[BC] FM translator Question

[djkelley at frontier.net]

It was my understanding that most of the AMs were securing existing FM  
translators that fit the criteria; and that the STAs were granted to  
permit rebroadcast of an AM station pending the new rules.

I'd think that any new applications would have to wait for another FCC  
filing window and wouldn't be able to circumvent that process.

I haven't read anywhere of any NEW FM translators being granted  
specifically for use by AM stations under an STA or otherwise.  The  
only one I recall was one in TN or KY a number of years ago for a  
station that was suffering from Cuban interference.

-dan in lansing


Quoting "Benedict, Raymond C" <rcbenedict at cbs.com>:

> 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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