FCC Web Documents citing 73.825

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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing windows. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing windows. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • filed by the United States and the Commission. Rehearing by the full court in the Ruggiero case is currently pending. For LP100 stations applications all changes in channel and changes in site greater than 2.0 kilometers would be considered ``major.'' See 47 C.F.R. § 73.871(c). See Second R&O, at 8029-30. See R&O at 2256-57. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. Applications filed earlier in the window will not receive any preference over those filed later in the window. Ownership amendments that would result in more than a 50 % change in the ownership an applicant will not be permitted. Major change amendments will not be permitted to correct any technical defects other then third-adjacent channel short-spacings. Major changes in site
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  • complaints within 24 hours. In the event that interference is not resolved, Thin Air is required to suspend operations until the interference problem is resolved. Moreover, Thin Air must notify EWU regarding complaints received and corrective actions taken. The proposed facility also is short spaced to KHQ-TV, Channel 6, Spokane, WA, licensed to KHQ Incorporated (``KHQ''), in violation of Section 73.825 of the Commission's Rules. Thin Air recognizes this violation and requests waiver of Section 73.825. In support of the waiver request, Thin Air demonstrates that, by using vertical polarization and applying the provisions of Section 73.525 of the Commission's Rules, there will be no actual interference to any TV Channel 6 viewers. KHQ and Thin Air also have entered into
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  • be a Commission licensee. See, e.g., MG-TV Broadcasting Co. v. FCC, 408 F.2d 1257, 1264 (D.C. Cir. 1968). 47 C.F.R. § 73.870(b). Staff analysis has established that a rule-compliant minimum Class A NCE FM facility cannot be authorized in the Kilgore, Texas area. 47 C.F.R. § § 73.807, 73.808, 73.811, 73.812, 73.813, 73.816, 73.840, 73.845. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.809, 73.810, 73.825, 73.827. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.855, 73.858, 73.860. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.853. 47 U.S.C. § 309(b). Ashbacker Radio Corp. v. FCC, 326 U.S. 327 (1945) (``Ashbacker'') (Under Ashbacker, the Commission may not grant one application without considering mutually exclusive proposals). 47 C.F.R. § 73.872. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 January 31, 2007 DA 07-450 In Reply Refer to: 1800B3-BSH/LAS Released:
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  • the time the LPFM station is authorized, the LPFM station will be required immediately to cease operation until appropriate remedial actions have been taken. Protection of Class A TV, Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations Operating on TV Channel 6. In order to protect TV Channel 6 stations from LPFM station interference, we adopted a rule (47 C.F.R. § 73.825) requiring LPFM stations proposing operation in the NCE portion of the FM Band (Channels 201-220) to meet minimum distance separation requirements with respect to TV Channel 6 stations. Section 73.825 does not specifically address Class A TV, low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations operating on TV Channel 6. Accordingly, we will amend § 73.825 to include additional minimum
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  • composite antennas (i.e., antennas that consist of multiple stacked and/or phased discrete transmitting antennas) and/or transmitters be employed. (2) LPFM permittees and licensees may utilize directional antennas for the purpose of preventing interference to a second-adjacent channel station when requesting a waiver of the second-adjacent channel minimum distance separations set forth in Section 73.807. * * * * * Section 73.825 is amended to read as follows: § 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. (a) LPFM stations will be authorized on Channels 201 through 220 only if the pertinent minimum separation distances in the following table are met with respect to all full power TV Channel 6 stations. FM channel number Class LP100 to TV channel 6 (km) Class
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  • Commission's Rules Concerning FM Translator Stations, 5 FCC Rcd at 7219, ¶ 48 (1990). 44 NPR Petition at 21; NTA Petition at 3 . 45 See 47 C.F.R. § 74.1203(a)(2). Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-349 18 Operating on TV Channel 6. In order to protect TV Channel 6 stations from LPFM station interference, we adopted a rule (47 C.F.R. § 73.825) requiring LPFM stations proposing operation in the NCE portion of the FM Band (Channels 201-220) to meet minimum distance separation requirements with respect to TV Channel 6 stations. 46 Section 73.825 does not specifically address Class A TV, low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations operating on TV Channel 6. Accordingly, we will amend § 73.825 to include additional
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing windows. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • approximately three months. Filing Requirements. LPFM applications filed during this window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Applicants must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Applicants also must be community-based. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.853. , and may also be obtained by calling
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing window. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing windows. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • composite antennas (i.e., antennas that consist of multiple stacked and/or phased discrete transmitting antennas) and/or transmitters be employed. (2) LPFM permittees and licensees may utilize directional antennas for the purpose of preventing interference to a second-adjacent channel station when requesting a waiver of the second-adjacent channel minimum distance separations set forth in Section 73.807. * * * * * Section 73.825 is amended to read as follows: § 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. (a) LPFM stations will be authorized on Channels 201 through 220 only if the pertinent minimum separation distances in the following table are met with respect to all full power TV Channel 6 stations. FM channel number Class LP100 to TV channel 6 (km) Class
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  • [384]PDF 73.808 Distance computations. [385]TEXT [386]PDF 73.809 Interference protection to full service FM stations. [387]TEXT [388]PDF 73.810 Third adjacent channel complaint and license modification procedure. [389]TEXT [390]PDF 73.811 LPFM power and antenna height requirements. [391]TEXT [392]PDF 73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights. [393]TEXT [394]PDF 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). [395]TEXT [396]PDF 73.816 Antennas. [397]TEXT [398]PDF 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. [399]TEXT [400]PDF 73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations. [401]TEXT [402]PDF 73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances. [403]TEXT [404]PDF 73.845 Transmission system operation. [405]TEXT [406]PDF 73.850 Operating schedule. [407]TEXT [408]PDF 73.853 Licensing requirements and service. [409]TEXT [410]PDF 73.854 Unlicensed operations. [411]TEXT [412]PDF 73.855 Ownership limits. [413]TEXT [414]PDF
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  • be made in accordance with the procedure detailed in § 73.313(d) of this Part. 15. A new Section 73.816 is added, as follows: §73.816 Antennas. (a) Directional antennas will not be authorized in the LPFM service. (b) Permittees and licensees may employ nondirectional antennas with horizontal only polarization, vertical only polarization, circular polarization or elliptical polarization. 16. A new Section 73.825 is added, as follows: §73.825 Protection to Reception of TV Channel 6 LPFM stations will be authorized on Channels 201 through 220 only if the pertinent minimum separation distances in the following table are met with respect to all TV Channel 6 stations. FM Channel Number Class LP100 to TV Channel 6 (km) Class LP10 to TV Channel 6 (km)
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  • the time the LPFM station is authorized, the LPFM station will be required immediately to cease operation until appropriate remedial actions have been taken. Protection of Class A TV, Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations Operating on TV Channel 6. In order to protect TV Channel 6 stations from LPFM station interference, we adopted a rule (47 C.F.R. § 73.825) requiring LPFM stations proposing operation in the NCE portion of the FM Band (Channels 201-220) to meet minimum distance separation requirements with respect to TV Channel 6 stations. Section 73.825 does not specifically address Class A TV, low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations operating on TV Channel 6. Accordingly, we will amend § 73.825 to include additional minimum
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing windows. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • approximately three months. Filing Requirements. LPFM applications filed during this window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Applicants must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Applicants also must be community-based. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.853. , and may also be obtained by calling
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing window. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • window must protect all FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, and TV Channel 6 authorizations. LPFM applications also must protect pending broadcast applications in these services that were filed prior to the date of this Notice, along with LPFM applications filed in the previous filing windows. Finally, LPFM applications must protect existing vacant FM allotments. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.807 and 73.825. An LPFM application that fails to protect these authorizations, applications, and allotments will be dismissed with no opportunity to correct the deficiency. Each applicant must be a nonprofit educational organization, a nonprofit educational institution or must propose a noncommercial public safety radio service. Please note, when completing FCC Form 318, the name of the organization or institution must be entered
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  • and respond to "N/A" to Question 9b if the application proposes to modify an authorized station that is currently short-spaced, the applicant must complete Question 9b. Question 10: TV Channel Six Interference. If the proposed facility specifies operation on Channels 201-220, the applicant must certify that the proposal complies with the Channel Six spacing provisions contained in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.825. Question 11: National Environmental Policy Act: a. Environmental Impact. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requires all federal agencies to ensure that the human environment is given consideration in all agency decision-making. Since January 1, 1986, applications for new broadcast stations, modifications of existing stations, and license renewals must contain include either an environmental assessment that will serve as
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  • complaints within 24 hours. In the event that interference is not resolved, Thin Air is required to suspend operations until the interference problem is resolved. Moreover, Thin Air must notify EWU regarding complaints received and corrective actions taken. The proposed facility also is short spaced to KHQ-TV, Channel 6, Spokane, WA, licensed to KHQ Incorporated (``KHQ''), in violation of Section 73.825 of the Commission's Rules. Thin Air recognizes this violation and requests waiver of Section 73.825. In support of the waiver request, Thin Air demonstrates that, by using vertical polarization and applying the provisions of Section 73.525 of the Commission's Rules, there will be no actual interference to any TV Channel 6 viewers. KHQ and Thin Air also have entered into
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  • be a Commission licensee. See, e.g., MG-TV Broadcasting Co. v. FCC, 408 F.2d 1257, 1264 (D.C. Cir. 1968). 47 C.F.R. § 73.870(b). Staff analysis has established that a rule-compliant minimum Class A NCE FM facility cannot be authorized in the Kilgore, Texas area. 47 C.F.R. § § 73.807, 73.808, 73.811, 73.812, 73.813, 73.816, 73.840, 73.845. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.809, 73.810, 73.825, 73.827. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.855, 73.858, 73.860. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.853. 47 U.S.C. § 309(b). Ashbacker Radio Corp. v. FCC, 326 U.S. 327 (1945) (``Ashbacker'') (Under Ashbacker, the Commission may not grant one application without considering mutually exclusive proposals). 47 C.F.R. § 73.872. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 January 31, 2007 DA 07-450 In Reply Refer to: 1800B3-BSH/LAS Released:
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/amfmrule.html
  • [384]PDF 73.808 Distance computations. [385]TEXT [386]PDF 73.809 Interference protection to full service FM stations. [387]TEXT [388]PDF 73.810 Third adjacent channel complaint and license modification procedure. [389]TEXT [390]PDF 73.811 LPFM power and antenna height requirements. [391]TEXT [392]PDF 73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights. [393]TEXT [394]PDF 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). [395]TEXT [396]PDF 73.816 Antennas. [397]TEXT [398]PDF 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. [399]TEXT [400]PDF 73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations. [401]TEXT [402]PDF 73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances. [403]TEXT [404]PDF 73.845 Transmission system operation. [405]TEXT [406]PDF 73.850 Operating schedule. [407]TEXT [408]PDF 73.853 Licensing requirements and service. [409]TEXT [410]PDF 73.854 Unlicensed operations. [411]TEXT [412]PDF 73.855 Ownership limits. [413]TEXT [414]PDF
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  • [337]PDF 73.808 Distance computations. [338]TEXT [339]PDF 73.809 Interference protection to full service FM stations. [340]TEXT [341]PDF 73.810 Third adjacent channel complaint and license modification procedure. [342]TEXT [343]PDF 73.811 LPFM power and antenna height requirements. [344]TEXT [345]PDF 73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights. [346]TEXT [347]PDF 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). [348]TEXT [349]PDF 73.816 Antennas. [350]TEXT [351]PDF 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. [352]TEXT [353]PDF 73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations. [354]TEXT [355]PDF 73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances. [356]TEXT [357]PDF 73.845 Transmission system operation. [358]TEXT [359]PDF 73.850 Operating schedule. [360]TEXT [361]PDF 73.853 Licensing requirements and service. [362]TEXT [363]PDF 73.854 Unlicensed operations. [364]TEXT [365]PDF 73.855 Ownership limits. [366]TEXT [367]PDF