FCC Web Documents citing 74.732

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  • less than 60 days of the construction deadline. 47 C.F.R. § 74.788 Broadcast Regulations Applicable to Digital LPTV and TV Translator Stations The following rules in 47 C.F.R. are applicable to digital LPTV and TV translator stations: Section 73.1030-Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. Sections 74.600-Eligibility for license. Section 74.703-Interference Section 74.709-Land mobile station protection. Section 74.732-Eligibility and licensing requirements. Section 74.734-Attended and unattended operation. Section 74.735-Power limitations. Section 74.751-Modification of transmission systems. Section 74.763-Time of operation. Section 74.765-Posting of station and operator licenses. Section 74.769-Copies of rules. Section 74.780-Broadcast regulations applicable to translators, low power, and booster stations (except Section 73.653 - operation of TV aural and visual transmitters and Section 73.1201 - station identification). Section
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 74.731(g); see also 47 C.F.R. § 74.701(f). 47 C.F.R. § 1.3 (``Any provision of the rules may be waived by the Commission on its own motion or on petition if good cause therefor is shown.'') We will waive the following rules as inapplicable to the services provided under this pilot project: 47 C.F.R. § § 74.731(g)(permissible service), 74.732(g)(booster eligibility), 74.736(a)(emissions), 74.750(a)(FCC transmitter certification), 74.751(a)(modification of transmission systems), 74.761(frequency tolerance), and 74.763(c)(time of operation). Paragraph 19 of the Implementation Order, regarding facilities changes, will continue to apply. Applications to change channel or transmitter site location(s) must be filed in the normal manner on FCC Form 346, seeking a modified construction permit for the underlying analog facilities of the licensed
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  • 9 FCC Rcd at 2555; Advanced Television Systems and Their Impact upon the Existing Television Broadcast Service, 11 FCC Rcd 10968, 10995 (1996). Pub. L. No. 106-113, 113 Stat. Appendix I at 1501A-594 - 1501A-598, codified at 47 U.S.C. § 336(f). Licensees can switch between LPTV and TV translator designation by simple letter notification to the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 74.732(e). Public Notice, Broadcast Station Totals as of March 31, 2003 (May 5, 2003). 47 C.F.R. § 74.731(f). See Amendment of Part 74 of the Commission's Rules Concerning FM Booster Stations and Television Booster Stations, 2 FCC Rcd 4625 (1987). 47 C.F.R. § 74.701. 47 C.F.R. § 74.784. The rebroadcast consent requirement is statutory. See 47 U.S.C. § 325(a). 47 C.F.R.
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  • § 74.789 - Broadcast regulations applicable to digital low power television and television translator stations. The following rules are applicable to digital low power television and television translator stations: Section 73.1030 - Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy , research and receiving installations. Sections 74.600- Eligibility for license. Section 74.703 - Interference Section 74.709 - Land mobile station protection. Section 74.732 - Eligibility and licensing requirements. Section 74.734 - Attended and unattended operation. Section 74.735 - Power limitations. Section 74.751 - Modification of transmission systems. Section 74.763 - Time of operation. Section 74.765 - Posting of station and operator licenses. Section 74.769 - Copies of rules. Section 74.780 - Broadcast regulations applicable to translators, low power, and booster stations (except Section
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  • requirements to full-service stations in Section 74.705 do not apply to protection among LPTV and TV translator stations in Section 74.707; for example, 14th adjacent channel protection. 47 U.S.C. § 336(f)(1)(E). 47 U.S.C. §336(f)(2)(A). 47 U.S.C. §336(f)(2)(B). 47 U.S.C. §336(f)(2)(B). 47 U.S.C. § 336(f)(3). LPTV and TV translator stations are not subject to multiple ownership restrictions. See 47 C.F.R. § 74.732(b). As a practical matter, there may be few LPTV stations eligible for Class A status authorized after the date of enactment, unless we conclude that we will continue to permit LPTV stations to convert to Class A after the filing period established in the CBPA. TV translators rebroadcast the programs of full service TV stations. In most respects, translators are
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  • requirements to full-service stations in Section 74.705 do not apply to protection among LPTV and TV translator stations in Section 74.707; for example, 14th adjacent channel protection. 47 U.S.C. § 336(f)(1)(E). 47 U.S.C. §336(f)(2)(A). 47 U.S.C. §336(f)(2)(B). 47 U.S.C. §336(f)(2)(B). 47 U.S.C. § 336(f)(3). LPTV and TV translator stations are not subject to multiple ownership restrictions. See 47 C.F.R. § 74.732(b). As a practical matter, there may be few LPTV stations eligible for Class A status authorized after the date of enactment, unless we conclude that we will continue to permit LPTV stations to convert to Class A after the filing period established in the CBPA. TV translators rebroadcast the programs of full service TV stations. In most respects, translators are
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  • of primary television broadcast stations may apply for television booster station authorizations. Such applications can be filed at any time. Applications for new low power television or television translator stations or for major changes in the authorized facilities of such stations can be filed only during certain "window" periods that are specified by Commission Public Notices. See 47 C.F.R. Sections 74.732(g) and 73.3572. E. Item 5: Purpose of Application. This question requires the applicant to identify the purpose of the application. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION II ­ LEGAL INFORMATION A. Item 1: Certification. Each applicant is responsible for the information that the application instructions convey. As a key element in the Commission's streamlined licensing process, a certification that these materials have been
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  • station'scurrentstatusasanoperatingstationissomeevidenceofits abilitytosurvive."Id.at1136-1137. 9.Chambersarguesthattheburdenofthe60-daytermination provisionnoticeperiod,andthecostsincurredinpetitioningfortermination ofthesetranslatorsafterStationKGBR(FM)commencesoperation, wouldbesufficientlydetrimentalastoeffectivelyprecludetheinitiation ofthislocalservice.However,applicantsfornewbroadcaststations,as wellasassignorsofconstructionpermitsforunbuiltstations,certifythat theyhaveavailablesufficientnetliquidassetstoconstructandoperate thefacilityforthreemonthswithoutrevenue.Theadditionalcostsof petitioningforterminationofatranslatorareunlikelytoimposea 9Thereferenceto"morethanone"FMstationinthisexampleparallelstheproposalin Docket19918(discussedabove)toamendSection74.1232(d). 101F.C.C.2d Ber-TecB/cing,Inc. 575 financialhardshipsufficienttothreatentheviabilityofanewstationeven inasmallmarket. 10. Additionally,Chambersallegesthatourpolicy"runscontraryto thetheoryofpreferenceofaprimarysignaltoacommunityovera secondarysignal."ItcitiesHarriscopeBroadcastingCorporation,38 FCC2d328(1972),forthepropositionthatitiswithintheCommission's discretiontoreviewtheimpactofatranslator'soperationontheoperation ofafullservicestation,andthusthereisnoassuranceinthepresentcase thattheprotectioninSection74.1232(d)(1)willultimatelybeaccorded StationKGBR(FM).'°However,reviewofapetitionforterminationisnot permissive.Rather, HarriscopeBroadcastingandPeninsulaCommuni- cationsbothmakeclearthatuponreviewofchangedcircumstances, which,hadtheyexistedatthetimethetranslatorapplicationwasfiled wouldhaveprohibitedagrant,theCommissionmaydeterminethat terminationofthetranslatorisnotinthepublicinterest.InHarriscope BroadcastingweconcludedthattheviabilityofthenewlocalUHF-TV stationcouldbeensuredbyprotectingitsprogramsagainstduplicationby theTVtranslatorsservingthesamecommunity,andthatthepublic interestintheavailabilityofawidechoiceofprogramswarranted maintainingthetranslators'authorizations.Thus,wheretranslatorser- viceinacommunitypreceedstheinitiationofafirstlocalFMservice, thereisanopportunitytoassesswhetherthereisadetrimentalimpactby thetranslatorontheviabilityofthenewcomerFMfacility,orwhether thesestationscancompetitivelyco-exist,makingavailabletothepublica widerdiversityofvoices. 11. Itisclearthatthecircumstancesofthiscasedonotactivatethe protectionofSection74.1232(d)(1).NotonlywasStationKGBR(FM)not operationalatthetimethesetranslatorapplicationswerefiled,but contrarytoChambers'representationinitsapplicationsforreview,the constructionpermitforthatstationhadnotevenbeengranted.Station KGBR(FM)hasbeenauthorizedsinceJanuary,1981,andtothisdate, remainsunbuiltandnon-operational.Thepublicinterestisbestservedby permittingFMtranslatorservicebeyondtheseprimarystations'1mV/m contoursbythestationlicenseespendingtheeventualcommencementof operationsbyStationKGBR(FM). 12. Inthisregard,andinconclusion,weareunpersuadedbyCham- bers'argumentthatourpolicyforapplyingtheproscriptioninSection 74.1232(d)(1)ofourRuleseschewsourpoliciesagainstregionalconcentra- tionofcontrol.Wenotefirstthatwerecentlyrepealedtheregional concentrationofcontrolprovisionsofthemultipleownershiprules.See '°HarriscopeBroadcastinginvolvedtheapplicationofSection74.732(f)oftheRules, whichistheterminationprovisionforTVtranslatorstations.Section74.1232(h)parallels Section74.732(f). 101F.C.C.2d 576 FederalCommunicationsCommissionReports MultipleOwnership(RegionalConcentrationofControlProvision),96 FCC2d578,55RR2d1389(1984).Secondly,Section74.1232(b)specifically providesthatFMtranslatorsdonotcountforpurposesofourmultiple ownershiprules.Wereiteratethatwebelievethatourpolicybestserves thepublicinterestinauralFMbroadcastservice,ourpolicybestserves thepublicinterestinauralFMbroadcastservice,andconcludethat retroactiveapplicationofSection74.1232(d)(1)viaSection74.1232(h), wherethereisevidenceofadetrimentalimpactbythetranslatoronthe newlocalFMfacility,sufficientlyguardsagainstanythreatofregional concentrationofcontroloreconomiccompetitioninjurioustothepublic interest. 13.Accordingly,ITISORDERED,thattheaforementionedApplications forReviewbyChambersBroadcastingAREHEREBYDENIED. FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONSCOMMISSION WILLIAMJ .TRICARICO,Secretary