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MonsterFM.com: Broadcast Technical Services, Broadcast Programming, Broadcast
Management, Broadcast Information & Broadcast Technical Information Source
Commercial FM,
Non-Commercial FM,
Low Power FM (LPFM),
Commercial AM, Non-Commercial AM,
Commercial
Television, Non-Commercial Television,
LPTV,
Broadcast Engineering,
FCC License
Applications... It's ALL part of what we know and do on a daily
basis!
If you're in the process of building, maintaining or upgrading an
existing AM, FM or TV broadcast facility, the resources found here
are for you. If you want to prepare an FCC license application, amend an
existing FCC license application, apply for a new Construction Permit, modify an
existing Construction Permit, the resources found here are for you.
If you need to move or in some way modify the facilities of an
existing broadcast station or to perform the allocations studies required in order
to even consider seeking a facilities upgrade, the resources found here are for you.
If you're looking for the best possible way to get on the air involving the
least possible work and local human resources, by and through the purchase of a
custom designed, pre-configured, pre-wired and pre-packaged studio and
transmitter package, the information here is for you. And, in ALL instances, MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can and will be there to aid and assist you
so that your project makes it through to completion with minimal time, effort
and trouble to you.
MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services has been performing
professional broadcast services for more than 35 years and, as the times have
changed, so have our skills and abilities to do what it takes to keep your
broadcast station completely up to date and fully competitive in this new world
of consolidation, reduced ad revenues and highly competitive markets.
MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services is truly the full service
broadcast resource that you need to keep your station competitive into and
beyond the 21st
century!
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In addition to providing Broadcast Technical Services to review or prepare an
application, we will also show how you can increase your chances of obtaining a
license in the event of competing applications.
If a programming time-share agreement with competing applicants is required by
the FCC, we will negotiate and put together an agreement for you and obtain FCC
approval. Fees for post-filing services, will be at reasonable hourly rates and
in addition to those quoted in our "regular rates".
We can also file petitions to deny against competing applicants if requested by
you and if the facts and law warrant such a petition.
The Low Power FM (LPFM) radio service is a non-commercial,
community based FM broadcast service which was created by the
Federal Communications Commission in January 2000.
LPFM stations are authorized for noncommercial,
educational broadcasting only (no commercial operation) and are licensed to operate with an
effective radiated power (ERP) of 100 watts (0.1 kilowatts) or less. This
resolves to
maximum facilities of 100 watts ERP at 30 meters (100 feet) antenna height above
average terrain (HAAT).
The approximate "interference-free" service range of a 100 watt LPFM station
is 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles radius) however, some degree of reception is
usually possible to distances of 10 to 15 miles, depending on terrain and the
degree of interference received from other stations. LPFM stations are not protected from
interference that may be received from other classes of FM stations.
A
construction permit is required before an LPFM station can be constructed or
operated.
A low power fm station must protect authorized radio broadcast stations on
the same channel or frequency (co-channel), as well as broadcast stations on
first, second, or third-adjacent channels above or below the LPFM station's
frequency. This protection is accomplished through the use of minimum distance
separation requirements, which are set forth in 47 CFR 73.807.
Need an LPFM engineer? You've found the right place!
Click here for current LPFM news.
AM
broadcasting, even though it is the oldest form of true
"broadcasting, brings up some very unique technical issues that
have, for a large part, been almost totally ignored by the
"modern crowd".
Some people
(particularly station owners and managers) tend to see AM as a form
of "black magic" engineering and generally will tend to
let an AM station literally fall apart before taking any form of
corrective action.
Please, take
some time and read through this section. We'll be adding much
additional information to it as time allows in the hope that
we'll be able to help in removing some of the "dark fear"
from this thing called "AM Radio"...
Application & Technical Insurance
In addition to providing Broadcast Technical Services to review or prepare an
application, we will also show how you can increase your chances of obtaining a
license in the event of competing applications.
We can also file petitions to deny against competing applicants if requested by
you and if the facts and law warrant such a petition.
If a programming time-share agreement with competing applicants is required by
the FCC, we will negotiate and put together an agreement for you and obtain FCC
approval. Fees for post-filing services, will be at reasonable hourly rates and
in addition to those quoted in our "regular rates".
Our Mission
MonsterFM.com exists to provide affordable, reliable and technically accurate
broadcast technical & consulting services. You'll find our fees to be among the
most competitive in the industry.
Many prospective clients have asked us why they would need a professional
technical consultant to assist with filing an application with the FCC. The
answer to this question is simple:
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The FCC imposes very strict technical requirements on applicants and imposes
very strict requirements as to who is eligible to apply. Because of these
requirements, if your application is not in strict compliance with FCC rules
and "letter perfect," with all of the required documentation and technical
exhibits complete, it will be dismissed without a chance to file again!
Reasonable Rates
MonsterFM.com exists to provide affordable, reliable and technically accurate
broadcast technical & consulting services. You'll find our fees to be among the
most competitive in the industry.
Many prospective clients have asked us why they would need a professional
technical consultant to assist with filing an application with the FCC. The
answer to this question is simple:
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The FCC imposes very strict technical requirements on applicants and imposes
very strict requirements as to who is eligible to apply. Because of these
requirements, if your application is not in strict compliance with FCC rules
and "letter perfect," with all of the required documentation and technical
exhibits complete, it will be dismissed without a chance to file again!
Our rates may not be the least expensive that you can
find. This tends to limit our clientele to what we consider to be "the
cream of the crop". People who know what they want to do with their
broadcast properties and who understand that, when it comes to
engineering services that will affect their radio and television
stations for years to come, the services are usually worth exactly what
is paid for them.
Yes, you can get an application fully prepared for under
one thousand dollars and, if you're really lucky, you can have it
granted. But, when it's time to head off to a comparative hearing (or
"points) situation, that "pay a little, get a little" philosophy will
work against you at every turn.
Call us and we can provide references who will verify
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Broadcast Technical Services We Provide:
Allocation Study & Frequency Search
Often a station owner (or a prospective station owner) will
need to know what area is available for the location of a transmitter site. As a
result, an allocation study will be needed. MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can produce either a tabular allocation study, an allocation study
map, or both. This will give the station owner valuable information so that
informed decisions can be made.
Antenna Design
So many times broadcasters neglect their antennas, simply
because they don't quite understand how they work, or how to correct or
enhance their performance. MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can have an RF
engineer design an
AM or FM antenna that can strengthen a station's signal in certain areas critical to the station's viability in the
marketplace.
DA Proof
If you run a
directional AM, how long has it been since you had your antenna?
Occupied Spectrum
Study
Contrary to what you may wish to believe, the FCC Rules do
indeed still require that occupied spectrum measurements to be made annually.
Feasibility Study
What would you like to do with your signal that you can't
already do? MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can look into your hopes and
advise you (from a technical standpoint) as to how much of these hopes may
become reality.
Upgrade Study
Upon determining that your facility might actually be
upgraded, MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can initiate various methods of
determining whether or not such upgrades would be financially, legally and
technically viable.
FCC Application
Another of the core tasks performed by MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services .
We can prepare all engineering exhibits and necessary
documentation for broadcasters to make any changes in their operations. MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services has built a solid reputation before the
Commission with thorough and accurate filings.
Site Acquisition
MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services has the ability to go into
the field and find the optimum site for your transmitter site. If desired, MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can negotiate face-to-face with property
owners, zoning boards, concerned neighbors, and others who might have questions
about the proposed construction of your new tower.
FAA Study
MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can perform an FAA
analysis of your proposed site before any costly expenses are incurred. We
will be able to tell the station owner what height the FAA will approve and
how quickly he can expect approval. This often drives tower site selection
as much or more than FCC limitations.
Customized Coverage Maps
Another key ingredient in upgrades. Allocation studies,
projected coverage, etc.
is a determination of what kind of coverage a newly designed facility will
provide. MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can custom design coverage maps [using
the FCC F(50,50) contours as well as other various propagation models] to fit your
needs and to allow you to make the best possible choices in your upgrade
filings.
Station Population Coverage Study
Once the coverage map is complete, other valuable pieces of
information we provide are details of the population that the station will cover and this
population's demographic breakdown. This is vital information to the
station's owner, programming director, and sales manager.
Ownership Concentration Study
Due to the FCC's recent ownership concentration rules,
group owners are finding themselves needing new ownership concentration
studies to prove compliance. MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services provides
this service to some of the largest group owners in the nation.
Radio-Frequency Radiation Study
MonsterFM.com / Broadcast Technical Services can perform detailed
radio-frequency radiation (RFR) studies that determine the power density in
the transmitter area of the site and verify it is within compliance with FCC
guidelines.
Daily & Hourly Engineering Services
Various engineering
jobs do eventually need to be done...
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