Therefore, the Applicants submit their request seeking to change their channel. 2. We believe the Applicants' proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 49 can be allotted to Tupelo, Mississippi, with a plus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for Channel 49+ at Tupelo are North Latitude 33-55-37 and West Longitude 88-33-36 . 3. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Tupelo, Mississippi 9-,
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  • Inc. (``CivCo''), permittee of station KLTV-DT, Tyler, Texas, also filed comments. 2. We believe the public interest would be served by allotting channel 38- since it would provide the community of Longview with an additional television service. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 38- can be allotted to Longview in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 38- at Longview are North Latitude 32-35-23 and West Longitude 95-23-27. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective
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  • new channel below channel 60. 3. We believe the public interest would be served by substituting channel 47 for channel 62+ since it will permit Western to provide an additional television service to the community of Presque Isle. Channel 47 can be allotted to Presque Isle with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 47 at Presque Isle are 46-45-12 N. and 68-10-28 W. Since the community of Presque Isle is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian government has been obtained for this allotment. 4. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r)
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  • KXPN-TV, San Bernardino, KFTR-TV, Ontario, KVEA-TV, Corona, KTBN-TV, Santa, Ana, and KCLS-TV, Los Angeles, California, which are situated at or near the KXLA site on Mt. Wilson. However any resulting interference will not be caused to those stations, but will potentially affect KXLA's signal in the area immediately surrounding the transmitter site, which is uninhabited. Accordingly, we will waive Section 73.610 of the Rules with respect to these stations. Moreover, as to RPVB's proposed use of an antenna pattern with a maximum-to-minimum ratio of 44.4 dB, in excess of the 15 dB value permitted by Section 73.685(e) of the Rules, it has requested a waiver of the rule in light of the increased signal coverage toward Rancho Palos Verdes and the
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  • 36. Accordingly, Belo supports Idaho PTV proposal to amend the Television Table of Allotments. 3. We believe the public interest would be served by adopting Idaho PTV proposal since it would enable Idaho PTV to reduce its construction and operating costs. TV channel *35 can be substituted for TV Channel *12- at Moscow with a minus offset consistent with Sections 73.610 and 73.611 of the Commission's Rules. DTV channel *12 can be substituted for DTV channel *35 at Moscow, as proposed, in compliance with the principle community coverage requirement of Section 73.625(a) at coordinates 46-40-54 N. and 116-58-13 W. Since the community of Moscow is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian government has been obtained
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  • Oakland, California, KICU-TV, San Jose, California, and KRXI-TV, Reno, Nevada, filed an informal objection to the KNTV(TV) application. The DTV modification application satisfies all of the Commission's rules, including the principal community coverage requirement of 43dBu for channels 7 though 13. Grant of the analog modification application, however, would require waiver of the minimum co-channel spacing requirements, 47 C.F.R. § 73.610(b), since the proposed analog facility is 1.1 kilometers short-spaced to KRXI-TV, channel 11, Reno, or 0.36% of the required minimum distance separation of 304.9 kilometers. NBC states that waiver of the city-grade coverage requirement, 47 C.F.R. § 73.685, is also necessary because, based on conventional F (50/50) curves, the proposed analog facility at San Bruno Mountain would provide city-grade coverage
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  • 3 We believe the public interest would be served by substituting channel 49 for channel 35+, since this action will facilitate the implementation of a new TV service to the community of Tupelo. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 49 can be allotted to Tupelo, Mississippi, with a plus outset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 49+ at Tupelo are North Latitude 33-55-37 and West Longitude 88-33-36. 4. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective
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  • 69 to modify their proposals to specify a channel below channel 60. GCA submits its petition to seek a new channel below channel 60. 3. We believe GCA proposal warrants consideration. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 29 can be substitution for channel 61+ at Gainesville with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission's Rules. The coordinates for channel 29 at Gainesville are North Latitude 29-37-47 and West Longitude 82-34-24 . 4. Accordingly, we seek comments on the proposed amendment of the TV Table of Allotments, Section 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, for the community listed below, to read as follows: Channel No. City Present Proposed Gainesville, Florida *5,
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  • is consistent with Section 1.420(i), because ``[t]he proposed allotment site is located 269.27 kilometers from the station's current site, short of the minimum distance separation required for co-channel television stations,'' it used incorrect reference coordinates in reaching its conclusion. The minimum distance separation requirement for a Zone II co-channel television station on channel 25 is 280.8 kilometers. 47 C.F.R. § 73.610(b)(1). In considering petitions to amend Section 73.606(b) of the Rules, where, as here: An authorized transmitter site is available for use as a reference point in one community but not in the other for the pertinent channels, separations shall be determined by the distance between the coordinates of the transmitter site as set forth in the FCC's authorization therefore and
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  • Ocala, Florida, is without merit. It is well established that TV translators are considered secondary services and are not entitled to protection from the initiation of a full power facility. 5. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 29 can be substituted for channel 61+ at Gainesville with a zero offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 29 at Gainesville are North Latitude 29-37-47 and West Longitude 82-34-24. 6. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective
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  • the public interest would be served by substituting channel 40 for channel 60 since it would permit Channel 61 to operate on a channel below the 746-806 MHz band (television channels 60-69). A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 40 can be allotted to Saranac Lake with a plus offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 40+ at Saranac Lake are North 44-09-35 and West Longitude 74-28-34. Since the community of Saranac Lake is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian government has been obtained for this allotment. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and
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  • other comments were received. 2. We believe the public interest would be served by allotting channel 49 to Osage Beach, Missouri, since it will provide the community with its first local television service. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 49 can be allotted to Osage Beach with a plus offset consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 49+ at Osage Beach are 38-17-33 North Latitude and 92-34-24 West Longitude. 3. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That
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  • DTV channel election. TECHNICAL 6. We believe the public interest would be served by allotting channel 51 to Bend, Oregon, since it would provide the community with its second local commercial TV service. A staff engineering analysis indicates that channel 51 can be allotted to Bend with a zero offset in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the Commission Rules. The coordinates for channel 51 at Bend are North Latitude 33-03-30 and West Longitude 121-18-30. 7. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283 of the Commission's Rules, IT IS ORDERED, That effective
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  • approach will consistent television service, which has generally been implemented by allocating bands limited to television service. Neither the high power levels nor the preconfigured 6 megahertz spectrum blocks characteristic of conventional television service are necessary, however, for the flexible range of existing and contemplated wireless services. 44 See Motorola October 27, 1999 Ex Pane Filing. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. Additional distance separation requirements applicable to conventional television operations on Channels 14-69 are specified in Table II of 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. 46 See, e.g., Cisco November 1, 1999 Ex Pane Filing; see also, e.g., CEMA filings. 47 See 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3)(D). JO RTG asserts that allowing broadcast use on these bands is inconsistent with Sections 309(j) and 706 of
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  • and substantially mitigated spectrum efficiency losses, are generated when multiple services that operate at comparable power levels share spectrum. We noted in the 700 MHz First Report and Order that these effects are recognized in Commission Rules establishing minimum distance separation requirements between conventional television facilities using the same channel, and between facilities using adjacent channels. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. "The notion that a particular service is prone to 'inherent' interference is nonsensical as a matter of physics. Interference is a function of proximity and signal level and can occur regardless of the type of service involved." MSTV Petition at 6. 20860 Federal Communications Commission_________FCC 00-224 Order, we decided that both the license term and the substantial performance deadline69 for
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  • and substantially mitigated spectrum efficiency losses, are generated when multiple services that operate at comparable power levels share spectrum. We noted in the 700 MHz First Report and Order that these effects are recognized in Commission Rules establishing minimum distance separation requirements between conventional television facilities using the same channel, and between facilities using adjacent channels. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. ``The notion that a particular service is prone to `inherent' interference is nonsensical as a matter of physics. Interference is a function of proximity and signal level and can occur regardless of the type of service involved.'' MSTV Petition at 6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 504 (para. 67). 700 MHz First Report and Order,
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  • the relocation of an analog operation either (1) into a digital allotment; or (2) into an analog allotment, where the relocated station does not operate at the same location or with the same or lower power and the same or lower antenna height as the lower band incumbent, we will require such modification to comply with the provisions of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of our rules in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of another analog allotment, and the provisions of Section 73.623(c) in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of a digital allotment. Some broadcasters argue that the Commission should adopt a new ``no interference'' standard that would prohibit any new involuntary interference to
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  • comments at 5. Id. These operating standards provide manufacturers with guidance for developing spread spectrum devices for the 2.4 GHz band. The IEEE 802.11b standard applies to direct sequence devices, while the Bluetooth and Home RF standards apply to frequency hopping devices. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.603(a). Minimum separation distances are specified between analog TV stations. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. To prevent undesirable signal interactions within analog TV receivers, minimum separation distances apply between analog UHF stations and other analog UHF stations 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14 and 15 channels apart. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. Co-channel distance separation requirements range from 248.6 to 353.2 kilometers, depending on the channel and the area of the country where the
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  • to utilize any channel of channels 2-51 that is assigned for digital broadcasting in order to continue analog broadcasting during the transition to digital broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission may not, either at the time of the grant or thereafter, waive or otherwise reduce-- (1) the spacing requirements provided for analog broadcasting licensees within channels 2-51 as required by section 73.610 of the Commission's rules (and the table contained therein) (47 CFR 73.610), or (2) the interference standards provided for digital broadcasting licensees within channels 2-51 as required by sections 73.622 and 73.623 of such rules (47 CFR 73.622, 73.623), if such waiver or reduction will result in any degradation in or loss of service, or an increased level of interference,
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  • to utilize any channel of channels 2-51 that is assigned for digital broadcasting in order to continue analog broadcasting during the transition to digital broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission may not, either at the time of the grant or thereafter, waive or otherwise reduce-- (1) the spacing requirements provided for analog broadcasting licensees within channels 2-51 as required by section 73.610 of the Commission's rules (and the table contained therein) (47 CFR 73.610), or (2) the interference standards provided for digital broadcasting licensees within channels 2-51 as required by sections 73.622 and 73.623 of such rules (47 CFR 73.622, 73.623), if such waiver or reduction will result in any degradation in or loss of service, or an increased level of interference,
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  • NTSC Tables of Allotments. As the DTV transition proceeds, it is possible that many stations will want to explore this swap option. Accordingly, we seek comment on whether we should allow such channel swaps through an application process. We propose to require that parties meet the spacing requirements for amending the analog Table of Allotments pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 73.610 and to allow parties to use Longley-Rice analysis to demonstrate that an analog TV station protects DTV stations and for amending the DTV Table of Allotments pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 73.623. We invite comment on these proposals and on how the Commission should address any loss of analog service or cable carriage or other public interest issues that may
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  • in other services. For example, separation distances to prevent interference between analog television stations are based on providing an acceptable level of service to a median TV receiver and this acceptable level of service is based on using propagation curves that estimate the median field strength present at 50% of the locations, 50% of the time. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.610, 73.684, and 73.699. See also, ``Engineering Aspects of Television Allocations,'' Report of the Television Allocations Study Organization (TASO) to The Federal Communications Commission, March 16, 1959. Petitioner's argument that the Commission violated notice requirements ignores these critical facts. For that reason, we reject their argument. EchoStar and DIRECTV criticize our adopted EPFD rules by stating that the adopted 10% standard
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  • advanced to the Notice stage are hereby dismissed. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.622, 73.623. 47 C.F.R. § 73.622. In the NPRM, we sought comment on whether we should allow stations to use an application process to make these swaps. We proposed to require that parties meet the spacing requirements for amending the analog Table of Allotments pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 73.610 and to allow parties to use Longley-Rice analysis to demonstrate that an analog TV station protects DTV stations and for amending the DTV Table of Allotments pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 73.623. We invited comment on these proposals and on how the Commission should address any loss of analog service or cable carriage or other public interest issues that may
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  • 8, 2006). See Sixth Report and Order in MM Docket No. 87-268, supra; see also, First Report and Order in WT Docket No. 99-168, 15 FCC Rcd 476 (2000), Report and Order in ET Docket No. 97-157, 12 FCC Rcd 22953 (1998) and Report and Order in GN Docket No. 01-74, 17 FCC Rcd 1022 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.610, 622, 623, and 699. The separations differ depending on the zone where the stations are located and whether the stations are in the VHF or UHF band. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.623(d). See 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Subpart J. Class A TV stations operate at the power levels permitted for low power television stations under Part 74 of the rules,
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  • REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO ITEMS 18-21. PROCEED TO ITEM 22. Yes No By checking Yes above, the applicant also certifies that if a directional antenna is proposed, the directional antenna complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(e) and (f). Exhibit Required. Interference 21.The proposed facility complies with all of the following applicable rule sections: Check all that apply 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610 Yes No 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(c). Exhibit required. 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(d) Directional Antenna 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(g). Exhibit required. 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(h). Exhibit required. Power and Antenna Height 18.The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.614. Yes No Community Coverage 19.The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(a) and (b).. Yes No
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  • 10 FCC Rcd 3759 (1995). Additionally, each AM. FM, and TV broadcast station must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line from its community of license to its main studio, wherever located. Item 16: Separation Requirements: The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the minimum distance separation between television stations set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610. 26 H. SECTION III-D (DTV Engineering) 1. Certifications Checklist. Items 1-5 set forth a series of certifications concerning the Commission's technical allotment standards and operational requirements for DTV stations. Item 1. The applicant must certify compliance with the digital television channel allotment and operational requirements contained in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622. Specifically, this question requires that the applicant certify that
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  • of ``minor'' changes we are adopting for these stations to specify operation on an offset frequency and to operate with a transmitter meeting the required frequency tolerance for offset operation. We will not apply to Class A facilities the following provisions of Part 73: (1) the NTSC and DTV Tables of Allotments (sections 73.606 and 73.607); (2) mileage separations (section 73.610); and (3) minimum power and antenna height requirements (section 73.614). As qualifying LPTV stations are not governed by mileage separations, do not have allotted technical parameters, and will not have a community coverage requirement, these provisions of Part 73 will not apply to Class A. LPTV stations are not subject to minimum power and antenna height requirements under Part 74,
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  • set forth in Section 73.622(a) of the rules. Specifically, the channel must be in the range from 2 to 58, and DTV and NTSC stations must be protected by meeting the engineering criteria of Section 73.623(c) of the rules.6 NTSC allotment proposals made pursuant to this public notice must meet the minimum distance separations between NTSC stations (47 C.F.R. Section 73.610) and must protect DTV stations as provided in Section 73.623(c), but without any allowance to create de minimis interference as defined in Section 73.623(c)(2). Proposals pursuant to this window filing opportunity also must protect Class A television stations in accordance with the pertinent NTSC or DTV requirements.7 In developing proposed amendments to the allotment table, petitioners are advised that they
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  • D/U ratio rather than a 50 dB D/U ratio allows base stations to be located approximately 48.3 km (30 mi) closer to a co-channel TV station. See Section 90.309, Tables A & B, of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 90.309, Tables A & B. 175 Public Safety Spectrum Report and Order at para. 152. 176 See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. 177 47 C.F.R. § 90.545. PAGE 44 91. The Public Safety Spectrum Second Notice proposed a 40 dB desired to undesired (D/U) signal ratio for co-channel operations and a 0 dB D/U signal ratio for adjacent channel operations to determine the geographic separation needed between public safety base stations and the Grade B service contours of co-channel and adjacent channel
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  • establish a nationally consistent television service, which has generally been implemented by allocating bands limited to television service. Neither the high power levels nor the preconfigured 6 megahertz spectrum blocks characteristic of conventional television service are necessary, however, for the flexible range of existing and contemplated wireless services. See Motorola October 27, 1999 Ex Parte Filing. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. Additional distance separation requirements applicable to conventional television operations on Channels 14-69 are specified in Table II of 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. See, e.g., Cisco November 1, 1999 Ex Parte Filing; see also, e.g., CEMA filings. See 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3)(D). RTG asserts that allowing broadcast use on these bands is inconsistent with Sections 309(j) and 706 of the Act, because
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  • the relocation of an analog operation either (1) into a digital allotment; or (2) into an analog allotment, where the relocated station does not operate at the same location or with the same or lower power and the same or lower antenna height as the lower band incumbent, we will require such modification to comply with the provisions of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of our rules in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of another analog allotment, and the provisions of Section 73.623(c) in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of a digital allotment. Some broadcasters argue that the Commission should adopt a new ``no interference'' standard that would prohibit any new involuntary interference to
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  • broadcasting. [281]TEXT [282]PDF 73.599 NCE-FM engineering charts. [ [283]Section 73.599 graphs ] Subpart E -- Television Broadcast Stations [284]TEXT [285]PDF 73.601 Scope of subpart. [286]TEXT [287]PDF 73.602 Cross reference to rules in other parts. [288]TEXT [289]PDF 73.603 Numerical designation of television channels. [290]TEXT [291]PDF 73.606 Table of allotments. [292]TEXT [293]PDF 73.607 Availability of channels. [294]TEXT [295]PDF 73.609 Zones. [296]TEXT [297]PDF 73.610 Minimum distance separations between stations. [298]TEXT [299]PDF 73.611 Reference points and distance computations. [300]TEXT [301]PDF 73.612 Protection from interference. [302]TEXT [303]PDF 73.613 Protection of Class A TV stations. [304]TEXT [305]PDF 73.614 Power and antenna height requirements. [306]TEXT [307]PDF 73.615 Administrative changes in authorizations. [308]TEXT [309]PDF 73.616 Post-transition DTV station interference protection. [310]TEXT [311]PDF 73.621 Noncommercial educational TV stations. [312]TEXT [313]PDF
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  • Indicates whether or not there is any Relative Fields values char(1) rule_1_1307_ind No significant health hazard as specified in 1.1307 Indicator char(1) rule_73_1660_ind Transmitter complies with 73.1660 (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_1690c_3_ind Rule 73.1690(c)(3) Apply Indicator, Pattern of Directional Antenna char(1) rule_73_607_ind Facility satisfy Rule 73.607 for Allotment (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_610_ind Indicates whether the proposed facility will satisfy the requirements of rule 73.610. char(1) rule_73_614_ind Facility complies with Rule 73.614 for ERP, and HAAT (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_62_ind ERP and Haat for this station meets requirements in the 47 CFR Section 73.62 char(1) rule_73_622_ind 73.622 met for operating DTV Channel Indicator char(1) rule_73_623a_ind Facility satisfies the interference protection provisions of 73.623(a) indicator char(1) rule_73_625_ind Facility complies with Rule 73.625 for Coverage requirements Indicator char(1)
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  • establish a nationally consistent television service, which has generally been implemented by allocating bands limited to television service. Neither the high power levels nor the preconfigured 6 megahertz spectrum blocks characteristic of conventional television service are necessary, however, for the flexible range of existing and contemplated wireless services. See Motorola October 27, 1999 Ex Parte Filing. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. Additional distance separation requirements applicable to conventional television operations on Channels 14-69 are specified in Table II of 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. See, e.g., Cisco November 1, 1999 Ex Parte Filing; see also, e.g., CEMA filings. See 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3)(D). RTG asserts that allowing broadcast use on these bands is inconsistent with Sections 309(j) and 706 of the Act, because
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  • and substantially mitigated spectrum efficiency losses, are generated when multiple services that operate at comparable power levels share spectrum. We noted in the 700 MHz First Report and Order that these effects are recognized in Commission Rules establishing minimum distance separation requirements between conventional television facilities using the same channel, and between facilities using adjacent channels. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. ``The notion that a particular service is prone to `inherent' interference is nonsensical as a matter of physics. Interference is a function of proximity and signal level and can occur regardless of the type of service involved.'' MSTV Petition at 6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 504 (para. 67). 700 MHz First Report and Order,
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  • the relocation of an analog operation either (1) into a digital allotment; or (2) into an analog allotment, where the relocated station does not operate at the same location or with the same or lower power and the same or lower antenna height as the lower band incumbent, we will require such modification to comply with the provisions of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of our rules in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of another analog allotment, and the provisions of Section 73.623(c) in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of a digital allotment. Some broadcasters argue that the Commission should adopt a new ``no interference'' standard that would prohibit any new involuntary interference to
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/reports/documents/avatar-migratory-bird-report10104.pdf
  • trend could be presented on guy wires as a factor. This is because the literature had limited information on the presence of guy wires although it is likely that most tall towers reporting mortality were guyed. NAB specifically stated that encouraging more towers of a shorter design is simply not feasible due to distance separation rules (FCC Parts 73.207 and 73.610), costs, and local jurisdictions. In addition, NAB speculated that installing a greater number of shorter towers (less than 200 feet tall) could actually contribute to increased mortality. No specific information was presented, however, to support this conclusion. PCIA specifically referenced the Woodlot report in questioning USFWS' guidelines on lighting of towers <199 feet. As discussed in Section 3.3.1.3, PCIA conducted
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/1996/fcc96317.pdf
  • an engineering analysis showing that interference to the off-air reception of the DTV station or other primary service would not be likely due to terrain The sample Table included in the Second Further Notice did not use channel 6. 75 The rules regulating TV channel 6 and FM radio interference are set forth in 47 CFR 76 73.207(c), 73.525 and 73.610(f). TV channel 6 is restricted with respect to the IF separation to FM channel 253 (Section 73.610(f) of the rules). Commercial FM stations on channel 253 and noncommercial educational FM stations on FM channels 201-220 must protect TV channel 6. There are no restrictions on new TV channel 6 stations or changes with respect to FM channels 201-220. 32 shielding.
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1998/fcc98057.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1998/fcc98057.wp
  • REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO ITEMS 18-21. PROCEED TO ITEM 22. Yes No By checking Yes above, the applicant also certifies that if a directional antenna is proposed, the directional antenna complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(e) and (f). Exhibit Required. Interference 21.The proposed facility complies with all of the following applicable rule sections: Check all that apply 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610 Yes No 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(c). Exhibit required. 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(d) Directional Antenna 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(g). Exhibit required. 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(h). Exhibit required. Power and Antenna Height 18.The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.614. Yes No Community Coverage 19.The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(a) and (b).. Yes No
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1998/fcc98281.pdf
  • 10 FCC Rcd 3759 (1995). Additionally, each AM. FM, and TV broadcast station must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line from its community of license to its main studio, wherever located. Item 16: Separation Requirements: The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the minimum distance separation between television stations set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610. 26 H. SECTION III-D (DTV Engineering) 1. Certifications Checklist. Items 1-5 set forth a series of certifications concerning the Commission's technical allotment standards and operational requirements for DTV stations. Item 1. The applicant must certify compliance with the digital television channel allotment and operational requirements contained in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622. Specifically, this question requires that the applicant certify that
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99226.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99226.txt
  • 1996), which was cited in the Bureau's underlying decision here, that "[t]he former § 73.207 threshold criteria are not applicable to requests for waiver of § 73.215(e)." Id. (italics in original). We note that Greater Media's reliance on Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., 6 FCC Rcd 2465, 2467 (1991), is misplaced. In that case, the Commission waived the spacing standards of Section 73.610(d) where, among other things, the proposed operation would provide a first service to over 40,000 people outside of the television station's community of license but within its Grade B service contour. Id. Here, in contrast, Greater Media has not demonstrated that the areas of improved service within WPLY's 70 dBu contour are either unserved or underserved. Greater Media also argues
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99388.doc
  • facilities of KSCI(TV), Long Beach, California; and of Golden Orange Broadcasting Co., Inc. (Golden) for modification of the licensed facilities of KDOC(TV), Anaheim, California (referred to collectively as the ``Applicants''). In order to undertake these transmitter site relocations, each of the Applicants requests that the Commission waive certain provision of its minimum distance separations (or ``short-spacing'') rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. In addition, KRCA requests that the Commission waive its city grade coverage rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.685(a). For the reasons set forth below, we grant the requested waivers and the applications for modification for KRCA, KSCI and KDOC. I. Short-Spacing Waivers Background. Each of the Applicants is the licensee of an independent television station in the Los Angeles television market.
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/fcc00059.doc
  • submitted during the window. In particular, it indicates that each application submitted during the window opportunity must conform with all pertinent legal and technical requirements in the FCC rules, including criteria for interference protection to both NTSC and DTV services. With regard to technical requirements, all applications must meet the minimum distance separations between NTSC stations as provided in Section 73.610 of the rules, and must protect DTV stations from interference as provided in Section 73.623(c), but without the allowance to create de minimis interference as defined in Section 73.623(c)(2). The same criteria for technical acceptability will apply to all amended applications and petitions submitted by applicants, regardless of whether the applicant had originally sought an NTSC allotment on a channel
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  • of ``minor'' changes we are adopting for these stations to specify operation on an offset frequency and to operate with a transmitter meeting the required frequency tolerance for offset operation. We will not apply to Class A facilities the following provisions of Part 73: (1) the NTSC and DTV Tables of Allotments (sections 73.606 and 73.607); (2) mileage separations (section 73.610); and (3) minimum power and antenna height requirements (section 73.614). As qualifying LPTV stations are not governed by mileage separations, do not have allotted technical parameters, and will not have a community coverage requirement, these provisions of Part 73 will not apply to Class A. LPTV stations are not subject to minimum power and antenna height requirements under Part 74,
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  • set forth in Section 73.622(a) of the rules. Specifically, the channel must be in the range from 2 to 58, and DTV and NTSC stations must be protected by meeting the engineering criteria of Section 73.623(c) of the rules.6 NTSC allotment proposals made pursuant to this public notice must meet the minimum distance separations between NTSC stations (47 C.F.R. Section 73.610) and must protect DTV stations as provided in Section 73.623(c), but without any allowance to create de minimis interference as defined in Section 73.623(c)(2). Proposals pursuant to this window filing opportunity also must protect Class A television stations in accordance with the pertinent NTSC or DTV requirements.7 In developing proposed amendments to the allotment table, petitioners are advised that they
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  • D/U ratio rather than a 50 dB D/U ratio allows base stations to be located approximately 48.3 km (30 mi) closer to a co-channel TV station. See Section 90.309, Tables A & B, of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 90.309, Tables A & B. 175 Public Safety Spectrum Report and Order at para. 152. 176 See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. 177 47 C.F.R. § 90.545. PAGE 44 91. The Public Safety Spectrum Second Notice proposed a 40 dB desired to undesired (D/U) signal ratio for co-channel operations and a 0 dB D/U signal ratio for adjacent channel operations to determine the geographic separation needed between public safety base stations and the Grade B service contours of co-channel and adjacent channel
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  • establish a nationally consistent television service, which has generally been implemented by allocating bands limited to television service. Neither the high power levels nor the preconfigured 6 megahertz spectrum blocks characteristic of conventional television service are necessary, however, for the flexible range of existing and contemplated wireless services. See Motorola October 27, 1999 Ex Parte Filing. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. Additional distance separation requirements applicable to conventional television operations on Channels 14-69 are specified in Table II of 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. See, e.g., Cisco November 1, 1999 Ex Parte Filing; see also, e.g., CEMA filings. See 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3)(D). RTG asserts that allowing broadcast use on these bands is inconsistent with Sections 309(j) and 706 of the Act, because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00224.doc
  • and substantially mitigated spectrum efficiency losses, are generated when multiple services that operate at comparable power levels share spectrum. We noted in the 700 MHz First Report and Order that these effects are recognized in Commission Rules establishing minimum distance separation requirements between conventional television facilities using the same channel, and between facilities using adjacent channels. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. ``The notion that a particular service is prone to `inherent' interference is nonsensical as a matter of physics. Interference is a function of proximity and signal level and can occur regardless of the type of service involved.'' MSTV Petition at 6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 504 (para. 67). 700 MHz First Report and Order,
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2001/fcc01025.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2001/fcc01025.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2001/fcc01025.txt
  • the relocation of an analog operation either (1) into a digital allotment; or (2) into an analog allotment, where the relocated station does not operate at the same location or with the same or lower power and the same or lower antenna height as the lower band incumbent, we will require such modification to comply with the provisions of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of our rules in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of another analog allotment, and the provisions of Section 73.623(c) in instances where an analog operation may affect the operation of a digital allotment. Some broadcasters argue that the Commission should adopt a new ``no interference'' standard that would prohibit any new involuntary interference to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form301/301.pdf
  • FCC Rcd 3759 (1995). Additionally, each AM. FM, and TV broadcast station must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line from its community of license to its main studio, wherever located. Item 16: Separation Requirements: The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the minimum distance separation between television 19 stations set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610. Item 18: Environmental Protection Act. For information pertaining to the FCC's new RF exposure requirements and the showing called for if an Environmental Assessment is required, applicants are directed to Instruction C of Section III. H. SECTION III-D (DTV ENGINEERING) 1. Certifications Checklist. Items 1-5 set forth a series of certifications concerning the Commission's technical allotment standards and operational requirements
• http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form340/340.pdf
  • 10 FCC Rcd 3759 (1995). Additionally, each AM. FM, and TV broadcast station must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line from its community of license to its main studio, wherever located. Item 16: Separation Requirements: The applicant must certify that the proposed facility complies with the minimum distance separation between television stations set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610. Item 18: Environmental Protection Act. For information pertaining to the FCC's new RF exposure requirements and the showing called for if an Environmental Assessment is required, applicants are directed to Instruction C of Section III. SECTION VII - DTV (DTV ENGINEERING) 1. Certifications Checklist. Items 1-5 set forth a series of certifications concerning the Commission's technical 15 allotment standards and
• http://www.fcc.gov/ftp/Bureaus/MB/Databases/cdbs/_Engineering_Data_Description.pdf
  • Indicates whether or not there is any Relative Fields values char(1) rule_1_1307_ind No significant health hazard as specified in 1.1307 Indicator char(1) rule_73_1660_ind Transmitter complies with 73.1660 (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_1690c_3_ind Rule 73.1690(c)(3) Apply Indicator, Pattern of Directional Antenna char(1) rule_73_607_ind Facility satisfy Rule 73.607 for Allotment (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_610_ind Indicates whether the proposed facility will satisfy the requirements of rule 73.610. char(1) rule_73_614_ind Facility complies with Rule 73.614 for ERP, and HAAT (yes/no) char(1) rule_73_62_ind ERP and Haat for this station meets requirements in the 47 CFR Section 73.62 char(1) rule_73_622_ind 73.622 met for operating DTV Channel Indicator char(1) rule_73_623a_ind Facility satisfies the interference protection provisions of 73.623(a) indicator char(1) rule_73_625_ind Facility complies with Rule 73.625 for Coverage requirements Indicator char(1)
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  • broadcasting. [281]TEXT [282]PDF 73.599 NCE-FM engineering charts. [ [283]Section 73.599 graphs ] Subpart E -- Television Broadcast Stations [284]TEXT [285]PDF 73.601 Scope of subpart. [286]TEXT [287]PDF 73.602 Cross reference to rules in other parts. [288]TEXT [289]PDF 73.603 Numerical designation of television channels. [290]TEXT [291]PDF 73.606 Table of allotments. [292]TEXT [293]PDF 73.607 Availability of channels. [294]TEXT [295]PDF 73.609 Zones. [296]TEXT [297]PDF 73.610 Minimum distance separations between stations. [298]TEXT [299]PDF 73.611 Reference points and distance computations. [300]TEXT [301]PDF 73.612 Protection from interference. [302]TEXT [303]PDF 73.613 Protection of Class A TV stations. [304]TEXT [305]PDF 73.614 Power and antenna height requirements. [306]TEXT [307]PDF 73.615 Administrative changes in authorizations. [308]TEXT [309]PDF 73.616 Post-transition DTV station interference protection. [310]TEXT [311]PDF 73.621 Noncommercial educational TV stations. [312]TEXT [313]PDF
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/includes/503-new-visitors.htm
  • [FM] or [86]73.606 and [87]73.622 [television]). For a proposed FM allotment, a petitioner generally must show that a site (latitude and longitude) exists that meets the minimum separation requirements in [88]73.207, while providing the required coverage over the proposed community of license (see [89]73.315). TV proposals generally must demonstrate that a site exists that would meet the requirements in Sections [90]73.610 and [91]73.623. Counterproposals filed by other entities may be considered. Initial petitions for rulemaking and related documents are available for viewing in the FCC's [92]Electronic Comment Filing System. If you know the docket number or the rulemaking number (RM), the [93]Quick ECFS/EDOCS Search may provide results faster. There is no "finder's preference" for successfully petitioning for an allotment for a
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/includes/63-amfmrule.htm
  • broadcasting. [234]TEXT [235]PDF 73.599 NCE-FM engineering charts. [ [236]Section 73.599 graphs ] Subpart E -- Television Broadcast Stations [237]TEXT [238]PDF 73.601 Scope of subpart. [239]TEXT [240]PDF 73.602 Cross reference to rules in other parts. [241]TEXT [242]PDF 73.603 Numerical designation of television channels. [243]TEXT [244]PDF 73.606 Table of allotments. [245]TEXT [246]PDF 73.607 Availability of channels. [247]TEXT [248]PDF 73.609 Zones. [249]TEXT [250]PDF 73.610 Minimum distance separations between stations. [251]TEXT [252]PDF 73.611 Reference points and distance computations. [253]TEXT [254]PDF 73.612 Protection from interference. [255]TEXT [256]PDF 73.613 Protection of Class A TV stations. [257]TEXT [258]PDF 73.614 Power and antenna height requirements. [259]TEXT [260]PDF 73.615 Administrative changes in authorizations. [261]TEXT [262]PDF 73.616 Post-transition DTV station interference protection. [263]TEXT [264]PDF 73.621 Noncommercial educational TV stations. [265]TEXT [266]PDF
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  • [FM] or [127]73.606 and [128]73.622 [television]). For a proposed FM allotment, a petitioner generally must show that a site (latitude and longitude) exists that meets the minimum separation requirements in [129]73.207, while providing the required coverage over the proposed community of license (see [130]73.315). TV proposals generally must demonstrate that a site exists that would meet the requirements in Sections [131]73.610 and [132]73.623. Counterproposals filed by other entities may be considered. Initial petitions for rulemaking and related documents are available for viewing in the FCC's [133]Electronic Comment Filing System. If you know the docket number or the rulemaking number (RM), the [134]Quick ECFS/EDOCS Search may provide results faster. There is no "finder's preference" for successfully petitioning for an allotment for a
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  • ] As a result, USC sought an FCC construction permit to allow it to relocate its tower facility to Cheyenne Mountain--a location which would enable the station to reach a greater portion of the Colorado Springs-Pueblo television market. Operation at the site, however, required a waiver of the FCC's minimum distance separation requirement for television broadcast stations, see 47 C.F.R. 73.610, because the Cheyenne Mountain site is "short-spaced" both to station KJCT(TV) in Grand Junction, Colorado (by 5.5 miles) and to a vacant channel allocation in Laramie, Wyoming (by 8.1 miles).[3]^(3)[ ] In February 1991 the FCC's Mass Media Bureau (MMB or Bureau) granted a waiver to USC, explaining:[ ] The Commission is mindful of the unique role played by many