FCC Web Documents citing 73.186

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  • met. First, construction must be completed in accordance with the terms of the permit. Second, the permittee must submit its license application with a request for program test authority at least ten days ``prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations.'' Third, the applicant must submit a proof of performance containing exhibits required by section 73.186 of the Commission's rules. Finally, program test operations may not commence prior to issuance of staff approval. To date, no such approval has been given. With respect to the main studio, section 73.1125(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), requires broadcast licensees to maintain a local telephone number in their community of license or a toll-free number. The
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  • Specifically, in addition to completion of construction in accordance with the terms of the permit, the permittee must submit its license application with a request for program test authority at least ten days ``prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations.'' Further, the applicant must submit a proof of performance containing exhibits required by section 73.186 of the Commission's rules. Finally, a permittee may not commence program tests prior to issuance of staff approval. With respect to the main studio, section 73.1125(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), requires broadcast licensees to maintain a local telephone number in their community of license or a toll-free number. Initially, we reject Allen's argument that we had
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  • Antenna Performance Verification, Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 16 FCC Rcd 5635 (2001) (MM Docket No. 93-177) (``Further Notice''). Computer programs to predict antenna performance are generically referred to as ``moment method'' or ``NEC'' programs. NEC programs are based on the Numerical Electromagnetics Code moment method of analysis developed at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Livermore, California. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.186. A proof of performance requires field strength measurements made on a minimum of six radials, to a distance of approximately 15 kilometers from the antenna. See generally Joint Comments of Broadcasters, Broadcast Engineering Consultants, and Equipment Manufacturers (filed July 9, 2001). Ibid. at 7. Further Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 5650. $ $ $ Æ - " < > @
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  • use the antenna efficiency values set forth in Attachment B, provided that both the antenna and the ground system are the same as those described in Attachment A. Use of any ground system other than one consisting of 120 radials, each 120 feet long with the Valcom antenna requires submission of a proof of performance as set forth in Section 73.186. proval of Specified Radiation Efficiencies for Valcom 85 Foot Pole with Valcosphere Over the Range of 1200 kHz to 1390 kHz and Valcom 75 Foot Pole with Valcosphere Over the Range of 1390 kHz to 1700 kHz. Attachment B: Figure 9 - Tabulation of Radiation Efficiency of Valcom AM Broadcast Antennas. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.189(b)(2)(ii). � at frequencies above
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  • method of power determination that is described in Section 73.51 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules. Details regarding the antenna input resistance and input current measurements are in the possession of the manufacturer. The field strength measurements were made using a Potomac Instruments type FIM-41 field strength meter at locations chosen to conform as closely to the recommendations of Section 73.186 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules as practicable ­ considering the physical characteristics of the terrain surrounding the transmitter site - using topographic maps with the assistance of a GPS receiver that was programmed to have its reference point at the transmitter site. du Treil, Lundin & Rackley, Inc. Consulting Engineers Valcom Antenna Approval Request Page 2 As it was
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  • AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (i) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (ii) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with § 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (iii) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with § 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such
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  • AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (i) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (ii) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with § 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (iii) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with § 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such
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  • and to require a minimum of 15 points, distributed as set forth above, for full proofs. 11. Many commenters state that the distribution of measurement points should be flexible, so that the engineer may avoid areas where field strength cannot be measured reliably. NAB requests ``that broadcasters be given some discretion in designating far-point measurements.'' In fact, 47 C.F.R. § 73.186(a)(1) already provides this discretion, requiring licensees to exercise good engineering judgment in selecting locations for field measurements based on the approximate intervals we establish in this Report and Order. 3. Standard Format for Reporting Measurements 12. We also sought comment on a standard format for reporting field strength measurements. Most applicants already submit field strength measurements in table format using
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  • D (Diversity Index Scenarios). Again, we note that this rule does not apply in the event that a broadcast licensee seeks to found a new daily newspaper in the market. For AM radio stations that standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186 of the Commission's Rules. For FM radio stations the standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.313 of the Commission's Rules. Previously, we discussed the inherent flaws in defining radio markets using a contour-based definition, and decided to move to a geographic based definition. Specifically, we found
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  • No. 02-277, released July 2, 2003 (FCC 03-127). ***** Note 11 to § 73.3555: For purposes of paragraph (c) of this section: (1) for radio/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is completely encompassed by: (A) for AM radio stations, the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186 of the Commission's Rules; (B) for FM stations, the predicted 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.313 of the Commission's Rules; and (2) for television/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is located within the same Nielsen Designated Market Area to which the television station is assigned. Note 12 to § 73.3555:
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  • with the application; (3) the nighttime proof of performance failed to include monitoring points required by the permit; (4) the daytime power employed for nondirectional field strength measurements was not supplied, so that the staff could not analyze the submitted nondirectional data; (5) the distribution of measurement points along several radials did not conform to the requirements of 47 C.F.R. §73.186; (6) no showing was made to demonstrate compliance with the conditions on the permit regarding exposure of humans to radio frequency (``RF'') radiation; and (7) the geographic coordinates and site elevation data listed in the application did not match that in the requisite tower registration on file with the Commission. Letter in re WQBS(AM), San Juan, Puerto Rico, reference 1800B2
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  • AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (i) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (ii) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with § 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (iii) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with § 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such
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  • the same site as the proposed station. The Deficiency Letter also considered information provided by Pamplin. The staff explained that it had averaged winter information with summer information to account for seasonal differences. Id. at 3 (citing United Broadcasting Co., Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 1 FCC 2d 555, 559 (1965)). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.106(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.186. Americom also claims that Pamplin lacked reasonable assurance of site availability, because the land owner, the University of Nevada, had not discussed site use with Pamplin. In response, Pamplin produced a lease between Pamplin and Thomas Aquinas School (the ``School''), the licensee of an existing radio station on the site. In view of the School's representations of authority to enter
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  • Applications, Rules and Processes, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-43, 13 FCC Rcd 23056 (1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 70,039 (Dec. 18, 1998). 16 FCC Rcd at 5637. See Comment Sought on Proposed Rules Permitting Antenna Modeling to Verify AM Directional Antenna Performance, Public Notice, 22 FCC Rcd 9279 (MB 2007) (``May 2007 Public Notice''). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.186. The five broadcast consulting firms which filed the joint petition for rulemaking in 1991 are duTreil, Lundin & Rackley ("DLR"); Hatfield and Dawson Consulting Engineers, Inc. ("Hatfield & Dawson"); Lahm, Suffa & Cavell ("LSC"); Moffet, Larson & Johnson, Inc. ("MLJ"); and Silliman & Silliman. In the Matter of an Inquiry Into The Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service
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  • owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (i) the TV station's community of license and the entire community in which the newspaper is published being located within the same Nielsen DMA; (ii) the predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with Sec. 73.183 or Sec. 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (iii) the predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with Sec. 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published. (2) There is a presumption that it is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity for an entity to own, operate or
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  • AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with § 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with § 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such
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  • strength at 1 km in any direction does not exceed the field shown in that direction on the standard radiation pattern for that mode of Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 56 directional operation: (1) A tabulation of inverse field strengths in the horizontal plane at 1 km, as determined from field strength measurements taken and analyzed in accordance with § 73.186, and a statement of the effective measured field strength (RMS). Measurements shall be made in at least the following directions: (i) * * * * * * * * 11. Section 73.213, paragraph (a) is amended to read as follows: § 73.213 Grandfathered short-spaced stations. (a) Stations at locations authorized prior to November 16, 1964, that did not meet the
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  • called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a "No" response is provided. CERTIFICATION See Explanation in Exhibit No. Yes No Yes No 7. Broadcast Facility. The proposed facility complies with the engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.24(e), 73.24(g), 73.33, 73.45, 73.150, 73.152, 73.160, 73.182(a)-(i), 73.186, 73.189, 73.1650. Exhibit Required. See Explanation in Exhibit No. Yes No Yes No 8. Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.24(i). See Explanation in Exhibit No. Yes No Yes No 9. Main Studio Location. The proposed main studio location complies with requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. See Explanation in Exhibit No.
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  • of this section. (k) "Time brokerage" is the sale by a licensee of discrete blocks of time to a "broker" that supplies the programming to fill that time and sells the commercial spot announcements in it. (1) Where the principal community contours (predicted or measured 5 mV/m groundwave contour for AM stations computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186 and predicted 3.16 mV/m contour for FM stations computed in accordance with § 73.313) of two radio stations overlap and a party (including all parties under common control) with an attributable ownership interest in one such station brokers more than 15 percent of the broadcast time per week of the other such station, that party shall be treated as if
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  • for an AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with §73.183 or §73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with §73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with §73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is
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  • met. First, construction must be completed in accordance with the terms of the permit. Second, the permittee must submit its license application with a request for program test authority at least ten days ``prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations.'' Third, the applicant must submit a proof of performance containing exhibits required by section 73.186 of the Commission's rules. Finally, program test operations may not commence prior to issuance of staff approval. To date, no such approval has been given. With respect to the main studio, section 73.1125(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), requires broadcast licensees to maintain a local telephone number in their community of license or a toll-free number. The
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  • Specifically, in addition to completion of construction in accordance with the terms of the permit, the permittee must submit its license application with a request for program test authority at least ten days ``prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations.'' Further, the applicant must submit a proof of performance containing exhibits required by section 73.186 of the Commission's rules.16 Finally, a permittee may not commence program tests prior to issuance of staff approval. With respect to the main studio, section 73.1125(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1125(e), requires broadcast licensees to maintain a local telephone number in their community of license or a toll-free number. 7. Initially, we reject Allen's argument that we had
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  • use the antenna efficiency values set forth in Attachment B, provided that both the antenna and the ground system are the same as those described in Attachment A. Use of any ground system other than one consisting of 120 radials, each 120 feet long with the Valcom antenna requires submission of a proof of performance as set forth in Section 73.186. proval of Specified Radiation Efficiencies for Valcom 85 Foot Pole with Valcosphere Over the Range of 1200 kHz to 1390 kHz and Valcom 75 Foot Pole with Valcosphere Over the Range of 1390 kHz to 1700 kHz. Attachment B: Figure 9 - Tabulation of Radiation Efficiency of Valcom AM Broadcast Antennas. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.189(b)(2)(ii). � at frequencies above
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  • proof of performance measurements. [143]TEXT [144]PDF 73.157 Antenna testing during daytime. [145]TEXT [146]PDF 73.158 Directional antenna monitoring points. [147]TEXT [148]PDF 73.160 Vertical plane radiation characteristics, f(). [149]TEXT [150]PDF 73.182 Engineering standards of allocation. [151]TEXT [152]PDF 73.183 Groundwave signals. [153]TEXT [154]PDF 73.184 Groundwave field strength graphs. [ [155]Groundwave Field Strength Graphs ] [156]TEXT [157]PDF 73.185 Computation of interfering signal. [158]TEXT [159]PDF 73.186 Establishment of effective field at one kilometer. [160]TEXT [161]PDF 73.187 Limitation on daytime radiation. [162]TEXT [163]PDF 73.189 Minimum antenna heights or field strength requirements. [164]TEXT [165]PDF 73.190 Engineering charts and related formulas. Subpart B -- FM Broadcast Stations [166]TEXT [167]PDF 73.201 Numerical designation of FM broadcast channels. [ [168]Frequency/Channel Conversions ] [169]TEXT [170]PDF 73.202 Table of Allotments. [171]TEXT [172]PDF 73.203
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  • with a directional antenna system must file an application for license on FCC Form 302-AM requesting program test authority with the FCC in Washington, DC at least ten (10) days prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations. The application must provide an AM directional antenna proof of performance, containing the exhibits required by ( 73.186. After review of the application to cover the construction permit, the Commission will issue a letter notifying the applicant whether program test operations may commence. Program test operations may not commence prior to issuance of staff approval. Section 73.1620(b) is replaced as follows: ( 73.1620 (b) The Commission reserves the right to revoke, suspend, or modify program tests by any
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  • of any other media of mass communications in the same area as the proposed broadcast facility. The facilities will be considered in the "same area" if the following defined areas wholly encompass, or are encompassed by, the proposed broadcast or secondary broadcast facility's relevant contour: (i) AM broadcast station--predicted or measured 2mV/m groundwave contour (see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.183 or 73.186); (ii) FM broadcast or FM translator station--predicted 1.0 mV/m contour (see 47 C.F.R. § 73.313); (iii) Television broadcast station--Grade A contour (see 47 C.F.R. § 73.684); (iv) Low power television or television translator station--the predicted, protected contour (see 47 C.F.R. § 74.707(a)); (v) Cable television system--the franchised community of a cable system; (vi) Daily newspaper--community of publication; and (vii) Multipoint
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  • of any other media of mass communications in the same area as the proposed broadcast facility. The facilities will be considered in the "same area" if the following defined areas wholly encompass, or are encompassed by, the proposed broadcast or secondary broadcast facility's relevant contour: (i) AM broadcast station--predicted or measured 2mV/m groundwave contour (see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.183 or 73.186); (ii) FM broadcast or FM translator station--predicted 1.0 mV/m contour (see 47 C.F.R. § 73.313); (iii) Television broadcast station--Grade A contour (see 47 C.F.R. § 73.684); (iv) Low power television or television translator station--the predicted, protected contour (see 47 C.F.R. § 74.707(a)); (v) Cable television system--the franchised community of a cable system; (vi) Daily newspaper--community of publication; and (vii) Multipoint
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  • AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with § 73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with § 73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such
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  • strength at 1 km in any direction does not exceed the field shown in that direction on the standard radiation pattern for that mode of Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 56 directional operation: (1) A tabulation of inverse field strengths in the horizontal plane at 1 km, as determined from field strength measurements taken and analyzed in accordance with § 73.186, and a statement of the effective measured field strength (RMS). Measurements shall be made in at least the following directions: (i) * * * * * * * * 11. Section 73.213, paragraph (a) is amended to read as follows: § 73.213 Grandfathered short-spaced stations. (a) Stations at locations authorized prior to November 16, 1964, that did not meet the
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  • than 90( apart, would not provide a sufficient number of points to identify distortion of a nondirectional pattern. We seek comment as to whether the proposed rule changes achieve an adequate balance between reducing proof requirements and maintaining sufficient documentation of proper array adjustment. 2. Number of Points per Radial, Length of Radials . The present rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.186(a)(1), generally requires that a permittee measure at least 30 points per radial at prescribed intervals to establish the directional and nondirectional field strengths along each azimuth. We agree with Hammett & Edison that an accurate measurement of an array can be accomplished with substantially fewer measurement points. At the same time, we are mindful of Independent Broadcasting Corporation's ("IBC") caution
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  • called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a "No" response is provided. CERTIFICATION See Explanation in Exhibit No. Yes No Yes No 7. Broadcast Facility. The proposed facility complies with the engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.24(e), 73.24(g), 73.33, 73.45, 73.150, 73.152, 73.160, 73.182(a)-(i), 73.186, 73.189, 73.1650. Exhibit Required. See Explanation in Exhibit No. Yes No Yes No 8. Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.24(i). See Explanation in Exhibit No. Yes No Yes No 9. Main Studio Location. The proposed main studio location complies with requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. See Explanation in Exhibit No.
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  • of this section. (k) "Time brokerage" is the sale by a licensee of discrete blocks of time to a "broker" that supplies the programming to fill that time and sells the commercial spot announcements in it. (1) Where the principal community contours (predicted or measured 5 mV/m groundwave contour for AM stations computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186 and predicted 3.16 mV/m contour for FM stations computed in accordance with § 73.313) of two radio stations overlap and a party (including all parties under common control) with an attributable ownership interest in one such station brokers more than 15 percent of the broadcast time per week of the other such station, that party shall be treated as if
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  • for an AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with §73.183 or §73.186, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with §73.313, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) The Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with §73.684, encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is
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  • and to require a minimum of 15 points, distributed as set forth above, for full proofs. 11. Many commenters state that the distribution of measurement points should be flexible, so that the engineer may avoid areas where field strength cannot be measured reliably. NAB requests ``that broadcasters be given some discretion in designating far-point measurements.'' In fact, 47 C.F.R. § 73.186(a)(1) already provides this discretion, requiring licensees to exercise good engineering judgment in selecting locations for field measurements based on the approximate intervals we establish in this Report and Order. 3. Standard Format for Reporting Measurements 12. We also sought comment on a standard format for reporting field strength measurements. Most applicants already submit field strength measurements in table format using
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  • (degrees) A C D NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a ''No'' response is provided. CERTIFICATION Broadcast Facility. The proposed facility complies with the engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.24(e), 73.24(g), 73.33, 73.45, 73.150, 73,152, 73.160, 73.182(a)-(i), 73.186, 73.189, 73.1650. Exhibit Required. See Explanation 7. Yes Noin Exhibit No. Exhibit No. 8. Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.24(i). See Explanation No Yes in Exhibit No. Main Studio Location. The proposed main studio location complies with requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. See Explanation 9. No Yes in Exhibit No.
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  • Area ("DMA"). However, the Commission shall presume that such a combination is inconsistent with the public interest if the newspaper is published in a community that is not in a top 20 DMA. The relevant contour of a commercial AM station in this context is the 2 mV/m contour as computed in accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 73.183 or § 73.186. The relevant contour of a commercial FM station in this context is the 1 mV/m contour as computed in accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 73.313. 2006 Quadrennial Ownership Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 2042-46, ¶¶ 57-62. A negative presumption shall be reversed if the newspaper or broadcast station is failed or failing. In order to qualify as failed, the newspaper
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  • met. First, construction must be completed in accordance with the terms of the permit. Second, the permittee must submit its license application with a request for program test authority at least ten days ``prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations.'' Third, the applicant must submit a proof of performance containing exhibits required by section 73.186 of the Commission's rules. Finally, program test operations may not commence prior to issuance of staff approval. To date, no such approval has been given. With respect to the main studio, section 73.1125(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125(e), requires broadcast licensees to maintain a local telephone number in their community of license or a toll-free number. The
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  • Specifically, in addition to completion of construction in accordance with the terms of the permit, the permittee must submit its license application with a request for program test authority at least ten days ``prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations.'' Further, the applicant must submit a proof of performance containing exhibits required by section 73.186 of the Commission's rules.16 Finally, a permittee may not commence program tests prior to issuance of staff approval. With respect to the main studio, section 73.1125(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1125(e), requires broadcast licensees to maintain a local telephone number in their community of license or a toll-free number. 7. Initially, we reject Allen's argument that we had
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  • D (Diversity Index Scenarios). Again, we note that this rule does not apply in the event that a broadcast licensee seeks to found a new daily newspaper in the market. For AM radio stations that standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186 of the Commission's Rules. For FM radio stations the standard is complete encompassment of the newspaper's community of publication by the 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.313 of the Commission's Rules. Previously, we discussed the inherent flaws in defining radio markets using a contour-based definition, and decided to move to a geographic based definition. Specifically, we found
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  • No. 02-277, released July 2, 2003 (FCC 03-127). ***** Note 11 to § 73.3555: For purposes of paragraph (c) of this section: (1) for radio/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is completely encompassed by: (A) for AM radio stations, the predicted or measured 2mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.183 or § 73.186 of the Commission's Rules; (B) for FM stations, the predicted 1 mV/m contour computed in accordance with § 73.313 of the Commission's Rules; and (2) for television/newspaper combinations, the Cross-Media Limit is triggered when the newspaper's community of publication is located within the same Nielsen Designated Market Area to which the television station is assigned. Note 12 to § 73.3555:
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  • and to require a minimum of 15 points, distributed as set forth above, for full proofs. 11. Many commenters state that the distribution of measurement points should be flexible, so that the engineer may avoid areas where field strength cannot be measured reliably. NAB requests ``that broadcasters be given some discretion in designating far-point measurements.'' In fact, 47 C.F.R. § 73.186(a)(1) already provides this discretion, requiring licensees to exercise good engineering judgment in selecting locations for field measurements based on the approximate intervals we establish in this Report and Order. 3. Standard Format for Reporting Measurements 12. We also sought comment on a standard format for reporting field strength measurements. Most applicants already submit field strength measurements in table format using
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  • theprincipalcommunitycontoursforAM,FMandtelevi- sionbroadcaststationsarefoundinSections73.24(j), 73.315(a)and73.685(a),respectively.TheCommission notedthatthedaytimecontourrequirementofSection 73.24(j)willbeapplicabletoAMstations,andthecontour inSection73.315(a)willbeapplicabletononcommercial educationalFMstations.' 41.NABaskstheCommissiontodefinetheprincipal communitycontourstandardwithgreaterprecisionby clarifyingwhetherthemainstudiomustbelocatedwithin astation'sactualoritspredictedprincipalcommunityor "citygrade"contour.NABnotesthatastation'sactual contourmaybefartherfromthestation'stransmitterthan itspredictedcontour,orviceversa.Inclarifyingthedefinition, NABurgestheCommissiontopermitlicenseesto choosethecontour,eitheractualorpredicted,whichgives themthegreaterflexibilityinlocatingtheirmainstudio. NABassertsthatthiswouldbeconsistentwiththeCommission's decisiontoamendthemainstudiolocationrule toaccordlicenseesgreaterflexibilityinlocatingtheirmain studios. 42.Analysis.InresponsetoNAB'srequest,weclarify belowthedefinitionofprincipalcommunitycontourasit appliesinouramendedmainstudiorule. 43.TheCommission'srulesprovidethattheprincipal community("citygrade")contouristhecontourthat encompassestheminimumfieldstrengthastationisre- FederalCommunicationsCommissionRecord 3FCCRcdNo.17 quiredtoplaceoveritscommunityoflicense.Everystation intheAM,commercialFM,andtelevisionbroadcast servicesisrequiredtodemonstratecompliancewitha minimumfieldstrengthrequirementinitsinitialconstruction permitapplicationorapplicationforchangeinfacilities affectingthatcontour.48Generally,stationsplotonlya predictedfieldstrengthcontour,determinedinaccordance withourrules,todemonstratecompliance.Forthesestations, thispredictedcontouristheapplicableprincipal communitycontourunderourrules. 44.ForAMstations,itispossibletoestablishaprinci- palcommunitycontourbasedonactual,ratherthanpredicted fieldstrength.49IfalicenseeofanAMstationuses actualfieldstrengthtoestablishthestation'scommunity contourinitsinitialconstructionpermitapplicationor applicationforchangeoffacilities,acontourbasedon actualmeasurementsisthestation'sapplicablecontour underourrules.UnlikeAMservice,thereisnomethod forlocatingaprincipalcommunitycontourbyactualmeasurements forFMortelevisionservices°Thustheprincipal communitycontourforFM(commercialand noncommercialeducational)andtelevisionstationsis basedonthepredictedfieldstrengthinallcases.51 45.SinceaprincipalcommunitycontourforAMstations canbedefinedbyactualorpredictedfieldstrength, alicenseeofanAMstationmaylocateitsmainstudio withinacontourestablishedbyeitheractualorpredicted measurements.IfanAMlicenseeusedapredictedcontour initsinitialconstructionpermitapplication,butwishesto relyonactualmeasurementsinrelocatingamainstudio undertheamendedrule,thelicenseemustcomplywith Section73.186ofourrules.Sincethereisnomethodfor locatingaprincipalcommunitycontourbasedonactual measurementsforFM(commercialandnoncommercial educational)andtelevisionstations,theapplicablecontour forlocatingamainstudioofanFMortelevisionstation undertheamendedruleisthepredictedcontourinall cases. 46.Thisclarificationisconsistentwithourrulesand allowslicenseesthegreatestflexibilitypossibleinlocating mainstudiosgiventheconstraintsinestablishingaprincipal communitycontourforFMandtelevisionservices basedonactualmeasurements. CONCLUSION 47.Aftercarefullyreviewingthepetitionsforreconsideration andclarification,webelievethepublicinterestis bestservedbyimplementingthemainstudioandpublic inspectionfilerequirements,asadoptedintheReportand Order andmodifiedherein. PROCEDURALMATTERS 48.TherequirementscontainedinthisMemorandum OpinionandOrder havebeenanalyzedwithrespecttothe PaperworkReductionActof19802andfoundtocontain nonewormodifiedform,informationcollectionand/or recordkeeping,labeling,disclosure,orrecordretention requirements;andwillnotincreaseordecreaseburden hoursimposedonthepublic. 49.TheSecretaryshallcauseacopyofthisMemorandum OpinionandOrder, includingtheFinalRegulatory FlexibilityAnalysiswhichissetforthinAppendixB,tobe senttotheChiefCounselforAdvocacyoftheSmall 3FCCRcdNo.17 BusinessAdministration,inaccordancewithSection604 oftheRegulatoryFlexibilityAct,Pub.L.No.96-354,94 Stat.1164(codifiedat5U.S.C.Sections601-612(1982)). 50.Accordingly,ITISORDERED,THATPart73of theCommission'sRulesandRegulationsisamendedas describedaboveandassetforthinAppendixAbelow. 51.ITISFURTHERORDERED,THATthepetitions forreconsiderationand/orclarificationAREGRANTED totheextentindicatedherein,andinallotherrespects, AREDENIED. 52.ITISFURTHERORDERED,THATpursuantto theAdministrativeProcedureAct,5U.S.C.Section 553(d)(1),theamendmentstotheCommission'sRulesand Regulationsshallbecomeimmediatelyeffectiveuponpublication intheFederalRegister. 53.ITISFURTHERORDERED,THATthelimited stayoftherevisedpublicinspectionfilerulesadoptedon July16,1987ISRESCINDED. 54.ITISFURTHERORDERED,THATthisproceeding ISTERMINATED. 55.Authorityfortheactiontakenhereiniscontainedin Sections4(i)and303oftheCommunicationsActof1934, asamended,andSection1.429oftheCommission'sRules. FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONSCOMMISSION H.WalkerFeaster,III ActingSecretary APPENDIXA
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  • with a directional antenna system must file an application for license on FCC Form 302-AM requesting program test authority with the FCC in Washington, DC at least ten (10) days prior to the date on which it desires to commence program test operations. The application must provide an AM directional antenna proof of performance, containing the exhibits required by ( 73.186. After review of the application to cover the construction permit, the Commission will issue a letter notifying the applicant whether program test operations may commence. Program test operations may not commence prior to issuance of staff approval. Section 73.1620(b) is replaced as follows: ( 73.1620 (b) The Commission reserves the right to revoke, suspend, or modify program tests by any
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  • III-A AM BROADCAST ENGINEERING DATA CERTIFICATION If any question is answered "No," a request for waiver, explanation, or justification must be submitted otherwise, the application will be returned without further consideration. Exhibits are required as noted. 13.Broadcast Facility. The proposed facility complies with the engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 CFR (( 73.24(e), 73.33, 73.45, 73.150, 73.152, 73.160, 73.182(a)-(i), 73.186, 73.189, 73.1650. Exhibit Required. 14.Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 CFR ( 73.24(i). Exhibit Required. 15.Main Studio Location. The main studio complies with requirements of 47 CFR ( 73.1125. 16.Interference. The proposed facility complies with all of the following applicable rule sections. Check all those that apply. A separate exhibit is required for each
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  • proof of performance measurements. [143]TEXT [144]PDF 73.157 Antenna testing during daytime. [145]TEXT [146]PDF 73.158 Directional antenna monitoring points. [147]TEXT [148]PDF 73.160 Vertical plane radiation characteristics, f(). [149]TEXT [150]PDF 73.182 Engineering standards of allocation. [151]TEXT [152]PDF 73.183 Groundwave signals. [153]TEXT [154]PDF 73.184 Groundwave field strength graphs. [ [155]Groundwave Field Strength Graphs ] [156]TEXT [157]PDF 73.185 Computation of interfering signal. [158]TEXT [159]PDF 73.186 Establishment of effective field at one kilometer. [160]TEXT [161]PDF 73.187 Limitation on daytime radiation. [162]TEXT [163]PDF 73.189 Minimum antenna heights or field strength requirements. [164]TEXT [165]PDF 73.190 Engineering charts and related formulas. Subpart B -- FM Broadcast Stations [166]TEXT [167]PDF 73.201 Numerical designation of FM broadcast channels. [ [168]Frequency/Channel Conversions ] [169]TEXT [170]PDF 73.202 Table of Allotments. [171]TEXT [172]PDF 73.203
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  • proof of performance measurements. [96]TEXT [97]PDF 73.157 Antenna testing during daytime. [98]TEXT [99]PDF 73.158 Directional antenna monitoring points. [100]TEXT [101]PDF 73.160 Vertical plane radiation characteristics, f(). [102]TEXT [103]PDF 73.182 Engineering standards of allocation. [104]TEXT [105]PDF 73.183 Groundwave signals. [106]TEXT [107]PDF 73.184 Groundwave field strength graphs. [ [108]Groundwave Field Strength Graphs ] [109]TEXT [110]PDF 73.185 Computation of interfering signal. [111]TEXT [112]PDF 73.186 Establishment of effective field at one kilometer. [113]TEXT [114]PDF 73.187 Limitation on daytime radiation. [115]TEXT [116]PDF 73.189 Minimum antenna heights or field strength requirements. [117]TEXT [118]PDF 73.190 Engineering charts and related formulas. Subpart B -- FM Broadcast Stations [119]TEXT [120]PDF 73.201 Numerical designation of FM broadcast channels. [ [121]Frequency/Channel Conversions ] [122]TEXT [123]PDF 73.202 Table of Allotments. [124]TEXT [125]PDF 73.203
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  • for an AM, FM or TV broadcast station shall be granted to any party (including all parties under common control) if such party directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper and the grant of such license will result in: (1) The predicted or measured 2 mV/m contour of an AM station, computed in accordance with §73.183 or §73.186 [of the Commission's rules], encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (2) The predicted 1 mV/m contour for an FM station, computed in accordance with §73.313 [of the Commission's rules], encompassing the entire community in which such newspaper is published; or (3) the Grade A contour of a TV station, computed in accordance with § 73.684,