FCC Web Documents citing 73.51

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  • Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File of Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/7/00). Tele Media Co. of Vermont, L.L.C., WKVT, Brattleboro, VT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness). Boston, MA District Office (9/8/00). Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa,
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  • Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Mortenson Broadcasting, Lexington, KY, WPGR. Other violatios: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Mortenson Broadcasting, Lexington, KY, WWNL(AM). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51(Determining Operating Power) and 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Associated Christian Broadcasters, Lima, OH. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. §11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements). Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). Riverside Broadcasting, Inc., Riverside, CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements). Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). Vogel Roach
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (11/14/00). Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Atlanta, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (11/17/00) J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.189 (Minimum Antenna Heights or Field Strength Requirements)), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1225 (Station Inspection By FCC), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Detroit, MI District Office (11/27/00). 47
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  • Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (5/18/01). WBJX, Inc., Racine, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.45 (AM Antenna Systems), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Chicago, IL District Office (5/24/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements AT&T Broadband, Salt Lake City, UT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 (Technical Standards). Denver, CO District Office (5/2/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal
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  • Office (6/1/01). Southern Auto Body, Inc. Fredericksburg, VA. Columbia, MD District Office (6/1/01). Morris Communications Inc. d.b.a. AAA Paging Company, Greenville, SC. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/4/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Edmission & Eubank Communications, Inc., WDKN(AM), Dickson, TN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), and 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/18/01). Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc., WAGF(AM), Dothan, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and
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  • (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Atlanta, GA District Office (7/3/01) CSN International, Gillette, WY, (KLWD-FM, Facility ID #84184). Denver, CO District Office (7/31/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operation Readiness Marion R. Williams, WSTT(AM), Thomasville, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances).. Atlanta, GA District Offices (7/3/01). Champlain Radio, Inc., Champlain, NY. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/17/01). Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., KTRY-FM, Bastrop, LA. Other
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  • Life Evangelistic Center, Inc., New Bloomfield, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/1/01). CB Radio, Inc., WBEJ, Elizabethton, TN. Other violations: §§ 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/4/01). Charter Communications, Dalton, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1820 (Station Log). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/23/01). · 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 ­ Equipment Operational Readiness 3 Gold Coast
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  • Life Evangelistic Center, Inc., New Bloomfield, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/1/01). CB Radio, Inc., WBEJ, Elizabethton, TN. Other violations: §§ 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/4/01). Charter Communications, Dalton, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1820 (Station Log). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/23/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Gold Coast Broadcasting Company,
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  • MO District Office (2/20/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. § 1.5 - Mailing Address Furnished By Licensee Zachery Broadcasting Company, WDWZ(AM),West Point, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (2/14/01). 47 C.F.R. § 1.89 - Failure to Respond to Notice of Violation Woodhaven Investment Trust Inc, Philadelphia,
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  • Atlanta, GA District Office (6/10/02). o King Broadcasting Company, KBIM(AM), Roswell, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Denver, CO District Office (6/14/02). o Anastos Media Group, Saratoga Springs, NY. $7,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (6/21/02). · 47 C.F.R. § 73.51 ­ Determining Operating Power o J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Detroit, MI District Office (6/20/02). · 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 ­ Station Main Studio Location o Ramh Corporation, KDEF(AM) ­ Albuquerque, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission
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  • carrier to common carrier. ***** PART 73 - RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336. Section 73.45 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(2) to read as follows: § 73.45 AM antenna systems. ***** (c)(2) Whenever AM stations use direct reading power meters pursuant to § 73.51, a letter notification to the FCC in Washington, DC, Attention: Audio Division, Media Bureau, must be filed in accordance with § 73.54(e). ***** Section 73.54 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. ***** (c) A letter of notification must be filed with the FCC in Washington, DC, Attention: Audio Division,
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  • Business Services Company, Dallas, TX. Dallas, TX District Office (2/19/02). 47 C.F.R. § 17.57 - Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal SpectraSite Communications, Inc., Fulton, Missouri; Calwood, Missouri; Jonesburg, Missouri. Kansas City, MO District Office (2/5/02). Verizon Communications, Inc., Reading, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/14/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.51 - Determining Operating Power Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., KZEE, Weatherford, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and terms of station authorization. Dallas, TX District Office (2/5/02). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350
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  • System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (3/12/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. § 1.903 - Authorization Required Fennessey Broadcasting Stations Corp., Scranton, PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1225 (Station Inspections by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (3/7/02). Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Other violations:
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  • (station main studio location and staffing) by leaving the station's main studio unattended; (10) and Section 73.1870 of the Commission's rules (chief operators) by failing to designate a chief operator at the station. 15. Section 17.50 of the Commission's rules requires that antenna structures requiring painting shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility. Section 73.51 of the Commission's rules further requires that all red obstruction lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise. The Commission has statutory authority affirmatively to require repainting and/or illumination of radio towers in cases where it finds that there is a reasonable possibility that the towers may constitute a menace to air navigation. During the March 2001 inspection, the Commission
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  • 0004-2892-60 Cincinnati, Ohio ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2003 Released: February 6, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc. (``J4 Broadcasting''), licensee of Station WCIN(AM), Cincinnati, Ohio, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.51(e)(2) and 73.1560(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve J4 Broadcasting's failure to maintain a record of the station's efficiency factor ``F'' used to determine operating power and operation of WCIN with power in excess of 105% of the authorized power. On June 20, 2002, the Commission's Detroit, Michigan Field Office (``Detroit Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent
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  • NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 95.426 ((CB Rule 26) Do I Have To Make My Station Available For Inspection?). Seattle, WA District Office (12/30/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. § 1.89 - Response to Notice of Violation Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, WCER, Canton, OH. $11,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook), 73.51(Determining Operating Power), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Detroit, MI District Office (12/30/02). 47 C.F.R. § 1.903 - Authorization Required Horizon Communications, Cliffside Park, NJ. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 90.425 (Station Identification). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/5/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11
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  • FRN: 0007-96-0818 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation (``Melodynamic''), the licensee of Radio Station WCER, Canton, Ohio for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.89(b), 11.15, 73.51(d), 73.51(e)(2), 73.1225(d)(1), 73.1350(c)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745 and 73.1870(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Respectively, the noted violations include failure to respond to Commission communications; failure to maintain a copy of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) handbook; failure to maintain a record of the dates of commencement and termination of power determination by the indirect method; failure to maintain a record of
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  • address it for those dates because a Commission measurement (39 watts) establishes overpower operation on the evening of August 19, 2002, and it is unnecessary to establish an overpower violation on August 17, 2002. AM stations are allowed to operate without a current meter for up to 60 days provided the station can determine operating power. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.51 and 73.58. In PJB Communications of Virginia, Inc. (7 FCC Rcd 2088, 2088 (1992)), the Commission did not downwardly adjust a forfeiture based on wireless carrier's claims that its rule violation [failure to file required notifications to maintain authorized operation of one-way paging facilities] did not adversely affect the public. The Commission explained that licensees have a duty to operate
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  • KHz field strength measurements were made in November and early December of 2005 and the 1390 KHz and 1700 KHz measurements were made in late October and November of 2006 to ensure that all were subject to similar environmental conditions. The power was maintained at the 250-watt level using the direct 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 ­
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  • 3.16 mV/m; for noncommercial educational FM - 1.0 mV/m. For AM - 0.5 mV/m contour; for FM - 1.0 mV/m contour. . . See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1914. Estimated by the staff. The STA request specified an efficiency of 300 mV/m/km/kW; however, experience indicates that the efficiency of a long wire antenna is substantially less. See 47 CFR §§ 73.45(c), 73.51, 73.61(b). See 47 CFR § 1.1310. Special Temporary Authorizations by nature are to be temporary and are not intended for extended use. Licensees of stations operating under special temporary authorizations are reminded that timely restoration of permanent facilities is the responsibility of the licensee and should be undertaken expeditiously. Any request for extension of special temporary authorizations carries an increased
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  • York, NY Office (3/27/00). Apollo Transportation, Inc., Yonkers, NY. New York, NY (3/31/00). 47 (EAS) Rules) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. 16570 47 Key West Education B/C Foundation, Key
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  • York, NY Office (3/27/00). Apollo Transportation, Inc., Yonkers, NY. New York, NY (3/31/00). 47 (EAS) Rules) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. 16570 47 Key West Education B/C Foundation, Key
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  • stating that the previously filed report has been examined and is currently accurate and complete. This fee, which is similarly calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed, is also required with letter submissions. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • WCER ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332360003 Canton, Ohio ) ) FRN: 0007-96-0818 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 30, 2002 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, (``Melodynamic''), licensee of radio station WCER, Canton, Ohio, has apparently violated Sections 1.89(b), 11.15, 73.51(d), 73.51(e)(2), 73.1225(d)(1), 73.1350(c)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745 and 73.1870(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. Respectively, these sections require that the station respond to Commission communications; maintain a copy of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) handbook; maintain a record of the dates of commencement and termination of power determination by the indirect method; maintain a record of the efficiency factor F for each
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  • local sunset time. In particular, Section 73.1745(a) states in part that, ``[n]o broadcast station shall operate at times, or with modes or power, other than those specified and made part of the license....'' and Section 73.1560(a)(1) and (2) of the Rules states in part that, ``the antenna-input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna-input power and may not be less than 90% or more than 105% of the authorized power....Whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated....'' On November 6, 7, 13, 21, 22, 23, 28,
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  • responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. . . . ." Section 73.1560(a) of the Rules states in part that, "[t] he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in §73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power . . . whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated . . . ."
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  • but holds the licensee responsible for ``assuring that all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. . . . ." Section 73.1560(a) of the Rules states that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in §73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power . . . whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated . . . ."
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  • Group, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT a copy of this NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to Cornbelt Broadcasting Co., RR2 Box 117M, Clinton, Illinois 61727-9518. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION G. Michael Moffitt District Director Chicago Office 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.51, 73.1870(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(8), 73.3526(e)(73.51(e)(2), 73.1560(d), and 73.1590(a)(6) 47 C.F.R. § 1.80. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 312(f)(1), which applies to Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200232360007 Cincinnati, Ohio ) ) FRN: 0004-2892-60 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 20, 2002 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., (``J4''), the licensee of radio station WCIN (``WCIN''), Cincinnati, Ohio, has apparently violated Sections 73.51(e)(2) and 73.1560(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. Respectively, these sections require the station maintain a record of the efficiency factor ``F'' in the station records and operate with power not in excess of 105% of the authorized power. We conclude that J4 is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000). II. BACKGROUND On September
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  • knowingly. A broadcast station licensee is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1560(a) of the Rules states that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 of the Rules must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power . . . whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated .
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  • heaved and/or the soil under the fence has eroded over time, leaving a space between the bottom of the fence and the ground allowing unimpeded access to the live tower. 47 C.F.R. §73.1560 (a)(1). ``Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The agent observed the following power measurements for WCHN: POWER Date Authorized Measured % Authorized November 5, 2003 (10:25 pm) 34 watts 535 watts 1574% November 6, 2003 (9:21 am) 1000 watts
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  • stating that the previously filed report has been examined and is currently accurate and complete. This fee, which is similarly calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed, is also required with letter submissions. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • described above, an inadequately secured lock on the gate and a gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground allowed unimpeded entry to the tower. Section 73.1560(a)(1) of the Rules provides that ``[e]xcept as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90 % or more than 105% of the authorized power.'' Measurements made on February 4, 2004, and February 9, 2004, showed daytime operation at power levels of 115% to 123% of authorized power. Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules provides that ``[n]o
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  • the station was actually broadcasting from a location more than 0.5 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with §73.1560 regarding operating power and §73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``...]T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The Commission authorized Station WBTE(AM) to broadcast during daytime only. However, the station broadcast up to 139 watts after sunset on March 9, 13 and 14, 2005. Additionally, during the inspection
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  • 11.61(a): EAS ``[t]ests shall be made at regular intervals as indicated in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.'' No EAS tests were being sent by the station. A station employee stated that the weekly tests were not being sent. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``...[T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The station was operating at 60% power. The station management could not say how long the station had operated at reduced power and there were no entries in the station logs
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  • 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to KJI Broadcasting, licensee of AM station WBET in Brockton, MA. On, April 21, 2005, agents of the Commission's Boston Office inspected radio station WBET located at Brockton, MA , and observed the following violations: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``The antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The antenna input power was observed to be 4030 Watts which is less than 90% of the allowed power for daytime operation. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1870(b)(3): ``The designation of the chief
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  • the 130° monitoring point indicates ``...go 150 feet to a line of trees at the west property line of No. 4373.'' The picture in the proof of performance shows the trees at the east property line of No. 4373. e. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``...the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating with 111% of the authorized power of 540 watts. f. 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e)(5): The public inspection file shall contain ``[a] copy of
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  • 11.61(a): EAS ``[t]ests shall be made at regular intervals as indicated in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.'' No EAS tests were being sent by the station. A station employee stated that the weekly tests were not being sent. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``...[T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The station was operating at 60% power. The station management could not say how long the station had operated at reduced power and there were no entries in the station logs
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  • ($10,000). II. BACKGROUND Willis' WBTE license authorizes daytime only broadcasts to the community of Windsor, North Carolina, on frequency 990 kHz with 1,000 watts of power. On March 14, 2005, a resident agent from the Norfolk Office of the Federal Communications Commission's (``Commission'') Enforcement Bureau (``Norfolk Office'') inspected the WBTE facilities and observed, using the direct method specified in Section 73.51(a)(2) of the Rules, that Willis was operating at over 220% of its authorized daytime antenna input power. The station's chief operator stated that she did not know how to determine the station's operating power using the direct method and that the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation level requirements. The
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  • Communications., licensee of radio station WLSV, Wellsville, New York. On August 25, 2006, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo Resident Agent Office inspected the radio station WLSV located in Wellsville, New York and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § Section 73.1560 (a): ``The antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' According to the station's operating log, the station exceeded the authorized antenna input power of 1000 watts by more than 105 % on the following dates. Date Power(watts) Percent of authorized
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  • of natural persons or a sole proprietorship (i.e., the station is licensed to an individual(s)), the two year reporting requirement does not apply. This fee, is calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • used in Section 503(b) of the Act has been interpreted to mean simply that the act or omissions are committed knowingly. The term ``repeated'' means the commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one day. Section 73.1560(a)(1) provides that ``[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in §73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' Station WPEP's authorization specifies that the station must reduce power at sunset to 227 watts. The agents determined that on December 12 and 13, 2005, WPEP operated with approximately 497 watts
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  • of natural persons or a sole proprietorship (i.e., the station is licensed to an individual(s)), the two year reporting requirement does not apply. This fee, is calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • of natural persons or a sole proprietorship (i.e., the station is licensed to an individual(s)), the two year reporting requirement does not apply. This fee, is calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules. The new license fee is required for stations seeking a new license pursuant to a moment method proof of performance under Section 73.151(c) of the Rules. The fee is not required for other license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered
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  • Enforcement Bureau inspected the main studio of station WSDQ (AM) located in Dunlap, Tennessee, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 11.15: ``A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator is required to be on duty.'' There was no EAS Handbook present at the station. 47 C.F.R. § 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): ``Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • the chief operator or his designee must date and sign the log, initiate any corrective action which may be necessary, and advise the station licensee of any condition of which is repetitive.'' There was no written designation of chief operator posted at the station, and there was no written record of any review of the station's logs. 47 C.F.R. § 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): ``Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to La Favorita, Inc.(``La Favorita''), licensee of Station WAOS(AM), Austell, Georgia. On March 2, 2011, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office inspected Station WAOS main studio in Austell, Georgia, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): ``Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • was treated.'' At the time of inspection, WFYL's quarterly issues reports were not properly recorded for years 2008 through 2009 because they did not contain a complete description for each program that included the time, date, duration, title and brief narrative. Section 73.1560(a)(1) provides that ``[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in §73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' Station WFYL's authorization specifies a daytime power of 1000 watts. The agents determined that at the time of inspection, WFYL's transmitter forward power was 224 watts, which resulted in operation at
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  • of natural persons or a sole proprietorship (i.e., the station is licensed to an individual(s)), the two year reporting requirement does not apply. This fee, is calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules. The new license fee is required for stations seeking a new license pursuant to a moment method proof of performance under Section 73.151(c) of the Rules. The fee is not required for other license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered
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  • April 26, 2011, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Dallas Office inspected the main studio of Station KJMU located in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a): ``AM stations. (1) Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in § 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of the inspection, the transmitter meter indicated the station was operating at 109% of authorized power. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1820(b)(4): ``In the event of failure or malfunctioning of
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  • with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook.'' KHWG(AM) failed to ensure that, over the three months prior to the inspection, all RMTs and RWTs of the EAS were conducted. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less that 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, agents determined that KHWG(AM) was operating at 83.6% of the authorized power in the daytime mode and 60.1 % in the nighttime mode. 47 C.F.R. §
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  • and §73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' On November 2, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., Station WTZN was operating with 1000 Watts or 1388.9 % of the authorized nighttime power of 72 Watts. The licensee reported to the agents
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  • out of tolerance, the station failed to ensure that technical parameters were within tolerances and transmission system operation was monitored either at the main studio, transmitter site, or other location. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, agents determined that KTRB(AM) was operating at 84.1% of the authorized power in the daytime mode. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1590(a)(6): ``The licensee of each AM, FM,
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  • antenna monitor was not functioning properly and was indicating that the antenna phase was out of tolerance. The WMVB chief operator admitted that the monitor was not functioning properly and was unable to determine the last time the meter was calibrated. 47 C,F,R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in §73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' Station WMVB's authorization specifies a daytime power of 1081 watts. The agents determined that at the time of inspection, WMVB's transmitter power was 1151 watts without modulation, which resulted in operation
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  • directional antenna shall be measured at the point of common radiofrequency input to the directional antenna system after the antenna has been finally adjusted for the required radiation pattern. (c) A letter of notification must be filed with the FCC in Washington, DC, Attention: Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau, when determining power by the direct method pursuant to Sec. 73.51. The letter must specify the antenna or common point resistance at the operating frequency. The following information must also be kept on file at the station: (1) A full description of the method used to make measurements. (2) A schematic diagram showing clearly all components of coupling circuits, the point of resistance measurement, the location of the antenna ammeter, connections
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  • If necessary, the Commission shall direct the tower proponent to install and maintain any detuning apparatus necessary to restore proper operation of the AM antenna. § 1.30003. Installations on an AM antenna. (a) Installations on a nondirectional AM tower. When antennas are installed on a nondirectional AM tower the AM station shall determine operating power by the indirect method (see §73.51). Upon the completion of the installation, antenna impedance measurements on the AM antenna shall be made. If the resistance of the AM antenna changes, an application on FCC Form 302-AM (including a tower sketch of the installation) shall be filed with the Commission for the AM station to return to direct power measurement. The Form 302-AM shall be filed before
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  • * * * * 5. Section 73.45, paragraph (c) is amended to read as follows: § 73.45 AM antenna systems. * * * * * (c) Should any changes be made or otherwise occur which would possibly alter the resistance of the antenna system, the licensee must commence the determination of the operating power by a method described in § 73.51(a)(1) or (d). (If the changes are due to the construction of FM or TV transmitting Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 54 facilities, see §§ 73.316, 73.685, and 73.1692.) Upon completion of any necessary repairs or adjustments, or upon completion of authorized construction or modifications, the licensee must make a new determination of the antenna resistance using the procedures described in
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  • OR-3 - Percent Rejects OR-3-01- 3000 % Rejects (ASRs + LSRs) 27.72 23.24 19.9 18.25 18.74 OR-4 ­ Timeliness of Completion Notification OR-4-02- 3000 Completion Notice (BCN) ­ % On Time 99.2 98.65 OR-4-05- 3000 Work Completion Notice (PCN) ­ % On Time 99.99 100 OR-5 - Percent Flow-Through OR-5-01- 3000 % Flow Through - Total (ASRs + LSRs) 59.19 73.51 72.89 72.64 74.04 OR-5-03- 3000 % Flow Through Achieved 97.1 96.87 97.52 96.73 96.94 Special Services - Electronically Submitted OR-1 ­ Order Confirmation Timeliness (ASRs + LSRs) OR-1-04- 3210 % On Time LSRC/ASRC No Facility Check DS0 NA NA NA NA NA Federal Communications Commission FCC 02-118 C-23 Metric Metric September October November December January Notes Number Full Name VZ
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  • C.F.R. 11.61(a): EAS ``[t]ests shall be made at regular intervals as indicated in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.'' No EAS tests were being sent by the station. A station employee stated that the weekly tests were not being sent. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...[T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The station was operating at 60% power. The station management could not say how long the station had operated at reduced power and there were no entries in the station logs
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  • description for the 130 monitoring point indicates ``...go 150 feet to a line of trees at the west property line of No. 4373.'' The picture in the proof of performance shows the trees at the east property line of No. 4373. e. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating with 111% of the authorized power of 540 watts. f. 47 C.F.R. 73.3526(e)(5): The public inspection file shall contain ``[a] copy of the
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  • C.F.R. 11.61(a): EAS ``[t]ests shall be made at regular intervals as indicated in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.'' No EAS tests were being sent by the station. A station employee stated that the weekly tests were not being sent. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...[T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The station was operating at 60% power. The station management could not say how long the station had operated at reduced power and there were no entries in the station logs
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  • inspected the main studio of station WSDQ (AM) located in Dunlap, Tennessee, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 11.15: "A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator is required to be on duty." There was no EAS Handbook present at the station. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): "Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • chief operator or his designee must date and sign the log, initiate any corrective action which may be necessary, and advise the station licensee of any condition of which is repetitive." There was no written designation of chief operator posted at the station, and there was no written record of any review of the station's logs. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): "Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • treated." At the time of inspection, WFYL's quarterly issues reports were not properly recorded for years 2008 through 2009 because they did not contain a complete description for each program that included the time, date, duration, title and brief narrative. d. Section 73.1560(a)(1) provides that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in S:73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." Station WFYL's authorization specifies a daytime power of 1000 watts. The agents determined that at the time of inspection, WFYL's transmitter forward power was 224 watts, which resulted in operation at
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  • the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook." KHWG(AM) failed to ensure that, over the three months prior to the inspection, all RMTs and RWTs of the EAS were conducted. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less that 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." At the time of inspection, agents determined that KHWG(AM) was operating at 83.6% of the authorized power in the daytime mode and 60.1 % in the nighttime mode. d. 47 C.F.R.
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  • S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." On November 2, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., Station WTZN was operating with 1000 Watts or 1388.9 % of the authorized nighttime power of 72 Watts. The licensee reported to the agents
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  • of tolerance, the station failed to ensure that technical parameters were within tolerances and transmission system operation was monitored either at the main studio, transmitter site, or other location. f. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." At the time of inspection, agents determined that KTRB(AM) was operating at 84.1% of the authorized power in the daytime mode. g. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1590(a)(6): "The licensee of each AM,
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  • (station main studio location and staffing) by leaving the station's main studio unattended; (10) and Section 73.1870 of the Commission's rules48 (chief operators) by failing to designate a chief operator at the station. 15. Section 17.50 of the Commission's rules requires that antenna structures requiring painting shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility.49 Section 73.51 of the Commission's rules further requires that all red obstruction lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise.50 The Commission has statutory authority affirmatively to require repainting and/or illumination of radio towers in cases where it finds that there is a reasonable possibility that the towers may constitute a menace to air navigation.51 During the March 2001 inspection, the Commission
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  • Cincinnati, Ohio ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2003 Released: February 6, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc. (``J4 Broadcasting''), licensee of Station WCIN(AM), Cincinnati, Ohio, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.51(e)(2) and 73.1560(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve J4 Broadcasting's failure to maintain a record of the station's efficiency factor ``F'' used to determine operating power and operation of WCIN with power in excess of 105% of the authorized power. 2. On June 20, 2002, the Commission's Detroit, Michigan Field Office (``Detroit Office'') issued a Notice of
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  • 0007-96-0818 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation (``Melodynamic''), the licensee of Radio Station WCER, Canton, Ohio for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.89(b), 11.15, 73.51(d), 73.51(e)(2), 73.1225(d)(1), 73.1350(c)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745 and 73.1870(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Respectively, the noted violations include failure to respond to Commission communications; failure to maintain a copy of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) handbook; failure to maintain a record of the dates of commencement and termination of power determination by the indirect method; failure to maintain a record of
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  • address it for those dates because a Commission measurement (39 watts) establishes overpower operation on the evening of August 19, 2002, and it is unnecessary to establish an overpower violation on August 17, 2002. 11 AM stations are allowed to operate without a current meter for up to 60 days provided the station can determine operating power. See 47 C.F.R. 73.51 and 73.58. 12 In PJB Communications of Virginia, Inc. (7 FCC Rcd 2088, 2088 (1992)), the Commission did not downwardly adjust a forfeiture based on wireless carrier's claims that its rule violation [failure to file required notifications to maintain authorized operation of one-way paging facilities] did not adversely affect the public. The Commission explained that licensees have a duty to
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  • $7,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/10/02). * King Broadcasting Company, KBIM(AM), Roswell, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Denver, CO District Office (6/14/02). * Anastos Media Group, Saratoga Springs, NY. $7,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (6/21/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.51 Determining Operating Power * J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Detroit, MI District Office (6/20/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * Ramh Corporation, KDEF(AM) Albuquerque, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560
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  • Business Services Company, Dallas, TX. Dallas, TX District Office (2/19/02). * 47 C.F.R. 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal * SpectraSite Communications, Inc., Fulton, Missouri; Calwood, Missouri; Jonesburg, Missouri. Kansas City, MO District Office (2/5/02). * Verizon Communications, Inc., Reading, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/14/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.51 Determining Operating Power * Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., KZEE, Weatherford, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and terms of station authorization. Dallas, TX District Office (2/5/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 Transmission
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  • 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (3/12/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Fennessey Broadcasting Stations Corp., Scranton, PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1225 (Station Inspections by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (3/7/02). * Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Other
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  • Tacoma, WA. $7,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 95.426 ((CB Rule 26) Do I Have To Make My Station Available For Inspection?). Seattle, WA District Office (12/30/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.89 Response to Notice of Violation * Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, WCER, Canton, OH. $11,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook), 73.51(Determining Operating Power), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Detroit, MI District Office (12/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Horizon Communications, Cliffside Park, NJ. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 90.425 (Station Identification). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/5/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency
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  • Resident Agent Office (6/23/00). American Tower, Alexandria, VA. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/23/00). Voice Stream Wireless, Portland, Oregon. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (6/23/00). Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, Vero Beach, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/27/00). PrimeCo Personal Communications, LP, Tampa, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/27/00). Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, Canton, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Detroit, MI District Office (6/27/00). Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA District Office (6/28/00). Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., North Little Rock, AR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R.
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  • Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File of Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/7/00). Tele Media Co. of Vermont, L.L.C., WKVT, Brattleboro, VT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness). Boston, MA District Office (9/8/00). Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa,
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  • Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Mortenson Broadcasting, Lexington, KY, WPGR. Other violatios: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Mortenson Broadcasting, Lexington, KY, WWNL(AM). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51(Determining Operating Power) and 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Associated Christian Broadcasters, Lima, OH. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. §11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements). Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). Riverside Broadcasting, Inc., Riverside, CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements). Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). Vogel Roach
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (11/14/00). Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Atlanta, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (11/17/00) J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.189 (Minimum Antenna Heights or Field Strength Requirements)), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1225 (Station Inspection By FCC), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Detroit, MI District Office (11/27/00). 47
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  • 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47 C.F.R.
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  • 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Buffalo, NY Office (4/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness) AT&T Cable Services, McHenry, IL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 and 76.305. Chicago, IL Office (4/3/00). 47 C.F.R. §
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  • Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (5/18/01). WBJX, Inc., Racine, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.45 (AM Antenna Systems), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Chicago, IL District Office (5/24/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements AT&T Broadband, Salt Lake City, UT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 (Technical Standards). Denver, CO District Office (5/2/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal
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  • Office (6/1/01). Southern Auto Body, Inc. Fredericksburg, VA. Columbia, MD District Office (6/1/01). Morris Communications Inc. d.b.a. AAA Paging Company, Greenville, SC. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/4/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Edmission & Eubank Communications, Inc., WDKN(AM), Dickson, TN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), and 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/18/01). Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc., WAGF(AM), Dothan, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and
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  • (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Atlanta, GA District Office (7/3/01) CSN International, Gillette, WY, (KLWD-FM, Facility ID #84184). Denver, CO District Office (7/31/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operation Readiness Marion R. Williams, WSTT(AM), Thomasville, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances).. Atlanta, GA District Offices (7/3/01). Champlain Radio, Inc., Champlain, NY. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/17/01). Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., KTRY-FM, Bastrop, LA. Other
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  • New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc., New Bloomfield, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/1/01). * CB Radio, Inc., WBEJ, Elizabethton, TN. Other violations: 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/4/01). * Charter Communications, Dalton, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1820 (Station Log). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/23/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Gold Coast Broadcasting Company,
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  • MO District Office (2/20/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. § 1.5 - Mailing Address Furnished By Licensee Zachery Broadcasting Company, WDWZ(AM),West Point, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (2/14/01). 47 C.F.R. § 1.89 - Failure to Respond to Notice of Violation Woodhaven Investment Trust Inc, Philadelphia,
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  • 1605-1705 kHz band. [87]TEXT [88]PDF 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications. [89]TEXT [90]PDF 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required. [91]TEXT [92]PDF 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors. [93]TEXT [94]PDF 73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required. [95]TEXT [96]PDF 73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations. [97]TEXT [98]PDF 73.45 AM antenna systems. [99]TEXT [100]PDF 73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements. [101]TEXT [102]PDF 73.51 Determining operating power. [103]TEXT [104]PDF 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. [105]TEXT [106]PDF 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. [107]TEXT [108]PDF 73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters. [109]TEXT [110]PDF 73.58 Indicating instruments. [111]TEXT [112]PDF 73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements. [113]TEXT [114]PDF 73.62 Directional antenna system tolerances. [115]TEXT [116]PDF 73.68 Sampling systems for antenna monitors. [
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  • stating that the previously filed report has been examined and is currently accurate and complete. This fee, which is similarly calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed, is also required with letter submissions. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • tower or within 3.2 km of an AM directional station, the broadcast licensee or permittee is responsible for ensuring that the construction does not adversely affect the AM station, as follows: (a) Installations on an AM Nondirectional Tower. During installation of the broadcast antenna and related equipment, the AM station shall determine operating power by the indirect method (see ( 73.51). Upon the completion of the installation, antenna impedance measurements on the AM antenna shall be made, and, prior to or simultaneously with the filing of the license application covering the broadcast station installation, an application on FCC Form 302-AM (including a tower sketch of the installation) shall be filed with the Commission for the AM station to return to direct
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  • 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47 C.F.R.
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  • 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47 C.F.R.
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  • 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Buffalo, NY Office (4/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness) AT&T Cable Services, McHenry, IL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 and 76.305. Chicago, IL Office (4/3/00). 47 C.F.R. §
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  • Resident Agent Office (6/23/00). American Tower, Alexandria, VA. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/23/00). Voice Stream Wireless, Portland, Oregon. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (6/23/00). Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, Vero Beach, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/27/00). PrimeCo Personal Communications, LP, Tampa, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/27/00). Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, Canton, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Detroit, MI District Office (6/27/00). Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA District Office (6/28/00). Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., North Little Rock, AR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R.
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  • Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File of Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/7/00). Tele Media Co. of Vermont, L.L.C., WKVT, Brattleboro, VT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness). Boston, MA District Office (9/8/00). Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa,
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  • * * * * 5. Section 73.45, paragraph (c) is amended to read as follows: § 73.45 AM antenna systems. * * * * * (c) Should any changes be made or otherwise occur which would possibly alter the resistance of the antenna system, the licensee must commence the determination of the operating power by a method described in § 73.51(a)(1) or (d). (If the changes are due to the construction of FM or TV transmitting Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 54 facilities, see §§ 73.316, 73.685, and 73.1692.) Upon completion of any necessary repairs or adjustments, or upon completion of authorized construction or modifications, the licensee must make a new determination of the antenna resistance using the procedures described in
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  • directional antenna shall be measured at the point of common radiofrequency input to the directional antenna system after the antenna has been finally adjusted for the required radiation pattern. (c) A letter of notification must be filed with the FCC in Washington, DC, Attention: Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau, when determining power by the direct method pursuant to Sec. 73.51. The letter must specify the antenna or common point resistance at the operating frequency. The following information must also be kept on file at the station: (1) A full description of the method used to make measurements. (2) A schematic diagram showing clearly all components of coupling circuits, the point of resistance measurement, the location of the antenna ammeter, connections
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  • stating that the previously filed report has been examined and is currently accurate and complete. This fee, which is similarly calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed, is also required with letter submissions. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • OR-3 - Percent Rejects OR-3-01- 3000 % Rejects (ASRs + LSRs) 27.72 23.24 19.9 18.25 18.74 OR-4 ­ Timeliness of Completion Notification OR-4-02- 3000 Completion Notice (BCN) ­ % On Time 99.2 98.65 OR-4-05- 3000 Work Completion Notice (PCN) ­ % On Time 99.99 100 OR-5 - Percent Flow-Through OR-5-01- 3000 % Flow Through - Total (ASRs + LSRs) 59.19 73.51 72.89 72.64 74.04 OR-5-03- 3000 % Flow Through Achieved 97.1 96.87 97.52 96.73 96.94 Special Services - Electronically Submitted OR-1 ­ Order Confirmation Timeliness (ASRs + LSRs) OR-1-04- 3210 % On Time LSRC/ASRC No Facility Check DS0 NA NA NA NA NA Federal Communications Commission FCC 02-118 C-23 Metric Metric September October November December January Notes Number Full Name VZ
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  • ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332360003 Canton, Ohio ) ) FRN: 0007-96-0818 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 30, 2002 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, (?Melodynamic?), licensee of radio station WCER, Canton, Ohio, has apparently violated Sections 1.89(b), 11.15, 73.51(d), 73.51(e)(2), 73.1225(d)(1), 73.1350(c)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745 and 73.1870(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules (?Rules?)1. Respectively, these sections require that the station respond to Commission communications; maintain a copy of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) handbook; maintain a record of the dates of commencement and termination of power determination by the indirect method; maintain a record of the efficiency factor F for each
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  • beyond local sunset time. In particular, Section 73.1745(a) states in part that, ``[n]o broadcast station shall operate at times, or with modes or power, other than those specified and made part of the license....'' and Section 73.1560(a)(1) and (2) of the Rules states in part that, ``the antenna-input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna- input power and may not be less than 90% or more than 105% of the authorized power....Whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated....'' On November 6, 7, 13, 21, 22, 23,
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  • responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. . . . ." Section 73.1560(a) of the Rules states in part that, "[t] he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power . . . whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated . . . ."
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  • but holds the licensee responsible for ``assuring that all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. . . . ." Section 73.1560(a) of the Rules states that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power . . . whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated . . . ."
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  • 20554.13 19. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT a copy of this NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to Cornbelt Broadcasting Co., RR2 Box 117M, Clinton, Illinois 61727-9518. 20. 21. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 22. 23. 24. G. Michael Moffitt District Director Chicago Office _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49. 2 47 C.F.R. 73.51, 73.1870(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(8), 73.3526(e)(73.51(e)(2), 73.1560(d), and 73.1590(a)(6) 3 47 C.F.R. 1.80. 4 Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 312(f)(1), which applies to Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent
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  • No. 200232360007 Cincinnati, Ohio ) ) FRN: 0004-2892-60 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 20, 2002 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., (?J4?), the licensee of radio station WCIN (?WCIN?), Cincinnati, Ohio, has apparently violated Sections 73.51(e)(2) and 73.1560(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules (?Rules?)1. Respectively, these sections require the station maintain a record of the efficiency factor ?F? in the station records and operate with power not in excess of 105% of the authorized power. We conclude that J4 is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On
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  • 6. A broadcast station licensee is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization.5 Section 73.1560(a) of the Rules states that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 of the Rules must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power . . . whenever the transmitter of an AM station cannot be placed into the specified operating mode at the time required, transmissions must be immediately terminated .
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  • heaved and/or the soil under the fence has eroded over time, leaving a space between the bottom of the fence and the ground allowing unimpeded access to the live tower. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (a)(1). ``Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The agent observed the following power measurements for WCHN: POWER Date Authorized Measured % Authorized November 5, 2003 (10:25 pm) 34 watts 535 watts 1574% November 6, 2003 (9:21 am) 1000 watts
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  • described above, an inadequately secured lock on the gate and a gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground allowed unimpeded entry to the tower. 5. Section 73.1560(a)(1) of the Rules provides that ``[e]xcept as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90 % or more than 105% of the authorized power.'' Measurements made on February 4, 2004, and February 9, 2004, showed daytime operation at power levels of 115% to 123% of authorized power. 6. Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules provides that
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  • (NAD27), the station was actually broadcasting from a location more than 0.5 km from its authorized coordinates. In addition, the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and 73.1570 regarding modulation levels. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...]T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The Commission authorized Station WBTE(AM) to broadcast during daytime only. However, the station broadcast up to 139 watts after sunset on March 9, 13 and 14, 2005. Additionally, during the inspection
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  • C.F.R. 11.61(a): EAS ``[t]ests shall be made at regular intervals as indicated in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.'' No EAS tests were being sent by the station. A station employee stated that the weekly tests were not being sent. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...[T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The station was operating at 60% power. The station management could not say how long the station had operated at reduced power and there were no entries in the station logs
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  • 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to KJI Broadcasting, licensee of AM station WBET in Brockton, MA. 2. On, April 21, 2005, agents of the Commission's Boston Office inspected radio station WBET located at Brockton, MA , and observed the following violations: 2.a. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``The antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The antenna input power was observed to be 4030 Watts which is less than 90% of the allowed power for daytime operation. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 73.1870(b)(3): ``The designation of the chief
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  • description for the 130 monitoring point indicates ``...go 150 feet to a line of trees at the west property line of No. 4373.'' The picture in the proof of performance shows the trees at the east property line of No. 4373. e. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' At the time of inspection, the station was operating with 111% of the authorized power of 540 watts. f. 47 C.F.R. 73.3526(e)(5): The public inspection file shall contain ``[a] copy of the
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  • C.F.R. 11.61(a): EAS ``[t]ests shall be made at regular intervals as indicated in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.'' No EAS tests were being sent by the station. A station employee stated that the weekly tests were not being sent. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(a)(1): ``...[T]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power.'' The station was operating at 60% power. The station management could not say how long the station had operated at reduced power and there were no entries in the station logs
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  • BACKGROUND 2. Willis' WBTE license authorizes daytime only broadcasts to the community of Windsor, North Carolina, on frequency 990 kHz with 1,000 watts of power. 3. On March 14, 2005, a resident agent from the Norfolk Office of the Federal Communications Commission's (``Commission'') Enforcement Bureau (``Norfolk Office'') inspected the WBTE facilities and observed, using the direct method specified in Section 73.51(a)(2) of the Rules,3 that Willis was operating at over 220% of its authorized daytime antenna input power. The station's chief operator stated that she did not know how to determine the station's operating power using the direct method and that the station had not established monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation level requirements. The
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  • licensee of radio station WLSV, Wellsville, New York. 2. On August 25, 2006, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo Resident Agent Office inspected the radio station WLSV located in Wellsville, New York and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S Section 73.1560 (a): "The antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in S 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." According to the station's operating log, the station exceeded the authorized antenna input power of 1000 watts by more than 105 % on the following dates. Date Power(watts) Percent of authorized
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  • in Section 503(b) of the Act has been interpreted to mean simply that the act or omissions are committed knowingly. The term "repeated" means the commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one day. 6. Section 73.1560(a)(1) provides that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in S73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." Station WPEP's authorization specifies that the station must reduce power at sunset to 227 watts. The agents determined that on December 12 and 13, 2005, WPEP operated with approximately 497 watts
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  • inspected the main studio of station WSDQ (AM) located in Dunlap, Tennessee, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 11.15: "A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator is required to be on duty." There was no EAS Handbook present at the station. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): "Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • chief operator or his designee must date and sign the log, initiate any corrective action which may be necessary, and advise the station licensee of any condition of which is repetitive." There was no written designation of chief operator posted at the station, and there was no written record of any review of the station's logs. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): "Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to La Favorita, Inc.("La Favorita"), licensee of Station WAOS(AM), Austell, Georgia. 2. On March 2, 2011, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office inspected Station WAOS main studio in Austell, Georgia, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.51(a), (d), and (e)(2): "Except in those circumstances described in paragraph (d) of this section, the operating power shall be determined by the direct method...When it is not possible or appropriate to use the direct method of power determination due to technical reasons, the indirect method of determining operating power...may be used on a temporary basis. A notation must be made
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  • treated." At the time of inspection, WFYL's quarterly issues reports were not properly recorded for years 2008 through 2009 because they did not contain a complete description for each program that included the time, date, duration, title and brief narrative. d. Section 73.1560(a)(1) provides that "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in S:73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." Station WFYL's authorization specifies a daytime power of 1000 watts. The agents determined that at the time of inspection, WFYL's transmitter forward power was 224 watts, which resulted in operation at
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  • 26, 2011, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Dallas Office inspected the main studio of Station KJMU located in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a): "AM stations. (1) Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in S: 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." At the time of the inspection, the transmitter meter indicated the station was operating at 109% of authorized power. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1820(b)(4): "In the event of failure or malfunctioning
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  • the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook." KHWG(AM) failed to ensure that, over the three months prior to the inspection, all RMTs and RWTs of the EAS were conducted. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less that 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." At the time of inspection, agents determined that KHWG(AM) was operating at 83.6% of the authorized power in the daytime mode and 60.1 % in the nighttime mode. d. 47 C.F.R.
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  • S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." On November 2, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., Station WTZN was operating with 1000 Watts or 1388.9 % of the authorized nighttime power of 72 Watts. The licensee reported to the agents
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  • of tolerance, the station failed to ensure that technical parameters were within tolerances and transmission system operation was monitored either at the main studio, transmitter site, or other location. f. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Section 73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." At the time of inspection, agents determined that KTRB(AM) was operating at 84.1% of the authorized power in the daytime mode. g. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1590(a)(6): "The licensee of each AM,
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  • monitor was not functioning properly and was indicating that the antenna phase was out of tolerance. The WMVB chief operator admitted that the monitor was not functioning properly and was unable to determine the last time the meter was calibrated. g. 47 C,F,R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "[t]he antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in S:73.51 must be maintained as near as is practicable to the authorized antenna input power and may not be less than 90% nor more than 105% of the authorized power." Station WMVB's authorization specifies a daytime power of 1081 watts. The agents determined that at the time of inspection, WMVB's transmitter power was 1151 watts without modulation, which resulted in operation
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  • (station main studio location and staffing) by leaving the station's main studio unattended; (10) and Section 73.1870 of the Commission's rules48 (chief operators) by failing to designate a chief operator at the station. 15. Section 17.50 of the Commission's rules requires that antenna structures requiring painting shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility.49 Section 73.51 of the Commission's rules further requires that all red obstruction lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise.50 The Commission has statutory authority affirmatively to require repainting and/or illumination of radio towers in cases where it finds that there is a reasonable possibility that the towers may constitute a menace to air navigation.51 During the March 2001 inspection, the Commission
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  • Cincinnati, Ohio ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2003 Released: February 6, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc. (``J4 Broadcasting''), licensee of Station WCIN(AM), Cincinnati, Ohio, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.51(e)(2) and 73.1560(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve J4 Broadcasting's failure to maintain a record of the station's efficiency factor ``F'' used to determine operating power and operation of WCIN with power in excess of 105% of the authorized power. 2. On June 20, 2002, the Commission's Detroit, Michigan Field Office (``Detroit Office'') issued a Notice of
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  • 0007-96-0818 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation (``Melodynamic''), the licensee of Radio Station WCER, Canton, Ohio for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.89(b), 11.15, 73.51(d), 73.51(e)(2), 73.1225(d)(1), 73.1350(c)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745 and 73.1870(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Respectively, the noted violations include failure to respond to Commission communications; failure to maintain a copy of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) handbook; failure to maintain a record of the dates of commencement and termination of power determination by the indirect method; failure to maintain a record of
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  • address it for those dates because a Commission measurement (39 watts) establishes overpower operation on the evening of August 19, 2002, and it is unnecessary to establish an overpower violation on August 17, 2002. 11 AM stations are allowed to operate without a current meter for up to 60 days provided the station can determine operating power. See 47 C.F.R. 73.51 and 73.58. 12 In PJB Communications of Virginia, Inc. (7 FCC Rcd 2088, 2088 (1992)), the Commission did not downwardly adjust a forfeiture based on wireless carrier's claims that its rule violation [failure to file required notifications to maintain authorized operation of one-way paging facilities] did not adversely affect the public. The Commission explained that licensees have a duty to
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  • $7,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/10/02). * King Broadcasting Company, KBIM(AM), Roswell, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Denver, CO District Office (6/14/02). * Anastos Media Group, Saratoga Springs, NY. $7,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (6/21/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.51 Determining Operating Power * J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Detroit, MI District Office (6/20/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * Ramh Corporation, KDEF(AM) Albuquerque, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560
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  • Business Services Company, Dallas, TX. Dallas, TX District Office (2/19/02). * 47 C.F.R. 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal * SpectraSite Communications, Inc., Fulton, Missouri; Calwood, Missouri; Jonesburg, Missouri. Kansas City, MO District Office (2/5/02). * Verizon Communications, Inc., Reading, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/14/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.51 Determining Operating Power * Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., KZEE, Weatherford, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and terms of station authorization. Dallas, TX District Office (2/5/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 Transmission
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  • 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (3/12/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Fennessey Broadcasting Stations Corp., Scranton, PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1225 (Station Inspections by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (3/7/02). * Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Other
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  • Tacoma, WA. $7,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 95.426 ((CB Rule 26) Do I Have To Make My Station Available For Inspection?). Seattle, WA District Office (12/30/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.89 Response to Notice of Violation * Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, WCER, Canton, OH. $11,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook), 73.51(Determining Operating Power), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Detroit, MI District Office (12/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Horizon Communications, Cliffside Park, NJ. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 90.425 (Station Identification). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/5/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency
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  • Resident Agent Office (6/23/00). American Tower, Alexandria, VA. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/23/00). Voice Stream Wireless, Portland, Oregon. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (6/23/00). Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, Vero Beach, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/27/00). PrimeCo Personal Communications, LP, Tampa, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/27/00). Melodynamic Broadcasting Corporation, Canton, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Detroit, MI District Office (6/27/00). Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA District Office (6/28/00). Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., North Little Rock, AR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R.
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  • Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File of Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/7/00). Tele Media Co. of Vermont, L.L.C., WKVT, Brattleboro, VT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness). Boston, MA District Office (9/8/00). Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa,
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  • Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Mortenson Broadcasting, Lexington, KY, WPGR. Other violatios: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Mortenson Broadcasting, Lexington, KY, WWNL(AM). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51(Determining Operating Power) and 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). Associated Christian Broadcasters, Lima, OH. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. §11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements). Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). Riverside Broadcasting, Inc., Riverside, CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements). Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). Vogel Roach
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (11/14/00). Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Atlanta, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (11/17/00) J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.189 (Minimum Antenna Heights or Field Strength Requirements)), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1225 (Station Inspection By FCC), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Detroit, MI District Office (11/27/00). 47
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  • 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47 C.F.R.
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  • 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Buffalo, NY Office (4/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness) AT&T Cable Services, McHenry, IL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 and 76.305. Chicago, IL Office (4/3/00). 47 C.F.R. §
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  • Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (5/18/01). WBJX, Inc., Racine, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.45 (AM Antenna Systems), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Chicago, IL District Office (5/24/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements AT&T Broadband, Salt Lake City, UT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 (Technical Standards). Denver, CO District Office (5/2/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal
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  • Office (6/1/01). Southern Auto Body, Inc. Fredericksburg, VA. Columbia, MD District Office (6/1/01). Morris Communications Inc. d.b.a. AAA Paging Company, Greenville, SC. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/4/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Edmission & Eubank Communications, Inc., WDKN(AM), Dickson, TN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), and 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/18/01). Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc., WAGF(AM), Dothan, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and
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  • (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Atlanta, GA District Office (7/3/01) CSN International, Gillette, WY, (KLWD-FM, Facility ID #84184). Denver, CO District Office (7/31/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operation Readiness Marion R. Williams, WSTT(AM), Thomasville, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances).. Atlanta, GA District Offices (7/3/01). Champlain Radio, Inc., Champlain, NY. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/17/01). Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., KTRY-FM, Bastrop, LA. Other
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  • 3.16 mV/m; for noncommercial educational FM - 1.0 mV/m. For AM - 0.5 mV/m contour; for FM - 1.0 mV/m contour. . . See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1914. Estimated by the staff. The STA request specified an efficiency of 300 mV/m/km/kW; however, experience indicates that the efficiency of a long wire antenna is substantially less. See 47 CFR §§ 73.45(c), 73.51, 73.61(b). See 47 CFR § 1.1310. Special Temporary Authorizations by nature are to be temporary and are not intended for extended use. Licensees of stations operating under special temporary authorizations are reminded that timely restoration of permanent facilities is the responsibility of the licensee and should be undertaken expeditiously. Any request for extension of special temporary authorizations carries an increased
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  • stating that the previously filed report has been examined and is currently accurate and complete. This fee, which is similarly calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed, is also required with letter submissions. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • directional antenna shall be measured at the point of common radiofrequency input to the directional antenna system after the antenna has been finally adjusted for the required radiation pattern. (c) A letter of notification must be filed with the FCC in Washington, DC, Attention: Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau, when determining power by the direct method pursuant to Sec. 73.51. The letter must specify the antenna or common point resistance at the operating frequency. The following information must also be kept on file at the station: (1) A full description of the method used to make measurements. (2) A schematic diagram showing clearly all components of coupling circuits, the point of resistance measurement, the location of the antenna ammeter, connections
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  • tower or within 3.2 km of an AM directional station, the broadcast licensee or permittee is responsible for ensuring that the construction does not adversely affect the AM station, as follows: (a) Installations on an AM Nondirectional Tower. During installation of the broadcast antenna and related equipment, the AM station shall determine operating power by the indirect method (see ( 73.51). Upon the completion of the installation, antenna impedance measurements on the AM antenna shall be made, and, prior to or simultaneously with the filing of the license application covering the broadcast station installation, an application on FCC Form 302-AM (including a tower sketch of the installation) shall be filed with the Commission for the AM station to return to direct
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  • their responsibility to protect Commission'spolicyisclear.Whetherbyimposition or by operationoflaw,alicenseebuildinganew takeallthenecessarysteps,includingthe interference problems caused by new or Sudbrink Broadcasting of Georgia, 65 BroadcastingCo.,68F.C.C.2d920(1978);Midnight Sun Broadcasting IllF.C.C.119 (1947);BbWTruckService,15F.C.C.2d769(1986). Part 22 licensees and existing licensees.The of specific conditions facilityisobligatedto financial burden, to correct modifiedconstruction.Seee.g. F.C.C 2d 691 (1977);Athens Co., Licensees and permittees planningtoconstructormodifyatowerwithin2 milesofadirectionalAMarrayorwithin1/2mileofa non-directional towershouldtakecertainprecautions. AM If constructionisplannedwithin1/2 mileofanondirectionalAMtower licenseeshould,rior toconstructionoftheproposedtower,notifythe station sothatthestationmaycommencedeterminingoperatingpowerby indirectmethod(SeeSection73.51(e)&(f) ).Thecommon carrier shall responsible for theinstallationandcontinuedmaintenanceofanydetuning apparatusnecessarytopreventadverseaffectsupon the radiation pattern of the AM station. Measurements shall be taken both prior tothe construction of the tower and subsequent to the installation ofall appurtenancesthereon. Antennaimpedance measurements of the AM station shall bemadeandsufficientfieldstrengthmeasurementstakenataminimum oftenlocationsalongeachofeightequally spaced radials toestablish that the AMradiationpatternisessentiallyomnidirectional. Theresults ofthefieldstrengthandimpedancemeasurementsshouldbereported to the the AM the be Commission in an application for
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  • 1605-1705 kHz band. [87]TEXT [88]PDF 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications. [89]TEXT [90]PDF 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required. [91]TEXT [92]PDF 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors. [93]TEXT [94]PDF 73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required. [95]TEXT [96]PDF 73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations. [97]TEXT [98]PDF 73.45 AM antenna systems. [99]TEXT [100]PDF 73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements. [101]TEXT [102]PDF 73.51 Determining operating power. [103]TEXT [104]PDF 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. [105]TEXT [106]PDF 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. [107]TEXT [108]PDF 73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters. [109]TEXT [110]PDF 73.58 Indicating instruments. [111]TEXT [112]PDF 73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements. [113]TEXT [114]PDF 73.62 Directional antenna system tolerances. [115]TEXT [116]PDF 73.68 Sampling systems for antenna monitors. [
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  • 1605-1705 kHz band. [40]TEXT [41]PDF 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications. [42]TEXT [43]PDF 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required. [44]TEXT [45]PDF 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors. [46]TEXT [47]PDF 73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required. [48]TEXT [49]PDF 73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations. [50]TEXT [51]PDF 73.45 AM antenna systems. [52]TEXT [53]PDF 73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements. [54]TEXT [55]PDF 73.51 Determining operating power. [56]TEXT [57]PDF 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. [58]TEXT [59]PDF 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. [60]TEXT [61]PDF 73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters. [62]TEXT [63]PDF 73.58 Indicating instruments. [64]TEXT [65]PDF 73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements. [66]TEXT [67]PDF 73.62 Directional antenna system tolerances. [68]TEXT [69]PDF 73.68 Sampling systems for antenna monitors. [
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  • of natural persons or a sole proprietorship (i.e., the station is licensed to an individual(s)), the two year reporting requirement does not apply. This fee, is calculated on the basis of the number of stations on whose behalf the annual report is filed. 7 A fee is not imposed for requests to determine power by the direct method under Section 73.51 of the Rules or for license modifications which may be made without prior authorization from the FCC. 8 A directional antenna is an antenna that is designed or altered for the purpose of obtaining a noncircular radiation pattern. Directional antennas may be employed for the purpose of improving service or for the purpose of using a particular site. This fee
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  • 44.81 35.34 *** 8.50 FOX 322.66 *** 25.79 27.00 *** 6.17 IND 169.06 *** 31.48 64.31 *** 19.59 WB 82.41 *** 19.86 4.42 5.74 REL 23.67 26.27 27.09 26.10 UPN 13.30 21.60 1.16 5.21 UNI 502.54 *** 33.76 -7.32 14.12 PAX 119.78 *** 18.27 14.35 13.23 PUB 522.69 *** 110.99 367.73 ** 173.52 TBN 17.16 16.10 -14.02 13.98 INS 8.53 73.51 9.09 24.79 TEL 378.66 *** 27.67 8.46 11.72 AZT 328.46 *** 73.13 -21.41 27.85 TLF -39.71 24.56 -23.53 17.39 SHP -93.42 128.45 -15.65 37.96 EDU 162.17 *** 51.63 165.89 * 99.44 HSN 101.26 158.43 -61.77 * 36.53 HTV 162.85 *** 15.33 168.53 *** 9.77 Additional Dummy Variables Used: Every Market Every Market (not shown in table) No. Observations 6,703 6,703