FCC Web Documents citing 73.698

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  • requirements are limited to co-channel and first adjacent channel protection while analog-to-analog involves protection to stations operating on a number of other related channels as well. As a result, the DTV transmission system allows stations to be allotted with reduced related channel protection for UHF receivers. The UHF related channel protection requirements for analog service are set forth in Section 73.698 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. DTV Sixth Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 14590, ¶ 1. See also id. at 14624-25, ¶ 76 (``[W]e believe that the public interest is best served by developing a Table of DTV Allotments that meets the DTV spectrum needs of broadcasters during the transition; facilitates the early recovery of
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  • 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 TV Table
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  • 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 December 13,
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  • 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 Act of
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  • 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, 0.204(b) and
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  • 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+ 43-, 46-
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  • 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 53- 50
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  • 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+, *11, 13+,
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  • 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 Allotments, Section
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  • 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, 2002, the
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  • 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, Section 73.606(b)
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  • 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 Table of
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  • 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 of channel
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  • 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 Communications Act
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  • 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 June 9,
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  • 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-, 54+ 16+,
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  • 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+, 15, 8+,
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  • 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 -- 49+
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  • (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 of Allotments,
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  • 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-, 35+ 9-,
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  • 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 December 1,
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  • 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) and 307(b)
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  • 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 April 5,
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  • 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, 20, 61+
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  • 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 January 28,
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  • 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 (r) and
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  • 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 effective April
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  • 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 April 19,
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  • 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 the Act, because rules permitting broadcast use "will dramatically reduce the amount of spectrum actually made available for advanced telecommunications services in
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  • 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 existing licensees.
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  • requirements are limited to co-channel and first adjacent channel protection while analog-to-analog involves protection to stations operating on a number of other related channels as well. As a result, the DTV transmission system allows stations to be allotted with reduced related channel protection for UHF receivers. The UHF related channel protection requirements for analog service are set forth in Section 73.698 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. DTV Sixth Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 14590, ¶ 1. See also id. at 14624-25, ¶ 76 (``[W]e believe that the public interest is best served by developing a Table of DTV Allotments that meets the DTV spectrum needs of broadcasters during the transition; facilitates the early recovery of
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  • 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 stations are located. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.610. First-adjacent-channel stations and stations at certain UHF channel separations must be separated by a minimum distances ranging from 31.4 to 119.9 kilometers to avoid interference. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.698.
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  • 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.'' Thus, in providing an exception ``as the Commission's rules would otherwise expressly permit,'' the Auction Reform Act does not restrict our ability to
• http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/2001/fcc01091.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/2001/fcc01091.pdf http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/2001/fcc01091.txt
  • requirements are limited to co-channel and first adjacent channel protection while analog-to-analog involves protection to stations operating on a number of other related channels as well. As a result, the DTV transmission system allows stations to be allotted with reduced related channel protection for UHF receivers. The UHF related channel protection requirements for analog service are set forth in Section 73.698 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. DTV Sixth Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 14590, ¶ 1. See also id. at 14624-25, ¶ 76 (``[W]e believe that the public interest is best served by developing a Table of DTV Allotments that meets the DTV spectrum needs of broadcasters during the transition; facilitates the early recovery of
• http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00005.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00005.txt
  • 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 rules permitting broadcast use ``will dramatically reduce the amount of spectrum actually made available for advanced telecommunications services in rural areas.'' RTG
• http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2001/fcc01025.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2001/fcc01025.pdf http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2001/fcc01025.txt
  • 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 existing licensees.
• http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/amfmrule.html
  • [354]TEXT [355]PDF 73.682 TV transmission standards. [356]TEXT [357]PDF 73.683 Field strength contours and presumptive determination of field strength at individual locations. [358]TEXT [359]PDF 73.684 Prediction of coverage. [360]TEXT [361]PDF 73.685 Transmitter location and antenna system. [362]TEXT [363]PDF 73.686 Field strength measurements. [364]TEXT [365]PDF 73.687 Transmission system requirements. [366]TEXT [367]PDF 73.688 Indicating instruments. [368]TEXT [369]PDF 73.691 Visual modulation monitoring. [370]TEXT [371]PDF 73.698 Tables. [372]TEXT [373]PDF 73.699 TV engineering charts. [ [374]Propagation Curves ] Subpart G -- Low Power FM Broadcast Stations ([375]LPFM) [376]TEXT [377]PDF 73.801 Broadcast regulations applicable to LPFM stations. [378]TEXT [379]PDF 73.805 Availability of channels. [380]TEXT [381]PDF 73.807 Minimum distance separation between stations. [ [382]LPFM Channel Finder ] [383]TEXT [384]PDF 73.808 Distance computations. [385]TEXT [386]PDF 73.809 Interference protection to full
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  • 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 rules permitting broadcast use ``will dramatically reduce the amount of spectrum actually made available for advanced telecommunications services in rural areas.'' RTG
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  • 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 existing licensees.
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/2001/fcc01091.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/2001/fcc01091.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Notices/2001/fcc01091.txt
  • requirements are limited to co-channel and first adjacent channel protection while analog-to-analog involves protection to stations operating on a number of other related channels as well. As a result, the DTV transmission system allows stations to be allotted with reduced related channel protection for UHF receivers. The UHF related channel protection requirements for analog service are set forth in Section 73.698 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.698. DTV Sixth Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 14590, ¶ 1. See also id. at 14624-25, ¶ 76 (``[W]e believe that the public interest is best served by developing a Table of DTV Allotments that meets the DTV spectrum needs of broadcasters during the transition; facilitates the early recovery of
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99388.doc
  • Ridge near Claremont, California, to the site of their proposed DTV facilities on Mt. Harvard/Mt. Wilson. However, in order to permit the Applicants to collocate their NTSC facilities at the location of their proposed DTV facilities, we would have to waive certain of our minimum distance separation rules as contained in Section 73.610 and the accompanying table found in Section 73.698. Specifically, to prevent ``cross-modulation'' interference, the Rules require that the transmitter site of a television station be located at least 31.4 kilometers from the transmitter sites of all other television stations operating either two channels or four channels above or below the subject station. In addition, to prevent local oscillator radiation interference among nearby TV receivers, the transmitter site of
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  • 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 rules permitting broadcast use ``will dramatically reduce the amount of spectrum actually made available for advanced telecommunications services in rural areas.'' RTG
• 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
  • 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 existing licensees.
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/amfmrule.html
  • [354]TEXT [355]PDF 73.682 TV transmission standards. [356]TEXT [357]PDF 73.683 Field strength contours and presumptive determination of field strength at individual locations. [358]TEXT [359]PDF 73.684 Prediction of coverage. [360]TEXT [361]PDF 73.685 Transmitter location and antenna system. [362]TEXT [363]PDF 73.686 Field strength measurements. [364]TEXT [365]PDF 73.687 Transmission system requirements. [366]TEXT [367]PDF 73.688 Indicating instruments. [368]TEXT [369]PDF 73.691 Visual modulation monitoring. [370]TEXT [371]PDF 73.698 Tables. [372]TEXT [373]PDF 73.699 TV engineering charts. [ [374]Propagation Curves ] Subpart G -- Low Power FM Broadcast Stations ([375]LPFM) [376]TEXT [377]PDF 73.801 Broadcast regulations applicable to LPFM stations. [378]TEXT [379]PDF 73.805 Availability of channels. [380]TEXT [381]PDF 73.807 Minimum distance separation between stations. [ [382]LPFM Channel Finder ] [383]TEXT [384]PDF 73.808 Distance computations. [385]TEXT [386]PDF 73.809 Interference protection to full
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/includes/63-amfmrule.htm
  • [307]TEXT [308]PDF 73.682 TV transmission standards. [309]TEXT [310]PDF 73.683 Field strength contours and presumptive determination of field strength at individual locations. [311]TEXT [312]PDF 73.684 Prediction of coverage. [313]TEXT [314]PDF 73.685 Transmitter location and antenna system. [315]TEXT [316]PDF 73.686 Field strength measurements. [317]TEXT [318]PDF 73.687 Transmission system requirements. [319]TEXT [320]PDF 73.688 Indicating instruments. [321]TEXT [322]PDF 73.691 Visual modulation monitoring. [323]TEXT [324]PDF 73.698 Tables. [325]TEXT [326]PDF 73.699 TV engineering charts. [ [327]Propagation Curves ] Subpart G -- Low Power FM Broadcast Stations ([328]LPFM) [329]TEXT [330]PDF 73.801 Broadcast regulations applicable to LPFM stations. [331]TEXT [332]PDF 73.805 Availability of channels. [333]TEXT [334]PDF 73.807 Minimum distance separation between stations. [ [335]LPFM Channel Finder ] [336]TEXT [337]PDF 73.808 Distance computations. [338]TEXT [339]PDF 73.809 Interference protection to full