FCC Web Documents citing 73.69

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  • anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the licensee shall, before such activity is undertaken, obtain an STA in accordance with §73.1635 in order to operate with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power as required to maintain all monitoring points within their specified limits. 5. Section 73.69 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(l) and (a)(2) to read as follows: §73.69 Antenna monitors. (a)*** (1) Normally, the antenna monitor is to be installed immediately adjacent to the transmitter and antenna phasing equipment. However, the monitor may be located elsewhere provided that its environment is maintained at all times within those limits under which the monitor was type-approved. (2)
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  • in compliance with all requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. ***** (d) (1) Special Temporary Authority (see § 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Division, Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. ***** Section 73.69 is amended by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) (5) to read as follows: § 73.69 Antenna monitors. ***** (c) If conditions beyond the control of the licensee prevent the restoration of the monitor to service within the allowed period, an informal letter request in accordance with § 73.3549 of the Commission's rules must be filed with the FCC, Attention: Audio
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  • Point Ammeters Citadel Broadcast Company, KEES, Tyler, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). Citadel Broadcast Company, KYZS, Tyler, TX. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). 47 C.F.R. § 73.69 - Antenna Monitors Citadel Broadcast Company, KTBB, Tyler, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560 - Operating Power and Mode Tolerances Citadel Broadcast Company, KDOK(FM), Tyler, TX. Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 74 - Experimental Radio, Auxiliary, Special Broadcast
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  • tower shall be between 75 to 125 percent of the physical length represented.'' The same adjustment may be used for the overall height of towers represented by more complex models. Antenna monitor calibration A moment method proof should include a certificate or statement of calibration verifying that the antenna monitor is properly calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications, as Section 73.69(e) requires. Filing fees and procedures A directional AM station may opt to file a moment method proof to cover new facilities authorized by a construction permit, or as support for a new license without monitoring points. In either case, commercial licensees must pay both the new license fee and the directional antenna fee. The fees are assessed because a moment
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  • with the terms of the station license. Licensees must maintain and control operating parameters such as output power, level of modulation and directional pattern. In particular, Section 73.1350(c)(1) of the Rules states in part that, "[m]onitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with §73.1560 regarding operating power, and AM mode of operation . . . and §73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional system." Section 73.1400 of the Rules states in part that, "[t]he licensee of an AM . . . station 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. . .
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  • in accordance with the terms of the station license. Licensees must maintain and control operating parameters such as output power, level of modulation and directional pattern. In particular, Section 73.1350(c)(1) of the Rules states that "[m]onitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with §73.1560 regarding operating power, and AM mode of operation . . . and §73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional system." Section 73.1400 allows stations to employ various methods or levels of transmission system monitoring and supervision that will preclude out-of-tolerance operation to ensure compliance with Section 73.1350, 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with §73.1215. (1) Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with §73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, §73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, §73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and §73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system. (2) Monitoring equipment must be periodically calibrated so as to provide reliable indications of transmitter operating parameters with a known degree of accuracy. Errors inherent in monitoring equipment and the calibration procedure must be taken into account when adjusting operating parameters to ensure that the limits imposed by the technical rules
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  • pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Star Power Communications Corp.(``Star Power''), licensee of radio station WIQR, in Prattville, Alabama. 2. On August 30, 2007, agents of the Commission's Atlanta Office of the Enforcement Bureau inspected the main studio and transmitter site of radio station WIQR located at Prattville, Alabama, and observed the following violations: 47 C.F.R. § 73.69: Each station using a directional antenna must have in operation at the transmitter site an FCC authorized antenna monitor. Although the station was using a directional antenna, the station had no directional antenna monitor installed at the transmitter site. b. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1230(a): ``The station license and any other instrument of station authorization shall be posted in a conspicuous
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  • specified in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary to ensure that the field at those points does not exceed the values specified in the station authorization.'' On September 16, 2009, the field strength measurement exceeded the authorized value of 1.11 mV/m during the day for WZUM's 221.5° monitoring point. The FCC agents measured 1.78 mV/m. 47 C.F.R. § 73.69(e): ``The antenna monitor must be calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions as often as necessary to ensure its proper operation.'' At the time of inspection, the antenna monitor was not properly functioning. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1201(a)(2): "Broadcast station identification announcements shall be made ... [h]ourly, as close to the hour as feasible, at a natural break in program offerings.'' On
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  • system was inoperative and transmitter control personnel were unable to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(c)(1): ``Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with § 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, § 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable § 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and § 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1400(a): ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within
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  • A DOYLESTOWN TEL CO -14.13 -12.90 -1.41 0.00 300612 C FARMERS MUTUAL TEL -9.96 -3.60 -6.59 0.00 300613 C LITTLE MIAMI COMM. 2.12 -7.54 10.46 14.99 300614 A FORT JENNINGS TEL CO 2.98 -2.34 5.45 -30.48 300615 C FRONTIER NORTH-OH -2.71 -11.32 9.70 0.00 300618 C GERMANTOWN INDEPEND -15.11 -10.93 -4.69 -100.00 300619 A GLANDORF TEL CO 2.96 -0.97 3.98 -73.69 300625 A KALIDA TEL CO 1.20 -1.13 2.36 -100.00 300630 C CENTURYTEL OF OHIO -11.85 -11.06 -0.89 0.00 300633 A MIDDLE POINT HOME 5.22 -6.84 12.95 38.51 300634 A MINFORD TEL CO -6.39 -0.66 -5.76 0.00 300639 A THE NEW KNOXVILLE -3.49 -7.82 4.70 -69.80 300644 C THE NOVA TEL CO -9.24 -10.39 1.29 -16.99 300645 A OAKWOOD TEL CO
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  • A DOYLESTOWN TEL CO -14.13 -12.90 -1.41 0.00 300612 C FARMERS MUTUAL TEL -9.96 -3.60 -6.59 0.00 300613 C LITTLE MIAMI COMM. 2.12 -7.54 10.46 14.99 300614 A FORT JENNINGS TEL CO 2.98 -2.34 5.45 -30.48 300615 C FRONTIER NORTH-OH -2.71 -11.32 9.70 0.00 300618 C GERMANTOWN INDEPEND -15.11 -10.93 -4.69 -100.00 300619 A GLANDORF TEL CO 2.96 -0.97 3.98 -73.69 300625 A KALIDA TEL CO 1.20 -1.13 2.36 -100.00 300630 C CENTURYTEL OF OHIO -11.85 -11.06 -0.89 0.00 300633 A MIDDLE POINT HOME 5.22 -6.84 12.95 38.51 300634 A MINFORD TEL CO -6.39 -0.66 -5.76 0.00 300639 A THE NEW KNOXVILLE -3.49 -7.82 4.70 -69.80 300644 C THE NOVA TEL CO -9.24 -10.39 1.29 -16.99 300645 A OAKWOOD TEL CO
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  • Redington Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. Cantroair failed to notify the Commission of the address change of the WTZN main studio. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(c)(1): ``Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with §73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, § 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, § 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and §73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a)(1): ``Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.51 must
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  • or antenna monitor parameters exceed allowable limits following the replacement or modification of that portion of the sampling system above the base of the towers, a partial proof of performance shall be executed in accordance with Sec. 73.154 . The partial proof of performance shall be accompanied by common point impedance measurements made in accordance with Sec. 73.54. ***** Section 73.69 is amended by revising subsections (a), (d)(2) and (d)(4) to read as follows: § 73.69 Antenna monitors. (a) Each station using a directional antenna must have in operation at the transmitter site an FCC authorized antenna monitor. ***** (d)(2) Immediately before the replacement of the antenna monitor, after a verification that all monitoring point values and the common point current
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  • some of the substantive information presented by P&C in forming our analysis. The operating parameters of an AM directional antenna are the relative amplitudes and phases of the currents in the individual towers of the array. Stations that use directional antennas are required to have an FCC authorized antenna monitor to measure the operating parameters. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.62, 73.69. Each AM station using a directional antenna must make field strength measurements at the monitoring point locations specified in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary, to ensure that the fields at those points do not exceed the values specified in the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.61. 47 C.F.R. § 73.62(b). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(d)(2). See 47
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  • parties filing comments and reply comments is set forth in Appendix A. The operating parameters of an AM directional antenna are the relative amplitudes and phases of the currents in the individual towers of the array. Stations that use directional antennas are required to have an FCC authorized antenna monitor to measure the operating parameters. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.62, 73.69. Each AM station using a directional antenna must take field strength measurements at the monitoring point locations specified in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary to ensure that fields at those points do not exceed the values specified in the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.61. 47 C.F.R. § 73.62(b). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(d)(2). Notice, 18 FCC
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  • * * (d) * * * (1) Special Temporary Authority (see § 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. * * * * * 9. Section 73.69 paragraphs (c) and (d)(5) are amended to read as follows: § 73.69 Antenna monitors. * * * * * (c) If conditions beyond the control of the licensee prevent the restoration of the monitor to service within the allowed period, an informal letter request in accordance with § 73.3549 of the Commission's rules must be filed with the FCC, Attention:
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  • 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with 73.1215. (1) Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system. (2) Monitoring equipment must be periodically calibrated so as to provide reliable indications of transmitter operating parameters with a known degree of accuracy. Errors inherent in monitoring equipment and the calibration procedure must be taken into account when adjusting operating parameters to ensure that the limits imposed by the technical rules
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  • in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary to ensure that the field at those points does not exceed the values specified in the station authorization." On September 16, 2009, the field strength measurement exceeded the authorized value of 1.11 mV/m during the day for WZUM's 221.5DEG monitoring point. The FCC agents measured 1.78 mV/m. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.69(e): "The antenna monitor must be calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions as often as necessary to ensure its proper operation." At the time of inspection, the antenna monitor was not properly functioning. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1201(a)(2): "Broadcast station identification announcements shall be made ... [h]ourly, as close to the hour as feasible, at a natural break in program offerings."
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  • was inoperative and transmitter control personnel were unable to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S: 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S: 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400(a): "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates
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  • Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. Cantroair failed to notify the Commission of the address change of the WTZN main studio. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S:73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.51
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  • Point Ammeters * Citadel Broadcast Company, KEES, Tyler, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). * Citadel Broadcast Company, KYZS, Tyler, TX. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.69 Antenna Monitors * Citadel Broadcast Company, KTBB, Tyler, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 Operating Power and Mode Tolerances * Citadel Broadcast Company, KDOK(FM), Tyler, TX. Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 74 Experimental Radio, Auxiliary, Special Broadcast and Other
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  • anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the licensee shall, before such activity is undertaken, obtain an STA in accordance with §73.1635 in order to operate with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power as required to maintain all monitoring points within their specified limits. 5. Section 73.69 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(l) and (a)(2) to read as follows: §73.69 Antenna monitors. (a)*** (1) Normally, the antenna monitor is to be installed immediately adjacent to the transmitter and antenna phasing equipment. However, the monitor may be located elsewhere provided that its environment is maintained at all times within those limits under which the monitor was type-approved. (2)
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  • [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. [ [117]Sampling Systems (1976) ] and [ [118]Public Notice, 12/09/1985 ] [119]TEXT [120]PDF 73.69 Antenna monitors. [121]TEXT [122]PDF 73.72 Operating during the experimental period. [123]TEXT [124]PDF 73.88 Blanketing interference. [125]TEXT [126]PDF 73.99 Presunrise service authorization (PSRA) and postsunset service authorization (PSSA). [127]TEXT [128]PDF 73.127 Use of multiplex transmission. [129]TEXT [130]PDF 73.128 AM stereophonic broadcasting. [131]TEXT [132]PDF 73.132 Territorial exclusivity. [133]TEXT [134]PDF 73.150 Directional antenna systems. [135]TEXT [136]PDF 73.151 Field strength measurements to establish performance
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  • 3.38 0.00 150085 C CROWN POINT TEL. CORP. -1.42 1.29 -2.67 -1.51 150088 A DELHI TELEPHONE COMPANY 6.46 4.47 1.90 0.00 150089 C DEPOSIT TELEPHONE CO. INC. 2.34 2.09 0.24 0.00 150091 C DUNKIRK AND FREDONIA TEL. CO. 2.96 4.47 -1.45 0.00 150092 C EDWARDS TELEPHONE CO. INC. 0.23 9.13 -8.15 -6.04 150093 C EMPIRE TELEPHONE CORP-NY -4.95 4.20 -8.77 -73.69 150095 C THE FISHERS ISLAND TEL. CO. 9.05 4.07 4.78 INFINITE 150097 C GERMANTOWN TEL. CO., INC. -1.55 6.09 -7.19 -6.17 150099 C HANCOCK TEL. CO.-NY 1.35 2.49 -1.11 7.15 150100 C FRONTIER COMM. OF NY, INC. -7.44 0.78 -8.15 0.00 150104 C MARGARETVILLE TEL. CO.,INC. -2.45 5.66 -7.68 -28.52 150105 C MIDDLEBURGH TELEPHONE CO. 0.99 2.16 -1.14 64.06 150106
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  • * * (d) * * * (1) Special Temporary Authority (see § 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. * * * * * 9. Section 73.69 paragraphs (c) and (d)(5) are amended to read as follows: § 73.69 Antenna monitors. * * * * * (c) If conditions beyond the control of the licensee prevent the restoration of the monitor to service within the allowed period, an informal letter request in accordance with § 73.3549 of the Commission's rules must be filed with the FCC, Attention:
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  • license. Critical arrays are directional antennas which are unusually sensitive to slight variations in internal operating parameters, thus, they would be predicted to exceed their standard radiation pattern at normal operating tolerances and pose a greater potential for causing interference. Thus, licenses of stations with critical arrays specify tighter operating tolerances. . To monitor these tighter tolerances, 47 C.F.R. § 73.69 requires stations with critical arrays to install special precision monitors. Potomac Instruments requests deletion of the requirement, and argues that the present generation of antenna monitors allows reliable operation to tolerances within that specified for many critical arrays. Potomac Instruments also notes that the very low production volume of its PM-19 precision monitor (30 in 28 years) does not justify
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  • or antenna monitor parameters exceed allowable limits following the replacement or modification of that portion of the sampling system above the base of the towers, a partial proof of performance shall be executed in accordance with Sec. 73.154 . The partial proof of performance shall be accompanied by common point impedance measurements made in accordance with Sec. 73.54. ***** Section 73.69 is amended by revising subsections (a), (d)(2) and (d)(4) to read as follows: § 73.69 Antenna monitors. (a) Each station using a directional antenna must have in operation at the transmitter site an FCC authorized antenna monitor. ***** (d)(2) Immediately before the replacement of the antenna monitor, after a verification that all monitoring point values and the common point current
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  • with the terms of the station license. Licensees must maintain and control operating parameters such as output power, level of modulation and directional pattern. In particular, Section 73.1350(c)(1) of the Rules states in part that, "[m]onitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power, and AM mode of operation . . . and 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional system." Section 73.1400 of the Rules states in part that, "[t]he licensee of an AM . . . station 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. . .
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  • in accordance with the terms of the station license. Licensees must maintain and control operating parameters such as output power, level of modulation and directional pattern. In particular, Section 73.1350(c)(1) of the Rules states that "[m]onitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power, and AM mode of operation . . . and 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional system." Section 73.1400 allows stations to employ various methods or levels of transmission system monitoring and supervision that will preclude out- of-tolerance operation to ensure compliance with Section 73.1350, but holds the licensee responsible for ``assuring that all times the station operates within tolerance specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part
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  • 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with 73.1215. (1) Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system. (2) Monitoring equipment must be periodically calibrated so as to provide reliable indications of transmitter operating parameters with a known degree of accuracy. Errors inherent in monitoring equipment and the calibration procedure must be taken into account when adjusting operating parameters to ensure that the limits imposed by the technical rules
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  • to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Star Power Communications Corp.("Star Power"), licensee of radio station WIQR, in Prattville, Alabama. 2. On August 30, 2007, agents of the Commission's Atlanta Office of the Enforcement Bureau inspected the main studio and transmitter site of radio station WIQR located at Prattville, Alabama, and observed the following violations: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.69: Each station using a directional antenna must have in operation at the transmitter site an FCC authorized antenna monitor. Although the station was using a directional antenna, the station had no directional antenna monitor installed at the transmitter site. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1230(a): "The station license and any other instrument of station authorization shall be posted in a conspicuous
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  • in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary to ensure that the field at those points does not exceed the values specified in the station authorization." On September 16, 2009, the field strength measurement exceeded the authorized value of 1.11 mV/m during the day for WZUM's 221.5DEG monitoring point. The FCC agents measured 1.78 mV/m. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.69(e): "The antenna monitor must be calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions as often as necessary to ensure its proper operation." At the time of inspection, the antenna monitor was not properly functioning. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1201(a)(2): "Broadcast station identification announcements shall be made ... [h]ourly, as close to the hour as feasible, at a natural break in program offerings."
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  • was inoperative and transmitter control personnel were unable to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S: 73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S: 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400(a): "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates
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  • Avenue, Troy, Pennsylvania. Cantroair failed to notify the Commission of the address change of the WTZN main studio. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c)(1): "Monitoring procedures and schedules must enable the licensee to determine compliance with S:73.1560 regarding operating power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable, S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S:73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of inspection, Cantroair had not established monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with the station's authorized operating power. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1560(a)(1): "Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the antenna input power of an AM station as determined by the procedures specified in Sec. 73.51
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  • Point Ammeters * Citadel Broadcast Company, KEES, Tyler, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). * Citadel Broadcast Company, KYZS, Tyler, TX. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.69 Antenna Monitors * Citadel Broadcast Company, KTBB, Tyler, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 Operating Power and Mode Tolerances * Citadel Broadcast Company, KDOK(FM), Tyler, TX. Dallas, TX District Office (3/25/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 74 Experimental Radio, Auxiliary, Special Broadcast and Other
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  • some of the substantive information presented by P&C in forming our analysis. The operating parameters of an AM directional antenna are the relative amplitudes and phases of the currents in the individual towers of the array. Stations that use directional antennas are required to have an FCC authorized antenna monitor to measure the operating parameters. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.62, 73.69. Each AM station using a directional antenna must make field strength measurements at the monitoring point locations specified in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary, to ensure that the fields at those points do not exceed the values specified in the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.61. 47 C.F.R. § 73.62(b). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(d)(2). See 47
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  • parties filing comments and reply comments is set forth in Appendix A. The operating parameters of an AM directional antenna are the relative amplitudes and phases of the currents in the individual towers of the array. Stations that use directional antennas are required to have an FCC authorized antenna monitor to measure the operating parameters. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.62, 73.69. Each AM station using a directional antenna must take field strength measurements at the monitoring point locations specified in the instrument of authorization, as often as necessary to ensure that fields at those points do not exceed the values specified in the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.61. 47 C.F.R. § 73.62(b). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350(d)(2). Notice, 18 FCC
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  • or antenna monitor parameters exceed allowable limits following the replacement or modification of that portion of the sampling system above the base of the towers, a partial proof of performance shall be executed in accordance with Sec. 73.154 . The partial proof of performance shall be accompanied by common point impedance measurements made in accordance with Sec. 73.54. ***** Section 73.69 is amended by revising subsections (a), (d)(2) and (d)(4) to read as follows: § 73.69 Antenna monitors. (a) Each station using a directional antenna must have in operation at the transmitter site an FCC authorized antenna monitor. ***** (d)(2) Immediately before the replacement of the antenna monitor, after a verification that all monitoring point values and the common point current
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  • be anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the licensee shall, before such activity is undertaken, obtain an STA in accordance with §73.1635 in order to operate with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power as required to maintain all monitoring points within their specified limits. Section 73.69 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) to read as follows: §73.69 Antenna monitors. (a) * * * (1) Normally, the antenna monitor is to be installed immediately adjacent to the transmitter and antenna phasing equipment. However, the monitor may be located elsewhere provided that its environment is maintained at all times within those limits under which the monitor
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  • [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. [ [117]Sampling Systems (1976) ] and [ [118]Public Notice, 12/09/1985 ] [119]TEXT [120]PDF 73.69 Antenna monitors. [121]TEXT [122]PDF 73.72 Operating during the experimental period. [123]TEXT [124]PDF 73.88 Blanketing interference. [125]TEXT [126]PDF 73.99 Presunrise service authorization (PSRA) and postsunset service authorization (PSSA). [127]TEXT [128]PDF 73.127 Use of multiplex transmission. [129]TEXT [130]PDF 73.128 AM stereophonic broadcasting. [131]TEXT [132]PDF 73.132 Territorial exclusivity. [133]TEXT [134]PDF 73.150 Directional antenna systems. [135]TEXT [136]PDF 73.151 Field strength measurements to establish performance
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  • [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. [ [70]Sampling Systems (1976) ] and [ [71]Public Notice, 12/09/1985 ] [72]TEXT [73]PDF 73.69 Antenna monitors. [74]TEXT [75]PDF 73.72 Operating during the experimental period. [76]TEXT [77]PDF 73.88 Blanketing interference. [78]TEXT [79]PDF 73.99 Presunrise service authorization (PSRA) and postsunset service authorization (PSSA). [80]TEXT [81]PDF 73.127 Use of multiplex transmission. [82]TEXT [83]PDF 73.128 AM stereophonic broadcasting. [84]TEXT [85]PDF 73.132 Territorial exclusivity. [86]TEXT [87]PDF 73.150 Directional antenna systems. [88]TEXT [89]PDF 73.151 Field strength measurements to establish performance