FCC Web Documents citing 73.211

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  • specified. FERNI's stated reason for its supplement is to avoid a terrain obstruction that was present with respect to the originally-proposed coordinates. The minimum and maximum effective radiated power (ERP) levels are the same for Class B1 and Class C3 channels, as are the requirements pertaining to antenna height for the height above average terrain (HAAT). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.211. The proposed allotment is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the United States-Mexico border, so it will be necessary to obtain concurrence in the allotment from the Government of Mexico. See Stamping Ground and Nicholasville, Kentucky, 11 FCC Rcd 13180, 13181 (MMB 1996) (``. . . the procedures outlined in Modification of FM and TV Licenses, 98 FCC 2d
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  • a site on San Miguel Mountain, 0.21 km from the licensed transmitter site of KPBS-FM. The application requests authority to operate with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 4.4 kW at an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) of 550 meters. At this power level, KPBS-FM would exceed maximum Class B facilities. Recognizing this violation, SDSU requests waiver of Section 73.211 of the Commission's rules to permit ``superpowered'' operation. The proposal protects existing domestic (U.S.) FM stations, and also protects Mexican stations and allotments in accordance with internationally negotiated limits. Comparisons with Mt. Soledad construction permit will not be considered in support of waiver. A significant part of SDSU's justification for waiver of Section 73.211 consists of comparisons with what KPBS-FM
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  • (4) other public interest matters. Equal weight is given to priorities (2) and (3). Petitioner notes that its current facilities are 25.5 kilowatts of effective radiated power (``ERP'') and 35 meters in antenna height above average terrain (``HAAT''). Maximum facilities for a Class C2 FM station are 50 kilowatts ERP and 150 meters of antenna HAAT. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). See Certification that Sections 603 and 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act Do Not Apply to Rule Making to Amend Sections 73.202(b) and 73.606(b) of the Commission's Rules, 46 FR 11549, February 9, 1981. Federal Communications Commission DA 04-3331 Federal Communications Commission DA 04-3331 hN � � h h h h h h h h h � � | |
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  • that would occur from the inclusion in HAAT calculations of radials which would unreasonably skew the result; it is the ``unwavering inclusion,'' not the omission, of aberrant radials in the antenna HAAT calculation that would be wrong and contrary to the public interest. Discussion On July 17, 1985, Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable (``Westinghouse'') filed a Petition for Waiver of Section 73.211 of the rules to permit the continued classification of stations KOSI(FM) and KPKE(FM) (now KFMD(FM), one of the stations involved here), Denver, Colorado as Class C stations notwithstanding antenna HAATs below the general minimum for Class C stations specified in Section 73.211 of the Rules. Westinghouse proposed to locate its station in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with the
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  • by letter July 29, 2005. See DA 05-2025. Based upon information obtained from a staff member of the Knoxville Metropolitan Planning Commission, the Petitioner contends that the area of Halls Crossroads is the corner in which Census Tracts 62.01, 62.02, 62.03, and 62.04 intersect. The Petitioner's source for its population figure is the Rand McNally Map Company. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b)(2). Although the standard HAAT for Class A FM stations is 100 meters, this section provides that the standard HAAT can be exceeded if its ERP is reduced such that the reference distance does not exceed the class contour distance. See The Dalles, 19 FCC Rcd at 10074. See, e.g., Kenansville, Florida, 10 FCC Rcd 9831 (1995) (the presence of two
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  • use. KIRK filed comments opposing the NCE reservation of vacant Channel 278C2 at Huntsville. KIRK submitted an engineering study alleging that Channel 204C2 and Channel 206C2 are available at the city reference coordinates of Huntsville. KIRK states that these channels are available using minimum Class C2 directional facilities of 25.5 kW ERP and 30 meters HAAT in accordance with Sections 73.211(a)(1)(v), 73.211(b)(1)(i), 73.212(a), and 73.316 of the Commission's rules. The proposed transmitter site for Channel 204C2 and Channel 206C2 is within the affected radius of TV Channel 6 Station KMOS-TV, Sedalia, Missouri. KIRK contends that a NCE station, either on Channel 204C2 or Channel 206C2 would afford full protection to TV Channel 6 Station KMOS-TV under the provisions of Section 73.525
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  • terrain of 224 meters to overcome this terrain obstruction. Increasing the height above average terrain requires a reduction in effective radiated power in order to ensure that a station is not operating in excess of maximum permissible facilities. In this situation, it would be necessary to reduce effective radiated power to 5.1 kilowatts. This would be in contravention of Section 73.211(b)(2)(iv) of the rules which requires that the minimum effective radiated power for a Class C3 facility be not less than 6 kilowatts. 5. The two alternate transmitter sites suggested by East Kentucky are also technically defective. The first alternate site (37-23-24 NL and 82-29-14 WL) is short-spaced to Station WZAQ, Channel 222A, Louisa, Kentucky, and Station WWJD, Channel 219C3, Pippa
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  • 24, 2008) (� 140). ``Class A'' is the most technically restricted FM station class designation. Thus, a search for a Class A allotment would have the highest chance of success. A Class A station may operate with a maximum of 6,000 watts effective radiated power and a maximum antenna height of 100 meters above average terrain. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.211 See 47 C.F.R � 73.207. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.315. PUBLIC NOTICE News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 z { � � � � � ^ _ ` y z { � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ�
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  • at 4-5 (the Request focuses on call signs WSP84 and WSP87, which includes the path that T-Mobile sought to clear, even though that path (between the East site and the South site) did not include the Control site). Reply at 3. Requests at 2. See In re Application of K.U.T.E., Inc. for Construction Permit and Waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(c) Station KUTE (FM), Glendale, California, Order, 1 FCC Red 938 (1986). Id. at 6-8. Id. at 7-8. See 47 C.F.R. � 101.65(b) citing 47 C.F.R. � 101.305. To the extent that Orange Crush seeks a determination that Section 101.65(a) is or should be inapplicable to private microwave licenses, we would view such a request as an untimely petition for reconsideration
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  • 25Opposition at 4-5 (the Request focuses on call signs WSP84 and WSP87, which includes the path that T-Mobile sought to clear, even though that path (between the East site and the South site) did not include the Control site). 26Reply at 3. 27Requests at 2. 28SeeIn re Application of K.U.T.E., Inc. for Construction Permit and Waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(c) Station KUTE (FM), Glendale, California, Order, 1 FCC Red 938 (1986). 29Id. at 6-8. 30Id. at 7-8. 10990 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1876 carriers.31Moreover, Orange Crush acknowledges that the Commission established Part 101 to unify the Commission's rules governing all microwave services.32Nor is Section 101.65 internally inconsistent: paragraph (a) is applicable when previously constructed and operational facilities are physically removed
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  • stations. The maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for these stations will be limited initially to the higher of either the currently permitted -20 dBc level or 10 dB below the maximum analog power that would be authorized for the class of the super-powered FM station adjusted for the station's antenna height above average terrain (``HAAT''), predicted in accordance with Section 73.211(b). In order for a licensee to determine if its FM station is, by definition, a super-powered FM station, the Bureau will provide an FM Super-Powered Maximum Digital ERP Calculator (the ``Calculator'') on the Bureau's Audio Division web page (http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/digitalFMpower.html). The Calculator will require the licensee to enter the FM station's call sign and Facility ID Number. Based on the station's
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  • kilometers (6.5 miles) from the proposed transmitter and that it would be necessary to construct a tower of approximately 173 meters (568 feet) above ground level to achieve a height above average terrain (``HAAT'') of 224 meters (735 feet) to overcome this terrain obstruction. The R&O noted that increasing the HAAT beyond the maximum set forth in forth in Section 73.211 would require a commensurate reduction in effective radiated power (``ERP'') in order to ensure that the station is not operating in excess of maximum facilities for the station's proposed class. In this situation, the R&O determined that it would be necessary to reduce the station's ERP to 5.1 kilowatts, which is below the minimum 6 kilowatt ERP provided in the
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  • Protection from interference. Brief Description: This rule sets forth a transition rule for stations previously licensed under more permissive Class C antenna height and power requirements. Need: This rule is needed to provide a basis for a certain class of stations to retain their rights as Class C stations. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303. Section Number and Title: 73.211(d) Power and antenna height requirements. SUBPART D-NONCOMMERICAL EDUCATIONS FM BROADCAST STATIONS Brief Description: This rule identifies Part K as the part of the rules which set forth the procedures for choosing among mutually exclusive applications for noncommercial educational FM stations. Need: This rule clarifies the structure of the noncommercial educational FM licensing rules. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303.
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  • CO , ORICK 90.9 MHZ E CA CP New Station. Dismissed 2/22/2008 - no TV6 showing as required by 73.525 - no letter sent CENTRO CRISTIANO SION NEW 174058 BNPED-20071018AWF CA , PIERCE 89.3 MHZ E CA CP New Station. Dismissed 2/22/2008 - no TV6 showing as required by 73.525 and less than Class A minimum facility as required by 73.211 - no letter sent CENTRO DE INTERCESION Y ADORACION INTERNACIONAL, INC. NEW 176033 BNPED-20071022AIO CA FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR CHANGE TO A LICENSED FACILITY DISMISSED , NORCO 91.1 MHZ E LA Minor change in licensed facilities. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION WNKV 89686 BPED-20070821AAX LA Page 1 of 6 Broadcast Actions 2/27/2008 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington,
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  • be on file no later than 30 days from the date of this public notice accepting the application for filing. NEW 176033 CENTRO DE INTERCESION Y ADORACION INTERNACIONAL, INC. CA PIERCE , CA BNPED-20071022AIO 89.3 MHZ E CP New Station. Dismissed 2/22/2008 - no TV6 showing as required by 73.525 and less than Class A minimum facility as required by 73.211 - no letter sent Engineering Amendment filed 03/10/2008 Petition for Reconsideration Granted and Application Reinstated to Pending Status 3/17/2008 - no letter sent Petitions to deny must be on file no later than 30 days from the date of this public notice accepting the application for filing. NEW 176978 BASALT OF THE EARTH, INC. IL LEE , IL BNPED-20071022BIA 88.5
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  • E/P 05/09/2008 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , GUNFLINT LAKE 89.1 MHZ E MN CP New Station. COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO CORPORATION NEW 176648 BNPED-20071019AVI MN , PIERCE 89.3 MHZ E CA CP New Station. Dismissed 2/22/2008 - no TV6 showing as required by 73.525 and less than Class A minimum facility as required by 73.211 - no letter sent Engineering Amendment filed 03/10/2008 Petition for Reconsideration Granted and Application Reinstated to Pending Status 3/17/2008 - no letter sent Petitions to deny must be on file no later than 30 days from the date of this public notice accepting the application for filing. CENTRO DE INTERCESION Y ADORACION INTERNACIONAL, INC. NEW 176033 BNPED-20071022AIO CA , ARCHER
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  • FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT DISMISSED , LIVE OAK 100.1 MHZ E FL CP New Station. Engineering Amendment filed 03/10/2010 Engineering Amendment filed 03/12/2010 Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.207 violation) ANGEL MINISTRIES OF LAKE CITY NEW 185026 BNPED-20100225ADR FL , WEISER 97.3 MHZ E ID CP New Station. Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ONTARIO, INC. NEW 185010 BNPED-20100226ACY ID , PINCKNEYVILLE 104.3 MHZ E IL CP New Station. PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO NEW 184973 BNPED-20100226AIB IL , HORSESHOE BEACH 94.7 MHZ E FL CP New Station. Engineering Amendment filed 03/10/2010 Engineering Amendment filed 03/15/2010 Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) FLORIDA COMMUNITY RADIO, INC. NEW
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  • NEW 188113 BGM LICENSE, LLC AZ YUMA , AZ BNPDTL-20100922AAO CHAN-33 E Construction permit for a new station for YUMA, AZ on channel 33 FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION REINSTATED NEW 185010 BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ONTARIO, INC. ID WEISER , ID BNPED-20100226ACY 97.3 MHZ E CP New Station. Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Engineering Amendment filed 09/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/15/2010 Application reinstated 9/15/2010 (No letter sent) Page 10 of 12 Broadcast Applications 9/27/2010 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Recorded listing of releases and texts202 / 418-2222 202 / 418-0500 News media information REPORT NO.27329 CALL LETTERSAPPLICANT AND LOCATION N
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  • R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N STATEFILE NUMBER E/P FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION REINSTATED NEW 185158 FLORIDA COMMUNITY RADIO, INC. FL HORSESHOE BEACH , FL BNPED-20100226AIK 94.7 MHZ E CP New Station. Engineering Amendment filed 03/10/2010 Engineering Amendment filed 03/15/2010 Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Engineering Amendment filed 09/27/2010 Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/27/2010 Petition for Reconisderation granted 9/29/2010 Application reinstated 9/29/2010 (No letter sent) DIGITAL TV APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL ACCEPTED FOR FILING KPST 49264 NORTH PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, INC., D.I.P. WA SEATTLE , WA BTCCDT-20100928AKD CHAN-44 E Involuntary Transfer of Control From: DR. KENNETH CASEY, DCH To: CHARLENE FAY CASEY, EXECUTRIX
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  • of: AM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT DISMISSED , PENSACOLA 770 KHZ E FL Mod of CP MIRACLE RADIO, INC. WPNN 43135 BMP-20100915ABR FL FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT DISMISSED , RED DOG MINE PORT 91.5 MHZ E AK Mod of CP to chg Dismissed by letter 1/21/2011 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC. NEW 180952 BMPED-20101210AJW AK Page 2 of 36 Broadcast Actions 1/26/2011 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Recorded listing of releases and texts202 / 418-2222 202 / 418-0500 News media information REPORT NO.47410 APPLICANT AND LOCATION CALL LETTERS N A T U R E O F A P P L I
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  • CALL LETTERS N A T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 02/14/2011 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , RED DOG MINE PORT 91.5 MHZ E AK Mod of CP to chg Dismissed by letter 1/21/2011 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Petition for Reconsideration filed 2/3/2011 Engineering Amendment filed 02/03/2011 Petition for Reconsideration granted 2/14/2011 Application reinstated nunc pro tunc 2/14/2011 (No letter sent) KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC. NEW 180952 BMPED-20101210AJW AK , ESTES PARK 88.7 MHZ E CO Mod of CP to chg CEDAR COVE BROADCASTING, INC. KFCY 173750 BMPED-20101213AAE CO , OREANA 88.9 MHZ E IL Mod of CP
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  • CALL LETTERSAPPLICANT AND LOCATION N A T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N STATEFILE NUMBER E/P FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NEW 185010 BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ONTARIO, INC. ID WEISER , ID BNPED-20100226ACY 97.3 MHZ E CP New Station. Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Engineering Amendment filed 09/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/15/2010 Application reinstated 9/15/2010 (No letter sent) Accepted for filing and tentatively selected pursuant to FCC 11-67. Petitions to deny the tentative selectee must be on file no later than 30 days from May 3, 2011. Petition to Deny Filed 06/02/2011 by TOOL SHED PDX NEW
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  • 30 days from May 3, 2011. Petition to Deny Filed 06/02/2011 by The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville State University Motion for Extension of Time Filed 06/15/2011 by The Anniston Seventh-day Adventist Church NEW 185010 BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ONTARIO, INC. ID WEISER , ID BNPED-20100226ACY 97.3 MHZ E CP New Station. Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Engineering Amendment filed 09/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/15/2010 Application reinstated 9/15/2010 (No letter sent) Accepted for filing and tentatively selected pursuant to FCC 11-67. Petitions to deny the tentative selectee must be on file no later than 30 days from May 3, 2011. Petition to Deny Filed 06/02/2011 by TOOL SHED PDX Motion
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  • Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Recorded listing of releases and texts202 / 418-2222 202 / 418-0500 News media information REPORT NO.27579 CALL LETTERSAPPLICANT AND LOCATION N A T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N STATEFILE NUMBER E/P CP New Station. Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Engineering Amendment filed 09/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/15/2010 Application reinstated 9/15/2010 (No letter sent) Accepted for filing and tentatively selected pursuant to FCC 11-67. Petitions to deny the tentative selectee must be on file no later than 30 days from May 3, 2011. Petition to Deny Filed 06/02/2011 by TOOL SHED PDX Motion
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  • Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Recorded listing of releases and texts202 / 418-2222 202 / 418-0500 News media information REPORT NO.27601 CALL LETTERSAPPLICANT AND LOCATION N A T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N STATEFILE NUMBER E/P CP New Station. Dismissed by letter 9/13/2010 (47 CFR Section 73.211 violation) Engineering Amendment filed 09/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration filed 9/15/2010 Petition for Reconsideration granted 9/15/2010 Application reinstated 9/15/2010 (No letter sent) Accepted for filing and tentatively selected pursuant to FCC 11-67. Petitions to deny the tentative selectee must be on file no later than 30 days from May 3, 2011. Petition to Deny Filed 06/02/2011 by TOOL SHED PDX Motion
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  • 10.8 MHz A B1 B 72 84 126 108 125 177 66 78 118 66 78 118 42 53 92 8 9 18 Note: Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations, subsections (a), (b), and (c) above : Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • in Zone II. (b) * * * * * (3) * * * * * (iv) If this distance is greater than 72 km and less than or equal to 83 km, the station is Class C0. (v) If this distance is greater than 83 km and less than or equal to 92 km, the station is Class C. Section 73.211 is amended by revising subsections (a), (b)(1) and adding subsection (d) as follows: (a) Minimum requirements. (1) * * * * * (vii) The minimum ERP for Class C and C0 stations is 100 kW. (2) Class C0 stations must have an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) of at least 300 meters (984 feet). Class C stations must have
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  • � 32. Clear Channel Opposition at 12-14. UCC at 20-21. LPFM stations will be authorized to operate with maximum facilities of 100 watts at 30 meters antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). 47 C.F.R. � 73.811(a). By contrast, the maximum effective radiated power for the most powerful full-power FM station is 100 kW at 600 meters HAAT. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3555(c)(3)(iii); Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 12952, � 111. Clear Channel Opposition at 6-7. Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 12953, � 113. We define a failed station for purposes of our radio/TV cross-ownership waiver policies in the same manner as we defined it for our TV duopoly waiver policies. Id. at 12954, �
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  • 10.8 MHz A B1 B 72 84 126 108 125 177 66 78 118 66 78 118 42 53 92 8 9 18 Note: Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations, subsections (a), (b), and (c) above : Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • and KAPM(AM), Bakersfield, California, (M.M. Bur. Oct. 29, 1999). Each of these cases involved a staff dismissal of a defective AM license application without an opportunity to amend. See, e.g., Bobby Duffy, 7 FCC Rcd 1734 (1992) (``the initial finding of acceptability is a provisional determination. When the Bureau later determined that Duffy's application was not in compliance with Section 73.211 of the Commission's Rules and was not supported by a grantable waiver request, the application could properly be dismissed.'') See also Dasan Communications Corp., 7 FCC Rcd 7550, 7551 (1992) n.3; and Special Markets Media, Inc., 4 FCC Rcd 5753, 5754 (1989) (Commission affirms dismissal of application, rejects applicant's claim that it should have been given a chance to amend).
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  • FCC Rcd at 1497 n.7 (1991). At the time that Greenup was decided, the minimum Class C HAAT was 300 meters, but after the creation of the new C0 Class, the minimum Class C HAAT became 451 meters. See Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules, 15 FCC Rcd 21649 (2000); 47 C.F.R. �73.211. The Corvallis application for upgrade, filed before the C0 rule change, proposed a Class C HAAT of 335 meters at an ERP of 100kW. Since the facilities proposed in the application are below the current minimum HAAT for a Class C, we assume, pursuant to Greenup, the Class C minimum HAAT of 451 meters for Station KFLY at Corvallis. See
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  • 200 kHz wide and designated by its center frequency. Channels for FM broadcast stations begin at 88.1 MHz and continue in successive steps of 200 kHz to and including 107.9 MHz. We seek comment on which definitions, including the definition of FM broadcast channel, need to be changed or modified because of the introduction of DAB. FM Operating Power. Section 73.211 of the Commission's rules addresses power and antenna height requirements for FM stations. Generally, analog FM stations must operate with a minimum effective radiated power (``ERP'') as follows: (1) the minimum ERP for Class A stations is 0.1 kW; (2) the ERP for Class B1 stations must exceed 6 kW; (3) the ERP for Class B stations must exceed 25
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  • specifically designated. Channels to which licensed, permitted, and ``reserved'' facilities have been assigned are reflected in the Media Bureau's publicly available Consolidated Data Base System. ***** (2) Each channel listed in the Table of Allotments reflects the class of station that is authorized to use it based on the minimum and maximum facility requirements for each class contained in Sec. 73.211. ***** (b) Table of FM Allotments. ALABAMA Channel No. Anniston......................... *261C3 Boligee......................... 297A Coosada......................... 226A Frisco City......................... 278A Livingston......................... 242A Maplesville......................... 292A New Hope......................... 278A Pine Level......................... 248A Rockford......................... 286A Saint Florian......................... 274A ALASKA Channel No. Palmer......................... 238C1 ARIZONA Channel No. Aguila......................... 297C3 Ajo............................ 295A Ash Fork......................... 267A Bagdad......................... 269C3 Chino Valley......................... 223A Ehrenberg......................... 286C2 First Mesa......................... 247C Fredonia......................... 278C1
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  • the signals of any other station nor make independent transmissions, except that locally generated signals may be used to excite the booster apparatus for the purpose of conducting tests and measurements essential to the proper installation and maintenance of the apparatus. Note: In the case of an FM broadcast station authorized with facilities in excess of those specified by � 73.211 of this chapter, an FM booster station will only be authorized within the protected contour of the class of station being rebroadcast as predicted on the basis of the maximum powers and heights set forth in that section for the applicable class of FM broadcast station concerned. We propose to amend Section 74.1232 by revising paragraphs (c) and (d), as
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  • for Hybrid IBOC DAB Booster of KCSN-FM (California State University Northridge), July 2005. 19 FCC Rcd at 7525. NPR Comments at 24; Paul Delaney Comments at 5. REC Networks Reply Comments at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.525. A super-powered FM station is a station for which the power/antenna height combination exceeds the class limit set forth in 47 C.F.R. �73.211. Such stations were authorized before the current class limits were adopted, and have ``grandfathered'' status. Livingston Comments at 1. Press Communications Comments at 4. WPNT Comments at 5. See DAB R&O, 17 FCC Rcd at 20004; see also Public Notice, IBOC Notification Procedures Effective Immediately, 18 FCC Rcd 5029 (MB 2003). See iBiquity Comments at 11. See 17 FCC Rcd
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  • Bureau requested that another amendment (``Second Amendment'') be filed to include this information. The Bureau also asked Anderson to register its proposed antenna structure with the Commission as well as to notify the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pursuant to Section 17.4(a) of the Rules. On September 20, 2002, Anderson filed the requested ``Second Amendment.'' However, the amended application violated Section 73.211 of the Rules, and by letter dated November 22, 2002, Anderson was given ``one opportunity for corrective amendment pursuant to Section 73.3522(c)(2).'' On November 29, 2002, Anderson filed the corrective amendment (``Third Amendment'') specifying Class C0 facilities. 5. On September 11, 2002, BBI filed a further objection to Anderson's application, raising the arguments that are the basis for the instant
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  • 93 19 (b)(3) LP 100 stations operating with less than 100 watts ERP need not satisfy the I.F. channel minimum separations requirements. Note to paragraphs (a) and (b): Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations are as specified. Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • the predicted 0.7 mV/m contour for commercial Class B1 stations and the predicted 1 mV/m field strength contour for all other FM radio broadcast stations. The contours shall be as predicted in accordance with � 73.313(a) through (d) of this chapter. In the case of an FM radio broadcast station authorized with facilities in excess of those specified by � 73.211 of this chapter, a co-owned commercial FM translator will only be authorized within the protected contour of the class of station being rebroadcast, as predicted on the basis of the maximum powers and heights set forth in that section for the applicable class of FM broadcast station concerned. An FM translator station in operation prior to March 1, 1991, which
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  • with respect to cochannel Class C stations, and conversely Class C to Class B stations. Section 73.215 allows these stations to be no more than 4 km closer than the Section 73.207 required separation. 62 See Revision of FM Broadcast Rules, 40 FCC 868 (1964) (addressing Class B stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, respectively); Amendment of Section 73.211(b)(3) of the Rules Concerning maximum power and antenna height for FM Broadcast Stations, 13 Rad. Reg. 1536 (1968) (Class A stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) and Permitting Increased Antenna Height of Class B1 Commercial FM Broadcast stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, 49 Fed. Reg. 22088 (May 25, 1984). 18 requests for waiver of Section
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  • found elsewhere in the application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response "on file" is not acceptable. The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless otherwise noted below. Item 1: Channel. The proposed channel must be between 200 and 300. See Section 73.201. Item 2: Class. The proposed class must meet the requirements in Sections 73.210 and 73.211. Item 3: Antenna Location Coordinates. The proposed antenna site must be specified using North American Datum 27 (NAD 27) coordinates. Please indicate North or South Latitude, and East or West Longitude. Item 4: One-Step Proposal Allotment Coordinates. If proposing a one-step facility modification, the proposed allotment site must be specified using NAD27 coordinates. One-step allotment sites must comply with the
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  • also protect reception of TV Channel 6. This issue is covered in greater detail in � 114 below. Superpowered stations will be protected under the distance separations for the class of station that most closely approximates its facilities. This determination will be made based upon the stations 1 m V/m reference contour and the procedures for determining class listed in �73.211. A listing of correct reserved band superpowered stations is included in Appendix B. Pursuant to � 74.1235, FM translators within 250 km of the Canadian border may be authorized if the 34 dBu F(50,10) interfering contour does not exceed 60 km in any direction from the transmitter site. FM translators located within 125 km of the Mexican border will be
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  • sections of subpart B: �� 73.201 through 73.213 (Classification of FM Broadcast Stations and Allocations of Frequencies) and such other sections of subpart B as are made specially applicable by the provisions of this subpart C. Stations in Alaska authorized before August 11, 1982, using Channels 261 through 300 need not meet the minimum effective radiated power requirement specified in �73.211(a). In all other respects, stations operating on Channels 221 through 300 are to be governed by the provisions of this subpart and not subpart B. (b) When a noncommercial educational applicant is among mutually exclusive applications for an unreserved FM channel, the mutually exclusive applications will be considered pursuant to Subpart I - Competitive Bidding Procedures and not Subpart K
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  • band superpowered stations with greater protection than that currently provided by existing full service stations. Jurison also expresses concern that LPFM stations 66 NPR Petition at 9. 67 Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2228, � 58. 68 NPR Petition at 10. 69 "Superpowered" FM stations have been authorized to operate with facilities that exceed the ERP/HAAT limitations of �73.211 or �73.511 for their specific class of station. 70 Jurison Petition at 2-3. 71 All full service stations operating in the non-reserved band, regardless of facilities, must be protected under the provisions of 47 C.F.R. � 73.207 (distance separations based upon maximum class facilities) or � 73.215 (lesser separation requirements based upon the lack of contour overlap with maximum class
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  • average terrain ("HAAT") of between 300 and 450 meters, far less than the class maximum of 600 meters.25 The Commission's minimum distance separation requirements, however, protect all Class C stations from interference as if they were operating at the class 21 Such a measure was necessary because stations operating in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are permitted under Section 73.211(b)(3) to operate with antenna HAATs greater than their mainland counterparts, but need only meet normal Section 73.207 spacing requirements. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b)(3); see Permitting Increased Antenna Height of Class B1 Commercial FM Broadcast Stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, 49 Fed.Reg. 22088 (May 25, 1984); Amendment of Section 73.211(b)(3) of the Rules Concerning Maximum Power and Antenna
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  • � 32. Clear Channel Opposition at 12-14. UCC at 20-21. LPFM stations will be authorized to operate with maximum facilities of 100 watts at 30 meters antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). 47 C.F.R. � 73.811(a). By contrast, the maximum effective radiated power for the most powerful full-power FM station is 100 kW at 600 meters HAAT. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3555(c)(3)(iii); Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 12952, � 111. Clear Channel Opposition at 6-7. Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 12953, � 113. We define a failed station for purposes of our radio/TV cross-ownership waiver policies in the same manner as we defined it for our TV duopoly waiver policies. Id. at 12954, �
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  • 10.8 MHz A B1 B 72 84 126 108 125 177 66 78 118 66 78 118 42 53 92 8 9 18 Note: Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations, subsections (a), (b), and (c) above : Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • evidence suggests that such stations are not capable of existence as going concerns. Perhaps there is a demand for lower power noncommercial stations. Theoretically, however, any such actual demand could be met by the dispensation of licenses within our existing rules - i.e., by giving out 101 watt licenses consistent with the 100 watt minimum requirement. See 47 C.F.R. section 73.211(a)(3). Yet again, we receive few if any applications for 101 watt licenses, even in the noncommercial arena. Similarly, if somebody really wanted to operate a 50-watt station, they might file a request for waiver of the 100-watt minimum rule. As far as I can tell, though, no such waiver has ever been filed, again suggesting a lack of any real
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  • use. KIRK filed comments opposing the NCE reservation of vacant Channel 278C2 at Huntsville. KIRK submitted an engineering study alleging that Channel 204C2 and Channel 206C2 are available at the city reference coordinates of Huntsville. KIRK states that these channels are available using minimum Class C2 directional facilities of 25.5 kW ERP and 30 meters HAAT in accordance with Sections 73.211(a)(1)(v), 73.211(b)(1)(i), 73.212(a), and 73.316 of the Commission's rules. The proposed transmitter site for Channel 204C2 and Channel 206C2 is within the affected radius of TV Channel 6 Station KMOS-TV, Sedalia, Missouri. KIRK contends that a NCE station, either on Channel 204C2 or Channel 206C2 would afford full protection to TV Channel 6 Station KMOS-TV under the provisions of Section 73.525
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  • terrain of 224 meters to overcome this terrain obstruction. Increasing the height above average terrain requires a reduction in effective radiated power in order to ensure that a station is not operating in excess of maximum permissible facilities. In this situation, it would be necessary to reduce effective radiated power to 5.1 kilowatts. This would be in contravention of Section 73.211(b)(2)(iv) of the rules which requires that the minimum effective radiated power for a Class C3 facility be not less than 6 kilowatts. 5. The two alternate transmitter sites suggested by East Kentucky are also technically defective. The first alternate site (37-23-24 NL and 82-29-14 WL) is short-spaced to Station WZAQ, Channel 222A, Louisa, Kentucky, and Station WWJD, Channel 219C3, Pippa
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  • stations. The maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for these stations will be limited initially to the higher of either the currently permitted -20 dBc level or 10 dB below the maximum analog power that would be authorized for the class of the super-powered FM station adjusted for the station's antenna height above average terrain (``HAAT''), predicted in accordance with Section 73.211(b). In order for a licensee to determine if its FM station is, by definition, a super-powered FM station, the Bureau will provide an FM Super-Powered Maximum Digital ERP Calculator (the ``Calculator'') on the Bureau's Audio Division web page (http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/digitalFMpower.html). The Calculator will require the licensee to enter the FM station's call sign and Facility ID Number. Based on the station's
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  • kilometers (6.5 miles) from the proposed transmitter and that it would be necessary to construct a tower of approximately 173 meters (568 feet) above ground level to achieve a height above average terrain (``HAAT'') of 224 meters (735 feet) to overcome this terrain obstruction. The R&O noted that increasing the HAAT beyond the maximum set forth in forth in Section 73.211 would require a commensurate reduction in effective radiated power (``ERP'') in order to ensure that the station is not operating in excess of maximum facilities for the station's proposed class. In this situation, the R&O determined that it would be necessary to reduce the station's ERP to 5.1 kilowatts, which is below the minimum 6 kilowatt ERP provided in the
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  • specifically designated. Channels to which licensed, permitted, and ``reserved'' facilities have been assigned are reflected in the Media Bureau's publicly available Consolidated Data Base System. ***** (2) Each channel listed in the Table of Allotments reflects the class of station that is authorized to use it based on the minimum and maximum facility requirements for each class contained in Sec. 73.211. ***** (b) Table of FM Allotments. ALABAMA Channel No. Anniston......................... *261C3 Boligee......................... 297A Coosada......................... 226A Frisco City......................... 278A Livingston......................... 242A Maplesville......................... 292A New Hope......................... 278A Pine Level......................... 248A Rockford......................... 286A Saint Florian......................... 274A ALASKA Channel No. Palmer......................... 238C1 ARIZONA Channel No. Aguila......................... 297C3 Ajo............................ 295A Ash Fork......................... 267A Bagdad......................... 269C3 Chino Valley......................... 223A Ehrenberg......................... 286C2 First Mesa......................... 247C Fredonia......................... 278C1
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  • 93 19 (b)(3) LP 100 stations operating with less than 100 watts ERP need not satisfy the I.F. channel minimum separations requirements. Note to paragraphs (a) and (b): Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations are as specified. Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • Allotments. [171]TEXT [172]PDF 73.203 Availability of channels. [173]TEXT [174]PDF 73.204 International agreements and other restrictions on use of channels. [175]TEXT [176]PDF 73.205 Zones. [177]TEXT [178]PDF 73.207 Minimum distance separation between stations. [ [179]Spacing tables ] [180]TEXT [181]PDF 73.208 Reference points and distance computations. [182]TEXT [183]PDF 73.209 Protection from interference. [184]TEXT [185]PDF 73.210 Station classes. [ [186]FM Classes ] [187]TEXT [188]PDF 73.211 Power and antenna height requirements. [ [189]FMpower ] [190]TEXT [191]PDF 73.212 Administrative changes in authorizations. [192]TEXT [193]PDF 73.213 Grandfathered short-spaced stations. [194]TEXT [195]PDF 73.215 Contour protection for short-spaced assignments. [196]TEXT [197]PDF 73.220 Restrictions on use of channels. [198]TEXT [199]PDF 73.232 Territorial exclusivity. [200]TEXT [201]PDF 73.239 Use of common antenna site. [202]TEXT [203]PDF 73.258 Indicating instruments. [204]TEXT [205]PDF 73.267 Determining operating
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  • in excess of the station's class ("super-powered stations") have different permissible digital ERP limits and different filing requirements for increased digital ERP. For such stations, digital ERP is limited to 10% of the ERP which, for the station's antenna height, would produce a 60 dBu (1 mV/m) contour distance equivalent to the reference facilities for the station's class (see Section 73.211(b) of the Commission's rules). In addition, for a few stations operating with very high ERP values, the digital ERP may be further limited to 1% of the station's analog ERP. We have provided the calculator below to compute the maximum permissible digital ERP for such stations. Super-powered stations must request authority from the Commission for any increase in digital ERP
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  • height above average terrain (HAAT). The HAAT for a particular FM station may be found via the [49]FM Query. For example, the program will tell you that 4.1 kW ERP at 122 meters HAAT is equivalent to reference Class A facilities of 6.0 kW ERP at 100 meters HAAT. Reference parameters for the various classes are specified in [50]47 CFR 73.211 and may be viewed at [51]FM Station Classes page. Options are also available for 3.0 kW ERP / 100 meter HAAT Class A stations, as well as for existing grandfathered short-spaced Class A stations covered by the provisions of [52]47 CFR 73.213(c). For shorter antenna heights, the equivalent ERP will often be larger than the maximum permitted ERP for the
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  • of the antenna radiation center (and thus HAAT), many licensees and permittees do not use consulting services and may not be so well informed. Thus, a station might inadvertently place its antenna some meters higher on the tower, but not lower its ERP to conform the ERP / HAAT combination to meet the maximum parameters specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.211(b) for an FM station or 47 C.F.R. Section 73.614 for television stations. This could result in interference caused to other stations. On the other hand, significant reductions in the height of the antenna radiation center could create a radiofrequency radiation hazard which did not exist for the authorized facility, as well as jeopardize coverage of the community of license. These
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  • required by 47 CFR Section 73.1125. The location of the contour must be predicted using the standard contour prediction method in 47 CFR Section 73.313(b), (c), and (d). Supplemental contour prediction methods may not be used to predict the location of the 70 dBu contour in a license application. ______ iii) The station class, as defined by 47 CFR Section 73.211, may not change from the station class authorized for the station. ______ iv) The station's vertically polarized ERP will not exceed the horizontally polarized ERP. ______ v) The licensee or permittee must certify that the power decrease is not requested or required to establish compliance with the multiple ownership rule, 47 CFR Section 73.3555. ______ vi) The installed height of
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  • with respect to cochannel Class C stations, and conversely Class C to Class B stations. Section 73.215 allows these stations to be no more than 4 km closer than the Section 73.207 required separation. 62 See Revision of FM Broadcast Rules, 40 FCC 868 (1964) (addressing Class B stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, respectively); Amendment of Section 73.211(b)(3) of the Rules Concerning maximum power and antenna height for FM Broadcast Stations, 13 Rad. Reg. 1536 (1968) (Class A stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) and Permitting Increased Antenna Height of Class B1 Commercial FM Broadcast stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, 49 Fed. Reg. 22088 (May 25, 1984). 18 requests for waiver of Section
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  • found elsewhere in the application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response "on file" is not acceptable. The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless otherwise noted below. Item 1: Channel. The proposed channel must be between 200 and 300. See Section 73.201. Item 2: Class. The proposed class must meet the requirements in Sections 73.210 and 73.211. Item 3: Antenna Location Coordinates. The proposed antenna site must be specified using North American Datum 27 (NAD 27) coordinates. Please indicate North or South Latitude, and East or West Longitude. Item 4: One-Step Proposal Allotment Coordinates. If proposing a one-step facility modification, the proposed allotment site must be specified using NAD27 coordinates. One-step allotment sites must comply with the
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  • KNCO, Grass Valley, California, with a copy of its Petition for Rule Making as required by Section 1.401(d) of the Rules. Class B Station KFRC-FM operates with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 40 kilowatts at a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 396 meters. This is the equivalent of 321 kilowatts ERP at a HAAT of 150 meters. Section 73.211 of the Rules prescribes maximum facilities for a Class B FM station of 50 kilowatts ERP at a HAAT of 150 meters. The minimum separation requirements for FM stations set forth in Section 73.207 of the Rules presumes an FM station will operate at or below maximum facilities. Station KNGT operates on Channel 232A as a three-kilowatt Class A FM
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  • Fourth, footnote 123 is corrected to change the word ``correct'' to ``current.'' The corrected footnote appears below: 123 Superpowered stations will be protected under the distance separations for the class of station that most closely approximates its facilities. This determination will be made based upon the stations 1 m V/m reference contour and the procedures for determining class listed in �73.211. A listing of current reserved band superpowered stations is included in Appendix B. 6. Fifth, Rule 73.807 is corrected in two ways. First, the charts are corrected to read ``7.3 km or less'' instead of ``Less than 7.3 km.'' Second, the sub-paragraph numbers are corrected to read (e) instead of (f), (f) instead of (g) and (g) instead of (h).
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  • 10.8 MHz A B1 B 72 84 126 108 125 177 66 78 118 66 78 118 42 53 92 8 9 18 Note: Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations, subsections (a), (b), and (c) above : Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • evidence suggests that such stations are not capable of existence as going concerns. Perhaps there is a demand for lower power noncommercial stations. Theoretically, however, any such actual demand could be met by the dispensation of licenses within our existing rules - i.e., by giving out 101 watt licenses consistent with the 100 watt minimum requirement. See 47 C.F.R. section 73.211(a)(3). Yet again, we receive few if any applications for 101 watt licenses, even in the noncommercial arena. Similarly, if somebody really wanted to operate a 50-watt station, they might file a request for waiver of the 100-watt minimum rule. As far as I can tell, though, no such waiver has ever been filed, again suggesting a lack of any real
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  • also protect reception of TV Channel 6. This issue is covered in greater detail in � 114 below. Superpowered stations will be protected under the distance separations for the class of station that most closely approximates its facilities. This determination will be made based upon the stations 1 m V/m reference contour and the procedures for determining class listed in �73.211. A listing of correct reserved band superpowered stations is included in Appendix B. Pursuant to � 74.1235, FM translators within 250 km of the Canadian border may be authorized if the 34 dBu F(50,10) interfering contour does not exceed 60 km in any direction from the transmitter site. FM translators located within 125 km of the Mexican border will be
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  • sections of subpart B: �� 73.201 through 73.213 (Classification of FM Broadcast Stations and Allocations of Frequencies) and such other sections of subpart B as are made specially applicable by the provisions of this subpart C. Stations in Alaska authorized before August 11, 1982, using Channels 261 through 300 need not meet the minimum effective radiated power requirement specified in �73.211(a). In all other respects, stations operating on Channels 221 through 300 are to be governed by the provisions of this subpart and not subpart B. (b) When a noncommercial educational applicant is among mutually exclusive applications for an unreserved FM channel, the mutually exclusive applications will be considered pursuant to Subpart I - Competitive Bidding Procedures and not Subpart K
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  • 10.8 MHz A B1 B 72 84 126 108 125 177 66 78 118 66 78 118 42 53 92 8 9 18 Note: Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations, subsections (a), (b), and (c) above : Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • in Zone II. (b) * * * * * (3) * * * * * (iv) If this distance is greater than 72 km and less than or equal to 83 km, the station is Class C0. (v) If this distance is greater than 83 km and less than or equal to 92 km, the station is Class C. Section 73.211 is amended by revising subsections (a), (b)(1) and adding subsection (d) as follows: (a) Minimum requirements. (1) * * * * * (vii) The minimum ERP for Class C and C0 stations is 100 kW. (2) Class C0 stations must have an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) of at least 300 meters (984 feet). Class C stations must have
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  • � 32. Clear Channel Opposition at 12-14. UCC at 20-21. LPFM stations will be authorized to operate with maximum facilities of 100 watts at 30 meters antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). 47 C.F.R. � 73.811(a). By contrast, the maximum effective radiated power for the most powerful full-power FM station is 100 kW at 600 meters HAAT. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3555(c)(3)(iii); Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 12952, � 111. Clear Channel Opposition at 6-7. Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 12953, � 113. We define a failed station for purposes of our radio/TV cross-ownership waiver policies in the same manner as we defined it for our TV duopoly waiver policies. Id. at 12954, �
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  • 10.8 MHz A B1 B 72 84 126 108 125 177 66 78 118 66 78 118 42 53 92 8 9 18 Note: Minimum distance separations towards ``grandfathered'' superpowered Reserved Band stations, subsections (a), (b), and (c) above : Full service FM stations operating within the reserved band (Channels 201-220) with facilities in excess of those permitted in � 73.211(b)(1) or � 73.211(b)(3) shall be protected by LPFM stations in accordance with the minimum distance separations for the nearest class as determined under � 73.211. For example, a Class B1 station operating with facilities that result in a 60 dBu contour that exceeds 39 kilometers but is less than 52 kilometers would be protected by the Class B minimum distance
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  • ERP Levels FM station classes are crafted to approximate a given signal strength (ERP) at a given distance from the transmitter. This approximation is based on a standard power and HAAT, which will deliver the desired signal strength. For example, the standard power and HAAT for a Class A FM station is 6 kw at 100 meters. See 47 C.F.R. �73.211(b). Where terrain is hilly (e.g. where the tower needs to be on top of a mountain to ``see'' the entire service area, such that HAAT would unavoidably be very high), the Commission requires the station to broadcast at a lower than standard power level to ensure that the coverage is identical to the coverage at the standard power level. This
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  • ERP Levels FM station classes are crafted to approximate a given signal strength (ERP) at a given distance from the transmitter. This approximation is based on a standard power and HAAT, which will deliver the desired signal strength. For example, the standard power and HAAT for a Class A FM station is 6 kw at 100 meters. See 47 C.F.R. �73.211(b). Where terrain is hilly (e.g. where the tower needs to be on top of a mountain to ``see'' the entire service area, such that HAAT would unavoidably be very high), the Commission requires the station to broadcast at a lower than standard power level to ensure that the coverage is identical to the coverage at the standard power level. This
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  • found elsewhere in the application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response "on file" is not acceptable. The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless otherwise noted below. Item 1: Channel. The proposed channel must be between 200 and 300. See Section 73.201. Item 2: Class. The proposed class must meet the requirements in Sections 73.210 and 73.211. Item 3: Antenna Location Coordinates. The proposed antenna site must be specified using North American Datum 27 (NAD 27) coordinates. Please indicate North or South Latitude, and East or West Longitude. Item 4: Proposed Allotment or Assignment Coordinates. If proposing a new or modified vacant allotment or a modified assignment (that is, channels and communities occupied by or reserved for
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  • must be between 200 and 300. See Sections 73.201 and 73.501. If the channel is a reserved channel above 220 as indicated by an asterisk in the Table of Allotments, the applicant will be required to meet the engineering requirements for non-reserved channels stations in item 14. Item 2: Class. The proposed class must meet the requirements in Sections 73.210, 73.211 and 73.511. Item 3: Antenna Location Coordinates. The proposed antenna site must be specified using North American Datum 27 (NAD 27) coordinates. Please indicate North or South Latitude, and East or West Longitude. Item 4: Proposed Assignment Coordinates. FOR RESERVED CHANNELS ABOVE 220 ONLY. If modifying an assignment (that is, channels and communities occupied by or reserved for authorized facilities),
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  • evidence suggests that such stations are not capable of existence as going concerns. Perhaps there is a demand for lower power noncommercial stations. Theoretically, however, any such actual demand could be met by the dispensation of licenses within our existing rules - i.e., by giving out 101 watt licenses consistent with the 100 watt minimum requirement. See 47 C.F.R. section 73.211(a)(3). Yet again, we receive few if any applications for 101 watt licenses, even in the noncommercial arena. Similarly, if somebody really wanted to operate a 50-watt station, they might file a request for waiver of the 100-watt minimum rule. As far as I can tell, though, no such waiver has ever been filed, again suggesting a lack of any real
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  • a site on San Miguel Mountain, 0.21 km from the licensed transmitter site of KPBS-FM. The application requests authority to operate with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 4.4 kW at an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) of 550 meters. At this power level, KPBS-FM would exceed maximum Class B facilities. Recognizing this violation, SDSU requests waiver of Section 73.211 of the Commission's rules to permit ``superpowered'' operation. The proposal protects existing domestic (U.S.) FM stations, and also protects Mexican stations and allotments in accordance with internationally negotiated limits. Comparisons with Mt. Soledad construction permit will not be considered in support of waiver. A significant part of SDSU's justification for waiver of Section 73.211 consists of comparisons with what KPBS-FM
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  • that would occur from the inclusion in HAAT calculations of radials which would unreasonably skew the result; it is the ``unwavering inclusion,'' not the omission, of aberrant radials in the antenna HAAT calculation that would be wrong and contrary to the public interest. Discussion On July 17, 1985, Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable (``Westinghouse'') filed a Petition for Waiver of Section 73.211 of the rules to permit the continued classification of stations KOSI(FM) and KPKE(FM) (now KFMD(FM), one of the stations involved here), Denver, Colorado as Class C stations notwithstanding antenna HAATs below the general minimum for Class C stations specified in Section 73.211 of the Rules. Westinghouse proposed to locate its station in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with the
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  • stations. The maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for these stations will be limited initially to the higher of either the currently permitted -20 dBc level or 10 dB below the maximum analog power that would be authorized for the class of the super-powered FM station adjusted for the station's antenna height above average terrain (``HAAT''), predicted in accordance with Section 73.211(b). In order for a licensee to determine if its FM station is, by definition, a super-powered FM station, the Bureau will provide an FM Super-Powered Maximum Digital ERP Calculator (the ``Calculator'') on the Bureau's Audio Division web page (http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/digitalFMpower.html). The Calculator will require the licensee to enter the FM station's call sign and Facility ID Number. Based on the station's
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  • kilometers (6.5 miles) from the proposed transmitter and that it would be necessary to construct a tower of approximately 173 meters (568 feet) above ground level to achieve a height above average terrain (``HAAT'') of 224 meters (735 feet) to overcome this terrain obstruction. The R&O noted that increasing the HAAT beyond the maximum set forth in forth in Section 73.211 would require a commensurate reduction in effective radiated power (``ERP'') in order to ensure that the station is not operating in excess of maximum facilities for the station's proposed class. In this situation, the R&O determined that it would be necessary to reduce the station's ERP to 5.1 kilowatts, which is below the minimum 6 kilowatt ERP provided in the
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  • sections of subpart B: �� 73.201 through 73.213 (Classification of FM Broadcast Stations and Allocations of Frequencies) and such other sections of subpart B as are made specially applicable by the provisions of this subpart C. Stations in Alaska authorized before August 11, 1982, using Channels 261 through 300 need not meet the minimum effective radiated power requirement specified in �73.211(a). In all other respects, stations operating on Channels 221 through 300 are to be governed by the provisions of this subpart and not subpart B. (b) When a noncommercial educational applicant is among mutually exclusive applications for an unreserved FM channel, the mutually exclusive applications will be considered pursuant to Subpart I - Competitive Bidding Procedures and not Subpart K
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  • 200 kHz wide and designated by its center frequency. Channels for FM broadcast stations begin at 88.1 MHz and continue in successive steps of 200 kHz to and including 107.9 MHz. We seek comment on which definitions, including the definition of FM broadcast channel, need to be changed or modified because of the introduction of DAB. FM Operating Power. Section 73.211 of the Commission's rules addresses power and antenna height requirements for FM stations. Generally, analog FM stations must operate with a minimum effective radiated power (``ERP'') as follows: (1) the minimum ERP for Class A stations is 0.1 kW; (2) the ERP for Class B1 stations must exceed 6 kW; (3) the ERP for Class B stations must exceed 25
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  • specifically designated. Channels to which licensed, permitted, and ``reserved'' facilities have been assigned are reflected in the Media Bureau's publicly available Consolidated Data Base System. ***** (2) Each channel listed in the Table of Allotments reflects the class of station that is authorized to use it based on the minimum and maximum facility requirements for each class contained in Sec. 73.211. ***** (b) Table of FM Allotments. ALABAMA Channel No. Anniston......................... *261C3 Boligee......................... 297A Coosada......................... 226A Frisco City......................... 278A Livingston......................... 242A Maplesville......................... 292A New Hope......................... 278A Pine Level......................... 248A Rockford......................... 286A Saint Florian......................... 274A ALASKA Channel No. Palmer......................... 238C1 ARIZONA Channel No. Aguila......................... 297C3 Ajo............................ 295A Ash Fork......................... 267A Bagdad......................... 269C3 Chino Valley......................... 223A Ehrenberg......................... 286C2 First Mesa......................... 247C Fredonia......................... 278C1
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  • the predicted 0.7 mV/m contour for commercial Class B1 stations and the predicted 1 mV/m field strength contour for all other FM radio broadcast stations. The contours shall be as predicted in accordance with � 73.313(a) through (d) of this chapter. In the case of an FM radio broadcast station authorized with facilities in excess of those specified by � 73.211 of this chapter, a co-owned commercial FM translator will only be authorized within the protected contour of the class of station being rebroadcast, as predicted on the basis of the maximum powers and heights set forth in that section for the applicable class of FM broadcast station concerned. An FM translator station in operation prior to March 1, 1991, which
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FCC93-311 Beforethe FederalCommunicationsCommission Washington,D.C.20554 InreApplicationof CRAIN FileNo.BPH-870302MO BROADCASTING.INC. ForaConstructionPermit tomodifythefacilitiesofFM StationWWUS,BigPineKey,Florida MEMORANDUMOPINIONANDORDER Adopted:June14,1993 Released:July2,1993 BytheCommission: 1.TheCommissionhasbeforeitanApplicationfor Review("Application")filedbyCrainBroadcasting,Inc. ("Crain")onJuly17,1989.Crainseeksreviewofactionby theMassMediaBureau("Bureau")whichdenieditsrequest forawaiverof47C.F.R.73.211(b).SeeLetterto JamesFranklinfromtheChief,FMBranch,AudioServices Division,MassMediaBureau(reference8920-SBS).June 14,1989.WedenytheApplicationforthereasonssetforth below. 2.Background.CrainisthelicenseeofFMStation WWUS,BigPineKey,Florida.Itseekstoavoidmandatory downgrading,pursuanttoBCDocket80-90,fromClassC toClassCIstatus.1FederalAviationAdministrationrestrictionsandothergovernmentalregulations,aswellasthe scarcityoflandintheFloridaKeys.combinetoeliminate anypracticalopportunityintheKeystoconstructatower structuresufficientforaminimum(300meter)ClassC antennaheightaboveaverageterrain("HAAT").Thus, Crainfiledthecaptionedapplicationrequestingauthorization tooperatefromaproposedtowerwith620kWeffective radiatedpower("ERP")at135meters.Alternatively, CrainaskedforretentionoffullClassCprotectionwithits existingfacilities.Sincetheproposedpowerlevelexceeds the100kWClassCmaximum.Crainrequestedthe 73.211(b)waiver.2 3.CrainarguedbeforetheBureauthatmaintainingClass Cserviceisinthepublicinterest,indicatingthatitsstation istheprimarysourceforemergencyinformationinthe Keys,thatits"deficient"signalintheupperKeysrequires improvement.andthatadowngradetoClassCIstatusand theresultantreducedseparationswouldleadtoaservice deteriorationasnewstationsareestablishedandexisting onesmodified.Crainfurtherarguedthatthereisprecedent foragrantofitswaiverrequest.citingthe"Denvercases" 1SeeMemorandumOpinionandOrder,49Fed.Reg,10,264 (1984),modifyingtheReportandOrderinDocket80-90.48Fed. Reg.29,486(1983)(ClassCstationsrequiredtoconstructfacili- FederalCommunicationsCommissionRecord 4406 8FCCRedNo.14 andBayshore,NewYork("Bayshore"),50Fed.Reg.10,768. 57RR2d1275(1985).recon.denied,57RR2d1652 (1986),anallotmentrulemakingproceeding. 4.TheBureauheldthatthe"Denvercases"and BayshorewereinapplicabletoCrain'ssituation.TheBureau agreedwithCrainthattheClassC100kWpower limitispredicatedontheconceptthatincreasingtheERP toachieveanincreaseincoveragewillextendaninterfering contourfurtherthanachievingthesamecoverageby increasingtheHAAT.However,itdeterminedthatthefact thatCrain'sprojectedinterferingcontourwouldnotexceed thatofaClassCstationoperatingatthe100kW/600meter HAATmaximadidnotjustifyagrantoftherequested waiver.AccordingtotheBureau.a100kWfacilitygenerating aninterferingcontourequivalenttothatproposedby Crainwouldprovideagreaterservicearea.and,thus. Crain'sproposalwouldresultinalessefficientutilization ofthebroadcastspectrum.Further,theBureaunotedthat theCommissionhasdeniedrequeststowaivethepower limit.evenwhereactualcoveragebyasuperpowerstation wouldbelessthanthatwhichcouldbeachievedutilizing thepermittedERP/HAATcombination,citing,forexample, RockCityBroadcasting,Inc.("RockCity").19FCC2d 558(1969).Finally,theBureauruledthatthelackofa suitableClassCsitewasnotsufficientreasontoforestall downgradingthestationtoClassClstatus.
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  • However, providing this flexibility should not jeopardize another station's ability to serve its listeners. Accordingly, we will adopt Proposal 1 as set forth in the Notice. All grandfathered stations will be permitted to change transmitter location and increase or decrease facilities, subject to the rules adopted herein and the maximum power and height requirements set forth in 47 C.F.R. ' 73.211. We note that any applicant proposing modifications under the Section 73.213(a) rules adopted herein must document its pre-1964 grandfathered status. Proposal 2. 20 . Eliminate both the second- and third-adjacent channel spacing requirements for grandfathered short-spaced stations. The Notice proposed to revise Section 73.213(a) to remove all spacing requirements for grandfathered second- and third-adjacent channel stations. This proposal would restore
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  • of the antenna radiation center (and thus HAAT), many licensees and permittees do not use consulting services and may not be so well informed. Thus, a station might inadvertently place its antenna some meters higher on the tower, but not lower its ERP to conform the ERP / HAAT combination to meet the maximum parameters specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.211(b) for an FM station or 47 C.F.R. Section 73.614 for television stations. This could result in interference caused to other stations. On the other hand, significant reductions in the height of the antenna radiation center could create a radiofrequency radiation hazard which did not exist for the authorized facility, as well as jeopardize coverage of the community of license. These
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  • Allotments. [171]TEXT [172]PDF 73.203 Availability of channels. [173]TEXT [174]PDF 73.204 International agreements and other restrictions on use of channels. [175]TEXT [176]PDF 73.205 Zones. [177]TEXT [178]PDF 73.207 Minimum distance separation between stations. [ [179]Spacing tables ] [180]TEXT [181]PDF 73.208 Reference points and distance computations. [182]TEXT [183]PDF 73.209 Protection from interference. [184]TEXT [185]PDF 73.210 Station classes. [ [186]FM Classes ] [187]TEXT [188]PDF 73.211 Power and antenna height requirements. [ [189]FMpower ] [190]TEXT [191]PDF 73.212 Administrative changes in authorizations. [192]TEXT [193]PDF 73.213 Grandfathered short-spaced stations. [194]TEXT [195]PDF 73.215 Contour protection for short-spaced assignments. [196]TEXT [197]PDF 73.220 Restrictions on use of channels. [198]TEXT [199]PDF 73.232 Territorial exclusivity. [200]TEXT [201]PDF 73.239 Use of common antenna site. [202]TEXT [203]PDF 73.258 Indicating instruments. [204]TEXT [205]PDF 73.267 Determining operating
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  • Allotments. [124]TEXT [125]PDF 73.203 Availability of channels. [126]TEXT [127]PDF 73.204 International agreements and other restrictions on use of channels. [128]TEXT [129]PDF 73.205 Zones. [130]TEXT [131]PDF 73.207 Minimum distance separation between stations. [ [132]Spacing tables ] [133]TEXT [134]PDF 73.208 Reference points and distance computations. [135]TEXT [136]PDF 73.209 Protection from interference. [137]TEXT [138]PDF 73.210 Station classes. [ [139]FM Classes ] [140]TEXT [141]PDF 73.211 Power and antenna height requirements. [ [142]FMpower ] [143]TEXT [144]PDF 73.212 Administrative changes in authorizations. [145]TEXT [146]PDF 73.213 Grandfathered short-spaced stations. [147]TEXT [148]PDF 73.215 Contour protection for short-spaced assignments. [149]TEXT [150]PDF 73.220 Restrictions on use of channels. [151]TEXT [152]PDF 73.232 Territorial exclusivity. [153]TEXT [154]PDF 73.239 Use of common antenna site. [155]TEXT [156]PDF 73.258 Indicating instruments. [157]TEXT [158]PDF 73.267 Determining operating
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  • station to any station, such as "Free Radio Berkeley", that operates with minimum effective radiated power of less than 100 watts. 2 The FCC regulatory scheme currently precludes the licensing of Class D stations. See e.g., 47 C.F.R. 73.512(c) (except in the state of Alaska, the FCC will not accept new applications for licenses from Class D stations); 47 C.F.R. 73.211(a) (FM stations must operate with a minimum effective radiated power of 100 watts); 47 C.F.R. 73.511(a) (no new noncommercial Educational station will be authorized with less than the minimum power requirement for Class A stations [100 watts]). (Hereinafter, "Class D regulations"). However, any of the FCC's rules may be waived on petition if good cause is shown. See 47 C.F.R.
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  • to broadcast their FM radio signals. (Extremely low-wattage broadcasts do not need to be licensed by the FCC. See 47 C.F.R. 15.239(b) (emissions which do not exceed 250 microvolts/meter at 3 meters as measured by average detectors).) At the present time FCC regulations bar issuing licenses to microbroadcasters, that is, any radio station broadcasting below 100 watts. See 47 C.F.R. 73.211(a), .511(a), .512(c) (beginning in 1978, FCC refused to issue all future licenses for broadcasting below 100 watts, except in Alaska). It can cost more than $100,000 for a broadcast license for a 100-watt station. Broadcasting without an FCC license is a violation of federal law. 47 U.S.C. 301. The FCC estimates that there are between 300 to 1,000 unlicensed, low-wattage
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  • their FM radio signals. (Extremely low-wattage broadcasts do not need to be licensed by the FCC. See 47 C.F.R. � 15.239(b) (emissions which do not exceed 250 microvolts/meter at 3 meters as measured by average detectors).) At the present time FCC regulations bar issuing licenses to microbroadcasters, that is, any radio station broadcasting below 100 watts. See 47 C.F.C. � 73.211(a), .511(a), .512(c) (beginning in 1978, FCC refused to issue all future licenses for broadcasting below 100-watts, except in Alaska). It can cost more than $100,000 for a broadcast license for a 100-watt station. Broadcasting without an FCC license is a violation of federal law. 47 U.S.C. � 301. The FCC estimates that there are between 300 to 1,000 unlicensed, low-wattage
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  • the same preemptive force as federal statutes. See Fidelity Savings and Loan Ass'n v. de la Cuesta, 458 U.S. 141, 153-54 (1983). The FCC has exercised its rule-making power to extensively regulate the technologies involved in FM broadcasting. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 73.201-73.333 (1998). These rules govern, among other things, the power and height of antennas, see id. � 73.211, the use of common antenna sites, see id. � 73.239, and FM transmitter locations, see id. � 73.315. Most significantly, the FCC regulates "FM blanketing interference," which is the sort of interference complained of by the Homeowners. See id. � 73.318. The FCC first defines the area assumed to be blanketed by radio emissions as a function of the effective
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  • a license in that behalf granted under the provisions of this chapter. 47 U.S.C. 301. [12]^2 Section 15.239(b) effectively limits unlicensed radio broadcasts to a two-block radius. [13]^3 From 1978 to early 2000, FCC regulations prevented the licensing of any new commercial and non-commercial FM stations below 100 watts (Class D stations) except in Alaska. See 47 C.F.R. SS 15.239(a), 73.211(a), 73.511(a). During that time period, however, waiver provisions potentially permitted low power radio broadcasters to receive a license. See 47 C.F.R. 1.3. On January 27, 2000, the FCC adopted rules authorizing the licensing of two new classes of radio stations -- one operating at a maximum power of 100 watts and another at a maximum power of 10 watts. See