FCC Web Documents citing 73.1570

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  • FCC Rcd 9337 (Enf. Bur., Regional Director, Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists); Hensley Broadcasting, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 24 FCC Rcd 115 (Enf. Bur., Regional Dir., Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b), 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.1570, 73.3526. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 2 4 F $ � � � F J � � � F � � � � � � F � �
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  • cluded revision of Section 73.45 to eliminate the require ment of notifying the Commission about changes in antenna resistance, common point impedance and the use of direct reading power meters,68 revision of Section 73.1560(a)(l) and (b) to increase the upper power limit of AM and FM stations from 5% to 10% of the value au thorized61* and deletion of Section 73.1570(a) which relates to minimum modulation.70 The recommendation also was made that the main studio rules be abolished so that sta tions could be operated as unattended "repeaters," provided that toll-free access to the station is provided by the li censee. The argument was made that maintaining and man ning a main studio is acost beyond the reach of some licensees,
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  • CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61. Los Angeles, CA District Office (10/11/00). AM Radio Station KVRN, LBI Radio License Cop., Los Angeles, CA. Other violation: 47 CFR 11.61. Los Angeles, CA District Office (10/11/00). He's Alive, Inc., Grantsville, MD, WAIJ. Other violations: 47C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.317 ( FM Transmission System Requirements), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). He's Alive, Inc., Frostburg, MD, WLIC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). Bicoastal Media, LLC, Eureka, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.44
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  • Atlanta, GA District Office (1/12/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration WPAT, Inc., License of Station WPAT, Paterson, NJ. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1570 (Modulation Level: AM, FM and TV aural) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New York, NY District Office (1/3/01). American Tower Corporation, Schaumburg, IL. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (1/16/01). Blue Chip Broadcasting Licenses II Ltd., Mankato, MN. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (1/16/01). Western Wireless Corporation, Bellevue, WA. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office
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  • equipment and operation. Kidd's report is submitted as Attachment A to Slatton's Response. Kidd reports that his company conducted a complete RF proof of the WBTG-FM transmitter site on March 7, 2005, using standard engineering practices and guidelines as set forth in the Commission's Rules. Kidd's inspection demonstrated compliance with the spurious emissions or overmodulation restrictions set forth in Section 73.1570(b)(2) of the Rules. Additionally, Kidd states that analysis of the spectrum plots revealed that Station WBTG-FM's occupied bandwidth easily satisfied the specifications of Section 73.317 of the Rules. Kidd concludes that WBTG-FM's transmitting equipment is working well within the specifications set forth in the Commission's rules concerning FM broadcast station practices. Staff analysis affirms the reliability of Kidd's report. Finally,
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  • FCC Rcd 9337 (Enf. Bur., Regional Director, Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists); Hensley Broadcasting, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 24 FCC Rcd 115 (Enf. Bur., Regional Dir., Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b), 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.1570, 73.3526. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 2 4 F $ � � � F J � � � F � � � � � � F � �
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  • an estimated cost of $1,200.00 with work scheduled the third week in March. 6. Section 73.1350(c)(1) states that ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with �73.1215. Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, �73.1570 regarding modulation levels...'' At the time of inspection the licensee had not established any schedules for monitoring or calibration of required station equipment. Mr. Paris stated that the Sine Systems remote control system would call him by telephone if an out-of-tolerance condition occurred. However, at the time of inspection the AM base current indicated an out-of-tolerance condition of excessive power,
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  • than 0.8 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, at the time of inspection, the station's chief operator did not know how to determine or how to control the station's operating power, nor did she know how to stop transmissions. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and �73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560(b): ``...[T]he transmitter output power of an FM station...must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating at 141% of its authorized transmitter output power. 47
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  • for the station...'' Although the Commission authorized Station WBTE(AM) to broadcast from latitude 35� 58' 00" North and longitude 076� 56' 54" West (NAD27), the station was actually broadcasting from a location more than 0.5 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and �73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560(a)(1): ``...]T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in � 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The Commission authorized Station WBTE(AM) to broadcast
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  • must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station...'' At the time of inspection, the station's chief operator did not know how to determine or how to control the station's operating power, nor did she know how to stop transmissions. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and �73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560(b): ``...[T]he transmitter output power of an FM station...must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating at 148% of its authorized transmitter output power. 47
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  • inspection, the station had no record of any RMT transmissions after December 2004. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with �73.1215. (1) Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, �73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, �73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and �73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system. (2) Monitoring equipment must be periodically calibrated so as to provide reliable indications of transmitter operating parameters with a known degree of accuracy. Errors inherent in monitoring equipment and the calibration procedure must be taken into account when
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  • is a Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to La Familia Broadcasting, LLC (``La Familia''), licensee of radio station KRND in Fox Farm, Wyoming. On September 15, 2009, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office monitored radio station KRND, licensed to Fox Farm, Wyoming, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570 (b) (1): ``Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: AM Stations. In no case shall the amplitude modulation of the carrier wave exceed 100% on negative peaks of frequent recurrence, or 125% on positive peaks at any time.'' At the time of the inspection, the agent observed that the modulation waveform of KRND's RF signal frequently exceeded 100% on
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  • Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Emerald Wave Media, licensee of radio station KRTO in Guadalupe, CA. On November 5, 2009, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office monitored radio station KRTO, serving Guadalupe, CA, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570(b)(2): ``Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations. (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation).'' At the time of the monitoring, agents observed that the peak deviation of KRTO's RF signal was 92 kHz on several occasions, exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). Pursuant to Section 308(b)
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  • transmitter must have the capability to turn the transmitter off at all times, or include an alternate method of taking control of the transmitter which can terminate the station's operation within 3 minutes. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(c)(1): ``Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, � 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, � 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and �73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' On the day of inspection, the chief operator stated that the field strength measurements have not been verified in over two years indicating that there was not a set procedure to ensure compliance. 3. As the nation's
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  • the time of the inspection, the remote control system consisting of a dial-up remote control system was inoperative and transmitter control personnel were unable to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(c)(1): ``Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with � 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, � 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable � 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and � 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400(a): ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class
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  • of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office, in response to a complaint of interference to VHF public safety communications atop the Aspen Mountain communications site serving Rock Springs, WY, monitored RF signals collocated at the transmitter site. During the over-the-air monitoring and subsequent inspection of radio station KMRZ, serving Superior, Wyoming, the agents observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation).'' At the time of monitoring and inspection, agents observed that the peak deviation of KMRZ's RF signal was 94 kHz on several occasions, exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). Pursuant to Section
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  • of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office, in response to a complaint of interference to VHF public safety communications atop the Aspen Mountain communications site serving Rock Springs, WY, monitored RF signals collocated at the transmitter site. During the over-the-air monitoring and subsequent inspection of radio station KQSW, serving Rock Springs, the agents observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation).'' At the time of monitoring and on-scene inspection, agents observed that the peak deviation of KQSW's RF signal was 92 kHz on several occasions, exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). Pursuant to
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  • Region, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Pilot Media, LCC, licensee of FM Station WIBL, in Fairbury, Illinois. On September 14, 2010, October 25, 2010, and October 26, 2010, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago Office monitored Station WIBL and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570(b)(2): ``FM stations. The total modulation must not exceed 100 percent on peaks of frequent reoccurrence referenced to 75 kHz deviation.'' The agents observed the modulation level to exceed 100 percent on peaks of frequent reoccurrence referenced to 75 kHz. Pursuant to section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, Pilot Media,
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  • is 1233 Redington, Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. The license specifies that the address is 170 Redington Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. Cantroair failed to notify the Commission of the address change of the WTZN main studio. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(c)(1): ``Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with �73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, � 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, � 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and �73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560(a)(1): ``Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power
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  • is a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's rules, to The Kingdom Christian Ministries, licensee of FM Station WVKJ in Dublin, New Hampshire. On April 19, 2012, in response to an interference complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Boston Office monitored Station WVKJ on 89.9 MHz and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation).'' At the time of monitoring, agents observed the peak deviation of WVKJ's RF signal at 92 kHz on several occasions, thus exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). Pursuant to Section 308(b) of
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  • further adjustment by the LPFM licensee. LPFM stations will be required to adhere to the 200 kHz channel bandwidth applicable to full service stations, as well as the out-of-channel signal attenuation requirements in 47 C.F.R. � 73.317 [via reference in � 73.508], the center frequency drift limits in 47 C.F.R. 73.1545(b), and the limits on modulation in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570 (a) and (b).'' Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2248, �109. In this regard, we note that one of the rules modified in the Report and Order, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1660, inadvertently specified verification rather than certification procedures for LPFM stations. We are correcting the rules accordingly to correspond to our decisions in the Report and Order. Fox Petition.
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  • the IBOC digital component disabled, at frequencies removed from the carrier frequency by more than 5 kHz (AAB=0) or 8 kHz (AAB=1) and up to 20 kHz must not exceed -75 dBc/300 Hz. 0 dBc is defined as the total power of the modulated AM carrier. The analog signal may not exceed the modulation levels specified in Title 47 CFR �73.1570: ``In no case shall the amplitude modulation of the carrier wave exceed 100% on negative peaks of frequent recurrence, or 125% on positive peaks at any time''. GPS Locked stations are referred to as Level I: GPS-locked transmission facilities Level II: Non-GPS locked transmission facilities AM Transmission Specification (c) 2001 iBiquity Digital Corporation 11/08/01 Doc. No. SY_TN_5010 Rev. 01 Rev.
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  • equipment without need for further adjustment by the LPFM licensee. LPFM stations will be required to adhere to the 200 kHz channel bandwidth applicable to full service stations, as well as the out-of-channel signal attenuation requirements in 47 CFR � 73.317, the center frequency drift limits in 47 CFR � 73.1545(b), and the limits on modulation in 47 CFR � 73.1570(a) and (b). In addition, LPFM stations may, at their option, engage in monophonic or stereophonic broadcasting. LPFM stations may also transmit additional information via inaudible subcarriers during those periods when the audible FM signal is on the air. Antenna polarization: We will permit LP10 and LP100 stations throughout the FM band to use horizontally polarized, vertically polarized, or circularly or
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  • of this section, the visual output power of a TV or Class A TV transmitter, as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.664, must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 80% nor more than 110% of the authorized power. * * * * * 23. Section 73.1570 is amended by revising the title and paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows: � 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. * * * * * (b) * * * (3) TV and Class A TV stations. In no case shall the total modulation of the aural carrier exceed 100% on peaks of frequent recurrence, unless
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  • further adjustment by the LPFM licensee. LPFM stations will be required to adhere to the 200 kHz channel bandwidth applicable to full service stations, as well as the out-of-channel signal attenuation requirements in 47 C.F.R. � 73.317 [via reference in � 73.508], the center frequency drift limits in 47 C.F.R. 73.1545(b), and the limits on modulation in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570 (a) and (b)." Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2248, �109. In this regard, we note that one of the rules modified in the Report and Order, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1660, inadvertently specified verification rather than certification procedures for LPFM stations. We are correcting the rules accordingly to correspond to our decisions in the Report and Order. 34 Fox
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  • than 0.8 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, at the time of inspection, the station's chief operator did not know how to determine or how to control the station's operating power, nor did she know how to stop transmissions. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and 73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 2.f. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(b): ``...[T]he transmitter output power of an FM station...must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating at 141% of its authorized transmitter output power. 2.g.
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  • must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station...'' At the time of inspection, the station's chief operator did not know how to determine or how to control the station's operating power, nor did she know how to stop transmissions. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and 73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 2.f. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(b): ``...[T]he transmitter output power of an FM station...must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating at 148% of its authorized transmitter output power. 2.g.
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  • inspection, the station had no record of any RMT transmissions after December 2004. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with 73.1215. (1) Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system. (2) Monitoring equipment must be periodically calibrated so as to provide reliable indications of transmitter operating parameters with a known degree of accuracy. Errors inherent in monitoring equipment and the calibration procedure must be taken into account when
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  • must have the capability to turn the transmitter off at all times, or include an alternate method of taking control of the transmitter which can terminate the station's operation within 3 minutes. g. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S:73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." On the day of inspection, the chief operator stated that the field strength measurements have not been verified in over two years indicating that there was not a set procedure to ensure compliance. 3. As the nation's
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  • time of the inspection, the remote control system consisting of a dial-up remote control system was inoperative and transmitter control personnel were unable to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S: 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S: 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400(a): "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or
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  • 1233 Redington, Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. The license specifies that the address is 170 Redington Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. Cantroair failed to notify the Commission of the address change of the WTZN main studio. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S:73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input
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  • FCC Rcd 9337 (Enf. Bur., Regional Director, Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists); Hensley Broadcasting, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 24 FCC Rcd 115 (Enf. Bur., Regional Dir., Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b), 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.1570, 73.3526. See 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 2 Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 References 1. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-809A1.pdf 2. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-809A1.doc
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  • County Board of County Commissioners, Defuniak Springs, FL Tampa, FL District Office (8/09/00). Hahn, Ned E. DBA=H Services. Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (8/10/00). Mortenson Broadcasting Co. of Texas, Inc., KGGR, Dallas, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) and 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM, and TV aural), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870(Chief Operators). Dallas, TX District Office (8/15/00). Canandaigua Broadcasting, Canandaigua, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (8/16/00). MCI Telecommunications Corporation, Fayette, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (8/16/00). Pegasus Cellular Telephone Company, Seneca Falls, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent
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  • CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61. Los Angeles, CA District Office (10/11/00). AM Radio Station KVRN, LBI Radio License Cop., Los Angeles, CA. Other violation: 47 CFR 11.61. Los Angeles, CA District Office (10/11/00). He's Alive, Inc., Grantsville, MD, WAIJ. Other violations: 47C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.317 ( FM Transmission System Requirements), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). He's Alive, Inc., Frostburg, MD, WLIC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). Bicoastal Media, LLC, Eureka, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.44
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  • Office (3/28/00). AT&T Corporation, Plainview, NY. New York, NY Office (3/29/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.22 (Specifications) New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Hoboken, NJ. New York, NY Office (3/14/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) Universal Broadcasting of New York, Inc., WTHE(AM), Mineola, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1560, 73.1570, 73.1820, and 73.1870. New York, NY Office (3/8/00). Pinnacle Towers, Inc., Sarasota, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 17.48. New Orleans, LA Office (3/10/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 (Painting Requirements) City of Chicago, Illinois, IL. Chicago, IL Office (3/27/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) American Tower, Lancaster, PA. Philadelphia, PA Office
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  • Atlanta, GA District Office (1/12/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration WPAT, Inc., License of Station WPAT, Paterson, NJ. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1570 (Modulation Level: AM, FM and TV aural) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New York, NY District Office (1/3/01). American Tower Corporation, Schaumburg, IL. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (1/16/01). Blue Chip Broadcasting Licenses II Ltd., Mankato, MN. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (1/16/01). Western Wireless Corporation, Bellevue, WA. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office
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  • the frequency tolerance specified in 73.1545? E. MODULATION: The percentage of modulation is to be maintained at as high a level as is consistent with good quality of transmission and good broadcast service. Generally the modulation should not be less than 85% and may not exceed 100 percent on peaks of frequent reoccurrence with reference to 75 kHz deviation. [See 73.1570] 41. MODULATION: Is the station in compliance with the modulation limits specified in 73.1570(b)? 12 SECTION IV: Continued F. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: LPFM stations must maintain the bandwidth occupied by their emissions in accordance with the following: Any emission appearing on a frequency removed from the carrier by between 120 kHz and 240 kHz inclusive must be attenuated at least 25
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  • cluded revision of Section 73.45 to eliminate the require ment of notifying the Commission about changes in antenna resistance, common point impedance and the use of direct reading power meters,68 revision of Section 73.1560(a)(l) and (b) to increase the upper power limit of AM and FM stations from 5% to 10% of the value au thorized61* and deletion of Section 73.1570(a) which relates to minimum modulation.70 The recommendation also was made that the main studio rules be abolished so that sta tions could be operated as unattended "repeaters," provided that toll-free access to the station is provided by the li censee. The argument was made that maintaining and man ning a main studio is acost beyond the reach of some licensees,
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  • 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [496]Unattended Operation ] [497]TEXT [498]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [499]TEXT [500]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [501]TEXT [502]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [507]TEXT [508]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [509]TEXT [510]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [511]TEXT [512]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [513]TEXT [514]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [515]TEXT [516]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [517]TEXT [518]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [519]TEXT [520]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [521]TEXT [522]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [523]TEXT [524]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [525]TEXT [526]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [527]TEXT [528]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [529]TEXT
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  • Office (3/28/00). AT&T Corporation, Plainview, NY. New York, NY Office (3/29/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.22 (Specifications) New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Hoboken, NJ. New York, NY Office (3/14/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) Universal Broadcasting of New York, Inc., WTHE(AM), Mineola, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1560, 73.1570, 73.1820, and 73.1870. New York, NY Office (3/8/00). Pinnacle Towers, Inc., Sarasota, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 17.48. New Orleans, LA Office (3/10/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 (Painting Requirements) City of Chicago, Illinois, IL. Chicago, IL Office (3/27/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) American Tower, Lancaster, PA. Philadelphia, PA Office
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  • Office (3/28/00). AT&T Corporation, Plainview, NY. New York, NY Office (3/29/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.22 (Specifications) New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Hoboken, NJ. New York, NY Office (3/14/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) Universal Broadcasting of New York, Inc., WTHE(AM), Mineola, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1560, 73.1570, 73.1820, and 73.1870. New York, NY Office (3/8/00). Pinnacle Towers, Inc., Sarasota, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 17.48. New Orleans, LA Office (3/10/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 (Painting Requirements) City of Chicago, Illinois, IL. Chicago, IL Office (3/27/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) American Tower, Lancaster, PA. Philadelphia, PA Office
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  • County Board of County Commissioners, Defuniak Springs, FL Tampa, FL District Office (8/09/00). Hahn, Ned E. DBA=H Services. Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (8/10/00). Mortenson Broadcasting Co. of Texas, Inc., KGGR, Dallas, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) and 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM, and TV aural), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870(Chief Operators). Dallas, TX District Office (8/15/00). Canandaigua Broadcasting, Canandaigua, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (8/16/00). MCI Telecommunications Corporation, Fayette, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (8/16/00). Pegasus Cellular Telephone Company, Seneca Falls, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent
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  • Rico. Section 73.1211-Broadcast of lottery information. Section 73.1212-Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. Section 73.1213-Antenna structure, marking and lighting. Section 73.1216-Licensee-conducted contests. Section 73.1217-Broadcast hoaxes. Section 73.1230-Posting of station license. Section 73.1250-Broadcasting emergency information. Section 73.1300-Unattended station operation. Section 73.1400-Transmission system monitoring and control. Section 73.1520-Operation for tests and maintenance. Section 73.1540-Carrier frequency measurements. Section 73.1545-Carrier frequency departure tolerances. Section 73.1570-Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural. Section 73.1580-Transmission system inspections. Section 73.1610-Equipment tests. Section 73.1620-Program tests. Section 73.1650-International agreements. Section 73.1660-Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. Section 73.1665-Main transmitters. Section 73.1692-Broadcast station construction near or installation on an AM broadcast tower. Section 73.1745-Unauthorized operation. Section 73.1750-Discontinuance of operation. Section 73.1920-Personal attacks. Section 73.1940-Legally qualified candidates for public office. Section 73.1941-Equal opportunities. Section
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  • equipment without need for further adjustment by the LPFM licensee. LPFM stations will be required to adhere to the 200 kHz channel bandwidth applicable to full service stations, as well as the out-of-channel signal attenuation requirements in 47 CFR � 73.317, the center frequency drift limits in 47 CFR � 73.1545(b), and the limits on modulation in 47 CFR � 73.1570(a) and (b). In addition, LPFM stations may, at their option, engage in monophonic or stereophonic broadcasting. LPFM stations may also transmit additional information via inaudible subcarriers during those periods when the audible FM signal is on the air. Antenna polarization: We will permit LP10 and LP100 stations throughout the FM band to use horizontally polarized, vertically polarized, or circularly or
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  • of this section, the visual output power of a TV or Class A TV transmitter, as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.664, must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 80% nor more than 110% of the authorized power. * * * * * 23. Section 73.1570 is amended by revising the title and paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows: � 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. * * * * * (b) * * * (3) TV and Class A TV stations. In no case shall the total modulation of the aural carrier exceed 100% on peaks of frequent recurrence, unless
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  • further adjustment by the LPFM licensee. LPFM stations will be required to adhere to the 200 kHz channel bandwidth applicable to full service stations, as well as the out-of-channel signal attenuation requirements in 47 C.F.R. � 73.317 [via reference in � 73.508], the center frequency drift limits in 47 C.F.R. 73.1545(b), and the limits on modulation in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1570 (a) and (b).'' Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2248, �109. In this regard, we note that one of the rules modified in the Report and Order, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1660, inadvertently specified verification rather than certification procedures for LPFM stations. We are correcting the rules accordingly to correspond to our decisions in the Report and Order. Fox Petition.
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  • an estimated cost of $1,200.00 with work scheduled the third week in March. 6. Section 73.1350(c)(1) states that ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with 73.1215. Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, 73.1570 regarding modulation levels...''4 At the time of inspection the licensee had not established any schedules for monitoring or calibration of required station equipment. Mr. Paris stated that the Sine Systems remote control system would call him by telephone if an out-of-tolerance condition occurred. However, at the time of inspection the AM base current indicated an out-of-tolerance condition of excessive power,
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  • than 0.8 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, at the time of inspection, the station's chief operator did not know how to determine or how to control the station's operating power, nor did she know how to stop transmissions. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and 73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 2.f. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(b): ``...[T]he transmitter output power of an FM station...must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating at 141% of its authorized transmitter output power. 2.g.
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  • for the station...'' Although the Commission authorized Station WBTE(AM) to broadcast from latitude 35 58' 00" North and longitude 076 56' 54" West (NAD27), the station was actually broadcasting from a location more than 0.5 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and 73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...]T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The Commission authorized Station WBTE(AM) to broadcast during
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  • must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station...'' At the time of inspection, the station's chief operator did not know how to determine or how to control the station's operating power, nor did she know how to stop transmissions. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and 73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 2.f. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(b): ``...[T]he transmitter output power of an FM station...must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized transmitter output power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating at 148% of its authorized transmitter output power. 2.g.
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  • inspection, the station had no record of any RMT transmissions after December 2004. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with 73.1215. (1) Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system. (2) Monitoring equipment must be periodically calibrated so as to provide reliable indications of transmitter operating parameters with a known degree of accuracy. Errors inherent in monitoring equipment and the calibration procedure must be taken into account when
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  • Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to La Familia Broadcasting, LLC ("La Familia"), licensee of radio station KRND in Fox Farm, Wyoming. 2. On September 15, 2009, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office monitored radio station KRND, licensed to Fox Farm, Wyoming, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1570 (b) (1): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: AM Stations. In no case shall the amplitude modulation of the carrier wave exceed 100% on negative peaks of frequent recurrence, or 125% on positive peaks at any time." At the time of the inspection, the agent observed that the modulation waveform of KRND's RF signal frequently exceeded 100% on
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  • Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Emerald Wave Media, licensee of radio station KRTO in Guadalupe, CA. 2. On November 5, 2009, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office monitored radio station KRTO, serving Guadalupe, CA, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations. (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation)." At the time of the monitoring, agents observed that the peak deviation of KRTO's RF signal was 92 kHz on several occasions, exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). 3. Pursuant to Section
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  • must have the capability to turn the transmitter off at all times, or include an alternate method of taking control of the transmitter which can terminate the station's operation within 3 minutes. g. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S:73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." On the day of inspection, the chief operator stated that the field strength measurements have not been verified in over two years indicating that there was not a set procedure to ensure compliance. 3. As the nation's
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  • time of the inspection, the remote control system consisting of a dial-up remote control system was inoperative and transmitter control personnel were unable to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S: 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S: 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400(a): "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or
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  • of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office, in response to a complaint of interference to VHF public safety communications atop the Aspen Mountain communications site serving Rock Springs, WY, monitored RF signals collocated at the transmitter site. During the over-the-air monitoring and subsequent inspection of radio station KMRZ, serving Superior, Wyoming, the agents observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation)." At the time of monitoring and inspection, agents observed that the peak deviation of KMRZ's RF signal was 94 kHz on several occasions, exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). 3. Pursuant to
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  • of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office, in response to a complaint of interference to VHF public safety communications atop the Aspen Mountain communications site serving Rock Springs, WY, monitored RF signals collocated at the transmitter site. During the over-the-air monitoring and subsequent inspection of radio station KQSW, serving Rock Springs, the agents observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation)." At the time of monitoring and on-scene inspection, agents observed that the peak deviation of KQSW's RF signal was 92 kHz on several occasions, exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). 3. Pursuant
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  • Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Pilot Media, LCC, licensee of FM Station WIBL, in Fairbury, Illinois. 2. On September 14, 2010, October 25, 2010, and October 26, 2010, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago Office monitored Station WIBL and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1570(b)(2): "FM stations. The total modulation must not exceed 100 percent on peaks of frequent reoccurrence referenced to 75 kHz deviation." The agents observed the modulation level to exceed 100 percent on peaks of frequent reoccurrence referenced to 75 kHz. 3. Pursuant to section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, Pilot
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  • 1233 Redington, Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. The license specifies that the address is 170 Redington Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. Cantroair failed to notify the Commission of the address change of the WTZN main studio. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S:73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input
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  • a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's rules, to The Kingdom Christian Ministries, licensee of FM Station WVKJ in Dublin, New Hampshire. 2. On April 19, 2012, in response to an interference complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Boston Office monitored Station WVKJ on 89.9 MHz and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1570(b)(2): "Maximum modulation levels must meet the following limitations: FM Stations (ii) In no event may the modulation of the carrier exceed 110 percent (82.5 kHz peak deviation)." At the time of monitoring, agents observed the peak deviation of WVKJ's RF signal at 92 kHz on several occasions, thus exceeding 110% (or 82.5 kHz peak deviation). 3. Pursuant to Section 308(b)
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  • FCC Rcd 9337 (Enf. Bur., Regional Director, Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists); Hensley Broadcasting, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 24 FCC Rcd 115 (Enf. Bur., Regional Dir., Northeast Region 2009) (assessed $4,000 forfeiture for failure to maintain issues/programs lists). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b), 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.1570, 73.3526. See 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 2 Federal Communications Commission DA 11-809 References 1. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-809A1.pdf 2. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-809A1.doc
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  • County Board of County Commissioners, Defuniak Springs, FL Tampa, FL District Office (8/09/00). Hahn, Ned E. DBA=H Services. Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (8/10/00). Mortenson Broadcasting Co. of Texas, Inc., KGGR, Dallas, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) and 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM, and TV aural), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870(Chief Operators). Dallas, TX District Office (8/15/00). Canandaigua Broadcasting, Canandaigua, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (8/16/00). MCI Telecommunications Corporation, Fayette, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (8/16/00). Pegasus Cellular Telephone Company, Seneca Falls, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent
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  • CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61. Los Angeles, CA District Office (10/11/00). AM Radio Station KVRN, LBI Radio License Cop., Los Angeles, CA. Other violation: 47 CFR 11.61. Los Angeles, CA District Office (10/11/00). He's Alive, Inc., Grantsville, MD, WAIJ. Other violations: 47C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.317 ( FM Transmission System Requirements), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). He's Alive, Inc., Frostburg, MD, WLIC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). Bicoastal Media, LLC, Eureka, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.44
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/da00813.doc http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/da00813.html
  • Office (3/28/00). AT&T Corporation, Plainview, NY. New York, NY Office (3/29/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.22 (Specifications) New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Hoboken, NJ. New York, NY Office (3/14/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment) Universal Broadcasting of New York, Inc., WTHE(AM), Mineola, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1560, 73.1570, 73.1820, and 73.1870. New York, NY Office (3/8/00). Pinnacle Towers, Inc., Sarasota, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 17.48. New Orleans, LA Office (3/10/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 (Painting Requirements) City of Chicago, Illinois, IL. Chicago, IL Office (3/27/00). 47 C.F.R. � 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) American Tower, Lancaster, PA. Philadelphia, PA Office
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/da01541.doc http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/da01541.html
  • Atlanta, GA District Office (1/12/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration WPAT, Inc., License of Station WPAT, Paterson, NJ. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1570 (Modulation Level: AM, FM and TV aural) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New York, NY District Office (1/3/01). American Tower Corporation, Schaumburg, IL. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (1/16/01). Blue Chip Broadcasting Licenses II Ltd., Mankato, MN. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (1/16/01). Western Wireless Corporation, Bellevue, WA. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office
• http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/DA-07-568A1.doc http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/DA-07-568A1.pdf
  • equipment and operation. Kidd's report is submitted as Attachment A to Slatton's Response. Kidd reports that his company conducted a complete RF proof of the WBTG-FM transmitter site on March 7, 2005, using standard engineering practices and guidelines as set forth in the Commission's Rules. Kidd's inspection demonstrated compliance with the spurious emissions or overmodulation restrictions set forth in Section 73.1570(b)(2) of the Rules. Additionally, Kidd states that analysis of the spectrum plots revealed that Station WBTG-FM's occupied bandwidth easily satisfied the specifications of Section 73.317 of the Rules. Kidd concludes that WBTG-FM's transmitting equipment is working well within the specifications set forth in the Commission's rules concerning FM broadcast station practices. Staff analysis affirms the reliability of Kidd's report. Finally,
• http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/FCC-02-286A3.doc http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/FCC-02-286A3.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/FCC-02-286A3.txt
  • the IBOC digital component disabled, at frequencies removed from the carrier frequency by more than 5 kHz (AAB=0) or 8 kHz (AAB=1) and up to 20 kHz must not exceed -75 dBc/300 Hz. 0 dBc is defined as the total power of the modulated AM carrier. The analog signal may not exceed the modulation levels specified in Title 47 CFR �73.1570: ``In no case shall the amplitude modulation of the carrier wave exceed 100% on negative peaks of frequent recurrence, or 125% on positive peaks at any time''. GPS Locked stations are referred to as Level I: GPS-locked transmission facilities Level II: Non-GPS locked transmission facilities AM Transmission Specification (c) 2001 iBiquity Digital Corporation 11/08/01 Doc. No. SY_TN_5010 Rev. 01 Rev.
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  • proceeding. These included revision of Section 73.45 to eliminate the requirement of notifying the Commission about changes in antenna resistance, common point impedance and the use of direct reading power meters, revision of Section 73.1560(a)(1) and (b) to increase the upper power limit of AM and FM stations from 5% to 10% of the value authorized and deletion of Section 73.1570(a) which relates to minimum modulation. The recommendation also was made that the main studio rules be abolished so that stations could be operated as unattended "repeaters," provided that toll-free access to the station is provided by the licensee. The argument was made that maintaining and manning a main studio is a cost beyond the reach of some licensees, especially in
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/amfmrule.html
  • 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [496]Unattended Operation ] [497]TEXT [498]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [499]TEXT [500]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [501]TEXT [502]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [507]TEXT [508]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [509]TEXT [510]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [511]TEXT [512]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [513]TEXT [514]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [515]TEXT [516]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [517]TEXT [518]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [519]TEXT [520]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [521]TEXT [522]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [523]TEXT [524]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [525]TEXT [526]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [527]TEXT [528]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [529]TEXT
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/includes/63-amfmrule.htm
  • 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [449]Unattended Operation ] [450]TEXT [451]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [452]TEXT [453]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [454]TEXT [455]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [456]TEXT [457]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [458]TEXT [459]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [460]TEXT [461]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [482]TEXT