[BC] FM translator Question

[Benedict, Raymond C]

No, they have not been granted a CP only an STA, "Special TEMPORARY
Authority". 

What the FCC will require once final rules are adopted is unknown.


On 5/29/08 10:42 AM, "Larry Fuss" <lfuss2 at cox.net> wrote:

> True.  But STAs are only being granted for AM on FM translators if the
> translator is within the 2 mv/m contour of the AM.  And, as I said, the
> translator can be fed by any means.  Once rules are adopted, it's unlikely
> the translators "will have to apply for CP's."  Any translator that is
> on-air legally has already been granted a CP.  You may have to file
> "something", but probably not for a CP.
> 
> LF
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Benedict, Raymond C
> 
> The FCC has not adopted any rules for AM translators. The translators on the
> air are operating with STA's. When rules are adopted, the STA translators
> will have to apply for CP's and comply with the rules.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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