[BC] Kinstar Antenna Approval

[Phil Alexander]

  PUBLIC NOTICES
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 Released:  10/25/2005.  MEDIA BUREAU ADOPTS SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION
PROCEDURES FOR AM NONDIRECTIONAL KINSTAR ANTENNAS. (DA No.  05-2741). MB.
Contact:  Susan Crawford, Son Nguyen, Ann Gallagher, or Charles Miller at
(202) 418-2700
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-2741A1.doc>
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-2741A1.pdf>
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-2741A2.pdf>
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-2741A1.txt>
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-2741A2.txt> 

The order is in the DOC file and the attachments to the order are in
the PDF's (long files) including Ron Rackley's report to the FCC
which seems to be the basis for the action.

Essentially, any non-DA station that can use a 90 deg tower can use
a Kinstar antenna without further authority or submission of extensive
data. In effect, the Kinstar becomes a standard top loaded antenna for
FCC purposes.

The Kinstar requires, according to the order, a standard 120 radial
ground system 90 deg in length. However the height is quite low and
requires only 5 utility poles for erection. Actual height will depend
on frequency.

For stations that must relocate in a difficult zoning or airspace
environment the FCC approval is a GIGANTIC potential opportunity
for relief from present restrictions, without significant compromise
of coverage versus a 90 deg tower.


Phil Alexander, CSRE, AMD
Broadcast Engineering Services and Technology 
(a Div. of Advanced Parts Corporation) 
Ph. (317) 335-2065   FAX (317) 335-9037



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