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April 16, 2001

The following document contains a list of engineering subjects and related FCC documents which you may find useful. You may scroll through these subjects and items, or you may find it more convenient to examine the Engineering Subjects List before looking further. A Legal Subjects and Related Decisions page is also available for your use, as is a list of combined Engineering and Legal Subjects. Please be aware that the documents below may not represent every document released by the ASD or the Commission about a particular subject.

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Allotment Issues

(#ALLOT)

Note: These allotment proceeding documents were chosen because they illustrate a specific policy or requirement. Other rulemaking proceedings are available at the Allocations Branch's pages.

A query is available to provide reference coordinates for communities in the USA.


 

• 2000--05--04--Table of Allotments, Mt. Juliet and Belle Meade, TN, Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 00-153, released May 4, 2000. MS Word 97 version. (See also the earlier order.)

   

• 2000--02--15--Table of Allotments, Caldwell, College Station, and Gause, Texas Memorandum Opinion and Order, MM Docket 91-59, FCC 00-50, released February 15, 2000. MS Word 97 version.

   

• 2000--03--17--Table of Allotments, Kuni, ID, TN Report and Order, MM Docket 93-28, DA 00-25, released January 7, 2000. MS Word 97 version. Class C allotments assume actual, not maximum facilities, at the rulemaking stage.

   

• 2000--02--11--Table of Allotments, Grand View, ID Report and Order, MM Docket 99-204, DA 00-257, released February 11, 2000. MS Word 97 version. No fully spaced, suitable site available for allotment.

   

• 2000--02--11--Table of Allotments, Buras, LA Report and Order, MM Docket 99-204, DA 00-256, released February 11, 2000. MS Word 97 version. No site available for allotment (swampland).

   

• 2000--02--11--Table of Allotments, Colonial Heights, TN Report and Order, MM Docket 93-28, DA 00-25, released January 7, 2000. MS Word 97 version. Issue of reimbursement for channel change.

   

• 1999--12--03--Table of Allotments, Warrenton, OR Report and Order, MM Docket 99-157, DA 99-2268, released December 3, 1999. MS Word 97 version. Allotment site in river.

   

• 1999--06--25--Table of Allotments, Madison, Indiana, Report and Order, MM Docket 98-105, DA 99-1222, released June 25, 1999. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--10--02--Public Notice, "Mass Media Bureau Announces Multiple Docket FM Allotment Rulemaking Proceedings", DA 98-1987, released October 2, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version, scanned document).

   

• 1998--09--11--Table of Allotments, Sugar Hill and Toccoa, GA, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 98-162, released September 11, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--09--11--Table of Allotments, Sturgis, KY, Report and Order, MM Docket 96-226, DA 98-1807, released September 11, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--07--22--Table of Allotments, Caldwell, College Station, and Gause, TX, FCC 98-165, 13 FCC Rcd 13772, released July 22, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--06--19--Table of Allotments, Potts Camp and Saltillo, MS, DA 98-1083, 13 FCC Rcd 11909, released June 19, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--04--01--Thunderbolt Broadcasting Company (WCDZ(FM), Dresden, TN), FCC 98-29, 13 FCC Rcd 6959. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--01--09--Table of Allotments, Rosendale, NY. 13 FCC Rcd 3832. Word Perfect 5.1 version. [previous decision in this proceeding (Word Perfect 5.1 version)].

   

• 1997--10--31--Table of Allotments, Mt. and Belle Meade, TN. 62 FR 61692. Word Perfect 5.1 version. (See also the later MO&O.)

   

• 1997--06--27--Table of Allotments: Eatonton & Sandy Springs, GA and Anniston & Lineville, AL, 12 FCC Rcd 8392. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--06--27--Table of Allotments: Alberton, MT, 12 FCC Rcd 7609. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--06--27--Table of Allotments: Portsmouth, Ohio. 12 FCC Rcd 8295. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--02--21--Table of Allotments: Cloverdale, Montgomery, Warrior, AL". 12 FCC Rcd 2090. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--09--27--WCDZ (FM), Dresden, TN:

   

• 1993--08--31--Public Notice, "Mass Media Bureau Offers Examples of the Treatment of Applications Filed Under the New 'One Step' Process Including Treatment of Conflicts Between Petitions for Rulemaking to Amend Part 73.202(b) and FM New and Major Change Applications, Reference No. 34706, released August 31, 1993. Scanned document.

   

• 1983--03--14--"The Suburban Community Policy, the Berwick Doctrine, and the De Facto Reallocation Policy", Report and Order, BC Docket 82-320, FCC 83-81, 93 FCC 2d 436, released March 14, 1983. Station that covers its community of license is presumed to intend to serve that community.

   

• 1966--02--02--"Policy to Govern the Change of FM Channels to Avoid Interference to Television Reception", Public Notice, 2 FCC 2d 462, released February 2, 1966. Scanned document.

   

 

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AM Expanded Band (1610 to 1700 kHz)

(#AMEXBAND)

 

• 1998--04--28--"Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan", Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 98-69, MM Docket 87-267, released April 28, 1998. 63 FR 28486. Two petitions for reconsideration denied. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--09--26--News Release, "First Two AM Expanded Band Applications Granted to Stations in Arvada, Colorado and Lake Oswego, Oregon". (Word Perfect 5.1)

   

• 1997--04--18--AM Expanded Band Fact Sheet.

   

• 1997--04--18--Filing Instructions for AM Expanded Band Allotments. Information Sheet.

   

• 1997--03--17--"Implementation of the AM Expanded Band (MO&O)". FCC 97-68, 12 FCC Rcd 3361. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--03--22--"Comments in Response to Reconsideration of Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan", Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 96-113, 11 FCC Rcd 12444, MM Docket 87-267, released March 22, 1996. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--02--16--WPMZ (AM), East Providence, RI.

   

• 1994--10--13--"Polnet Communications, Ltd., Licensee of WKTA(AM), Evanston, IL, For Reconsideration of Public Notice Announcing Interference Improvement Factors for Stations Proposing to Migrate to the AM Expanded Band", Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 94-257, released October 13, 1994. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

 

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AM Interference Reduction Agreements

(#AMIXRED)

 

• 1997--02--24--KOFY(AM), San Mateo, CA. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--01--16--WMLZ (AM), Jupiter, FM and WKYB (AM), Hemingway, SC. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--02--24--WWRL (AM), New York, NY. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1990--07--18--"Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction Between AM Broadcast Stations", MM Docket 89-46, FCC 90-137, released July 18, 1990. Scanned document.

   

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AM Radio

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• 2000--06--29--Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc. KOBB(AM), Bozeman, MT, Forfeiture Order, DA 00-1454, released June 29, 2000. MS Word 97 version. Failure to provide a locked fence around an AM station.

   

• 1999--07--12--AM Directional Antenna Stability Assessment Program Code, created in conjunction with the NPRM in MM Docket 93-177 (see next item). Released July 12, 1999 via Internet only.

   

• 1999--06--11--"An inquiry into the Commission's Policy and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification", Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 99-126, MM Docket 93-177, released June 11, 1999. MS Word 97 version. This NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 27, 1999 at 64 FR 40539. The comment due date was extended to November 9, 1999 and the reply comment due date was November 24, 1999, per the Commission's Order released August 31, 1999. (Word Perfect 5.1 version).

   

• 1999--02--18--Hemmingford Media, Inc. (WAPB (AM), Murfreesboro, TN), Forfeiture Order, DA 99-336, released February 18, 1999. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--12--21--M3 Estimated Effective Ground Conductivity in the United States (A Wall Map).

   

• 1998--03--30--AM Ground System Correction Factors for Nondirectional AM Stations. Information sheet.

   

• 1998--03--05--"Wings Communications, Inc. (WELE (AM), Ormond Beach, FL)", DA 98-427, 13 FCC Rcd 10806, released 3/5/98. Word Perfect 5.1 version. AM station equipment performance measurements per 47 CFR 73.1590(a)(6).

   

• 1997--12--23--Delta Radio Corp. (KELE (AM), Sikeston, MO). Word Perfect 5.1 version. Out of Tolerance operation.

   

• 1997--10--02--Letter to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--02--04--Fayetteville Cellular Telephone Company L.P. (KNKA485), Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 97-208, 12 FCC Rcd 1385, released February 4, 1997. Scanned socument. Forfeiture for tower construction near an AM directional array without notice to the AM station. See also the Sept. 27, 1996 NALF, DA 97-208, 11 FCC Rcd 12266 (scanned document).

   

• 1993--11--23--"Establish a Single AM Radio Stereophonic Transmitting Equipment Standard", Report and Order, ET Docket 92-298, FCC 93-485, 8 FCC Rcd 8216, released November 23, 1993. See also the April 24, 1994 Supplemental Order to Docket ET 92-298. Scanned documents.

   

• 1990--07--18--"Improved Methods for Calculating Groundwave Field Strength in the AM Broadcast Band", Report and Order, MM Docket 88-510, FCC 90-139, 5 FCC Rcd 4489, released July 18, 1990. Scanned document. [groundwave curves] [M3 conductivity map]

   

• 1990--07--18--"Improved Methods for Calculating Skywave Field Strength in the AM Broadcast Band", Report and Order, MM Docket 88-508, FCC 90-138, 5 FCC Rcd 4482, released July 18, 1990. Scanned document. See also the NPRM in Docket 88-508.

   

• 1990--07--18--"Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction Between AM Broadcast Stations", MM Docket 89-46, FCC 90-137, released July 18, 1990. Scanned document.

   

• 1988--11--04--"Improved Methods for Calculating Skywave Field Strength in the AM Broadcast Band", Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 88-324, 3 FCC Rcd 6431, released November 4, 1988. Scanned document. See also the Report and Order released July 18, 1990.

   

• 1987--12--01--"Unlimited-time Operation by Existing AM Daytime-Only Radio Broadcast Stations; Discontinuance of Authorization of Additional Daytime-Only Stations; Minimum Power of Class III Stations", Report and Order, MM Docket 87-131, FCC 87-356, 2 FCC Rcd 7113, released December 1, 1997. Scanned Document. [ 12/10/1987 Erratum, 6/15/1988 Erratum, 2/22/1989 MO&O ].

   

• 1986--01--10--Letter to Donald G. Everist, Cohen and Dippell, P.C., from Larry D. Eads, Chief, Audio Services Division, dated January 10, 1986. Scanned document. Meter orientation when taking AM field strength measurements.

   

• 1985--10--11--Public Notice, "The Application Process and the Use of Non-Discrete Power Levels for AM Stations", Reference No. 0257, released October 11, 1985.

   

• 1984--10--25--"Protection Standards for AM Stations in Alaska", Report and Order, MM Docket 83-807, FCC 84-489, 99 FCC 2d 77, released October 25, 1984. Scanned document.

   

• 1984--08--14--"Amendment of Parts 2 and 73 of the Commission's Rules Concerning the Use of the AM Carrier", Report and Order, MM Docket 83-1322, FCC 84-301, 100 FCC 2d 5, released August 14, 1984. Scanned document.

   

• 1984--04--13--"Hurs of Operation of Daytime-only AM Broadcast Stations; Amendment of Section 73.81 of the Commission's Rules (Hours of Operation of Dominant and Secondary Stations)", Memorandum Opinion and Order, BC Docket 82-538 and Docket 18421, FCC 84-157, 97 FCC 2d 657, released April 13, 1984. Scanned document.

   

• 1979--12--06--Letter to Donald G. Everist, Chairman, FCC Processing and Procedure Committee, AFCCE, from Richard J. Shiben, Chief, Broadcast Bureau, dated December 6, 1979. "Direct Ratio method" for AM monitoring point measured field strengths.

   

• 1952--10--08--"Physical Limitations to Directional Antenna Systems in the Standard [AM] Broadcast Band", FCC Office of Chief Engineer, Technical Research Division, T.R.R. Report No. 1.2.6. dated October 8, 1952 (author Harry Fine). Scanned document.

   

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Antenna Registration

(#854R)

 

• 1999--02--09--"FM Broadcast Station KNEC [FM], Arnold Broadcasting Company, Inc., Forfeiture Order, released February 9, 2000. MS Word 97 version.

   

• 1999--06--21--"Commission Announces New Procedures for Antenna Structure Registration", Public Notice, DA 99-1186, released June 21, 1999. New Form 854, Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) required, search capabilities. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--05--Antenna Structure Registration, Fact Sheet No. 15 (Adobe PDF format). Word Perfect 5.1 version.

  

• 1999--05--26--TOWAIR program can now be used through the Internet (courtesy of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau) to determine whether an antenna structure 200 feet (61 meters) or less in height requires FAA clearance and antenna structure registration.

   

• 1998--12--04--News Release, "FCC Audit of Antenna Structures Indicates Poor Compliance With Registration Rules", Report No. CI 98-28, released December 4, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--10--23--New (FM), Calhoun, MS.

   

• 1996--07--19--Public Notice, "Antenna Structure Registration Procedures Clarified". Text file. 11 FCC Rcd 8653.

   

• 1996--07--13--"Antenna Structure Registration Number Required As Supplement to FCC Application Forms Effective July 1, 1996", Public Notice, released June 13, 1996.

   

   

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Auxiliary (or Backup) Facilities

(#AUX)

 

• 1998--04--03--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes", Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 93-43, FCC 98-57, 13 FCC Rcd 11349, released April 3, 1998 ( Word Perfect 5.1 version.)

   

• 1997--08--22--"Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without a Construction Permit", Report and Order, MM Docket 96-58, released August 22, 1997. FCC 97-290, 12 FCC Rcd 12371. 62 FR 51052. New rules effective 12/1/1997. Word Perfect 5.1 version (372K / 72 pages).

   

• 1995--10--04--WMHK (FM), Columbia, SC.

   

• 1994--09--26--KKLF (FM), Gonzales, CA: Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

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Contour Protection

Section 73.215 for Commercial FM Stations

(#73215)

• 2000--11--01--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules", Second Report and Order, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 00-368, 15 FCC Rcd 2149, released November 1, 2000. MS Word 97 version. 73.215(e) revised, also 73.215 for PR & VI stations.

   

• 2000--02--11--Table of Allotments, Buras, LA Report and Order, MM Docket 99-204, DA 00-256, released February 11, 2000. MS Word 97 version. No site available for allotment (swampland).

   

• 1999--10--01--"Greater Media Radio Company, Inc." (WPLY-FM, Media, PA), Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 99-226, released October 1, 1999. MS Word 97 version. (Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 00-128, released October 20, 2000, denied appeal. [MS Word 97 version.])

   

• 1998--06--15--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules" (without appendices), Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 98-117, 13 FCC Rcd 14849, 63 FR 33892, released June 15, 1998 (Word Perfect 5.1 version of the NPRM, without appendices + Appendices in Word Perfect 5.1 or Adobe PDF version, includes all appendices). Related information about the proposed point-to-point contour calculation method is located at http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/ptp/index.html and http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fm/ptp/. The comment due dates were extended by the Order released July 23, 1998, 13 FCC Rcd 13513 (Word Perfect 5.1 version).

   

• 1997--08--22--"Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without a Construction Permit", Report and Order, MM Docket 96-58, released August 22, 1997. FCC 97-290, 12 FCC Rcd 12371. 62 FR 51052. New rules effective 12/1/1997. Word Perfect 5.1 version (372K / 72 pages!).

   

• 1996--09--27--WCDZ (FM), Dresden, TN: ( Application for review denied 4/1/1998.)

   

• 1996--03--21--ECI License Corp. (WYUU (FM), Safety Harbor, FL): 11 FCC Rcd 3545. Affirmed by D.C. Cir. Court of Appeals, Case No. 96-1122, 323 U.S.App.D.C. 173, 106 F.3d 442, December 26, 1996.

   

• 1993--09--27--WAVI (FM), Christiansted, VI: 8 FCC Rcd 7329.

   

• 1992--10--05--"Short-Spaced FM Station Assignments by Using Directional Antennas", Order, MM Docket 87-121, DA 92-1325, 7 FCC Rcd 6473, 57 FR 46325, released October 5, 1992. Scanned document.

   

• 1991--09--17--"Short-Spaced FM Station Assignments by Using Directional Antennas", Memorandum Opinion and Order, MM Docket 87-121, FCC 91-273, 6 FCC Rcd 5356, released September 17, 1991. Scanned document. Also, October 9, 1991 Erratum and November 8, 1991 Erratum, 6 FCC Rcd 6537. (scanned documents).

   

• 1989--02--22--"Short-Spaced FM Station Assignments by Using Directional Antennas", Report and Order, MM Docket 87-121, FCC 88-406, 4 FCC Rcd 1681, 54 FR 09800, released February 22, 1989. Scanned document.

   

 

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Section 73.509 for Noncommercial Educational FM Stations

(#73509)

• 2000--11--01--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules", Second Report and Order, MM Docket 15 FCC Rcd 21649, FCC 00-368, released November 1, 2000. MS Word 97 version. Second adjacent channel ratio for educational stations.

   

• 1998--06--15--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules" (without appendices), Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 98-117, 13 FCC Rcd 14849, 63 FR 33892, released June 15, 1998 (Word Perfect 5.1 version of the NPRM, without appendices + Appendices in Word Perfect 5.1 or Adobe PDF version, includes all appendices). Related information about the proposed point-to-point contour calculation method is located at http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/ptp/index.html and http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fm/ptp/. The comment due dates were extended by the Order released July 23, 1998, 13 FCC Rcd 13513 (Word Perfect 5.1 version).

   

  • As of July 23, 1998, the Office of Engineering and Technology has posted important technical information about the proposed point-to-point contour prediction method, at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fm/ptp/.

   

• 1997--11--12--New (FM), Cabo Rojo, PR. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--10--30--New (FM), Orland Park, IL. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1997--08--22--"Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without a Construction Permit", Report and Order, MM Docket 96-58, released August 22,1997. FCC 97-290, 12 FCC Rcd 12371. 62 FR 51052. New rules became effective 12/1/1997. Word Perfect 5.1 version (372K / 72 pages).

   

• 1997--05--20--Educational Information Corporation: (WCPE), Raleigh, NC. FCC 97-170, 12 FCC Rcd 6917. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--11--12--New (FM), Bernalillo, NM.

   

• 1996--10--21--New (FM), Pollock Pines, CA

   

• 1996--09--26--Saddleback Community College (KSBR (FM), Mission Viejo, CA), FCC 96-369, 11 FCC Rcd 11938. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1996--07--02--Board of Education of the City of Atlanta (WABE (FM), Atlanta, GA): 11 FCC Rcd 7763.

   

• 1996--03--09--Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Board of Directors (New FM Educational, Allentown, PA): 8 FCC Rcd 1643.

   

 

 

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Development of FM & TV Propagation Curves

(#CURVES)

• 1998--06--15--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules" (without appendices), Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 98-117, 13 FCC Rcd 14849, 63 FR 33892, released June 15, 1998 (Word Perfect 5.1 version of the NPRM, without appendices + Appendices in Word Perfect 5.1 or Adobe PDF version, includes all appendices). Related information about the proposed point-to-point contour calculation method is located at http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/ptp/index.html and http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fm/ptp/. The comment due dates were extended by the Order released July 23, 1998, 13 FCC Rcd 13513 (Word Perfect 5.1 version).

   

• 1975--11--05--"Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684 and 73.699", Order, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749, released November 5, 1975. This suspension of the use of terrain roughness remains in effect today. Scanned document.

   

• 1976--01--"Field Strength Calculation for TV and FM Broadcasting, FCC/OCE RS76-01, by Gary S. Kalagian. Released January 1976. Scanned document.

   

• 1966--09--07--"Development of VHF and UHF Propagation Curves for TV and FM Broadcasting", Report No. R-6602, released September 7, 1966. Scanned document.

   

• 1944--09--28--Exhibit No. 4, "VHF Radio Field Strength Measurements 1943-1944", Docket No. 6651, 39 FCC 171, released September 28, 1944. Scanned document.

   

  • 1944--09--28--"Very-High-Frequency and Ultra-High-Frequency Signal Ranges as Limited by Noise and Co-channel Interference", Exhibit No. 593, Docket No. 6651, 39 FCC 202, released September 28, 1944. Scanned document.

 

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Digital Radio Broadcasting in the USA

(#DIGITAL)

1999--11--01--Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems And Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 99-325, FCC 99-327, released November 1, 1999 (MS Word 97 version). This NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 1999 at 64 FR 61054. Comments are due on or before January 24, 2000 and reply comments are due on or before February 22, 2000.

 

• 1998--10--07--Amendment of Part 73 of the Commission's Rules to Permit the Introduction of Digital Audio Broadcasting in the the AM and FM Broadcasting Services (Adobe PDF format only), petition for rulemaking ("USADR petition"). This document initiated MM Docket 99-325.

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Directional Antennas

AM Directional Antennas

(#AMDA)

• 2001--03--07--"An Inquiry Inthe the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification", Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket 93-177, FCC 01-60, released March 7, 2001. MS Word 97 version. Errata, released April 2, 2001 (MS Word 97 only).

   

• 1999--07--12--AM Directional Antenna Stability Assessment Program Code, created in conjunction with the NPRM in MM Docket 93-177 (see next item). Released July 12, 1999 via Internet only.

   

• 1999--06--11--"An inquiry into the Commission's Policy and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification", Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 99-126, MM Docket 93-177, released June 11, 1999. MS Word 97 version. This NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 27, 1999 at 64 FR 40539. The comment due date was extended to November 9, 1999 and the reply comment due date was changed to November 24, 1999, per the Commission's Order released August 31, 1999. (Word Perfect 5.1 version).

   

• 1998--06--19--Polnet Communications, Ltd. [WKTA (AM), Evanston, IL], Forfeiture Order, DA 98-1189, released June 19, 1998. Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1998--05--08--Bronco Broadcasting Co., Inc., [ KIRL (AM), St. Charles, MO], Forfeiture Order, DA 98-866, Word Perfect 5.1 version.

   

• 1985--12--09--Public Notice, "Criteria for Approval of Sample Systems for Directional AM Broadcast Stations", released December 9, 1985.

   

• 1979--12--06--Letter to Donald G. Everist, Chairman, FCC Processing and Procedure Committee, AFCCE, from Richard J. Shiben, Chief, Broadcast Bureau, dated December 6, 1979. "Direct Ratio method" for AM monitoring point measured field strengths.

   

• 1976--02--12--"Sampling System Design and Installation" for AM Directional Antennas -- Excerpts from "Design and Installation of Sampling Systems for Antenna Monitors in Standard Broadcast Stations With Directional Antennas", Report and Order, Docket 19692 (1974), 57 FCC 2d 1085. These considerations remain valid today.

   

 

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FM Directional Antennas

(#FMDA)

• 1998--04--03--"1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes", Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 98-57, released April 3, 1998 ( Word Perfect 5.1 version.)

   

• 1997--08--22--"Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without a Construction Permit", Report and Order, MM Docket 96-58, released August 22, 1997. FCC 97-290, 12 FCC Rcd 12371. 62 FR 51052. New rules became effective 12/1/1997. Word Perfect 5.1 version (372K / 72 pages).

   

• 1996--10--24--FM Directional Antenna Program Test Authority Requirements (updated)

   

   

• 1992--10--05--"Short-Spaced FM Station Assignments by Using Directional Antennas", Order, MM Docket 87-121, DA 92-1325, 7 FCC Rcd 6473, 57 FR 46325, released October 5, 1992. Scanned document.

   

• 1991--09--17--"Short-Spaced FM Station Assignments by Using Directional Antennas", Memorandum Opinion and Order, MM Docket 87-121, FCC 91-273, 6 FCC Rcd 5356, released September 17, 1991. Scanned document. Also, October 9, 1991 Erratum and November 8, 1991 Erratum, 6 FCC Rcd 6537. (scanned documents).

   

• 1989--02--22--"Short-Spaced FM Station Assignments by Using Directional Antennas", Report and Order, MM Docket 87-121, FCC 88-406, 4 FCC Rcd 1681, 54 FR 09800, released February 22, 1989. Scanned document.

   

• 1984--09--14--Public_Notice, "Criteria for Licensing of FM Broadcast Antenna Systems":

   

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Early Radio (#EARLY)

• 1936--01--06--"First Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year 1935", released January 6, 1936, pages 1 through 48. Scanned document.

  • Pages 49 to 92. Scanned document.

     

• 1934--07--17--FCC Order No. 1, released July 17, 1934, 1 FCC 3, dealt with the initial organization of the FCC. Scanned document.

   

• 1934--01--03--"Seventh Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1933, dated January 3, 1934. Scanned document, pages 1 to 28.

   

  • Pages 29 to 45. Scanned document.

     

• 1932--12--05--"Sixth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1932, dated December 5, 1932. Scanned document, pages 1 to 24.

   

  • Pages 25 to 49. Scanned document.

     

• 1931--12--07--"Fifth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1931, dated December 7, 1931. Scanned document, pages 1 to 39.

   

  • Pages 40 to 59. Scanned document.

     

  • Pages 60 to 104. Scanned document.

     

• 1930--12--01--"Fourth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1930, dated December 1, 1930. Scanned document, pages 1 to 37.

   

  • Pages 38 to 70. Scanned document.

     

• 1929--11--01--"Third Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States Covering the Period October 1, 1928 to November 1, 1929, dated November 1, 1929. Scanned document, pages 1 to 52.

   

  • Pages 53 to 77. Scanned document.

     

  • Pages 78 to 120. Scanned document.

     

• 1928--10--26--"Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Year Ended June 30, 1928, dated October 26, 1928. Scanned document.

   

  • 1928--10--26--"Appendices A through C(1) to the Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission , dated October 26, 1928. Pages 41 to 65. Includes a list of AM radio stations in 1927. Scanned document.

     

  • 1928--10--26--"Appendices C(2) through D(3) to the Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission , dated October 26, 1928. Pages 66 to 100. Scanned document.

     

  • 1928--10--26--"Appendices D(4) through E(4) to the Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission , dated October 26, 1928. Pages 101 to 130. Includes a list of 683 licensed AM radio stations as of June 30, 1928. Scanned document.

     

  • 1928--10--26--"Appendices E(5) through G(1) to the Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission , dated October 26, 1928. Pages 131 to 191. Scanned document.

     

  • 1928--10--26--"Appendices G-1a through I to the Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission , dated October 26, 1928. Pages 192 to 222. Scanned document.

     

  • 1928--10--26--"Appendices J through M(4) to the Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission , dated October 26, 1928. Pages 223 to 258 (end). Scanned document.

     

• 1927--07--01--"Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1927, dated July 1, 1927. Scanned document.

   

• 1927--06--30--"Commercial and Government Radio Stations of the United States, Edition June 30, 1927 (Radio Division, Department of Commerce), Pages 1 to 49. Land & Ship radio stations. Scanned document.

   

  • Pages 50 to 65. Land & Ship radio stations, alphabetically. Scanned document.

     

  • Pages 66 to 92. Broadcasting stations, by city & state and by wavelengths. Scanned document.

     

  • Pages 93 to 123. Land radio stations. Scanned document.

     

  • Pages 124 to 137. Radiobeacons, Morse code. Scanned document.

   

• 1927--02--23--Radio Act of 1927 establishes the Federal Radio Commission, the precursor to the FCC. Scanned document.

   

• 1921--01--02 Monthly through 1927--12--31--"Radio Service Bulletins (Nos. 45 through 129) were issued by the Bureau of Navigation, Department of Commerce. Scanned documents.
  

  Select a Radio Service Bulletin: 1921     45 --- January 2, 1921     46 --- February 1, 1921     47 --- March 1, 1921     48 --- April 1, 1921     49 --- May 2, 1921     50 --- June 1, 1921     51 --- July 1, 1921     52 --- August 1, 1921     53 --- September 1, 1921     54 --- October 1, 1921     55 --- November 1, 1921     56 --- December 1, 1921 1922     57 --- January 2, 1922     58 --- February 1, 1922     59 --- March 1, 1922     60 --- April 1, 1922     61 --- May 1, 1922     62 --- June 1, 1922     63 --- July 1, 1922     64 --- August 1, 1922     65 --- September 1, 1922     66 --- October 1, 1922     67 --- November 1, 1922     68 --- December 1, 1922 1923     69 --- January 2, 1923     70 --- February 1, 1923     71 --- March 1, 1923     72 --- April 2, 1923     73 --- May 1, 1923     74 --- June 1, 1923     75 --- July 2, 1923     76 --- August 1, 1923     77 --- September 1, 1923     78 --- October 1, 1923     79 --- November 1, 1923     80 --- December 1, 1923 1924     81 --- January 2, 1924     82 --- February 1, 1924     83 --- March 1, 1924     84 --- April 1, 1924     85 --- May 1, 1924     86 --- June 2, 1924     87 --- July 1, 1924     88 --- August 1, 1924     89 --- September 2, 1924     90 --- October 1, 1924     91 --- November 1, 1924     92 --- December 1, 1924 1925     93 --- January 2, 1925     94 --- February 2, 1925     95 --- March 2, 1925     96 --- April 1, 1925     97 --- May 2, 1925     98 --- June 1, 1925     99 --- July 1, 1925   100 --- August 1, 1925   101 --- September 1, 1925   102 --- October 1, 1925   103 --- November 2, 1925   104 --- December 1, 1925   105 --- December 31, 1925 1926   106 --- January 30, 1926   107 --- February 27, 1926   108 --- March 31, 1926   109 --- April 30, 1926   110 --- May 29, 1926   111 --- June 30, 1926   112 --- July 31, 1926   113 --- August 31, 1926   114 --- September 30, 1926   115 --- October 30, 1926   116 --- November 30, 1926   117 --- December 31, 1926 1927   118 --- January 31, 1927   119 --- February 28, 1927   120 --- March 31, 1927   121 --- April 30, 1927   122 --- May 31, 1927   123 --- June 30, 1927   124 --- July 30, 1927   125 --- August 31, 1927   126 --- September 30, 1927   127 --- October 31, 1927   128 --- November 30, 1927   129 --- December 31, 1927    
   

  
   

   

• 1919--08--15--"Radio Communication Laws of the United States and the International Radiotelegraphic Convention: Regulations Governing Radio Operators and the Use of Radio Apparatus on Ships and on Land", Department of Commerce, Bureau of Navigation, Radio Service, edition of August 15, 1919. Includes the text of the Ship Radio Act of 1910 as amended in 1912. Pages 1 through 48. Scanned document.

   

  • Pages 49 through 102. Scanned document.

   

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  Early AM Radio -- Selected Documents

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• 1952--10--08--"Physical Limitations to Directional Antenna Systems in the Standard [AM] Broadcast Band", FCC Office of Chief Engineer, Technical Research Division, T.R.R. Report No. 1.2.6. dated October 8, 1952 (author Harry Fine). Scanned document.

   

• 1949--04--19--North American Broadcasting Regional Engineering Committee, "Synchronous or Common Frequency Broadcasting", dated April 19, 1949. Scanned document.

   

• 1943--08--11--"Supplemental Statement of Policy Concerning Applications for Permits to Construct or Change Local Channel Standard Broadcast Stations", 9 FCC 369, released August 11, 1943. Scanned document.

   

• 1942--02--23--"Policy and Procedure for Handling Standard Broadcast Applications [ during WWII ]", Memorandum Opinion, released February 23, 1942. Scanned document.

   

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  Early FM Radio -- Selected Documents

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  • 1966--02--02--"Policy to Govern the Change of FM Channels to Avoid Interference to Television Reception", Public Notice, 2 FCC 2d 462, released February 2, 1966. Scanned document.

     

  • 1965--03--31--"Amendment of Parts 2 and 73 of the Commission's Rules to Permit the Use of the Frequency 108.0 MHz by [Aeronautical] Test Facilities", Report and Order, Docket 15578, March 31, 1965. Scanned document.

     

  • 1960--05--09--"Inquiry into Amendment of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations and the Standards of Good Engineering Practice Concerning FM Broadcast Stations to Engage in Specified Non-Broadcast Activities on a Multiplex Basis, Report and Order, Docket 12517, FCC 60-497, released May 9, 1960. Scanned document.

     

  • 1951--07--25--"Radio Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas", Memorandum Opinion and Order, Docket 9470, 16 FCC 46, released July 25, 1951. Request for low power, tax-exempt, religious FM broadcast service denied. Scanned document.

     

  • 1948--05--05--"Amendments to the Commission's Rules and Regulations Governing Sharing of Television Channels and Assignment of Frequencies to Television and Non-Government Fixed and Mobile Services", Report and Order, Docket No. 8487, 39 FCC 336, released May 5, 1948. 24 FM broadcast stations were still on 44 - 48 MHz in mid-1948 (see table); deletion of TV Channel 1. Scanned document.

     

  • 1946--07--19--Public Notice, "Frequency Service Allocations to Non-Government Fixed and Mobile Services in the Band 42 - 44 Mc", 39 FCC 252, released July 19, 1946. Temporary protection to FM stations on 42 - 44 MHz prior to move to 88 - 108 MHz. Scanned document.

     

  • 1946--03--05--"Report of the Commission", Docket 6651, March 5, 1946, 39 FCC 230. Two FM broadcasting bands not adopted; 88-108 MHz for FM broadcasts preferred. Scanned document.

     

  • 1945--10--26--"Assignment of FM Frequencies to Existing FM Licenses in the New York Metropolitan District", Report by the Commission, 11 FCC 1151, released October 26, 1945. Scanned document.

     

  • 1945--09--12--List of Assignments for Existing FM Licensees, 11 FCC 1504, released September 12, 1945. Scanned document.

     

  • 1945--06--27--"In the Matter of Allocation of Frequencies to the Various Classes of Non-Governmental Services in the Radio Spectrum From 10 Kilocycles to 30,000,000 Kilocycles", Docket 6651, 39 FCC 222, released June 27, 1945. Possible frequency bands considered for FM broadcasting. Scanned document.

     

  • 1944--09--28--Exhibit No. 4, "VHF Radio Field Strength Measurements 1943-1944", Docket No. 6651, 39 FCC 171, released September 28, 1944. Scanned document.

     

    • 1944--09--28--"Very-High-Frequency and Ultra-High-Frequency Signal Ranges as Limited by Noise and Co-channel Interference", Exhibit No. 593, Docket No. 6651, 39 FCC 202, released September 28, 1944. Scanned document.

     

  • 1943--02--23--"Public Notice of February 23, 1943", 9 FCC 367, released February 23, 1943. Scanned document.

     

  • 1942--04--27--"Policy and Procedure for the Handling of Broadcast Applications Exclusive of International, ST, Developmental, High Frequency Experimental and Non-Commercial Educational", Memorandum Opinion, 9 FCC 356, released April 27, 1942. Scanned document.

     

  • 1940--05--20--"Report on Frequency Modulation", Docket 5805, 39 FCC 29, released May 20, 1940. Changes within the 42 to 50 MHz FM broadcast band. Scanned document.

     

  • 1939--03--13--Public Release, 39 FCC 16, released March 13, 1939. 75 aural channels (25 noncommercial educational) reserved for broadcasting between 41 & 44 MHz. Scanned document.

     

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