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  • of Southeast Mississippi, the local franchising authority was specifically prohibited from considering the effect of such things as a system's unsatisfactory signal quality. 10 FCC Rcd at 8730-31. Century Cable of Southern California, supra. 13 FCC Rcd 11996, 11998 para. 6 (Cab. Serv. Bur. 1998). 47 C.F.R. � 76.936; Rate Order, 8 FCC Rcd at 5715-5716 See 47 C.F.R � 76.601-630. 47 C.F.R. 76.309. See TCI TKR of Georgia Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 9123 (Cab. Serv. Bur. 2000). 47 C.F.R. � 76.936(a), (b); see Rate Order, 8 FCC Rcd at 5715; Falcon Cable Media, 13 FCC Rcd 11996, 11998 (Cab. Serv. Bur. 1998). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1777 Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-XXX � � �
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  • � 76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). 3. Id. Id. Petition, at 4. Time Warner Cable � 6. 47 C.F.R. � 76.1610. (...continued from previous page) (continued...) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1778 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1778 � � � � @& �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� ��� � �
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  • � 76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). 3. Id. Petition, at 3. Time Warner Cable � 6. 47 C.F.R. � 76.1610. (...continued from previous page) (continued...) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1779 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1779 � � � � @& �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� ��� � �
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  • � 76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). Petition, at 2. Petition, at 3. Id. Id. Petition, at 1-2. Charter acknowledges the importance, as expressed by us in Time Warner Cable, when calculating CLI that ``it must `combine distinct cable service areas that are contiguous and served by the the same generation equipment.''' Petition, at n. 4. 47 C.F.R. � 76.1610. (...continued from previous page) (continued...)
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  • � 76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). Petition, at 3. Id. Id. Petition, at 4. Time Warner Cable � 6. 47 C.F.R. � 76.1610. (...continued from previous page) (continued...) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1781 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1781 � � � � @& �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� ��� � h t" xTru� �.E EXg �.E ID="{E59D7D4B-80E4-11D5-915F-B7836A0AB801}" Document=ThisDocument/&H00000000 HelpFile="C:\Program Files\Dymo Label\Dymolbl.hlp" Name="Project" HelpContextID="0"
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  • C.F.R. � 76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. ��76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). 3. Petition, at 3. Id.. Time Warner Cable � 6. 47 C.F.R. � 76.1610. (...continued from previous page) (continued...) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1782 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1782 � � � � @& �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� ��� � ` (c) � � �
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  • � 76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). Petition, at 2. Petition, at 3. Id. Petition, at 1-2. Time Warner Cable � 6. See Petition, note 3. AT&T acknowledges the importance, as expressed by us in Time Warner Cable, when calculating CLI that ``it must `combine distinct cable service areas that are contiguous and served by the the same generation equipment.''' Petition, at n. 3. 47
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  • technical performance standards for the operation of cable television systems to ensure the delivery of satisfactory television signals to cable subscribers. Local franchising authorities are generally authorized to enforce these technical standards through their franchising process. Need: These rules prescribe technical standards applicable to cable television service. Legal basis: 47 U.S.C. �� 154, 303, and 601 Section Number and Title: 76.601 (c)(1) Performance Tests. 76.601 (c)(2) Performance Tests. 76.601 (c)(4) Performance Tests. 76.601 Note Performance Tests. 76.605 (a) Technical Standards. 76.605 (b) Technical Standards. 76.605 (Note 1) Note 1. 76.605 (Note 2) Note 2. 76.605 (Note 3) Note 3. 76.605 (Note 4) Note 4. 76.605 (Note 5) Note 5. 76.605 (Note 6) Note 6. 76.606 Closed Captioning. 76.607 Complaint Resolution (This
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  • C.F.R. � 76.611(a). Id. � 76.1804. See id. � 76.1801. See, e.g., id. �� 76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. Id. � 76.5(a). We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See id. �� 76.5(kk), 76.601(b)(1), & 76.901(c). 47 C.F.R. � 76.1610. (...continued from previous page) (continued...) Federal Communications Commission DA 02-3199 Federal Communications Commission DA 02-3199 r s � � � @& � �
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  • Twp.), 13 FCC Rcd 5119, 5120-21 (CSB 1998). Id. at 5. See TCI of Southeast Mississippi, 10 FCC Rcd 8728 (CSB 1995) (The Bureau concluded that neither signal quality issues nor concerns about equipment compatibility may be remedied through application of the Commission's rate regulations. Rather, signal quality is subject to the Commission's rules of technical standards (47 C.F.R. �� 76.601-630) and equipment-related problems are addressed by the Commission's equipment compatibility rules (47 C.F.R. � 76.630). The Order noted that a franchising authority may not arbitrarily reduce prices for programming and equipment below maximum permitted rate levels in an effort to address signal quality or equipment compatibility issues). 13 FCC Rcd 11996, 11998 (CSB 1998). 47 C.F.R. � 76.936; Rate Order,
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  • safety services must be maintained. All licensees must be aware that land mobile and Amateur licensees may have unusual modes of operation for the provision for emergency communications under Sections 2.405 and 97.401 of the Rules and these should be protected. MVPD Technical Compliance: The following technical requirements are waived for ninety days from the release of this notice: Sections 76.601 [Performance Tests]; 76.605 [Technical Standards], but not 76.605(a)(12) [leakage limits]; and 76.614 [System Monitoring]. Media Bureau Engineering Division staff will provide a point of contact and expedited service and coordination, including temporary rule waivers where necessary, with all other provisions of Part 76 of the Rules, including those relating to signal leakage. . Other correspondence for these interim restoration processes
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  • safety services must be maintained. All licensees must be aware that land mobile and Amateur licensees may have unusual modes of operation for the provision for emergency communications under Sections 2.405 and 97.401 of the Rules and these should be protected. MVPD Technical Compliance: The following technical requirements are waived for ninety days from the release of this notice: Sections 76.601 [Performance Tests]; 76.605 [Technical Standards], but not 76.605(a)(12) [leakage limits]; and 76.614 [System Monitoring]. Media Bureau Engineering Division staff will provide a point of contact and expedited service and coordination, including temporary rule waivers where necessary, with all other provisions of Part 76 of the Rules, including those relating to signal leakage. STA requests and questions should be sent to
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  • Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of RCN Corporation Petition for Special Relief ) ) ) ) ) ) CSR-8166 ORDER Adopted: October 9, 2009 Released: October 19, 2009 By the Chief, Media Bureau: INTRODUCTION We have before us a petition from RCN Corporation (``RCN'') for relief for its all-digital systems from the performance test requirement contained in Section 76.601 of the Commission's rules. Section 76.605(b) of the Commission's rules provides that if a cable system's basic design is incompatible with one or more of the technical standards set forth in Section 76.605(a), relief may be granted upon an adequate showing that such relief will benefit the public interest. RCN maintains that the all-digital technology employed by the specified cable
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  • 47 C.F.R. � 76.605. The Commission adopted the current technical standards governing the signal quality of cable channels in 1992. See Cable Television Technical and Operational Requirements, Report and Order, 7 FCC Rcd 2021 (1992), aff'd in part and modified in part, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 7 FCC Rcd 8676 (1992). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.605. See 47 C.F.R. � 76.601 (testing requirement); 47 C.F.R. � 76.605 (technical standards); 47 C.F.R. � 76.609 (methods and requirements for performing the tests); 47 C.F.R. � 76.1704-1705 (recordkeeping requirements). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.601(b). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.1704(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 76.605(b). See RCN Corporation, Petition for Special Relief, File No. CSR-8166 (April 27, 2009) (``Petition for Special Relief''). See id. at
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  • planes and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons on boats. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 80, Subpart V and 47 C.F.R. �� 87.193-87.199. Harmful interference includes any interference that ``endangers the functioning of a radionavigation service or of other safety services.'' See 47 C.F.R. �� 2.1, 76.613(a). See, e.g., Callais Cablevision, Inc., 16 FCC Rcd 1359 (2001). See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.601-76.617. See also Amendment of Part 76 of the Commission's Rules to Add Frequency Channelling Requirements and Restrictions and to Require Monitoring for Signal Leakage from Cable Television Systems, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 101 FCC 2d 117, 123, para. 14 (1985). 47 C.F.R. � 76.605(a)(12). 47 C.F.R. � 76.611(a). 47 C.F.R. � 76.615(b)(7). 47 C.F.R. � 76.614. 47 C.F.R. � 76.613(b).
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  • 145 �V/m 4. 711 Busha St. (Big Timber) 80 �V/m 5. 610 Everett St. (Big Timber) 80 �V/m 6. 108 8th Ave. (Big Timber) 64 �V/m 7. 20 2nd Ave. (Big Timber) 67 �V/m 8. In the Alley behind 520 E. 5th St. (Big Timber) 95 �V/m b. 47 C.F.R. � 76.1704(a): ``The proof of performance tests required by � 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request.'' In Laurel, Montana, on May 17, 2004, the agent found that the last available proof of performance data was dated July 11, 2002. Pursuant to Section
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  • safety services must be maintained. All licensees must be aware that land mobile and Amateur licensees may have unusual modes of operation for the provision for emergency communications under Sections 2.405 and 97.401 of the Rules and these should be protected. MVPD Technical Compliance: The following technical requirements are waived for ninety days from the release of this notice: Sections 76.601 [Performance Tests]; 76.605 [Technical Standards], but not 76.605(a)(12) [leakage limits]; and 76.614 [System Monitoring]. Media Bureau Engineering Division staff will provide a point of contact and expedited service and coordination, including temporary rule waivers where necessary, with all other provisions of Part 76 of the Rules, including those relating to signal leakage. STA requests and questions should be sent to
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  • to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Ashland Fiber Network (``AFN''), operator of a cable system in Ashland, Oregon. On May 3, 2007, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office inspected the AFN cable system located in Ashland, Oregon and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 76.1704(a): ``The proof of performance tests required by � 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request.'' At the time of the inspection, AFN could not produce any copies of the required proof of performance tests within the past five years. 47 C.F.R.
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  • Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Vision Communications LLC (``Vision''), operator of a cable system in Larose, LA. On March 26, 2010, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Office inspected Vision cable system located at Larose, LA, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 76.1704(a): ``The proof of performance tests required by �76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request.'' At the time of the inspection, Vision could not produce any copies of the required proof of performance tests within the past five years. Pursuant to
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  • amendments were required relating to earlier incorporations by reference. These amendments, as reflected in Sections 15.38 and 76.602 of the Commissions rules, are administrative in nature and relate to agency procedure and practice. Consequently, the notice and comment procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act, contained in 5 U.S.C. � 553(b), are inapplicable. Draft Technical Rules at 1-2. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.601-76.630. ACA Comments at 6. See Letter from Neal M. Goldberg, General Counsel, NCTA, to John Wong, Chief, Engineering Division, Media Bureau, FCC at 3-4 (July 10, 2003) (``Cable/CE Response to Questions''). Draft Technical Rules at 1. Id. at 2. See Section IV, infra. Draft DFAST License at 3. Public interest groups and information technology (``IT'') companies question the DFAST license
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  • at 7. The exemption is made effective through an amendment to 47 C.F.R. � 76.620(a). MVPDs with less than 1000 subscribers are provided regulatory relief in other contexts as well. For example, cable operators with fewer than 1000 subscribers are not required to conduct semi-annual performance tests which are intended to ensure compliance with technical standards. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.601(d) and 76.605. The Commission also has provided certain regulatory rate relief to cable operators owning systems that averaged less than 1000 subscribers. See Implementation of Sections of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992: Rate Regulation, MM Docket Nos. 92-266 and 93-215, Sixth Report and Order and 11th Order on Reconsideration (``Small Systems Order''), 10 FCC Rcd
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  • Cable Services Bureau concluded that state and local laws prohibiting the use of converter boxes were preempted by Section 301(e) of the 1996 Act. 341Note 6 to Section 47 C.F.R. 76.605 now reads: "No State or franchising authority may prohibit, condition, or restrict a cable system's use of any type of subscriber equipment or any transmission technology." 34247 C.F.R. � 76.601-76.630. 34347 C.F.R. � 76.601(a), (d) and (Note). 34447 C.F.R. � 76.605 (Notes 1 and 2). 34547 C.F.R. � 76.607. 346Id. 34747 U.S.C. � 546(b)(2). 34847 U.S.C. � 546(c)(1)(B). 34947 U.S.C. � 541(a)(4)(C). 52 cable technical standards than the standards prescribed by the Commission.340 We replaced this language with the new language from Section 301(e) of the 1996 Act.341 120. Current
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  • Cable Services Bureau concluded that state and local laws prohibiting the use of converter boxes were preempted by Section 301(e) of the 1996 Act. 341Note 6 to Section 47 C.F.R. 76.605 now reads: "No State or franchising authority may prohibit, condition, or restrict a cable system's use of any type of subscriber equipment or any transmission technology." 34247 C.F.R. � 76.601-76.630. 34347 C.F.R. � 76.601(a), (d) and (Note). 34447 C.F.R. � 76.605 (Notes 1 and 2). 34547 C.F.R. � 76.607. 346Id. 34747 U.S.C. � 546(b)(2). 34847 U.S.C. � 546(c)(1)(B). 34947 U.S.C. � 541(a)(4)(C). 52 cable technical standards than the standards prescribed by the Commission.340 We replaced this language with the new language from Section 301(e) of the 1996 Act.341 120. Current
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  • of Southeast Mississippi, the local franchising authority was specifically prohibited from considering the effect of such things as a system's unsatisfactory signal quality. 10 FCC Rcd at 8730-31. Century Cable of Southern California, supra. 13 FCC Rcd 11996, 11998 para. 6 (Cab. Serv. Bur. 1998). 47 C.F.R. � 76.936; Rate Order, 8 FCC Rcd at 5715-5716 See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.601-630. 47 C.F.R. 76.309. 47 C.F.R. �76.936(a), (b); see Rate Order, 8 FCC Rcd at 5715; Falcon Cable Media, 13 FCC Rcd 11996, 11998 (Cab. Serv. Bur. 1998). (...continued from previous page) (continued...) Federal Communications Commission DA 00-1149 Federal Communications Commission DA 00-1149 $ % � @&
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  • 47 C.F.R. 76.611(a). 47 C.F.R. �76.615(a). See 47 C.F.R. �76.12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. ��76.605(a)(11) & 76.610-76.617. 47 C.F.R. � We also treat, for certain CLI testing purposes, as a single system multiple coaxial cable strands that are not mechanically connected to, but technically integrated with a common headend; for example, those connected by microwave link. See 47 C.F.R. ��76.5(kk), 76.601(c)(1), & 76.901(c). Petition, at 4. Petition, at 4-5. Petition, at 5. Id. Petition at 6 & n.8. A and B or C. Petition, at 1. Petition, at 5. Id. Petition, n. 9. For example, when a cable system uses fiber optic cable as a trunk to provide signals to hubs. These hubs may serve subscribers with signals that are technically
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  • 325 Order''). Until 1998, all of the approximately 11,000 cable systems in the country were required to file Form 325. The Form 325 Order reduces the number of filing systems to the 700 systems, approximately, that have 20,000 or more subscribers. Those 700 systems serve 70 percent of all cable subscribers. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1-76.1514 . See 47 C.F.R � 76.601(c) and �� 76.922(b), (c), (e). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 Public File and Notice Requirements, CS Docket No. 98-132, FCC 99-12, 14 FCC Rcd 4653 (1999) (``Streamlining Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 76.305(a) and 47 C.F.R. � 76.207. See Warren Publishing, Inc., Television & Cable Factbook, Cable Services Volume No. 53, 1985, p. 1385:
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  • A1-6 (Columbus) 145 V/m 4. 711 Busha St. (Big Timber) 80 V/m 5. 610 Everett St. (Big Timber) 80 V/m 6. 108 8th Ave. (Big Timber) 64 V/m 7. 20 2nd Ave. (Big Timber) 67 V/m 8. In the Alley behind 520 E. 5th St. (Big Timber) 95 V/m b. 47 C.F.R. 76.1704(a): ``The proof of performance tests required by 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request.'' In Laurel, Montana, on May 17, 2004, the agent found that the last available proof of performance data was dated July 11, 2002. 3. Pursuant to
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  • 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Ashland Fiber Network ("AFN"), operator of a cable system in Ashland, Oregon. 2. On May 3, 2007, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office inspected the AFN cable system located in Ashland, Oregon and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S 76.1704(a): "The proof of performance tests required by S 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request." At the time of the inspection, AFN could not produce any copies of the required proof of performance tests within the past five years. b. 47
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  • ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Vision Communications LLC ("Vision"), operator of a cable system in Larose, LA. 2. On March 26, 2010, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Office inspected Vision cable system located at Larose, LA, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1704(a): "The proof of performance tests required by S:76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request." At the time of the inspection, Vision could not produce any copies of the required proof of performance tests within the past five years. 3. Pursuant
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  • FCC Home Page [2]Skip Primary FCC Navigation Links [3]Search | [4]RSS | [5]Updates | [6]E-Filing | [7]Initiatives | [8]Consumers | [9]Find People Media Bureau [10]Skip Breadcrumb Site Navigation Links [11]FCC > [12]MB > [13]ED > [14]Cable Rules [15]Div. site map [16]Reload the page [17]Click Here to file a comment... [18]Click to visit www.dtv.gov [light8.gif] Proof-of-performance test: [bluearrow1.gif] [19] Performance tests 76.601 [redarrow.gif] [20] Proof-of-performance test data 76.1704 [bluearrow1.gif] [21] Performance tests (channels delivered). 76.1705 [bluearrow1.gif] [22]System Regular Monitoring 76.614 [23] Print this page TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 76--MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE [redarrow.gif] 76.1704 Proof-of-performance test data. (a) The proof of performance tests required by 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office
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  • FCC Home Page [2]Skip Primary FCC Navigation Links [3]Search | [4]RSS | [5]Updates | [6]E-Filing | [7]Initiatives | [8]Consumers | [9]Find People Media Bureau [10]Skip Breadcrumb Site Navigation Links [11]FCC > [12]MB > [13]ED > [14]Cable Rules [15]Div. site map [16]Reload the page [17]Click Here to file a comment... [18]Click to visit www.dtv.gov [light8.gif] Proof-of-performance test: [bluearrow1.gif] [19] Performance tests 76.601 [bluearrow1.gif] [20] Proof-of-performance test data 76.1704 [redarrow.gif] [21] Performance tests (channels delivered). 76.1705 [bluearrow1.gif] [22]System Regular Monitoring 76.614 [23] Print this page TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 76--MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE [redarrow.gif] Sec. 76.1705 Performance tests (channels delivered). The operator of each cable television system shall maintain at its local office a current listing of the
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  • was repaired, and the probable cause of the leakage. The log shall be kept on file for a period of two years and shall be made available to authorized representatives of the Commission upon request. " " NOTE: Note to 76.1705: If a signal leakage log is being used to meet proof of performance test recordkeeping requirements in accordance with 76.601, such a log must be retained for the period specified in 76.601(d). __________________________________________________________________ [24]Skip Bottom FCC Navigation Links and Contact Info [25]FCC Home | [26]Search | [27]RSS | [28]Updates | [29]E-Filing | [30]Initiatives | [31]Consumers | [32]Find People __________________________________________________________________ For comments or questions pertaining to Engineering Division web pages, send e-mail to the Media Bureau, Engineering Division Webmaster at: [33]Walid.Kassem@fcc.gov.
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  • was repaired, and the probable cause of the leakage. The log shall be kept on file for a period of two years and shall be made available to authorized representatives of the Commission upon request. " " NOTE: Note to 76.1705: If a signal leakage log is being used to meet proof of performance test recordkeeping requirements in accordance with 76.601, such a log must be retained for the period specified in 76.601(d). [3] Back to ETSD Home Page Back to engineering page References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/1706.html 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/76print.html 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/1706.html
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  • FCC Home Page [2]Skip Primary FCC Navigation Links [3]Search | [4]RSS | [5]Updates | [6]E-Filing | [7]Initiatives | [8]Consumers | [9]Find People Media Bureau [10]Skip Breadcrumb Site Navigation Links [11]FCC > [12]MB > [13]ED > [14]Cable Rules [15]Div. site map [16]Reload the page [17]Click Here to file a comment... [18]Click to visit www.dtv.gov [light8.gif] Performance tests: [redarrow.gif] [19] Performance tests 76.601 [bluearrow1.gif] [20] Proof-of-performance test data 76.1704 [bluearrow1.gif] [21] Performance tests (channels delivered). 76.1705 [bluearrow1.gif] [22]System Regular Monitoring 76.614 [23] Print this page TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 76--MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE [redarrow.gif] Sec. 76.601 Performance tests. (a) The operator of each cable television system shall be responsible for insuring that each such system is designed, installed,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 [1]Back to ETSD Home Page Back to engineering page [2]View 47 CFR - CHAPTER I - Part 76 TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 76--MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE 76.601 Performance tests. (a) The operator of each cable television system shall be responsible for insuring that each such system is designed, installed, and operated in a manner that fully complies with the provisions of this subpart. (b) The operator of each cable television system shall conduct complete performance tests of that system at least twice each calendar year (at intervals
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  • FCC Home Page [2]Skip Primary FCC Navigation Links [3]Search | [4]RSS | [5]Updates | [6]E-Filing | [7]Initiatives | [8]Consumers | [9]Find People Media Bureau [10]Skip Breadcrumb Site Navigation Links [11]FCC > [12]MB > [13]ED > [14]Cable Rules [15]Div. site map [16]Reload the page [17]Click Here to file a comment... [18]Click to visit www.dtv.gov [light8.gif] TECHNICAL STANDARDS: [bluearrow1.gif] [19] Performance tests 76.601 [bluearrow1.gif] [20] Proof-of-performance test data 76.1704 [bluearrow1.gif] [21] Performance tests (channels delivered). 76.1705 [bluearrow1.gif] [22]System Regular Monitoring 76.614 [23] Print this page TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 76--MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE [redarrow.gif] Sec. 76.605 Technical standards. (a) As of December 30, 1992, unless otherwise noted, the following requirements apply to the performance of a cable television
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  • problem be found to be system-wide, the Commission may order all converters on the system be changed to meet the standard. NOTE: Note 5: Should subscriber complaints arise from a system failing to meet 76.605(a)(10), the cable operator will be required to remedy the complaint and perform test measurements on 76.605(a)(10) containing the full number of channels as indicated in 76.601(b)(2) at the complaining subscriber's terminal. Further, should the problem be found to be system-wide, the Commission may order that the full number of channels as indicated in 76.601(b)(2) be tested at all required locations for future proof-of-performance tests. NOTE: Note 6: No State or franchising authority may prohibit, condition, or restrict a cable system's use of any type of subscriber
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  • General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber limits. [62]76.504 Limits on carriage of vertically integrated programming. [63]76.505 Prohibition on buy outs. Subpart K -- Technical Standards [64]76.601 Performance tests. [65]76.605 Technical standards. [66]76.606 Closed captioning. [67]76.609 Measurements. [68]76.610 Operation in the frequency bands 108-137 and 225-400 MHz -- scope of application. [69]76.611 Cable television basic signal leakage performance criteria. [70]76.612 Cable television frequency separation standards. [71]76.613 Interference from a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD). [72]76.614 Cable television system regular monitoring. [73]76.616 Operation near certain aeronautical and marine
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  • registered with the FCC [cl2.gif] [31]Frequency Allocation Chart [cl2.gif] [32]Digital Television [cl2.gif] [33]Digital Must Carry [cl1.gif] Cable Rules [cl2.gif] [34]Cable Rules [cl2.gif] [35]Changes in the Rules [cl2.gif] [36]47CFR 76 Cable [cl2.gif] [37]47CFR 78 Cable TV Relay Service [cl2.gif] [38]Office of the Federal Register [cl2.gif] [39]U. S. Code (CFR) [cl2.gif] [40]Fee Filing Guide Service [cl1.gif] Cable Rules By Section [cl2.gif] [41]Sec. 76.601 [cl2.gif] [42]Sec. 76.605 [cl2.gif] [43]Sec. 76.610 [cl2.gif] [44]Sec. 76.611 [cl2.gif] [45]Sec. 76.613 [cl2.gif] [46]Sec. 76.614 [cl2.gif] [47]Sec. 76.1610 [cl2.gif] [48]Sec. 76.1704 [cl2.gif] [49]Sec. 76.1705 [cl2.gif] [50]Sec. 76.1706 [cl2.gif] [51]Sec. 76.1801 [cl2.gif] [52]Sec. 76.1803 [cl2.gif] [53]Sec. 76.1804 [54]Back to Engineering Division __________________________________________________________________ [55]Skip Bottom FCC Navigation Links and Contact Info [56]FCC Home | [57]Search | [58]RSS | [59]Updates | [60]E-Filing |
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  • 232 The exemption is made effective through an amendment to 47 C.F.R. � 76.620(a). 233 MVPDs with less than 1000 subscribers are provided regulatory relief in other contexts as well. For example, cable operators with fewer than 1000 subscribers are not required to conduct semi-annual performance tests which are intended to ensure compliance with technical standards. See 47 C.F.R. �� 76.601(d) and 76.605. The Commission also has provided certain regulatory rate relief to cable operators owning systems that averaged less than 1000 subscribers. See Implementation of Sections of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992: Rate Regulation, MM Docket Nos. 92-266 and 93-215, Sixth Report and Order and 11th Order on Reconsideration ("Small Systems Order"), 10 FCC Rcd
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  • [bluearrow1.gif] Signal leakage log & repair records (Formerly part of 76.614(a)) :[37]Sec. 76.1706 [redarrow.gif] Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) : [bluearrow1.gif] Interference from a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) :[38]Sec. 76.613 [bluearrow1.gif] 76.1804 apply to Non-cable multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). :[39]Sec. 76.620 Note: All above CLI Rules apply to MVPDs. [redarrow.gif] Proof of Performance : [bluearrow1.gif] Performance tests :[40] 76.601 [bluearrow1.gif] Proof of Performance test Data (Formerly part of 76.601(c)(e)) :[41] 76.1704 [bluearrow1.gif] Performance tests (channels delivered).(Formerly part of 76.601(b)) :[42] 76.1705 [redarrow.gif] Technical Standards : [bluearrow1.gif] Subpart K--Technical Standards Sec. :[43] 76.605 [redarrow.gif] CAble TV Relay Stations (CARS) : [bluearrow1.gif] Licensing and operation of fixed or mobile cable television relay service stations :[44]Part 78 [bluearrow1.gif] [45]Frequency coordination. Coordination of
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  • � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503 National subscriber limits. � 76.504 Limits on carriage of vertically integrated programming. � 76.505 Prohibition on buy outs. Page 2of 243 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 5/6/2011 http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=a0b1c7045abd9e3f08f6d3233a640e58&rg... Subpart K-Technical Standards � 76.601 Performance tests. � 76.602 Incorporation by reference. � 76.605 Technical standards. � 76.606 Closed captioning. � 76.609 Measurements. � 76.610 Operation in the frequency bands 108�137 and 225�400 MHz-scope of application. � 76.611 Cable television basic signal leakage performance criteria. � 76.612 Cable television frequency separation standards. � 76.613 Interference from a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD). � 76.614 Cable
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  • site map [display2.gif] [16]ED Mission [17]Back to ED Main Page Cable Rules [18]Skip Issue Box 1 Navigation Links [redarrow2.gif] [19]Cable Rules [redarrow2.gif] [20]Changes in the Rules [redarrow2.gif] [21]47CFR 76 Cable [redarrow2.gif] [22]47CFR 78 Cable TV Relay Service [redarrow2.gif] [23]Federal Register [redarrow2.gif] [24]U. S. Code (CFR) [redarrow2.gif] [25]Fee Filing Guide Service Technical Services [26]Skip Issue Box 1 Navigation Links [redarrow2.gif] [27]Sec. 76.601 [redarrow2.gif] [28]Sec. 76.605 [redarrow2.gif] [29]Sec. 76.610 [redarrow2.gif] [30]Sec. 76.611 [redarrow2.gif] [31]Sec. 76.613 [redarrow2.gif] [32]Sec. 76.614 [redarrow2.gif] [33]Sec. 76.1610 [redarrow2.gif] [34]Sec. 76.1704 [redarrow2.gif] [35]Sec. 76.1705 [redarrow2.gif] [36]Sec. 76.1706 [redarrow2.gif] [37]Sec. 76.1801 [redarrow2.gif] [38]Sec. 76.1803 [redarrow2.gif] [39]Sec. 76.1804 [cablerules.gif] Rules Changed: [redarrow.gif] RULES AFFECTED BY THE CHANGE [bluearrow1.gif] Registration Statement 76.12 -> [40]76.1801 [bluearrow1.gif] Signal Leakage Log & Repair records 76.614 ->[41]