Sec.  24.16   Criteria for comparative renewal proceedings.

   A renewal applicant involved in a comparative renewal proceeding shall
   receive a preference, commonly referred to as a renewal expectancy, which is
   the most important comparative factor to be considered in the proceeding, if
   its  past record for the relevant license period demonstrates that the
   renewal applicant:

   (a)  Has  provided “substantial” service during its past license term.
   “Substantial” service is defined as service which is sound, favorable, and
   substantially above a level of mediocre service which might just minimally
   warrant renewal; and

   (b) Has substantially complied with applicable Commission rules, policies
   and the Communications Act.

Subpart C—Technical Standards