Form FCC Form 301 FCC Form 301 Application for Construction Permit for a Commercial Bro

Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554

Not Yet Approved by OMB
3060-0027

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC 301
APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
FOR A COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. This FCC Form is to be used to apply for authority to
construct a new commercial AM, FM, or TV broadcast
station or to make changes in the existing facilities of such
a station. In the case of new station and major modification
proposals, this application is filed by either the successful
bidder at a broadcast frequency auction or by an applicant
proposing facilities that are not mutually exclusive with any
other application filed during the same window and thus
not subject to the Commission's comparative bidding
procedures. All proposals for minor changes to authorized
commercial stations are also to be filed on this form. The
form consists of the following sections:
I.
II.
III.
III-A
III-B
III-C
III-D

General Information
Legal Qualifications
Preparer's Certification (for preparer of engineering
sections of the application)
AM Broadcast Engineering Data
FM Broadcast Engineering Data
TV Broadcast Engineering Data
Digital Television (DTV) Engineering Data

Applicants must complete Sections I, II, III, and the
relevant engineering section. No section may be omitted.
However, in Section II, an applicant for minor change in
facilities need fill out only Items 1 and 11, as well as Item 4
regarding the Commission's multiple ownership rules and
cross-ownership rules. An applicant for a minor change to
an existing AM or FM facility, in which the applicant seeks
to change the community of license, must also fill out Item
9 of Section II. In Section II, an applicant for major change
in facilities need fill out only Items 1, 9, 10, and 11 and the
multiple ownership certifications in Item 4. All radio
applicants (new, major and minor changes) need to submit
an Exhibit explaining their response for Item 4b (see
Worksheet 2A).
B. This application form makes many references to FCC rules.
Applicants should have on hand and be familiar with
current broadcast rules in Title 47 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (C.F.R.):
(1) Part 0
(2) Part 1
(3) Part 73
(4) Part 74

"Commission Organization"
"Practice and Procedure"
"Radio Broadcast Services"
"Experimental Radio, Auxiliary, Special
Broadcast and Other Program Distributional
Services"

All previous editions obsolete.

FCC Rules may be downloaded or purchased from the
Government Printing Office (GPO). To download the
rules, the website link is www.gpoaccess.gov/index.
html. To purchase the rules, contact GPO Customer
Service Desk at (202) 512-1803 for current prices. For
payment by credit card, call (202) 512-1800, M-F, 8
a.m.to 4 p.m. e.s.t; facsimile orders may be placed by
dialing (202) 518-2233, 24 hours a day. Payment by
check may be made to the Superintendent of Documents,
Attn: New Orders, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954.
C. Electronic Filing of Application Forms. The Commission
is currently developing electronic versions of various
broadcast station application and reporting forms, such as
this application form. As each application form and report
goes online, the Commission will by Public Notice
announce its availability and the procedures to be followed
for accessing and filing the application form or report
electronically via the Internet. For a six-month period
following the issuance of the Public Notice, the subject
application form or report can be filed with the
Commission either electronically or in a paper format.
Electronic filing will become mandatory, on a form-byform basis, six months after each application form or report
becomes available for filing electronically.
D. Mandatory electronic filing of FCC Form 301 commenced
on February 15, 2001. See 16 FCC Rcd 3989 (2001).
Paper versions of FCC Form 301 will not be accepted for
filing, unless accompanied by an appropriate request for
waiver of the electronic filing requirement. Applicants can
access the electronic filing system via the Internet from the
Media Bureau’s Website at: http://www.fcc.gov/mb.
E. Public Notice Requirements:
(1)

47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580 requires that applicants
for construction permits for new broadcast stations
and for major change in existing broadcast facilities
(as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(a)(1) (for
AM applicants), 73.3572(a)(1) (for television
applicants), or 73.3573(a) (1) (for FM applicants))
give local notice in a newspaper of general
circulation in the community to which the station is
licensed. This publication requirement also applies
with respect to major amendments as defined in 47
C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(b) (AM), 73.3772(b)
(television), and 73.3573(b) (FM). This publication
requirement also applies with respect to applications
for minor modification to existing AM and FM
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facilities in which the applicant seeks to change the
existing facility’s community of license. Local
notice is also required to be broadcast over the
station, if operating. However, if the station is the
only operating station in its broadcast service
licensed to the community involved, publication of
the notice in a newspaper is not required.
(Noncommercial educational FM and TV stations
are classified as a "different service" from
commercial FM and TV stations for purposes of this
policy.)
(2)

created or collected to complete the application.
Section II, Item 1.
J.

Completion of publication may occur within 30 days
before or after the tender of the application to the
Commission. Compliance or intent to comply with
the public notice requirements must be certified by
the applicant in Item 9 of Section II of this
application. The required content of the local notice
is described in Paragraph (f) of 47 C.F.R. Section
73.3580; Worksheet #1 attached to these instructions
provides additional guidance. Proof of publication
need not be filed with this application.

This application is presented primarily in a "Yes/No"
certification format. However, it contains places for
submitting explanations and exhibits where necessary or
appropriate. Each certification constitutes a material
representation. Applicants may only mark the "Yes"
certification when they are certain that the response is
correct. A "No" response is required if the applicant is
requesting a waiver of a pertinent rule and/or policy, or
where the applicant is uncertain that the application fully
satisfies the pertinent rule and/or policy. Thus, a "No"
response to any of the certification items will not cause the
immediate dismissal of the application provided that an
appropriate exhibit is submitted.

K. Applicants are not required to certify as to their financial
qualifications on FCC Form 301. See Implementation of
Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive
Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Fixed
Service Licenses, 13 FCC Rcd 15920, 15989 (1998)
Nevertheless, the Commission's
("Auctions Order").
substantive financial qualification requirements are
unchanged. All applicants for new broadcast facilities must
have reasonable assurance of committed financing
sufficient to construct the proposed facility and operate it
for three months without revenue at the time they file the
FCC Form 301. See Merrimack Valley Broadcasting,
Inc., 82 FCC 2d 166, 167 (1980); Liberty Productions, 7
FCC Rcd 7581, 7584 (1992).

F. A copy of the completed application and all related
documents shall be made available for inspection by the
public in the station’s public inspection file pursuant to 47
C.F.R. Section 73.3526 for commercial stations and 47
C.F.R. Section 73.3527 for noncommercial educational
stations.
G. Applicants should provide all information requested by this
application. If any portions of the application are not
applicable, the applicant should so state. Defective or
incomplete applications will be returned without
consideration.
Inadvertently accepted applications are
also subject to dismissal.
See 47 C.F.R. Section
73.3564(b).

L. Applicants filing this FCC Form 301 also are not required
to certify that the site specified in FCC Form 301 is
available for its intended use. See Auctions Order, 13 FCC
Rcd at 15988. Nevertheless, the Commission's substantive
site availability requirements are unchanged. All applicants
for broadcast facilities must have a reasonable assurance
that the specified site will be available at the time they file
FCC Form 301. See William F. and Anne K. Wallace, 49
FCC 2d 1424, 1427 (Rev. Bd. 1989); Genesee
Communications, Inc., 3 FCC Rcd 3595 (1988); National
Innovative Programming Network, 2 FCC Rcd 5641
(1987).

H. In accordance with 47 C.F.R. Section 1.65, applicants have
a continuing obligation to advise the Commission, through
amendments, of any substantial and material changes in the
information furnished in this application. This requirement
continues until the FCC action on this application is no
longer subject to reconsideration by the Commission or
review by any court.
I.

See

M. The applicant and the applicant's authorized
engineering representative, if any, must sign the
application. Depending on the nature of the applicant, the
application should be signed as follows: if a sole
proprietorship, personally; if a partnership, by a general
partner; if a corporation, by an officer; for an
unincorporated association, by a member who is an officer;
if a governmental entity, by such duly elected or appointed
official as is competent under the laws of the particular
jurisdiction. Counsel may sign the application for his or
her client, but only in cases of the applicant's disability or
absence from the United States. See 47 C.F.R. Section
73.3513. If the application is filed electronically, the

This application requires applicants to certify compliance
with many statutory and regulatory requirements. Detailed
instructions and worksheets provide additional information
regarding Commission rules and policies. These materials
are designed to track the standards and criteria which the
Commission applies to determine compliance and to
increase the reliability of applicant certifications. They are
not intended to be a substitute for familiarity with the
Communications Act and the Commission's regulations,
policies, and precedent. While applicants are required to
review all application instructions and worksheets, they are
not required to complete or retain any documentation
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signature will consist of the electronic equivalent of the
typed name of the individual. See Report and Order in MM
Docket No. 98-43, 13 FCC Rcd 23,056, 23,064 (1998).

INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION

FOR

SECTION

I:

governmental programs. Also exempt are full-service
noncommercial educational radio and TV broadcast
licensees and permittees, provided that the proposed
facility will be operated noncommercially. See 47 C.F.R.
Section 1.1114.

GENERAL
When electronically filing a fee-exempt application, an
applicant must complete Item 3 and provide an explanation
as appropriate. Paper versions of applications NOT subject
to a fee may be hand-delivered or mailed to the FCC at its
Washington, D.C. offices. See 47 C.F.R. Section 0.401(a).
Fee-exempt applications should not be sent to the Mellon
Bank Lockbox; so doing will result in a delay in processing
the application.

A. Item 1: Applicant Name. The name of the applicant must
be stated exactly in Item 1. If the applicant is a corporation,
the exact corporate name; if a partnership, the name under
which the partnership does business; if an unincorporated
association, the name of an executive officer, his/her office,
and the name of the association; and, if an individual
applicant, the person's full legal name.

The Commission's fee collection program utilizes a U.S.
Treasury lockbox bank for maximum efficiency of
collection and processing. Prior to the institution of
electronic filing procedures, all FCC Form 301 applications
requiring the remittance of a fee, or for which a waiver or
deferral from the fee requirement is requested, must be
submitted to the appropriate post office box address. See
47 C.F.R. Section 0.401(b). A listing of the required fee
and the address to which FCC Form 301 should be mailed
or otherwise delivered are also set forth in the "Media
Bureau Fee Filing Guide." This document can be obtained
either by writing to the Commission's Form Distribution
Center, 9300 E. Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, Maryland
20743, or by calling 1-800-418-FORM and leaving your
request on the answering machine provided for this
purpose. See also 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1104. The Fee Filing
Guide also contains a list of the Fee Type Codes needed to
complete this application.

Applicants should use only those state abbreviations
approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
FCC Registration Number (FRN). To comply with the
Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, the applicant
must enter its FRN number, a ten-digit unique entity
identifier for anyone doing business with the
Commission. The FRN can be obtained through the FCC
webpage at http://www.fcc.gov or by manually
submitting FCC Form 160. FCC Form 160 is available
for downloading from http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.
Questions
html or by calling 1-800-418-3676.
concerning the FCC Registration Number can be directed
to the Commission’s Registration System help desk at
http://[email protected] or by calling 1-877-4803201.
Facility ID Number. Radio and TV Facility ID Numbers
can be obtained at the FCC's Internet Website at
www.fcc.gov/mb. Once at this website, scroll down and
select CDBS Public Access. You can also obtain your
Facility ID Number by calling: Radio (202) 418-2700, TV
(202) 418-1600. Further, the Facility ID Number is now
included on all Radio and TV authorizations and postcards.

Payment of any required fee must be made by check, bank
draft, money order, or credit card. If payment is by check,
bank draft, or money order, the remittance must be
denominated in U.S. dollars, drawn upon a U.S. institution,
and made payable to the Federal Communications
Commission. No postdated, altered, or third-party checks
will be accepted. DO NOT SEND CASH. Additionally,
checks dated six months or older will not be accepted.

B. Item 2: Contact Representative.
If the applicant is
represented by a third party (for example, legal counsel),
that person's name, firm or company, mailing address
and telephone/electronic mail address may be specified in
Item 2.

Procedures for payment of application fees when
applications are filed electronically will be announced by
subsequent Public Notice. See General Instruction C
above. Payment of application fees may also be made by
Electronic Payment prior to the institution of electronic
filing procedures, provided that prior approval has been
obtained from the Commission. Applicants interested in
this option must first contact the Credit and Debt
Management Center at (202) 418-1995 to make the
necessary arrangements.

C. Item 3: Fees. The Commission is statutorily required to
collect charges for certain regulatory services to the public.
Generally, applicants seeking authority to construct a new
broadcast station or modify an outstanding authorization
are required to submit a fee with the filing of FCC Form
301. Government entities, however, are exempt from this
fee requirement. Exempt entities include possessions,
states, cities, counties, towns, villages, municipal
organizations, and political organizations or subparts
thereof governed by elected or appointed officials
exercising sovereign direction over communities or

Applicants hand-delivering FCC Forms 301 may receive
dated receipt copies by presenting copies of the applications
to the acceptance clerk at the time of delivery. For mailedin applications, a "return copy" of the application should be
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furnished and clearly marked as a "return copy." The
applicant should attach this copy to a stamped, selfaddressed envelope.
Only one piece of paper per
application will be stamped for receipt purposes.

Table of Allotments, like all other FM allotment
proponents, must file Form 301 when submitting its
Petition for Rule Making. A Form 301 application
indicating that it is filed in connection with a petition to
add a Tribal Allotment will be subject to the Threshold
Qualifications procedures set forth in the Rural Third
R&O, and to be set forth in Public Notices in connection
with award of the Tribal Allotment if and when it is
allocated.

For further information regarding the applicability of a fee,
the amount of the fee, or the payment of the fee, applicants
should consult the "Media Bureau Fee Filing Guide."
D. Item 4: Purpose of Application. This question requires
that the applicant identify the purpose of the application
and provide certain information for the facilities proposed
in the FCC Form 301.

INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION

DTV Service Type: The DTV Pre-Transition service
type is for a station whose application relates solely to its
pre-transition DTV operation on a channel that is not
allotted for post-transition use by this station and will not
affect its authorized post-transition operation. The DTV
Post-Transition service type is for a station whose
application relates solely to its post-transition operation
and will not affect its authorized pre-transition operation.
The DTV Both (Pre- and Post-Transition) service type is
for a station whose application relates to both its pre- and
post-transition operation. Only a station whose pretransition DTV channel is the same as its post-transition
channel may use the DTV Both service type.

FOR

SECTION

II:

LEGAL

A. Item 1: Certification. Each applicant is responsible for
the information that the application instructions and
worksheets convey. As a key element in the Commission's
streamlined licensing process, a certification that these
materials have been reviewed and that each question
response is based on the applicant's review is required.
B. Item 2: Parties to the Application. This question requires
the disclosure of information on the applicant and all
parties to the application. As used in this application form,
the term "party to the application" includes any individual
or entity whose ownership or positional interest in the
applicant is attributable. An attributable interest is an
ownership interest in or relation to an applicant or licensee
which will confer on its holder that degree of influence or
control over the applicant or licensee sufficient to implicate
the Commission's multiple ownership rules. In responding
to Item 2, applicants should review the Commission's
multiple ownership attribution policies and standards which
are set forth in the Notes to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3555, as
revised pursuant to Report and Order in MB Dockets 02277 and 03-130, and MM Dockets 01-235, 01-317, and 00244, 18 FCC Rcd 13620 (2003), aff’d in part and remanded
in part, Prometheus Radio Project, et al. v. F.C.C., 373 F.3d
372 (3d Cir. 2004), stay modified, No. 03-3388 (Sept. 3,
2004), and/or as revised in Review of the Commission's
Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and
Cable/MDS Interests, 14 FCC Rcd 12559 (1999),
reconsideration granted in part, 16 FCC Rcd 1097 (2000)
2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review- Review of the
Commission’s Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other
Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Report and Order and
Order on Reconsideration, MB Docket No. 06-121 et al.,
23 FCC Rcd 2010 (2008) (“2006 Quadrennial Media
Ownership Order”).

DTS Service Type: A DTV station may be authorized to
operate multiple synchronized transmitters on its assigned
channel to provide service consistent with the requirements
of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626 of the Commission’s rules.
Such operation is called a distributed transmission system
(DTS). Except as expressly provided in 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626, DTV stations operating a DTS facility must comply
with all rules applicable to DTV single-transmitter stations.
See also Digital Television Distributed Transmission
System Technologies; MB Docket No. 05-312; Report and
Order, FCC 08-256 (rel. Nov. 7, 2008).
New Station with Petition for Rulemaking or
Counterproposal to Amend FM Table of Allotments
using Tribal Priority. Under the Commission’s Tribal
Priority (see Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service and
to Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures, First
Report and Order, 25 FCC Rcd 1583 (2010) (“Rural First
R&O”), modified, Second Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd
2556 (2011) (“Rural Second R&O”), modified, Third
Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd 17642 (2011) (“Rural
Third R&O”), federally recognized Native American
Tribes or Alaska Native Villages (“Tribes”), consortia of
Tribes, or entities 51 percent or more owned by a Tribe or
Tribes, may propose an FM allotment that meets the
requirements for the Tribal Priority set forth in the Rural
First R&O and Rural Second R&O (a “Tribal
Allotment”), and thus may receive a dispositive priority
under Section 307(b) of the Communications Act. A
petitioner seeking to add a Tribal Allotment to the FM

Generally, insulated limited partners or members of a
limited liability corporation, certain investors, and certain
creditors are not considered parties to the application.
However, as set forth in Worksheet #2E entitled, "Investor
Insulation and Non-Party Influence over Applicant," the
holder of such an interest may be deemed a party to the
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application and, if so, must be listed in the table in Item 2a.
In the event that the Investor Insulation and Non-Party
Influence over Applicant worksheet requires the
submission of an explanatory exhibit, the applicant must
respond "No" to Section II, Item 2b and complete this
exhibit.

own the media outlet, provided that no other person or
entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of the
outstanding stock or partnership interests; or (3) more
than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation
that will own the media outlet if such corporation is a
publicly traded company.

Equity/Debt Plus Attribution Standard. Certain interests
held by substantial investors in, or creditors of, the
applicant may also be attributable and the investor
reportable as a party to the application, if the interest falls
within the Commission's equity/debt plus (EDP)
attribution standard. Under the EDP standard, the interest
held is attributable if, aggregating both equity and debt, it
exceeds 33 percent of the total asset value (all equity plus
all debt) of the applicant – a broadcast station licensee,
cable television system, daily newspaper or other media
outlet subject to the Commission’s broadcast multiple
ownership or cross-ownership rules – AND the interest
holder also holds (1) an attributable interest in a media
outlet in the same market, or (2) supplies over 15 percent
of the total weekly broadcast programming hours of the
station in which the interest is held. For example, the
equity interest of an insulated limited partner in a limited
partnership applicant would normally not be considered
attributable, but, under the EDP standard, that interest
would be attributable if the limited partner’s interest
exceeded 33 percent of the applicant’s total asset value
AND the limited partner also held a 5 percent voting
interest in a radio or television station licensee in the
same market.

In the event the Applicant claims status as an eligible
entity, the Applicant must select "Yes" to Section II, Item
4d and submit an explanatory exhibit demonstrating
compliance. The Applicant must retain and provide on
request, material documentation, including, for example,
annual financial statements or tax returns, etc., used to
establish the basis for the applicant's response.
Additionally, "parties to the application" includes the
following with respect to each of the listed applicant
entities:
INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT: The natural person seeking
to hold in his or her own right the authorization specified in
this application.
PARTNERSHIP APPLICANT: Each partner, including
all limited partners. However, a limited partner in a limited
partnership is not considered a party to the application IF
the limited partner is not materially involved, directly or
indirectly, in the management or operation of the mediarelated activities of the partnership and the applicant so
certifies in response to Question 2b. Sufficient insulation
of a limited partner for purposes of this certification would
be assured if the limited partnership arrangement:

The interest holder may, however, exceed the 33 percent
threshold without triggering attribution where such
investment would enable an eligible entity to acquire a
broadcast station provided that: (1) the combined equity
and debt of the interest holder in the eligible entity is less
than 50 percent, or (2) the total debt of the interest holder
in the eligible entity does not exceed 80 percent of the
asset value of the station being acquired by the eligible
entity and the interest holder does not hold any equity
interest, option, or promise to acquire an equity interest
in the eligible entity or any related entity. See In re
Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the
Broadcasting Services, Report and Order and Third
Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 23 FCC Rcd
5922 (Mar. 5, 2008).
The Commission defines an “eligible entity” as any entity
that qualifies as a small business under the Small
Business Administration’s size standards for its industry
grouping, as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201, and holds
(1) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership
interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of
the corporation or partnership that will own the media
outlet; or (2) 15 percent or more of the stock or
partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the
voting power of the corporation or partnership that will
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(1)

specifies that any exempt limited partner (if not a
natural person, its directors, officers, partners, etc.)
cannot act as an employee of the limited partnership
if his or her functions, directly or indirectly, relate to
the media enterprises of the company;

(2)

bars any exempt limited partner from serving, in any
material capacity, as an independent contractor or
agent with respect to the partnership's media
enterprises;

(3)

restricts any exempted limited partner from
communicating with the licensee or the general
partner on matters pertaining to the day-to-day
operations of its business;

(4)

empowers the general partner to veto any admissions
of additional general partners admitted by vote of the
exempt limited partners;

(5)

prohibits any exempt limited partner from voting on
the removal of a general partner or limits this right to
situations where the general partner is subject to
bankruptcy proceedings, as described in Sections
402 (4)-(5) of the Revised Uniform Limited

Partnership Act, is adjudicated incompetent by a
court of competent jurisdiction, or is removed for
cause, as determined by an independent party;
(6)

bars any exempt limited partner from performing
any services to the limited partnership materially
relating to its media activities, with the exception of
making loans to, or acting as a surety for, the
business; and

(7)

states, in express terms, that any exempt limited
partner is prohibited from becoming actively
involved in the management or operation of the
media businesses of the partnership.

that interest, when multiplied by the corporate stockholder's
interest in the applicant, would account for 5% or more of
the issued and outstanding voting stock of the applicant.
For example, where Corporation X owns stock accounting
for 25% of the applicant's votes, only Corporation X
shareholders holding 20 percent or more of the issued and
outstanding voting stock of Corporation X have a 5% or
more indirect interest in the applicant (.25 x .20 = .05) and,
therefore, are considered parties to this application. In
applying the multiplier in this context, any entity holding
more than 50% of its subsidiary will be considered a 100%
owner. Where the 5% stock owner is a partnership, each
general partner and any limited partner that is noninsulated, regardless of the partnership interest, is
considered a party to the application.

Notwithstanding conformance of the partnership agreement
to these criteria, however, the requisite certification cannot
be made IF the limited partner’s interest is attributable
under the Commission’s EDP attribution standard
described below; or IF the applicant has actual knowledge
of a material involvement of a limited partner in the
management or operation of the media-related businesses
of the partnership. In the event that the applicant cannot
certify as to the noninvolvement of a limited partner, the
limited partner will be considered as a party to this
application.

Stock subject to stockholder cooperative voting agreements
accounting for 50% or more of the votes in a corporate
applicant will be treated as if held by a single entity and any
stockholder holding 5% or more of the stock in that block is
considered a party to this application.
An investment company, insurance company or trust
department of a bank is not considered a party to this
application, and an applicant may properly certify that such
entity's interest is non-attriburtable, IF its aggregated
holding accounts for less than 20% of the outstanding votes
in the applicant AND IF:

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY APPLICANT: The
Commission treats an LLC as a limited partnership, each of
whose members is considered to be a party to the
application. However, where an LLC member is insulated
in the manner specified above with respect to a limited
partnership and where the relevant state statute authorizing
the LLC permits an LLC member to insulate itself in
accordance with the Commission's criteria, that LLC
member is not considered a party to the application. In
such a case, the applicant should certify "Yes" in response
to Section II, Item 2b.

(1)

such entity exercises no influence or control over the
corporation, directly or indirectly; and

(2)

such entity has no representatives among the officers
and directors of the corporation.

ANY OTHER APPLICANT: Each executive officer,
member of the governing board and owner or holder of 5%
or more of the votes in the applicant is considered a party to
the applicant.

CORPORATE APPLICANT: Each officer, director and
owner of stock accounting for 5% or more of the issued and
outstanding voting stock of the applicant is considered a
party to the applicant. Where the 5% stock owner is itself a
corporation, each of its stockholders, directors and
"executive" officers (president, vice-president, secretary,
treasurer or their equivalents) is considered a party to this
application UNLESS the applicant submits as an exhibit a
statement establishing that an individual director or officer
will not exercise authority or influence in areas that will
affect the applicant or the station. In this statement, the
applicant should identify the individual by name and title,
describe the individual's duties and responsibilities, and
explain the manner in which such individual is insulated
from the corporate applicant and should not be attributed an
interest in the corporate applicant or considered a party to
this application. In addition, a person or entity holding an
ownership interest in the corporate stockholder of the
applicant is considered a party to this application ONLY IF

C. Item 4: Multiple Ownership. This item requires that the
applicant either certify compliance with, or request waiver
of, the Commission's broadcast ownership rules, including
restrictions on investor insulation and participation of nonparty investors and creditors. Radio applicants must submit
an Exhibit in either case, i.e., an Exhibit is required
demonstrating compliance with 47 C.F.R. § 73.3555(a) or,
if the applicant cannot certify compliance, requesting a
waiver or exemption, with adequate justification. For all
other applicants, an Exhibit is required only if requesting a
waiver. In order to facilitate the evaluation of the
transaction that is the subject of this FCC Form 301,
applicants are directed to Worksheet #2, which is tailored
to the individual inquiries in Item 4.
D. Items 5 and 6: Character Issues/Adverse Findings. Item
5 requires the applicant to certify that neither it nor any
party to the application has had any interest in or
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connection with an application that was or is the subject of
unresolved character issues. An applicant must disclose in
response to Item 6 whether the applicant or any party to the
application has been the subject of a final adverse finding
with respect to certain relevant non-broadcast matters. The
Commission's character policies and litigation reporting
requirements for broadcast applicants focus on misconduct
which violates the Communications Act or a Commission
rule or policy and on certain specified non-FCC
misconduct. In responding to Items 5 and 6, applicants
should review the Commission's character qualifications
policies, which are fully set forth in Character
Qualifications, 102 FCC 2d 1179 (1985), reconsideration
denied, 1 FCC Rcd 421 (1986), as modified, 5 FCC Rcd
3252 (1990) and 7 FCC Rcd 6564 (1992).

representative thereof, or a corporation organized under the
laws of a foreign government. This proscription also
applies with respect to any entity of which more than 20%
of the capital stock is owned or voted by aliens, their
representatives, a foreign government or its representative,
or an entity organized under the laws of a foreign country.
The Commission may also deny a construction permit or
station license to a licensee directly or indirectly controlled
by another entity of which more than 25% of the capital
stock is owned or voted by aliens, their representatives, a
foreign government or its representative, or another entity
organized under the laws of a foreign country.
Compliance with Section 310 is determined by means of a
two-prong analysis, one pertaining to voting interests and
the second to ownership interests. See, e.g., BBC License

Where the response to Item 5 is "No," the applicant must
submit an exhibit that includes an identification of the party
having had the interest, the call letters and location of the
station or file number of the application or docket, and a
description of the nature of the interest or connection,
including relevant dates. The applicant should also fully
explain why the unresolved character issue is not an
impediment to a grant of this application.

Subsidiary L.P., 10 FCC Rcd 10968 (1995). The voting
interests held by aliens in a licensee through intervening
domestically organized entities are determined in
accordance with the multiplier guidelines for calculating
indirect ownership interests in an applicant as set forth in
the "Corporate Applicant" Instructions for Section II, Item
2. For example, if an alien held a 30-percent voting interest
in Corporation A which, in turn, held a non-controlling 40percent voting interest in Licensee Corporation B, the alien
interest in Licensee Corporation B would be calculated by
multiplying the alien's interest in Corporation A by that
entity's voting interest in Licensee Corporation B. The
resulting voting interest (30% x 40% = 12%) would not
exceed the 25% statutory benchmark. However, if
Corporation A held a controlling 60% voting interest in
Corporation B, the multiplier would not be utilized and the
full 30 percent alien voting interest in Corporation A would
be treated as a 30 percent interest in Licensee Corporation
B, i.e., an impermissible 30% indirect alien voting interest
in the licensee. If Partnership A held a 40% voting interest
in Licensee Corporation B, that voting interest would be
similarly impermissible if any general partner or any noninsulated limited partner of partnership A was an alien,
regardless of his or her partnership interest.

In responding to Item 6, the applicant should consider any
relevant adverse finding that occurred within the past ten
years. Where that adverse finding was fully disclosed to
the Commission in an application filed on behalf of this
station or in another broadcast station application and the
Commission, by specific ruling or by subsequent grant of
the application, found the adverse finding not to be
disqualifying, it need not be reported again and the
applicant may respond "Yes" to this item. However, an
adverse finding that has not been reported to the
Commission and considered in connection with a prior
application would require a "No" response.
Where the response to Item 6 is "No," the applicant must
provide in an exhibit a full disclosure of the persons and
matters involved, including an identification of the court or
administrative body and the proceeding (by dates and file
numbers), and the disposition of the litigation. Where the
requisite information has been earlier disclosed in
connection with another pending application, or as required
by 47 C.F.R. Section 1.65(c), the applicant need only
provide an identification of that previous submission by
reference to the file number in the case of an application,
the call letters of the station regarding which the application
or Section 1.65 information was filed, and the date of filing.
The applicant should also fully explain why the adverse
finding is not an impediment to a grant of this application.

Applicants must also comply with the separate alien equity
ownership benchmark restrictions of Section 310. Under
the second prong of the analysis, an applicant must
determine the pro rata equity holdings of any alien investor
in a licensee entity or its parent. In calculating alien
ownership, the same voting interest multiplier rules apply.
In order to complete this two-prong analysis, an applicant
must determine the citizenship of each entity holding either
a voting or equity interest or explain how it determined the
relevant percentages. Corporate applicants and licensees
whose stock is publicly traded have employed a variety of
practices, including sample surveys using a recognized
statistical methodology, a separate restrictive class of stock
for alien owners, and the compiling of citizenship
information on each stockholder by the corporation's stock

E. Item 7: Alien Ownership and Control. All applications
must comply with Section 310 of the Communications Act,
as amended. Specifically, Section 310 proscribes issuance
of a construction permit or station license to an alien, a
representative of an alien, a foreign government or the
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transfer agent, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of
their citizenship disclosures and their continuing
compliance with Section 310.
F.

H. Item 11: Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. This
question requires the applicant to certify that neither it nor
any party to the application is subject to denial of federal
benefits pursuant to the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21
U.S.C. Section 862.

Item 8: Programming.
Applicants for broadcast
construction permits need no longer file a specific program
service proposal. Nevertheless, prior to making the
certification called for in Item 8, the applicant should
familiarize itself with its obligation to provide
programming responsive to the needs and interests of the
residents of its community of license. See Programming
Information in Broadcast Applications, 3 FCC Rcd 5467
(1988).

Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 provides
federal and state court judges the discretion to deny federal
benefits to individuals convicted of offenses consisting of
the distribution or possession of controlled substances.
Federal benefits within the scope of the statute include FCC
authorizations. A "Yes" response to Item 11 constitutes a
certification that neither the applicant nor any party to this
application has been convicted of such an offense or, if it
has, it is not ineligible to receive the authorization sought
by this application because of Section 5301.

G. Item 10: Auction Authorization. The Commission's Part
1 auction rules require all winning bidders for construction
permits or licenses to include certain exhibits with their
long-form applications. If this application is being
submitted to obtain a construction permit for which the
applicant was a winning bidder in an auction, then the
applicant must, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.5005(a),
include an exhibit containing the information required by
the following Part 1 auction rules, if applicable.
(1)

Section 1.2107(d) requires the applicant to provide a
detailed explanation of the terms, conditions, and
parties involved in any bidding consortium, joint
venture, partnership, or other agreement or
arrangement it had entered into relating to the
competitive bidding process. See 47 C.F.R. Section
1.2107(d).

(2)

Section 1.2110(j) requires applicants claiming
designated entity status to describe how they satisfy
the requirements for eligibility for such status, and to
list and summarize all agreements that affect
designated entity status, such as partnership
agreements, shareholder agreements, management
agreements, and any other agreements, including
oral agreements, which establish that the designated
entity will have both de facto and de jure control of
the entity. See 47 C.F.R. Section 1.2110(i).

(3)

Section 1.2112(a) requires that each long-form
application fully disclose the real party or parties in
interest and disclose specified ownership
information, including identifying any party holding
a 10 percent or greater interest in the applicant. See
47 C.F.R. Section 1.2112(a).
Section 1.2112(b) requires each applicant claiming
status as a "small business" to disclose specified
gross revenue information; to list and summarize all
agreements or instruments that support the
applicant's eligibility as a small business, including
the establishment of de facto and de jure control; and
to list and summarize any investor protection
agreements. See 47 C.F.R. Section 1.2112(b).

(4)

With respect to this question only, the term "party to the
application" includes if the applicant is an individual, that
individual; if the applicant is a corporation or
unincorporated association, all officers, directors, or
persons holding 5 percent or more of the outstanding stock
or shares (voting and/or non-voting) of the applicant; all
members if a membership association; and if the applicant
is a partnership, all general partners and all limited partners,
including both insulated and non-insulated limited partners,
holding a 5 percent or more interest in the partnership.
I.

Item 12: Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Applicants seeking authority to construct a new commercial
broadcast station are required to afford equal employment
opportunity to all qualified persons and to refrain from
discriminating in employment and related benefits on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. See 47
C.F.R. Section 73.2080. Pursuant to these requirements,
an applicant who proposes to employ five or more full-time
employees in its station employment unit must establish a
program designed to assure equal employment opportunity
for women and minority groups (that is, Blacks not of
Hispanic origin, Asian or Pacific Islanders, American
Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Hispanics). This program
is submitted to the Commission as the Model EEO Program
on FCC Form 396-A, which should be filed simultaneously
with this application. If an applicant proposes to employ
less than five full-time employees in its station employment
unit, no EEO program for women or minorities need be
filed.
General guidelines for developing an Equal Employment
Opportunity program are set forth in FCC Form 396-A.

J.

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Item 13: Petition for Rulemaking/Counterproposal to
Add Channel to FM Table of Allotments.
Petitioners/counter-proponents filing petitions for
rulemaking or counterproposals in rulemaking
proceedings in which they propose to add a new FM
channel allotment to the FM Table of Allotments (47
C.F.R. Section 73.202) must simultaneously file Form

301 with their petition for rulemaking or counterproposal.
In the petition for rulemaking or counterproposal, the
petitioner/counter-proponent must include an expression
of interest in applying for the FM channel allotment
proposed, if allotted. This item requires the applicant, as
part of its formal filing, to certify that, if the FM channel
allotment proposed herein is allotted, it will apply to
participate in the auction.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION III: PREPARER'S
CERTIFICATION AND ENGINEERING DATA
A. Preparer's Certification. When someone other than the
applicant has prepared the engineering section of the FCC
Form 301, Section III requires that person to certify, to the
best of his/her knowledge and belief, the veracity of the
technical data supplied.
The Section III preparer's
certification need not be completed if the engineering
portion of the application has been prepared by the
applicant. In that event, the applicant's certification on
Page 3 of FCC Form 301 will encompass both the legal and
engineering sections of the application.

K. Item 14: Tribal Priority – Threshold Qualifications.
An applicant applying in a Tribal Threshold
Qualifications window for an allotment added to the FM
Table of Allotments using the Tribal Priority (“Tribal
Allotment”), who was not the original proponent of the
Tribal Allotment at the rulemaking stage, must
demonstrate that it would have been qualified in all
respects to add the particular Tribal Allotment for which
it is applying. See Policies to Promote Rural Radio
Service and to Streamline Allotment and Assignment
Procedures, First Report and Order, 25 FCC Rcd 1583
(2010) (“Rural First R&O”), modified, Second Report
and Order, 26 FCC Rcd 2556 (2011) (“Rural Second
R&O”), modified, Third Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd
17642 (2011) (“Rural Third R&O”). To qualify for the
Tribal Priority, and thus qualify to have added the Tribal
Allotment, an applicant (a) must be a Tribe, a consortium
of Tribes, or an entity at least 51 percent owned or
controlled by a Tribe or Tribes, at least a portion of
whose Tribal Lands lie within the principal community
contour of the facility proposed in the Tribal Allotment
(although the 51 or greater percent Tribal control
threshold need not consist of a single Tribe, the
qualifying entity must be 51 percent or more owned or
controlled by Tribes at least a portion of whose Tribal
Lands lie within the proposed station’s principal
community contour); (b) (1) at least 50 percent of the area
within the proposed station’s principal community
contour must cover that Tribe’s Tribal Lands, or (2) the
proposed station’s principal community contour must (i)
encompass 50 percent or more of that Tribe’s Tribal
Lands, (ii) serve at least 2,000 people living on Tribal
Lands, (iii) the total population on Tribal Lands residing
within the proposed station’s service contour must
constitute at least 50 percent of the total covered
population (and, in the case of either (b)(1) or (b)(2), the
proposed station’s principal community contour must not
cover more than 50 percent of the Tribal Lands of a Tribe
that is not a party to the application); (c) the proposed
community of license must be located on Tribal Lands;
and (d) the proposed station must constitute first or
second aural (reception) service, or first local Tribalowned commercial transmission service at the proposed
community of license. For purposes of this item, the
definition of “Tribal Lands” is the same as that set forth at
footnote 15 of the Rural First R&O, and as further set
forth at paragraphs 8-10 and 59 of the Rural Second
R&O.

B. General Engineering Instructions for Sections III-A, B,
C, & D. The engineering section relevant to each service
covered by this form -- AM, FM, and TV -- contains a
"Tech Box" to incorporate in one central location all critical
technical data required for engineering review. In the event
that there are any discrepancies between data in the "Tech
Box" and data submitted elsewhere in the application, the
data in the "Tech Box" will be controlling. Additionally,
individual "Tech Boxes" in Section III-A for Daytime,
Nighttime, and Critical Hours operations have been
provided to facilitate both preparation and evaluation of the
application. See 47 C.F.R Sections 73.14 and 73.187.
An indication as to the specific transmitter make and model
is not required by FCC Form 301. Rather, any permit
authorizing construction will require installation of a typeaccepted transmitter or one complying with the provisions
of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1660. Applicants for AM facilities
are reminded of the maximum rated power limitations on
transmitters imposed by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1665.
Similarly, we no longer require the applicant to list the
specific make, manufacturer, model number and number of
bays for FM directional antennae. That data will be
required by any subsequently filed application for covering
license.
Applicants for AM facilities must provide a site map, which
is critical for determining the exact distances and relations
between towers in an AM array. Applicants for FM and
TV facilities need not submit a site map.
AM directional antenna patterns submitted pursuant to 47
C.F.R. Sections 73.150 and 73.152 (standard patterns and
modified standard patterns) are to be tabulated using units
of millivolts per meter at one kilometer.
The latitude and longitude coordinates for all points in the
United States are based upon the 1927 North American
Datum (NAD 27). The National Geodetic Survey is in the
process of replacing NAD 27 with the more accurate 1983
North American Datum (NAD 83) and updating current
topographic maps with NAD 83 datum. In addition,
coordinates determined by use of the satellite-based Global
Positioning System already reflect the NAD 83 datum. To
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prevent intermixing of data using two different sources, the
Commission has announced that, until further notice, all
applicants are to furnish coordinates based on NAD 27
datum on all submissions and the Commission will
continue to specify NAD 27 coordinates in its data bases
and authorizations. Applicants that have already filed
applications with coordinates reflecting NAD 83 datum
must provide NAD 27 coordinates to the appropriate
Commission licensing bureau. See Public Notice, "FCC
Interim Procedures for the Specification of Geographic
Coordinates," 3 FCC Rcd 1478 (1988). Accordingly,
applicants should use NAD 27 in furnishing the
information in "Tech Box" Section III-A, Items 4b, 5b, and
6b (AM applicants), Section III-B, Items 3-4 (FM
applicants), Section III-C, Item 4 (TV applicants), and
Section III-D, Item 4 (DTV applicants).

exposure to RF fields when persons are exposed as a
consequence of their employment and in which those
persons who are exposed have been made fully aware of
the potential for exposure and can exercise control over
their exposure. These limits also apply where exposure is
of a transient nature as a result of incidental passage
through a location where exposure levels may be above the
general populations/uncontrolled limits as long as the
exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential
for exposure and can exercise control over his or her
exposure by leaving the area or some other appropriate
means.
The new guidelines are explained in more detail in OET
Bulletin 65, entitled Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic Fields, Edition 97-01, released August,
1997, and Supplement A: Additional Information for Radio
and Television Broadcast Stations (referred to here as
"OET Bulletin 65" and "Supplement A," respectively).
Both OET Bulletin 65 and Supplement A can be viewed
and/or downloaded from the FCC Internet site at
http://www/fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety. Copies can also be
purchased from the Commission's duplicating/research
contractor, International Transcription Services, Inc., 1231
20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (telephone:
(202) 857-3800; fax: (202) 857-3805).
Additional
information may be obtained from the RF Safety Group at
[email protected] or (202) 418-2464 or from the FCC Call
Center at 1-888-CALL FCC (225-5322).

C. Environmental Protection Act: Section III-A, Item 11;
Section III-B, Item 17. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 requires all federal agencies to ensure
that the human environment is given consideration in all
agency decision-making.
Since January 1, 1986,
applications for new broadcast stations and modifications
of existing stations must contain either an environmental
assessment that will serve as the basis for further
Commission review and action, or an indication that
operation of the station will not have a significant
environmental impact. See Section 1.1307(b). In this
regard, applicants are required to look at eight
environmental factors. These factors are relatively selfexplanatory, except for the evaluation of whether the
station adequately protects the public and workers from
potentially harmful radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic
fields.
Worksheet #3 includes both a general
environmental evaluation and specific sub-sections for RF
exposure analysis. These pages are designed to facilitate
and substantiate the certification called for in Section III-A,
Item 11 (AM applicants) and Section III-B, Item 17 (FM
applicants).
Their use is voluntary, but strongly
encouraged.

The RF worksheets and tables appended to Worksheet 3
below will enable certain categories of stations to determine
whether or not the proposed facility will have a significant
environmental impact as defined by Section 1.1307. All
applicants can use the General Environmental Worksheet.
Some, but not all, stations will be able to use the RF
worksheets. Generally, the RF worksheets can only be
used in the following situations: (1) single use tower; (2)
single tower with several FM/FM translators; or (3) a
multiple tower AM array with no other user co-located
within the array. Additionally, the RF worksheets can be
used in regard to an AM station only if access to the AM
station is restricted by a fence or other barrier that will
preclude casual or inadvertent access to the site and
warning signs are posted at appropriate intervals describing
the potential for RF exposure.
See "RF Exposure
Compliance Worksheet Instructions" for more detail on
eligibility.

In 1996, the
New RF Exposure Requirements.
Commission adopted new guidelines and procedures for
evaluating environmental effects of RF emissions. All
applications subject to environmental processing filed on or
after October 15, 1997 must demonstrate compliance with
the new requirements. These new guidelines incorporate
two tiers of exposure limits:
General population/uncontrolled exposure limits apply to
situations in which the general public may be exposed or in
which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their
employment may not be made fully aware of the potential
for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure.
Members of the general public are always considered under
this category when exposure is not employment-related.

If after using the worksheets the applicant finds that levels
will exceed the RF guidelines, levels may still be
acceptable based on a more detailed evaluation of a number
of variables (e.g., antenna radiation patterns or
measurement data). In that case, the applicant must submit
an exhibit to the application that explains why the proposed
facility does not exceed the RF radiation exposure
guidelines at locations where humans are likely to be

Occupational/controlled exposure limits apply to human
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present, or describing measures or circumstances which
will prevent or discourage humans from entering those
areas where the RF exposure exceeds the guidelines (e.g.,
fencing or remote location). The guidelines are explained
in more detail in OET Bulletin 65.

E. SECTION III-A (AM ENGINEERING)
1.

If the applicant is not eligible to use the worksheets, it is not
an indication that the proposed facility will cause excessive
exposure. Generally, applicants that are not able to use the
worksheets will need to utilize more complex calculations
or measurements to demonstrate compliance. For this
reason, applicants who are not eligible to use the
worksheets should consider seeking the assistance of a
qualified consulting engineer in determining whether the
proposed facility will meet the RF exposure guidelines.

Tech Box. The applicant must ensure that the facility
specifications listed in items 1-6 of the Tech Box are
accurate. Conflicting data found elsewhere in the
application will be disregarded. All items must be
completed. The response "on file" is not acceptable.
The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless
otherwise noted below.
Item 1: Frequency. The proposed frequency must be
between 535 and 1705 kHz.
Item 2: Class. See Section 73.21.

Should the applicant be unable to conclude that its proposal
will have no significant impact on the quality of the human
environment, it must submit an Environmental Assessment
containing the following information:

Item 3: Hours of operation. No new daytime-only,
share time, or specified hours stations are allowed.

(1)

Power - The nominal power must be rounded as
follows:

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Items 4 - 6: See Sections 73.150 and 73.160.

A description of the facilities as well as supporting
structures and appurtenances, and a description of
the site as well as the surrounding area and uses. If
high-intensity white lighting is proposed or utilized
within a residential area, the EA must also address
the impact of this lighting upon the residents.

Nominal Power (kW)

0.001 to 0.249
0.25 to 0.99
1.0 to 9.9
10.0 to 50.0

A statement as to the zoning classification of the site,
and communications with, or proceedings before
and determinations (if any) by zoning, planning,
environmental and other local, state, or federal
authorities on matters relating to environmental
effects.

Rounded to nearest figure (kW)

0.001
0.01
0.1
1.0

Antenna Location - If a directional array is proposed,
list the coordinates of the center of the array.
Antenna Parameters - The proposed antenna
parameters must be submitted according to these
specifications:

A statement as to whether construction of the
facilities has been a source of controversy on
environmental grounds in the local community.

RMS Values
4 significant digits.
Azimuth of augmentation
and Span
nearest 0.1 degree.
Augmented radiation
4 significant digits.

A discussion of environmental and other
considerations that led to the selection of the
particular site and, if relevant, the particular facility;
the nature and extent of any unavoidable adverse
environmental effects; and any alternative sites or
facilities that have been or reasonably might be
considered.

Array Parameters - The proposed array parameters
must be submitted according to these specifications:
Tower height
Field ratio
Phase
Spacing
Orientation

If relevant, a statement why the site cannot meet the
FCC guidelines for RF exposure with respect to the
public and workers.

nearest 0.1 degree/meters.
3 significant digits.
nearest 0.1 degree.
nearest 0.1 degree.
nearest 0.1 degree.

Tower reference switch - The tower reference switch
is set as follows:

D. Notifications. All applicants must comply with the
requirements of Section 73.1030. Specifically, applicants
must notify United States Government radio astronomy
installations, radio receiving installations, and FCC
monitoring stations of the proposed facility and its possible
impact on their operations. The Commission need not be
informed of the date of such notification.

Blank or 0
1

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with respect to origin.
with respect to
immediately preceding
tower.

Top-loaded/Sectionalized (A, B, C, D)
Blank or 0
normal tower.
1
top-loaded tower.
2 and up
sectionalized tower.

with respect to true north.
-A scale in meters.
Antenna Site Map - A 7.5 minute U.S. Geological
Survey topographic quadrangle map, if available, must
be submitted that clearly shows the proposed antenna
site accurately plotted, latitude and longitude lines
clearly marked and a scale in kilometers.

Proposed toploading tower: Applicants must provide
electrical heights in A and B, where A is the physical
height of the tower, in electrical degrees, and B is the
difference, in electrical degrees, between the apparent
electrical height (based on current distribution) of the
tower and the physical height of the tower.

Aerial Photographs - A sufficient number of aerial
photographs taken in clear weather at appropriate
altitudes and angles to permit identification of all
structures in the vicinity. The photographs must be
marked so as to show compass directions, exact
boundary lines of the proposed site, and a map
showing the proposed 1000 mV/m contour for both the
day and night operation. Photographs taken in eight
different directions from an elevated position on the
ground will be acceptable in lieu of the aerial
photographs if the data referred to above can be clearly
shown.

Proposed Sectionalized tower: Applicants must
provide electrical heights in A, B, C, and D, where A is
the physical height of the lower section of the tower, in
electrical degrees, B is the difference, in electrical
degrees, between the apparent electrical height (based
on current distribution) of the lower section of the
tower and the physical height of the lower section of
the tower, C is the physical height of the entire tower,
in electrical degrees, and D is the difference between
the apparent electrical height of the tower (based on
current distribution of the upper section ) and the
physical height of the entire tower. D will be zero if
the sectionalized tower is not top-loaded.
2.

Contour Maps - For daytime operation, applicants
must submit a map or maps having appropriate scales,
showing the 1000, 5, 2, and 0.5 (0.1 if Class A) mV/m
daytime contours for both existing and proposed
facilities. The map showing the 5 mV/m contour must
clearly show the legal boundaries of the principal
community to be served.
For critical hours operation, applicants must submit a
map or maps having appropriate scales, showing the
1000, 5, and 0.5 mV/m critical hours contours for both
existing and proposed facilities. The map showing the
5 mV/m contour must clearly show the legal
boundaries of the principal community to be served.

Certifications. Items 7-11 set forth a series of
certifications concerning the Commission's technical
allotment standards and operational requirements for
AM stations.

Item 7: Broadcast Facility. The applicant must
certify that it complies with the Commission's
engineering standards and assignment requirements for
AM stations. Applicants must submit and provide, as
applicable, the following information:

For nighttime operation, applicants must submit a map
or maps having appropriate scales, showing the 1000
mV/m and coverage contours (the proposed 5 mV/m
nighttime groundwave contour, or the nighttime
interference-free contour, whichever is the greater
value) for both existing and proposed facilities. The
map showing the nighttime coverage contour must
clearly show the legal boundaries of the principal
community to be served.

Top loaded or sectionalized antenna - Antenna must
be fully described. Apparent electrical height values
must be included. See Sections 73.150 and 73.160.
Non-directional Antenna - The theoretical efficiency
(see Section 73.14) based on Figure 8 of Section
73.190 and adjusted for ground losses must be
submitted.

See Sections 73.24(e), 73.33, 73.37, 73.45, 73.150,
73.152, and 73.182(a)-(i).

Directional Antenna Specifications - Engineering data
specified in Sections 73.150 or 73.152 must be
submitted for each proposed directional antenna.

Item 8: Community Coverage. The applicant must
certify that the proposed facility complies with the
Commission's AM community coverage requirements.
See Section 73.24(i). For all AM stations, the daytime
5 mV/m contour must cover the entire principal
community to be served. Additionally, however:

Antenna Site Plat - Antenna Site Plat must clearly
show the following items:
-Boundary lines, roads, railroads, other obstructions,
and the ground system or counterpoise.
-Number and dimensions of ground radials or height
and dimensions of counterpoise.
-Spacing and orientation of each element in the array

(1)
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For stations in the 535-1605 kHz band, 80%
of the principal community must be

encompassed by the nighttime 5 mV/m
contour or the nighttime interference-free
contour, whichever value is higher, see Section
73.182(k); and
(2)

Section 73.37 bars the acceptance of an application for
AM facilities if the proposed operation would create
overlap of certain specified signal-strength
groundwave contours; the signal strengths vary with
the frequency separation of the station(s) involved.
The technical exhibit for this item must contain an
allocation study that includes the following
information:

For stations in the 1605-1705 kHz band,
50% of the principal community is
encompassed by the nighttime 5 mV/m
contour or the nighttime interference-free
contour, whichever value is higher, see Section
73.182(k).

Class D stations holding nighttime authorizations do
not need to demonstrate nighttime principal
community coverage.
Item 9: Main Studio Location. The applicant must
certify that its proposed main studio location complies
with the requirements of Section 73.1125. In order to
answer "Yes" to this question, the applicant's proposed
main studio must be either (1) within the principal
community contour of any station licensed to that
community; or (2) within 25 miles from the reference
coordinates of the center of its community of license.
A community's reference coordinates are generally the
coordinates listed in the United States Department of
the Interior publication entitled Index to the National
Atlas of the United States. An alternative reference
point, if none is listed in the Atlas, is the coordinate of
the community's main Post Office.

(1)

Protected and interfering contours for the
proposed facility.

(2)

Protected and interfering contours of all
relevant existing stations and proposed
facilities to demonstrate that there is no
prohibited contour overlap caused or received
by the proposed facility. If prohibited overlap
is predicted to occur, the applicant must submit
appropriate justification for waiver of Section
73.37.

(3)

Transmitter locations, call signs, and file
numbers of each existing station and proposed
facility included in the above-specified contour
overlap analysis.

(4)

Properly labeled longitude
markings and a distance scale.

and

latitude

Item 10 also requires that any applicant on a frequency
between 1605 KHz and 1705 KHz certify that it
complies with the Commission's AM interference
standards specified in Section 73.37(f) and the Report
and Order in MM Docket No. 87-267, 6 FCC Rcd
6273 (1991).

In order to qualify as a "main studio," the proposed
location must be equipped with type-accepted
equipment and capable of originating programming at
any time. Additionally, the studio must be staffed by
at least one management-level employee and one
staff-level employee at all times during regular
business hours. See Jones, Eastern of the Outer Banks,
Inc., 6 FCC Rcd 3615 (1991), clarified, 7 FCC Rcd
6800 (1992), aff'd 10 FCC Rcd 3759 (1995).
Additionally, each AM. FM, and TV broadcast station
must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line
from its community of license to its main studio,
wherever located.

Section 73.182 contains general allotment standards,
including specified signal strength contours which are
to be protected from objectionable nighttime skywave
signal interference. If a proposal involves nighttime
operation, the applicant must submit a technical
Exhibit containing an allocation study that includes the
following information:

Item 10: Interference. An applicant for a station on
a frequency between 535 kHz and 1605 kHz must
certify that it complies with the Commission's AM
interference standards. In order to be approved, the
applicant must meet all pertinent interference analyses:
groundwave, skywave, and critical hours. While not
every AM proposal will need to be analyzed under
each mode of interference -- a proposal for or to
modify daytime operation only will not need a
nighttime skywave study -- the applicant must submit
an Exhibit providing specific technical data with
respect to each applicable section.
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(1)

Nighttime Channel Study: (a) the relevant
existing and proposed nighttime limitations
which contribute to the 50% "root sum square"
("RSS") of the proposed facility, (b) the
existing and proposed nighttime limitations
which enter into the 25% and 50% RSS
nighttime limitation of each existing station
and proposed facility. If interference is
predicted to occur, the applicant must submit
appropriate justification for waiver of Section
73.182.

(2)

Skywave Study: The protected groundwave,
skywave, and interfering contours of all

relevant existing co- and first-adjacent-channel
Class A stations and proposed facilities, to
demonstrate that there is no prohibited contour
overlap caused or received by the proposed
facility. If prohibited overlap is predicted to
occur, the applicant must submit appropriate
justification for waiver of Section 73.182.
(3)

station.

Nighttime Groundwave Study: The protected
and interfering groundwave contours of all
relevant existing second- and third-adjacent
channel stations and proposed facilities, to
demonstrate that there is no prohibited contour
overlap caused or received by the proposed
facility. If prohibited overlap is predicted to
occur, the applicant must submit appropriate
justification for waiver of Section 73.37.

Section 73.187 specifies limitations on critical-hour
daytime radiation. "Critical Hours" are the two hours
after local sunrise and the two hours before local
sunset. Applicants that propose critical-hour operation
must submit an Exhibit containing an allocation study
that includes the following information:

(3)

The number of stations licensed to the
proposed new community of license.

(4)

The number of stations providing protected
service to the proposed community of
license.

(5)

The population (according to the latest
Census data) of the proposed community of
license.

(6)

Where relevant to establish the precondition
of a licensable community, a description of
the civic, cultural, religious, social and
commercial attributes of the proposed
community of license.

(7)

In the case of an AM station proposal for first
local transmission service under Priority (3),
where relevant to demonstrate that the
proposed facility at the new community of
license “could not be modified” to cover 50
percent or more of an Urbanized Area, a
certification that there could be no rulecompliant minor modifications to the
proposal, based on the proposed antenna
configuration or site, and spectrum
availability as of the filing date, that could
cause the station to place a principal
community contour over 50 percent or more
of an Urbanized Area.

(8)

Where (a) the community of license of the
proposed facility is located in an Urbanized
Area, or (b) the proposed facility places, or
could be modified to place (using the criteria
listed in item (7) above) a principal
community signal over 50 percent or more of
an Urbanized Area, and to the extent the
applicant wishes to rebut the Urbanized Area
service presumption, a showing (a) that the
proposed community is truly independent of
the Urbanized Area, (b) of the community’s
specific need for an outlet for local
expression separate from the Urbanized Area
and (c) the ability of the proposed station to
provide that outlet. See Policies to Promote
Rural Radio Service and to Streamline
Allotment and Assignment Procedures,
Second Report and Order, First Order on
Reconsideration, and Second Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking, MB Docket No.
09-52, FCC 11-28, 26 FCC Rcd 2556, 257274, 2577 ¶¶ 30, 38 (rel. Mar. 3, 2011)
(“Rural Second Report and Order”).

The 0.1 mV/m groundwave contour in pertinent arcs in
the direction of protected co-channel Class A station
and appropriate studies to establish compliance with
Section 73.187.
Item 12: Community of License Change – Section
307(b). Section 307(b) of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. § 307(b)) provides
that the Commission shall, in considering
modifications of licenses, “make such distribution of
licenses, frequencies, hours of operation, and of
power among the several States and communities as
to provide a fair, efficient, and equitable distribution
of radio service to each of the same.” If this
application is being submitted to change an existing
AM facility’s community of license, then the
applicant must include an exhibit containing
information demonstrating that the proposed change
of community of license will result in a preferential
arrangement of assignments under Section 307(b),
compared to the existing station assignment. The
exhibit may include any and all information the
applicant deems relevant to the Commission’s
consideration, but should include at a minimum the
following:
(1)

If new technical facilities are proposed, the
area and population within the proposed 2
mV/m and 0.5 mV/m contours of the station.

(2)

If new technical facilities are proposed, the
area and population within the proposed
nighttime interference-free contour of the
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(9)

In the case of an AM station proposal under
Priority (4), a description of all populations
gaining or losing third, fourth, or fifth
reception service, and the percentage of the
population in the station’s current protected
contour that will lose third, fourth, or fifth
reception service.

(10)

In the case of an AM station proposal under
Priority (4), the sizes of the populations
gaining and losing service under the
proposal, a detailed summary of the numbers
of services those populations will receive if
the application is granted, and an explanation
as to how the proposal advances the revised
Section 307(b) priorities in the Rural Second
Report and Order. For example, an applicant
might detail that 50,000 people would receive
20 or more services, 10,000 would receive
between 15 and 20 services, 7,000 would
receive between 10 and 15 services, etc.,
under the proposed new service.
The
showing should state what service the
modified facility would represent to the
majority of the population gaining new
service, e.g., the 16th service to 58 percent of
the population, and the corresponding service
that the majority of the population losing
service would lose, e.g., 60 percent of the
current coverage population would lose the
ninth reception service. New service or
service losses to underserved listeners should
be detailed. The applicant must also provide
a rationale to explain how the service
changes described represent a preferential
arrangement of allotments or assignments.

(11)

would have received service under the initial Form
175 auction filing window proposal. The term
“substantially” means that any proposed modification
must not result in a decrease of more than 20 percent
of any population figure that was a material factor in
obtaining the dispositive Section 307(b) preference.
An AM applicant that received a dispositive Section
307(b) preference under Priority (3) is prohibited
from changing its community of license. See
Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service and to
Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures,
First Report and Order, MB Docket No. 09-52, 25
FCC Rcd 1583 (2010).
The above Section 307(b)-based restrictions will be
applied for the period beginning with issuance of the
Section 307(b) disposition letter, until the conclusion
of four years of on-air operations. The restrictions do
not apply to construction permits that are awarded on
a non-comparative basis, such as those awarded to
non-mutually exclusive applicants, or through
settlement.
Item 13(a) requires the applicant to indicate whether
the AM facility that is the subject of this application
was awarded on the basis of a dispositive Section
307(b) preference. Answer “yes” if the subject
facility received a dispositive Section 307(b)
preference under Priority (1), Priority (2), Priority
(3), or Priority (4).
Item 13(b) applies only to applicants who answered
“yes” to 13(a), and who received a dispositive
Section 307(b) preference based on proposed service
to underserved populations under Priority (1),
Priority (2), or Priority (4), or service totals under
Priority (4). Applicants that received a dispositive
Section 307(b) preference on this basis must certify
and demonstrate in an Exhibit that the facility
proposed in the subject application continues to serve
substantially the same number of persons who would
have received service under the initial proposal
specified in the Form 175 application. See 47 C.F.R.
§ 73.3571(k).

Any other information deemed relevant.

See, e.g., Revision of FM Assignment Policies and
Procedures, 90 F.C.C.2d 88 (1982).
Item 13: Dispositive Section 307(b) Preference.
An AM auction filing window applicant that receives
a dispositive Section 307(b) preference is required to
construct and operate technical facilities substantially
as proposed in its FCC Form 175 application.

Item 13(b) also applies to applicants who answered
“yes” to 13(a), and who received a dispositive
Section 307(b) preference under Priority (3),
indicating a first local transmission service to the
proposed community of license. Applicants that
received a dispositive Section 307(b) preference on
this basis must certify that the community of license
in the subject application is the same community on
which the Section 307(b) preference was based.

An AM applicant that received a dispositive Section
307(b) preference based on its proposed service to
underserved populations (under Priority (1), Priority
(2), or Priority (4)), or service totals (under Priority
(4)), may modify the facilities originally proposed in
its Form 175 application – either in its initial Form
301 long form application, or in a modification to the
authorization awarded on the basis of a dispositive
Section 307(b) preference - so long as it continues to
serve substantially the same number of persons who

If the AM facility that is the subject of this
application was awarded on the basis of a dispositive
Section 307(b) preference under either Priority (1),
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Priority (2), Priority (3), or Priority (4), and the
applicant has already completed four years of on-air
operations at the time of filing the subject
application, thus satisfying the required four-year
holding period for such stations, the applicant should
answer “yes” to item 13(c). Applicants not meeting
the four-year holding period should answer “no” to
item 13(c) and explain their response in an Exhibit.

F.

Items 6-9: Elevation and Heights. All heights must
be in meters, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Items 10-11: Effective Radiated Power. The
effective radiated power must be entered in kilowatts,
and rounded pursuant to Section 73.212. Applicants
proposing a beam-tilt antenna must complete Item 11.
Item 12: Directional Antenna. If a directional
antenna is proposed, the directional antenna must
comply with Section 73.316. Applicants need not
submit the exact antenna manufacturer, make, model,
and size along with FCC Form 301. Applicants
proposing a directional antenna must complete the
table in Item 12. Relative field values (0.001-1.000)
must be entered for every 10 degrees on the unit circle.
Up to five azimuths may be added at the bottom of the
table for additional accuracy. If the "No Rotation" box
is checked, the antenna pattern will be entered with 0
Degrees oriented towards True North in the
Commission's database. However, if the "Rotation"
question is completed the antenna pattern will be
rotated clockwise by the number of whole degrees
indicated in the "Rotation" box. For example, if the
maximum relative field value from the table is 0
Degrees, and the Rotation is 135 Degrees, the
maximum lobe of the antenna will be oriented at 135
Degrees in the Commission's database.

SECTION III-B (FM ENGINEERING)
1.

Tech Box: The applicant must accurately specify the
requested facilities in Items 1 through 12 of the Tech
Box.
Conflicting data found elsewhere in the
application will be disregarded. All items must be
completed. The response "on file" is not acceptable.
The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless
otherwise noted below.
Item 1: Channel. The proposed channel must be
between 200 and 300. See Section 73.201.
Item 2: Class. The proposed class must meet the
requirements in Sections 73.210 and 73.211.
Item 3: Antenna Location Coordinates. The
proposed antenna site must be specified using North
American Datum 27 (NAD 27) coordinates. Please
indicate North or South Latitude, and East or West
Longitude.

2.

Item 4: Proposed Allotment or Assignment
Coordinates. If proposing a new or modified vacant
allotment or a modified assignment (that is, channels
and communities occupied by or reserved for
authorized facilities), the proposed allotment or
assignment site must be specified using NAD27
coordinates. Allotment or assignment sites must
comply with the requirements in Section 73.203 (b),
and/or 73.3573(g) (Including that it must be fully
spaced under Section 73.207, and must provide 70
dBu coverage to 100 percent of the community of
license pursuant to Section 73.315).
If the
application is not proposing a new or modified
allotment or a modified assignment, the applicant
should check “Not Applicable.”

Certifications. Items 13-17 set forth a series of
certifications concerning the Commission's technical
allotment standards and operational requirements for
FM stations.
Item 13: Availability of Channels. The applicant
must certify that it complies with the Commission’s
requirements for FM Channel availability, Section
73.203. In order to answer “Yes” to this question,
the applicant must either propose to use an existing
allotment in, or add a new allotment to the FM Table
of Allotments, or propose the modification of an
assignment. See Section 73.202. If the allotment is
not listed in the Table of Allotments, or if a modified
assignment is proposed, the applicant certifies that
the proposed facility complies with the requirements
set forth in Section 73.203(b), and/or 73.3573(g).
See Amendment of the Commission’s Rules to Permit
FM Channel and Class Modifications by Application,
Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 4735 (1993) and
Revision of Procedures Governing Amendment to
FM Table of Allotments and Changes of Community
of License in the Radio Broadcast Services, Report
and Order, MB Docket No. 05-210, FCC 06-163
(adopted Nov. 3, 2006). Applicants proposing a cochannel downgrade, pursuant to Revision of Section
73.3573(a)(1) of the Commission’s Rules Concerning
the Lower Classification of an FM Allotment, Report
and Order, 4 FCC Rcd 2413 (1989), are not required

Item 5: Antenna Structure Registration Number.
The Antenna Structure Registration number should be
entered here. Most towers greater than 61 meters (200
feet) in height, or those located near airports require
antenna registration numbers. See Section 17.4. If the
tower does not require registration, indicate that
registration is Not Applicable, or if the FAA has not
yet ruled on a proposed structure, indicate whether the
FAA Notification has been filed with the FAA.
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to specify a fully-spaced assignment site.

must mark the applicable boxes 16b-16d and submit
appropriate exhibits.

Item 14: Community Coverage. The applicant must
certify that the proposed facility complies with the
Commission's community coverage requirements. See
Section 73.315. In order to answer "Yes" to this
question, the proposed 3.16 mV/m contour must cover
the entire principal community to be served, using the
standard prediction method from Section 73.313. If
compliance with Section 73.315 is based on alternative
prediction methods, exhibits must be submitted
demonstrating compliance with all appropriate rule
sections.

If the station is "grandfathered" due to its authorization
prior to the adoption of the FM Table of Allotments in
1964, the applicant should (1) mark box 16b, (2) list
the stations to which its licensed facility is currently
short-spaced, and (3) supply an exhibit demonstrating
that the proposal complies with Section 73.213(a).
If the station is short-spaced by virtue of a spacingwaiver grant or a rule change after 1964, the applicant
should (1) mark box 16c or 16d as appropriate, (2) list
all stations to which the licensed facility is shortspaced under these rules, and (3) supply the exhibit(s)
demonstrating that the proposal complies with Section
73.213(b) and/or (c).

Item 15: Main Studio Location. The applicant must
certify that its proposed main studio location complies
with the requirements of Section 73.1125. In order to
answer "Yes" to this question, the applicant's proposed
main studio must be either (1) within the principal
community contour of any station licensed to that
community; or (2) less than 25 miles from the
reference coordinates of the center of its community of
license. A community's reference coordinates are
generally the coordinates listed in the United States
Department of the Interior publication entitled Index to
the National Atlas of the United States. An alternative
reference point, if none is listed in the Atlas, is the
coordinates of the community's main Post Office.

If the applicant is proposing a spacing less than that
specified in Section 73.207 but wishes to be processed
under the contour protection standards of Section
73.215, the applicant should (1) mark box 16e, (2) list
all stations for which it proposes to employ contour
protection, and (3) supply the exhibit(s) demonstrating
that the proposal complies with Section 73.215.
Item 18: Community of License Change – Section
307(b). Section 307(b) of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. § 307(b)) provides
that the Commission shall, in considering
modifications of licenses, “make such distribution of
licenses, frequencies, hours of operation, and of
power among the several States and communities as
to provide a fair, efficient, and equitable distribution
of radio service to each of the same.” If this
application is being submitted to change an existing
FM facility’s community of license, then the
applicant must include an exhibit containing
information demonstrating that the proposed change
of community of license will result in a preferential
arrangement of allotments or assignments under
Section 307(b), compared to the existing allotment or
assignment. The exhibit may include any and all
information the applicant deems relevant to the
Commission’s consideration, but should include at a
minimum the following:

In order to qualify as a "main studio," the proposed
location must be equipped with type-accepted
equipment and capable of originating programming at
any time. Additionally, the studio must be staffed by
at least one management-level employee and one
staff-level employee at all times during regular
business hours. See Jones, Eastern of the Outer Banks,
Inc., 6 FCC Rcd 3615 (1991), clarified, 7 FCC Rcd
6800 (1992), aff'd 10 FCC Rcd 3759 (1995).
Additionally, each AM, FM, and TV broadcast station
must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line
from its community of license to its main studio,
wherever located.
Item 16: Interference. The applicant must certify
that the proposal complies with the Commission's
spacing, contour overlap, and interference protection
provisions. In order to answer "Yes" to this question,
the applicant must submit exhibits as noted. All
exhibits must contain sufficient information to
demonstrate that the proposed facility complies with
the applicable rule sections.
If the proposed facility will be fully-spaced under
Section 73.207, the applicant need mark only the box
in item 16a.
If the subject application proposes to modify a licensed
station that is currently short-spaced, the applicant
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(1)

If new technical facilities are proposed, the
area and population within the proposed 70
dbµ and 60 dbµ contours of the station.

(2)

The number of stations licensed to the
proposed new community of license.

(3)

The number of stations providing protected
service to the proposed community of
license.

(4)

The population (according to the latest
Census data) of the proposed community of
license.

(5)

Where relevant to establish the precondition
of a licensable community, a description of
the civic, cultural, religious, social and
commercial attributes of the proposed
community of license.

(6)

(7)

Reconsideration, and Second Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking, MB Docket No.
09-52, FCC 11-28, 26 FCC Rcd 2556, 257274, 2577 ¶¶ 30, 38 (rel. Mar. 3, 2011)
(“Rural Second Report and Order”).

In the case of an FM station proposal for first
local transmission service under Priority (3),
where relevant to demonstrate that the
proposed facility at the new community of
license “could not be modified” to cover 50
percent or more of an Urbanized Area, a
certification: (a) that there could be no rulecompliant minor modification on the
proposed channel to provide a principal
community signal over 50 percent or more of
an Urbanized Area, in addition to covering
the proposed community of license; and (b)
that there are no existing towers in the area to
which, at the time of filing, the applicant’s
antenna could be relocated pursuant to a
minor modification application to serve 50
percent of more of an Urbanized Area. In
making these certifications, the applicant
must consider all existing registered towers in
the Commission’s Antenna Structure
Registration database, in addition to any
unregistered towers currently used by
licensed radio stations, and must consider
widely-used techniques, such as directional
antennas and contour protection, when
certifying that its proposal could not be
modified to provide a principal community
signal over the community of license and 50
percent or more of an Urbanized Area.
Where (a) the community of license of the
proposed facility is located in an Urbanized
Area, or (b) the proposed facility places, or
could be modified to place (using the criteria
listed in item (6) above) a principal
community signal over 50 percent or more of
an Urbanized Area, and to the extent the
applicant wishes to rebut the Urbanized Area
service presumption, a showing (a) that the
proposed community is truly independent of
the urbanized area, (b) of the community’s
specific need for an outlet for local
expression separate from the Urbanized Area
and (c) the ability of the proposed station to
provide that outlet. See Policies to Promote
Rural Radio Service and to Streamline
Allotment and Assignment Procedures,
Second Report and Order, First Order on

(8)

In the case of an FM station proposal under
Priority (4), a description of all populations
gaining or losing third, fourth, or fifth
reception service, and the percentage of the
population in the station’s current protected
contour that will lose third, fourth, or fifth
reception service.

(9)

In the case of an FM station proposal under
Priority (4), the sizes of the populations
gaining and losing service under the
proposal, a detailed summary of the numbers
of services those populations will receive if
the application is granted, and an explanation
as to how the proposal advances the revised
Section 307(b) priorities in the Rural Second
Report and Order. For example, an applicant
might detail that 50,000 people would receive
20 or more services, 10,000 would receive
between 15 and 20 services, 7,000 would
receive between 10 and 15 services, etc.,
under the proposed new service.
The
showing should state what service the
modified facility would represent to the
majority of the population gaining new
service, e.g., the 16th service to 58 percent of
the population, and the corresponding service
that the majority of the population losing
service would lose, e.g., 60 percent of the
current coverage population would lose the
ninth reception service. New service or
service losses to underserved listeners should
be detailed. The applicant must also provide
a rationale to explain how the service
changes described represent a preferential
arrangement of allotments or assignments.

(10)

Any other information deemed relevant.

See, e.g., Revision of FM Assignment Policies and
Procedures, 90 F.C.C.2d 88 (1982).

G. SECTION III-C (TV Engineering)
1.

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Tech Box. The applicant must ensure that the facility
specifications listed in items 1-11 of the Tech Box are
accurate. Conflicting data found elsewhere in the
application will be disregarded. All items must be
competed. The response "on file" is not acceptable.
The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless
otherwise noted.

In order to qualify as a "main studio," the proposed
location must be equipped with type-accepted
equipment and capable of originating programming at
any time. Additionally, the studio must be staffed by
at least one management-level employee and one
staff-level employee at all times during regular
business hours. See Jones, Eastern of the Outer Banks,
Inc., 6 FCC Rcd 3615 (1991), clarified, 7 FCC Rcd
6800 (1992), aff'd 10 FCC Rcd 3759 (1995).
Additionally, each AM. FM, and TV broadcast station
must at all times maintain a toll-free telephone line
from its community of license to its main studio,
wherever located.

Item 11e.: Directional Antenna. If a directional
antenna is proposed, the directional antenna must
comply with 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.682(a)(14) and
73.685, and the applicant must submit an exhibit
demonstrating such compliance. See Section 73.685.
2.

Certifications. Items 12-17 set forth a series of
certifications concerning the Commission's technical
allotment standards and operational requirements for
TV stations. The applicant must certify that the
proposed facility complies with the Commission's
allotment requirements for TV stations, Section
73.607.

Item 16: Separation Requirements: The applicant
must certify that the proposed facility complies with
the minimum distance separation between television
stations set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610.

Item 12: Allotment. The applicant must certify
compliance with the allotment requirements contained
in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.607, i.e., that the application
specifies a channel and community in accordance with
the Commission's Table of Television Allotments, 47
C.F.R. Section 73.606.

Item 18: Environmental Protection Act.
For
information pertaining to the FCC's new RF exposure
requirements and the showing called for if an
Environmental Assessment is required, applicants are
directed to Instruction C of Section III.

Item 13: Power and Antenna Height. The applicant
must certify that it complies with the maximum and
minimum power and antenna height requirements
specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.614.

H. SECTION III-D (DTV ENGINEERING)

Item 14: Community Coverage. The applicant must
certify that the proposed facility complies with the
Commission's community coverage requirements. The
principal community contour is as follows for
television stations:

1.

Channels 2 -6: 74 dBμ
Channels 7-13: 77 dBμ
Channels 14-69: 80 dBμ

Certifications Checklist. Items 1-5 set forth a series
of certifications concerning the Commission's technical
allotment standards and operational requirements for
DTV stations.
Item 1: The applicant must certify compliance with
the digital television channel allotment and operational
requirements contained in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622.
Specifically, this question requires that the applicant
certify that (a) the application specifies a channel and
community in accordance with the Commission's
Table of Television Allotments, 47 C.F.R. Section
73.622(b) or (i), (b) it will operate a pre-transition
facility with a transmitting antenna located within 5
kilometers of the DTV reference coordinates for the
station, as referenced in Section 73.622(d) and set forth
in the Sixth Report and Order in MM Docket No. 87268, 12 FCC Rcd 14588 (1997), (c) it will operate with
pre-transition facilities that do not exceed the power
and antenna height maxima specified in Section
73.622(f), (d) it will operate at post-transition
facilities that do not expand the noise-limited service
contour in any direction beyond that established by
Appendix B of the Seventh Report and Order in MB
Docket No. 87-268 establishing the new DTV Table
of Allotments in 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(i), and (e) it will
operate at post-transition facilities that match or
reduce by no more than five percent with respect to
predicted population from those defined in the new

To determine if the proposed facility complies with the
requirements of Section 73.685(a) and (b), the
predicted distance to the pertinent signal-strength
contour must be calculated using the standard
methodology in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.684.
Item 15: Main Studio Location. The applicant must
certify that its proposed main studio location complies
with the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125.
In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the
applicant's proposed main studio must be either (1)
within the principal community contour of any station
licensed to that community; or (2) within 25 miles
from the reference coordinates of the center of its
community of license. A community's reference
coordinates are generally the coordinates listed in the
United States Department of the Interior publication
entitled Index to the National Atlas of the United
States. An alternative reference point, if none is listed
in the Atlas, is the coordinates of the community's
main Post Office.
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DTV Table Appendix B.
Table of Distances.
The following Table of
Distances describes (by channel and zone) a station’s
maximum service area that can be obtained in applying
for a DTS authorization. See 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626(c). The distances represent circles within
which DTS station coverage contours must be
contained.

If any of items 1(a)-1(c) are answered "No," in an
application facility, the applicant must demonstrate in
response to Section III-D, Item 11 that the proposal
will not cause or increase interference to any other
DTV broadcast application, DTV allotment, or analog
TV broadcast authorization. Interference is to be
predicted for pre-transition facilities in accordance
with the procedure set forth in Appendix B of the Sixth
Report and Order in MM Docket No. 87-268. See 47
C.F.R. Section 73.623.
If any of items 1(a), 1(d)-(e) are answered “No” in an
application of a post-transition facility, the applicant
will not qualify for expedited processing.
Interference is to be predicted for post-transition
facilities in accordance with the procedure set forth
in the Third DTV Periodic Report and Order in MB
Docket No. 07-91. See 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.616
and 73.623.
Item 3: Community Coverage. The applicant must
certify that the proposed facility complies with the
Commission's community coverage requirements. The
principal community contour is as follows for digital
television stations:

To determine if the proposed facility complies with the
requirements of Section 73.625(a) and (b), the
predicted distance to the pertinent signal-strength
contour must be calculated using the standard
methodology in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(b).

3.

I.
.

F(50,90)
field
strengt
h

Distance from
reference point

2-6

1

28 dBu

108 km. (67 mi.)

2-6

2 and 3

28 dBu

128 km. (80 mi.)

7-13

1

36 dBu

101 km. (63 mi.)

7-13

2 and 3

36 dBu

123 km. (77 mi.)

14-51

1, 2 and 3

41 dBu

103 km. (64 mi.)

Item 4. The applicant must provide the file number of
its current license or construction permit.
Item 8. DTS facility. The proposed DTS facility must
comply with the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626.

Tech Box. The applicant must ensure that the facility
specifications listed in items 1-10 of the Tech Box are
accurate. Conflicting data found elsewhere in the
application will be disregarded. All items must be
competed. The response "on file" is not acceptable.
The response "not applicable" is not acceptable unless
otherwise noted.

Item 8a. The applicant must comply with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(1) which states: An application
proposing use of a DTS will not be accepted for filing
unless the combined coverage from all of the DTS
transmitters covers all of the applicant’s authorized
service area. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(f)(1).

Item 18: Environmental Protection Act.
For
information pertaining to the FCC's new RF exposure
requirements and the showing called for if an
Environmental Assessment is required, applicants are
directed to Instruction C of Section III.

Item 8b. The applicant must comply with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(2) which states: An application
proposing use of a DTS will not be accepted for filing
unless each DTS transmitter’s coverage is contained
within either (1) the DTV station’s Table of Distances
area or (2) its authorized service area, except where
such extension of coverage beyond the station’s
authorized service area is of a minimal amount and
necessary to meet the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626(f)(1). See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(f)(2). The
coverage for each DTS transmitter is determined based
on the F(50,90) field strength given in the Table of

SECTION III-E (DTS ENGINEERING)
1.

Zone (see
47 C.F.R.
Section
73.609)

Item 3. DTS Reference Point Coordinates for Table
of Distances. A station’s DTS reference point is
established in the FCC Order that created or made final
modifications to the Post-Transition DTV Table of
Allotments, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622(i), and the
corresponding facilities for the station’s channel
assignment as set forth in that FCC Order. See 47
C.F.R. Section 73.626(c)(2) of the rules.

Channels 2-6:
28 dBμ
Channels 7-13: 36 dBμ
Channels 14-69: 41 dBμ

2.

Channe
l

GENERAL QUESTIONS.
The DTV station
applicant must complete the following questions that
relate to the station’s proposed DTS facility as a whole.
See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626 of the rules.
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Distances, calculated in accordance with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.625(b). The combined coverage of a DTS
station is the logical union of the coverage of all DTS
transmitters.
See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(d).
Applicants proposing a DTS facility with coverage that
extends beyond the station’s authorized service area
must attach an Exhibit showing that such extension of
coverage is only of a minimal amount. Furthermore, the
applicant must show that its proposed DTS facility is
necessary to adequately serve the population inside of a
station’s authorized service area. See 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626(f)(1) and (2).

2.

TECH BOX (site-specific questions). The applicant
must complete these questions for each transmitter site
in the proposed DTS facility. The applicant must
ensure that the facility specifications listed in items 1-9
of the Tech Box are accurate. Conflicting data found
elsewhere in the application will be disregarded. All
items must be competed. The response “on file” is not
acceptable. The response “not applicable” is not
acceptable unless otherwise noted.
Item 9g. Required Exhibit. The applicant must attach
as an Exhibit all data specified in 47 C.F.R. Section
73.625(c). The elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern
data must be submitted in Office Open XML (“Excel
Spreadsheet”) format with the first column containing
depression angle values and second (and subsequent,
when applicable) column(s) containing relative field
values. When applicable, the first row shall list the
azimuth angle being tabulated. The range of depression
angles shall be 10 degrees above horizontal (-10 degrees
depression) to 90 degrees below horizontal (90 degrees
depression) and shall include data points spaced not
more than 0.5-degree between -5 and 10 degrees
depression angle, and not more than 5 degrees
elsewhere. All pattern minima and maxima shall be
included. Additional elevation antenna (or radiation)
pattern data may be included following the column
corresponding to 350 degrees TN so that the direction(s)
of maximum and minimum radiation are provided. A
relative field value of 1 shall correspond to the azimuth
and depression angles corresponding to the direction of
maximum ERP.

Item 8c. The applicant must comply with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(3) which states: An application
proposing use of a DTS will not be accepted for filing
unless each DTS transmitter’s coverage is contiguous
with at least one other DTS transmitter’s coverage. See
47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(f)(3).
Item 8d. The applicant must comply with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(4) which states: An application
proposing use of a DTS will not be accepted for filing
unless the coverage from one or more DTS
transmitter(s) is shown to provide principal community
coverage as required in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(a).
See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(f)(4). In cases where the
DTS applicant proposes to use multiple transmitters to
comply with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(a), the applicant
must attach an Exhibit explaining whether the
interaction between the signals from the different
transmitters may make reception difficult or impossible
in some part of the overlapping coverage areas. The
Commission will disallow proposals that fail to address
this concern.

FCC NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE PAPERWORK
REDUCTION ACT

Item 8e. The applicant must comply with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(5) which states: An application
proposing use of a DTS will not be accepted for filing
unless the “combined field strength” of all the DTS
transmitters in a network does not cause interference to
another station in excess of the criteria specified in 47
C.F.R. Section 73.616, where the combined field
strength level is determined by a “root-sum-square”
calculation, in which the combined field strength level
at a given location is equal to the square root of the sum
of the squared field strengths from each transmitter in
the DTS network at that location.. See 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(5).

We have estimated that each response to this collection of
information will take from 3 to 6.25 hours. Our estimate
includes the time to read the instructions, look through existing
records, gather and maintain the required data, and actually
complete and review the form or response. If you have any
comments on this burden estimate, or on how we can improve
the collection and reduce the burden it causes you, please e-mail
them to [email protected] or send them to the Federal
Communications Commission, AMD-PERM, Paperwork
Reduction Project (3060-0027), Washington, DC 20554. Please
DO NOT SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO THIS
ADDRESS. Remember - you are not required to respond to a
collection of information sponsored by the Federal government,
and the government may not conduct or sponsor this collection,
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number or if
we fail to provide you with this notice. This collection has been
assigned an OMB control number of 3060-0027.

Item 8f. The applicant must comply with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.626(f)(6) which states: An application
proposing use of a DTS will not be accepted for filing
unless each DTS transmitter is located within either (1)
the DTV station’s Table of Distances area or (2) its
authorized service area.
See 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626(f)(6).
.

THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995, P.L. 104-13,
OCTOBER 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507.
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Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554

Approved by OMB
3060-0027

FOR
FCC
USE
ONLY

FCC 301
APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
FOR COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATION

FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY
FILE NO.

Section I - General Information
1

Legal Name of the Applicant
Mailing Address
City

State or Country (if foreign address)

Telephone Number (include area code)

E-Mail Address (if available)

FCC Registration Number

2.

Call Sign

ZIP Code

Facility ID Number

Firm or Company Name

Contact Representative (if other than applicant)

Mailing Address

3.

City

State or Country (if foreign address)

Telephone Number (include area code)

E-Mail Address (if available)

If this application has been submitted without a fee, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1114):
Governmental Entity

4.

ZIP Code

Other

Application Purpose.
New Station

Major Modification of construction permit

New Station with Petition for Rulemaking or
Counterproposal to Amend FM Table of Allotments

Minor Modification of construction permit
Major Amendment to pending application

New Station with Petition for Rulemaking or
Counterproposal to Amend FM Table of Allotments
using Tribal Priority

Minor Amendment to pending application

Major Change in licensed facility
Minor Change in licensed facility
N/A

a. File number of original construction permit:
b. Service Type:
c. DTV Type:
d. Community of License:
e. Facility Type:

FM

AM
Pre-Transition

TV
Post-Transition

DTS
Both

State

City

Main

DTV

Auxiliary

If an amendment, submit as an Exhibit a listing by Section and Question Number of the
portions of the pending application that are being revised.

Exhibit No.

FCC Form 301
Not Yet Released

NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be
submitted for each question for which a ''No'' response is provided.
Section II - Legal
1.

Certification. Applicant certifies that it has answered each question in this application
based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Applicant further
certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification
constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinent standards
and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.

2.

Parties to the Application.

No

List the applicant, and, if other than a natural person, its officers, directors, stockholders and other entities with
attributable interests, non-insulated partners and/or members. If a corporation or partnership holds an attributable
interest in the applicant, list separately its officers, directors, stockholders and other entities with attributable interests,
non-insulated partners and/or members. Create a separate row for each individual or entity. Attach additional pages if
necessary.

a.

(2) Citizenship.
(3) Positional Interest: Officer, director, general
partner, limited partner, LLC member,
investor/creditor attributable under the
Commission's equity/debt plus standard, etc.
(4) Percentage of votes.
(5) Percentage of total assets (equity plus debt).

(1) Name and address of the applicant and each party to
the application holding an attributable interest (if other
than individual also show name, address and
citizenship of natural person authorized to vote the
stock or holding the attributable interest). List the
applicant first, officers next, then directors and,
thereafter, remaining stockholders and other entities
with attributable interests, and partners.
(1)

b.

Yes

(2)

(3)

Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth above are
non-attributable.

(4)

(5)

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

N/A
3.

Other Authorizations. List call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other
broadcast stations in which applicant or any party to the application has an attributable
interest.

4.

Multiple Ownership.
a.

Is the applicant or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio
joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement
in the same market as the station subject to this application?
If "YES,'' radio applicants must submit as an Exhibit a copy of each such agreement
for radio stations.

FCC Form 301 (Page 2)

Exhibit No.

Yes

Exhibit No.

N/A

No

Section II - Legal
b.

Applicant certifies that the proposed facility complies with the Commission's multiple
ownership rules and cross-ownership rules.
Radio applicants only: If ''Yes,'' submit an Exhibit providing information regarding the
market, broadcast station(s), and other information necessary to demonstrate
compliance with 47 C.F.R. § 73.3555(a).

No

Yes

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

All Applicants: If ''No,'' submit as an Exhibit a detailed explanation in support of an
exemption from, or waiver of, 47 C.F.R § 73.3555.
c.

Applicant certifies that the proposed facility:
(1) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media
interests of immediate family members;
(2) complies with the Commission's policies relating to future ownership interests; and

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

(3) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and nonparticipation of non-party investors and creditors.
d.

Does the Applicant claim status as an "eligible entity," that is, an entity that qualifies as
a small business under the Small Business Administration's size standards for its
industry grouping (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201), and holds:
(1) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of
the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet;
or
(2) 15 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of
the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet,
provided that no other person or entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of
the outstanding stock or partnership interests; or

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

(3) more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation that will own the
media outlet (if such corporation is a publicly traded company)?
All applicants: If "Yes," submit as an Exhibit a detailed showing demonstrating proof of
status as an eligible entity.
5.

Character Issues. Applicant certifies that neither applicant nor any party to the application
a.

b.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left
unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or party to the
application; or
any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.

6.

Adverse Findings. Applicant certifies that, with respect to the applicant and any party to
the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been
taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under
the provisions of any law related to the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust
or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or
discrimination.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

7.

Alien Ownership and Control. Applicant certifies that it complies with the provisions of
Section 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, relating to interests of aliens
and foreign governments.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

8.

Program Service Certification. Applicant certifies that it is cognizant of and will comply
with its obligations as a Commission licensee to present a program service responsive to
the issues of public concern facing the station's community of license and service area.

Yes

No

9.

Local Public Notice. Applicant certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice
requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580.

Yes

No

FCC Form 301 (Page 3)

10.

Auction Authorization. If the application is being submitted to obtain a construction
permit for which the applicant was the winning bidder in an auction, then the applicant
certifies, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.5005(a), that it has attached an exhibit
containing the information required by 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2107(d), 1.2110(i), 1.2112(a)
and 1.2112(b), if applicable.

Yes

No

N/A

Exhibit No.

An exhibit is required unless this question is inapplicable.
11.

Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Applicant certifies that neither applicant nor any
party to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of
the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862.

12.

Yes

No

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If the applicant proposes to employ five or
more full-time employees, applicant certifies that it is filing simultaneously with this
application a Model EEO Program Report on FCC Form 396-A.

Yes

No

13.

Petition for Rulemaking/Counterproposal to Add New FM Channel to FM Table of
Allotments. If the application is being submitted concurrently with a Petition for
Rulemaking or Counterproposal to Amend the FM Table of Allotments (47 C.F.R. Section
73.202) to add a new FM channel allotment, petitioner/counter-proponent certifies that, if
the FM channel allotment requested is allotted, petitioner/counter- proponent will apply to
participate in the auction of the channel allotment requested and specified in this
application.

Yes

No

14.

Tribal Priority - Threshold Qualifications. Is the Applicant applying for an FM
allotment set forth in a Public Notice announcing a Tribal Threshold Qualifications
window? An Applicant answering "Yes" must provide an Exhibit demonstrating that it
would have been qualified to add the allotment for which it is applying using the Tribal
Priority.

Yes

No

FCC Form 301 (Page 4)

Exhibit No.

N/A

N/A

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made
in 'good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations. I hereby waive any
claim to the use of any particular frequency as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the
same, whether by license or otherwise, and request an authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended.)
Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing

Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing

Signature

Date

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE,
TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE,
TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

SECTION III PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have prepared Section III (Engineering Data) on behalf of the applicant, and that after such preparation, I have
examined and found it to be accurate and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name

Relationship to Applicant (e.g., Consulting Engineer)

Signature

Date

Mailing Address
City

State or Country (if foreign address)

Telephone Number (include area code)

E-Mail Address (if available)

ZIP Code

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE,
TITLE 18. SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE,
TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

FCC Form 301 (Page 5)

SECTION III - A AM Engineering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ensure that the specifications below are accurate. Contradicting data found elsewhere in this
application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response ''on file'' is not acceptable.

TECH BOX
1.

Frequency:

2.

Class:

3.

Hours of Operation:

4.

Daytime Operation:

kHz

A

C

B
Unlimited

a.

Power:

b.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27)

c.

D
Limited

Daytime

Share Time

Specified Hours:
Yes

No

Yes

No

kW

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

Nondirectional:

If ''Yes,'' complete the following items. If additional space is needed, please
provide the information requested below in an Exhibit.

Exhibit No.

mV/m per kW at 1 km

Theoretical
Tower
Overall height above ground
(include obstruction lighting)
(meters)

Antenna structure registration

Number
Notification filed with
FAA
Not applicable

Height of radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if grounded
(meters)
Electrical height of radiator
(degrees)
Top-Loaded/Sectionalized
apparent height (degrees)
A
B
C
D

FCC Form 301 (Page 6)

TECH BOX - DAYTIME OPERATION
d. Directional:

Yes

If ''Yes,'' complete the following items. If additional space is needed, please provide
the information requested below in an Exhibit.
Theoretical

mV/m at 1 km

Standard RMS:

mV/m at 1 km

Towers
Overall height above ground

2

1

No

Exhibit No.

3

4

(include obstruction lighting)
(meters)

Antenna structure
registration

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

with FAA

Height of radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if
grounded (meters)
Electrical height of radiator
(degrees)

Field ratio
Phase (degrees)
Spacing (degrees)
Tower orientation (degrees)
Tower reference switch
Top-Loaded/Sectionalized
apparent height (degrees)

A
B
C
D
Yes

Augmented:
If ''Yes,'' complete the following:
mV/rn at 1 krn

Augmented RMS:
Azimuth

FCC Form 301 (Page 7)

Span

Augmentation radiation
(mV/m at 1 km)

No

TECH BOX - NIGHTTIME OPERATION

5.

Nighttime Operation:
a.

Power:

b.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27)

c.

Yes

No

Yes

No

kW

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

Nondirectional:

If ''Yes,'' complete the following items. If additional space is needed, please provide
the information requested below in an Exhibit.

Exhibit No.

mV/m per kW at 1 km

Theoretical
Tower
Overall height above ground
(include obstruction lighting)
(meters)

Antenna structure registration

Number
Notification filed with
FAA
Not applicable

Height of radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if grounded
(meters)
Electrical height of radiator
(degrees)
Top-Loaded/Sectionalized
apparent height (degrees)
A
B
C
D

FCC Form 301 (Page 8)

TECH BOX - NIGHTTIME OPERATION
d. Directional:

Yes

If ''Yes,'' complete the following items. If additional space is needed, please provide the
information requested below in an Exhibit.
Theoretical

mV/m at 1 kin

Standard RMS:

mV/rn at 1 kin

Towers

1

No

Exhibit No.

2

3

4

Overall height above ground
(include obstruction lighting)
(meters)

Antenna structure
registration

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Height of radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if
grounded (meters)
Electrical height of radiator
(degrees)
Field ratio
Phase (degrees)
Spacing (degrees)
Tower orientation (degrees)
Tower reference switch
Top-Loaded/Sectionalized
apparent height (degrees)
A
B
C
D

Augmented:

Yes

If ''Yes,'' complete the following:
mV/m at 1 km

Augmented RMS:
Azimuth

FCC Form 301 (Page 9)

Span

Augmentation radiation

No

TECH BOX - CRITICAL HOURS OPERATION

6.

Critical Hours Operation:
a.

Power:

b.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27)

c.

Yes

No

Yes

No

kW

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

Nondirectional:

If ''Yes,'' complete the following items. If additional space is needed, please
provide the information requested below in an Exhibit.

Exhibit No.

mV/m per kW at 1 km

Theoretical
Tower
Overall height above ground
(include obstruction lighting)
(meters)

Antenna structure registration

Number
Notification filed with
FAA
Not applicable

Height of radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if grounded
(meters)
Electrical height of radiator
(degrees)
Top-Loaded/Sectionalized
apparent height (meters)
A
B
C
D

FCC Form 301 (Page 10)

TECH BOX - CRITICAL HOURS OPERATION
d. Directional:

Yes

if ''Yes,'' complete the following items. If additional space is needed, please provide
the information requested below in an Exhibit.
Theoretical

mV/m at 1 km

Standard RMS:

mV/m at 1 km

Towers
Overall height above ground
(include obstruction lighting)

1

2

No

Exhibit No.

3

4

(meters)

Antenna structure
registration

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Number
Notification filed
with FAA

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Height of radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if
grounded (meters)
Electrical height of radiator
(degrees)
Field ratio
Phase (degrees)
Spacing (degrees)
Tower orientation (degrees)
Tower reference switch
Top-Loaded/Sectionalized
apparent height (degrees)
A
B
C
D

Augmented:

Yes

If ''Yes,'' complete the following:
mV/m at 1 km

Augmented RMS:
Azimuth

FCC Form 301 (Page 11)

Span

Augmentation radiation

No

NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be
submitted for each question for which a ''No'' response is provided.
CERTIFICATION
7.
Broadcast Facility. The proposed facility complies with the engineering standards and
assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.24(e), 73.24(g), 73.33, 73.45, 73.150,
73,152, 73.160, 73.182(a)-(i), 73.186, 73.189, 73.1650. Exhibit Required.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Exhibit No.

8.

Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with community coverage
requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.24(i).

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

9.

Main Studio Location. The proposed main studio location complies with requirements of
47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

10.

Interference. The proposed facility complies with all of the following applicable rule
sections. Check all those that apply. An exhibit is required for each applicable section.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Yes

No

Groundwave.
Exhibit No.

a.

47 C.F.R. Section 73.37

Skywave.

Exhibit No.

47 C.F.R. Section 73.182.
Critical Hours.
c.
47 C.F.R. Section 73.187.

Exhibit No.

b.

11. Environmental Protection Act. The proposed facility is excluded from environmental
processing under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306 (i.e., the facility will not have a significant
environmental impact and complies with the maximum permissible radio frequency
electromagnetic exposure limits for controlled and uncontrolled environments). Unless the
applicant can determine compliance through the use of the RF worksheets in Appendix A,
an Exhibit is required.
By checking ''Yes'' above, the applicant also certifies that it, in coordination with other
users of the site, will reduce power or cease operation as necessary to protect persons
having access to the site, tower or antenna from radio frequency electromagnetic exposure
in excess of FCC guidelines.
12. Community of License Change - Section 307(b). If the application is being submitted to
change the facility's community of license, then the applicant certifies that it has attached
an exhibit containing information demonstrating that the proposed community of license
change constitutes a preferential arrangement of assignments under Section 307(b) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. Section 307(b)).

N/A

Exhibit No.

An exhibit is required unless this question is not applicable.
13.

Dispositive Section 307(b) Preference
a.

Was the AM facility that is the subject of this application awarded on the basis of a
dispositive Section 307(b) preference?

b.

If yes to 13(a), applicant certifies that: (i) the community of license proposed in the
subject application is the same as that on which the Section 307(b) preference was
based, or (ii) as shown in the attached Exhibit, the service area proposed in the
subject application is substantially equivalent to the service area on which the Section
307(b) preference was based.

c.

If yes to 13(a) and no to 13(b), applicant certifies that, although in the subject
application it proposes to: (i) change the community of license, or (ii) modify service
to the area on which the Section 307(b) preference was based, it has for a period of
four years of on-air operations: (1) served the community of license, or (2) provided
full service to the area on which the Section 307(b) preference was based.

PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION ON PAGE 5 MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.

Yes

No

Yes

No

N/A

Exhibit No.

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

FCC Form 301 (Page 12)

SECTION III-B FM Engineering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ensure that the specifications below are accurate. Contradicting data found elsewhere in this
application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response ''on file'' is not acceptable.

TECH BOX
1.

Channel:

2.

Class:

3.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27)

A

B1

B

C3

°

'

"

°

'

"

Proposed Allotment or Assignment
Coordinates: (NAD 27)

4.

C2

C1

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

C

D

C0

Not applicable

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

Antenna Structure Registration Number:

5.

FAA Notification Filed with FAA

Not applicable
6.

Overall Tower Height Above Ground Level:

meters

7.

Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level:

meters (H)

meters (V)

8.

Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level:

meters (H)

meters (V)

9.

Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain:

meters (H)

meters (V)

10.

Effective Radiated Power:

kW (H)

kW (V)

kW (H)

kW (V)

11. Maximum Effective Radiated Power:
(Beam-Tilt Antenna ONLY)
12.

Not applicable

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values:
°
Rotation:

Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Not applicable (Nondirectional)
No rotation

Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Degree

0

60

120

180

240

300

10

70

130

190

250

310

20

80

140

200

260

320

30

90

150

210

270

330

40

100

160

220

280

340

50

110

170

230

290

350

Additional
Azimuths

FCC Form 301 (Page 13)

Value

NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be
submitted for each question for which a ''No'' response is provided.
CERTIFICATION
AUXILIARY ANTENNA APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO ITEMS 13-16.
PROCEED TO ITEM 17.
13.

Availability of Channels. The proposed facility complies with the allotment
requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.203.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

14.

Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.315.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

15.

Main Studio Location. The proposed main studio location complies with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.1 125.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

16.

Interference. The proposed facility complies with all of the following applicable rule
sections. Check all those that apply.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Separation Requirements.
a.

47 C. F. R. Section 73.207.

Grandfathered Short-Spaced.
b.

47 C.F.R. Section 73.213(a) with respect to station(s):
Exhibit Required.

Exhibit No.

c.

47 C.F.R. Section 73.213(b) with respect to station(s):
Exhibit Required.

Exhibit No.

d.

47 C.F.R. Section 73.213(c) with respect to station(s):
Exhibit Required.

Exhibit No.

Contour Protection.
e.

17.

47 C.F.R. Section 73.215 with respect to station(s):
Exhibit Required.

Environmental Protection Act. The proposed facility is excluded from environmental
processing under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306 (i.e., the facility will not have a significant
environmental impact and complies with the maximum permissible radio frequency
electromagnetic exposure limits for controlled and uncontrolled environments). Unless the
applicant can determine compliance through the use of the RF worksheets in Appendix A,
an Exhibit is required.

Exhibit No.

Yes

No

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

By checking ''Yes'' above, the applicant also certifies that it, in coordination with other
users of the site, will reduce power or cease operation as necessary to protect persons
having access to the site, tower or antenna from radio frequency electromagnetic exposure
in excess of FCC guidelines.
18. Community of License Change - Section 307(b). If the application is being submitted to

change the facility's community of license, then the applicant certifies that it has attached
an exhibit containing information demonstrating that the proposed community of license
change constitutes a preferential arrangement of allotments or assignments under Section
307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. Section 307(b)).

N/A

Exhibit No.

An exhibit is required unless this question is not applicable.

PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION ON PAGE 5 MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.

FCC Form 301 (Page 14)

SECTION III - C TV Engineering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ensure that the specifications below are accurate. Contradicting data found elsewhere in this application will be disregarded. All
items must be completed. The response ''on file'' is not acceptable.
TECH BOX
1.

Channel Number:

2.

Offset:

3.

Zone:

4.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27)

5.

Plus

Minus
I

Zero

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

Antenna Structure Registration Number:
Not applicable

6.

III

II

FAA Notification Filed with FAA

Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level:
meters

7.

Overall Tower Height Above Ground Level:
meters

8.

Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level:
meters

9.

Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain:
meters

10.

Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP):
kW

11.

Antenna Specifications:
Model

Manufacturer
a.

b.

Electrical Beam Tilt:

degrees

C.

Mechanical Beam Tilt:

degrees toward azimuth

Not Applicable

degrees True

Exhibit No.

Attach as an Exhibit all data specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685.

d.

Polarization:

FCC Form 301 (Page 15)

Horizontal

Not Applicable

Circular

Elliptical

TECH BOX

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values:

e.

Rotation:
Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Not applicable (Nondirectional)

°
Degree

No rotation
Value

Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Degree

0

60

120

180

240

300

10

70

130

190

250

310

20

80

140

200

260

320

30

90

150

210

270

330

40

100

160

220

280

340

50

110

170

230

290

350

Value

Additional
Azimuths

If a directional antenna is proposed, the requirements of 47 C.F.R.
Sections 73.682(a)(14) and 7' ).685 must be satisfied. Exhibit required.

Exhibit No.

NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be
submitted for each question for which a ''No'' response is provided.
CERTIFICATION
12.

Allotment. The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.607.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

13.

Power and Antenna Height. The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section
73.614.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

14.

Community Coverage. The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Sections
73.685(a) and (b).

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

15.

Main Studio Location. The proposed main studio location complies with 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.1125.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

FCC Form 301 (Page 16)

16. Separation Requirements.

The proposed facility complies with the separation
requirements 47 C.F.R. Section 73.610.

17.

Objectionable Interference. The applicant accepts full responsibility in accordance with
47 C.F.R. Sections 73.685(d) and (g) for the elimination of any objectionable interference
(including that caused by intermodulation) to facilities in existence or authorized prior to
the grant of this application.

18.

Environmental Protection Act. The proposed facility is excluded from environmental
processing under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306 (i.e., the facility will not have a significant
environmental impact and complies with the maximum permissible radio frequency
electromagnetic exposure limits for controlled and uncontrolled environments).

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Yes

No

See Explanation
in Exhibit No.

Exhibit No.

If ''Yes,'' submit as an Exhibit a brief explanation of why an Environmental Assessment is
not required. Also describe therein the steps that will be taken to limit RF radiation
exposure to the public and to persons authorized access to the tower site.
By checking ''Yes'' above, the applicant also certifies that it, in coordination with other
users of the site, will reduce power or cease operation as necessary to protect persons
having access to the site, tower or antenna from radio frequency electromagnetic exposure
in excess of FCC guidelines.
If ''No,'' submit as an Exhibit an Environmental Assessment required by 47 C.F.R. Section
1.1311.

PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION IN SECTION III MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.

FCC Form 301 (Page 17)

Yes

SECTION III - D - DTV Engineering
Complete Questions 1-5, and provide all data and information for the proposed facility, as requested in Technical
Specifications, Items 1-13.
Pre-Transition Certification Checklist: An application concerning a pre-transition channel must complete questions 1(a)-(c), and
2-5. A correct answer of ''Yes'' to all of the questions will ensure an expeditious grant of a construction permit application to modify
pre-transition facilities. However, if the proposed facility is located within the Canadian or Mexican borders, coordination of the
proposal under the appropriate treaties may be required prior to grant of the application. An answer of ''No'' will require additional
evaluation of the applicable information in this form before a construction permit can be granted.
Post-Transition Expedited Processing. An application concerning a post-transition channel must complete questions 1(a), (d)-(e),
and 2-5. A station applying for a construction permit to build its post-transition channel will receive expedited processing if its
application (1) does not seek to expand the noise-limited service contour in any direction beyond that established by Appendix B of
the Seventh Report and Order in MB Docket No. 87-268 establishing the new DTV Table of Allotments in 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(i)
(''new DTV Table Appendix B''); (2) specifies facilities that match or closely approximate those defined in the new DTV Table
Appendix B facilities; and (3) is filed on or before March 17, 2008 (45 days of the Report and Order in the Third DTV Periodic
Review proceeding, MB Docket No. 07-91).
1.

The proposed DTV facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622 in the following respects:
(a)

It will operate on the DTV channel for this station as established in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622.

Yes

No

(b)

It will operate a pre-transition facility from a transmitting antenna located within 5.0 km (3.1
miles) of the DTV reference site for this station as established in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622.

Yes

No

(c)

It will operate a pre-transition facility with an effective radiated power (ERP) and antenna
height above average terrain (HAAT) that do not exceed the DTV reference ERP and HAAT for
this station as established in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622.

Yes

No

(d)

It will operate at post-transition facilities that do not expand the noise-limited service contour in
any direction beyond that established by Appendix B of the Seventh Report and Order in MB
Docket No. 87-268 establishing the new DTV Table of Allotments in 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(i)
(''new DTV Table Appendix B'').

Yes

No

(e)

2.

It will operate at post-transition facilities that match or reduce by no more than five percent with
respect to predicted population from those defined in the new DTV Table Appendix B.

The proposed facility will not have a significant environmental impact, including exposure of workers
or the general public to levels of RIF radiation exceeding the applicable health and safety guidelines,
and therefore will not come within 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307.

N/A

Yes

No

N/A

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Applicant must submit the Exhibit called for in Item 13.
3.

Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625, the DTV coverage contour of the proposed facility will
encompass the allotted principal community.

4.

The requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1030 regarding notification to radio astronomy installations,
radio receiving installations and FCC monitoring stations have either been satisfied or are not
applicable.

5.

The antenna structure to be used by this facility has been registered by the Commission and will not
require reregistration to support the proposed antenna, OR the FAA has previously determined that the
proposed structure will not adversely effect safety in air navigation and this structure qualifies for later
registration under the Commission's phased registration plan, OR the proposed installation on this
structure does not require notification to the FAA pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7.

FCC Form 301 (Page 18)

SECTION III - D DTV Engineering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ensure that the specifications below are accurate. Contradicting data found elsewhere in this
application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response ''on file'' is not acceptable.

TECH BOX
1.

Channel Number:

2.

Zone:

3.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27)

4.

DTV

Analog TV, if any
II

I

III

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S Latitude

E

W Longitude

Antenna Structure Registration Number:
FAA Notification Filed with FAA

Not applicable
5.

Antenna Location Site Elevation Above Mean Sea Level:

6.

Overall Tower Height Above Ground Level:

meters

meters
7.

Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level:
meters

8.

Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain:
meters

9.

Maximum Effective Radiated Power (average power):
kW

10.

Antenna Specifications:
Model

Manufacturer
a.

b.

Electrical Beam Tilt:

degrees

c.

Mechanical Beam Tilt:

degrees toward azimuth

Not
Applicable
degrees True

Exhibit No.

Attach as an Exhibit all data specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(c).

d.

Polorization:

FCC Form 301 (Page 19)

Horizontal

Not Applicable

Circular

Elliptical

TECH BOX

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values:

e.

Rotation:
Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Not applicable (Nondirectional)

°
Degree

No rotation
Value

Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Degree

0

60

120

180

240

300

10

70

130

190

250

310

20

80

140

200

260

320

30

90

150

210

270

330

40

100

160

220

280

340

50

110

170

230

290

350

Value

Additional
Azimuths

If a directional antenna is proposed, the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(c)
must be satisfied. Exhibit required.

Does the proposed facility satisfy the pre-transition interference protection provisions of
47 C.F.R. Section 73.623(a) (Applicable only if Certification Checklist Items 1(a), (b),
or (c) are answered ''No.'') and/or the post-transition interference protection provisions of
47 C.F.R. Section 73.616?

11.

Exhibit No.

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If ''No,'' attach as an Exhibit justification therefore, including a summary of any related
previously granted waivers.
If the proposed facility will not satisfy the coverage requirement of 47 C.F.R. Section
73.625, attach as an Exhibit justification therefore. (Applicable only if Certification
Checklist Item 3 is answered ''No.'')

12.

13.

Environmental Protection Act. Submit in an Exhibit the following:
a.

Exhibit No.

Exhibit No.

If Certification Checklist Item 2 is answered ''Yes,'' a brief explanation of why an
Environmental Assessment is not required. Also describe in the Exhibit the steps that
will be taken to limit RF radiation exposure to the public and to persons authorized
access to the tower site.
By checking ''Yes'' to Certification Checklist Item 2, the applicant also certifies that
it, in coordination with other users of the site, will reduce power or cease operation as
necessary to protect persons having access to the site, tower or antenna from radio
frequency electromagnetic exposure in excess of FCC guidelines.
If Certification Checklist Item 2 is answered ''No,'' an Environmental Assessment as
required by 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1311.

FCC Form 301 (Page 20)

SECTION III - E DTS Engineering
GENERAL QUESTIONS. Complete the following questions that relate to the proposed DTS facility as a whole.
1.

Channel Number:

2.

Zone:

3.

Reference Point Coordinates for Table of Distances, in accordance with Section 73.626(c) of the rules:
'
"
°
N
S
Latitude
"
'
°

I

II

III

E

W

Longitude

4.

File Number for Current Authorized Service Area:

5.

The proposed DTS facility will operate on the DTV channel for this station as established in
the Post-Transition DTV Table of Allotments, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622(i).

Yes

No

6.

The proposed DTV station satisfies the interference protection provisions of 47 C.F.R.
Sections 73.616 and 73.626.

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If "No," attach as an Exhibit justification.
7.

The proposed DTV station satisfies the coverage requirement in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625 and,
therefore, will encompass the allotted principal community.

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If "No," attach as an Exhibit justification.
8.

The proposed DTS facility satisfies the requirements in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626 in the
following respects:
a. The combined coverage from all of the DTS transmitters in the proposed DTS facility

covers all of the station's authorized service area, as required in 47 C.F.R. Section
73.626(f)(1).

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If "No," attach as an Exhibit justification.
b. Each DTS transmitter's coverage is contained within either the DTV station's Table of

Distances area (47 C.F.R. Section 73.626 (c)) or its authorized service area, except where
such coverage is of a minimal amount and necessary to meet the requirements of 47
C.F.R. Section 73.626(f)(1).
Yes, coverage entirely contained within station's authorized service area.
Yes, but coverage exceeds station's authorized service area by "minimal amount".
No

Attach as an Exhibit a justification if "No" or if "Yes but coverage exceeds station's
authorized service area by minimal amount".
c. Each DTS transmitter's coverage is contiguous with at least one other DTS transmitter's

coverage, as required in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(e)(3).

Exhibit No.

Yes
Exhibit No.

If "No," attach as an Exhibit justification.
d.

The coverage from one or more DTS transmitter(s) in the DTS facility provide(s) principal
community coverage, as required in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(e)(4).
Yes, one transmitter provides principal community coverage.
Yes, multiple transmitters provide principal community coverage.
No

If "No," or if "Yes, multiple transmitters provide principal community coverage," attach
as an Exhibit justification.
FCC Form 301 (Page 21)

Exhibit No.

No

SECTION III - E DTS Engineering
e. The combined field strength of all of the DTS transmitters in the proposed DTS facility do

not cause interference to another station in excess of the criteria specified in 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.616, as required in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626(e)(5).

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If "No," attach as an Exhibit justification.
Note: The combined field strength level shall be determined by a "root-sum-square"
calculation, where the combined field strength level at a given location is equal to the
square root of the sum of the squared field strengths from each transmitter in the DTS
network at that location.
f.

Each DTS transmitter in the proposed DTS facility is located within either the DTV
station's Table of Distances area or its authorized service area.

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If "No," attach as an Exhibit justification.
9.

Environmental Protection Act.
a. The proposed DTS facility will not have a significant environmental impact, including

exposure of workers or the general public to levels of RF radiation exceeding the limits
specified in 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.1307 and 1.1310.

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

b. Submit in an Exhibit the following for each transmitter site in the proposed DTS facility:

If "Yes," provide a brief explanation for each site of why an Environmental Assessment
is not required. Also describe in the Exhibit the steps that will be taken to limit RF
radiation exposure to the public and to persons authorized access to each transmitter site.
Note: By checking "Yes" to this question, the applicant also certifies that it, in
coordination with other users of each transmitter site, will reduce power or cease
operation as necessary to protect persons having access to each site, transmitter or
antenna from radio frequency electromagnetic exposure in excess of FCC guidelines.
If "No," provide an Environmental Assessment as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1311.
10.

The proposed DTS facility satisfies the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1030 regarding
notification to radio astronomy installations, radio receiving installations and FCC monitoring
stations.

11.

The antenna structures to be used by the proposed DTS facility have been registered with the
Commission and will not require re-registration to support the proposed antennas, OR the
FAA has previously determined that the proposed antenna structures will not adversely effect
safety in air navigation and these structures qualify for later registration under the
Commission's phased registration plan, OR the proposed installation on these antenna
structures do not require notification to the FAA pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7.

Yes

No

Yes

No

FCC Form 301 (Page 22)

SECTION III - E DTS Engineering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ensure that the specifications below are accurate. Contradicting data found elsewhere in this
application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response ''on file'' is not acceptable.
TECH BOX
1.

DTS Site Number (x of total number of sites):

2.

Antenna Location Coordinates: (NAD 27):

of

°

'

"

°

'

"

N

S

Latitude

E

W

Longitude

3.

Antenna Structure Registration Number:

4.

Antenna Location Site Elevation Above Mean Sea Level:

meters

5.

Overall Tower Height Above Ground Level:

meters

6.

Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level:

meters

7.

Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain:

meters

8.

Maximum Effective Radiated Power (average power):

kW

9.

Antenna Specifications:
a.

Manufacturer:

b.

Electrical Beam Tilt:

c.

Mechanical Beam Tilt:

degrees

N/A

degrees toward azimuth

Horizontal

Circular

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values:

Value

Degree

Value

degrees True

N/A

Elliptical

Not applicable (Nondirectional)

°

Rotation:
Degree

FAA Notification Filed with FAA

Model:

d. Polarization:
e.

N/A

Degree

No rotation
Value

Degree

Value

Degree

Value

Degree

0

60

120

180

240

300

10

70

130

190

250

310

20

80

140

200

260

320

30

90

150

210

270

330

40

100

160

220

280

340

50

110

170

230

290

350

Additional
Azimuths
If a directional antenna is proposed, the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(c) must be
satisfied. Exhibit required.

FCC Form 301 (Page 23)

Exhibit No.

Value

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f.

Elevation Pattern: Does the proposed antenna propose elevation radiation patterns that vary with
azimuth for reasons other than the use of mechanical beam tilt?

g. Required Exhibit: Attach as an Exhibit all data specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.625(c).

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

The elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data shall be submitted in Office Open XML ("Excel
Spreadsheet") format with the first column containing depression angle values and second (and
subsequent, when applicable) column(s) containing relative field values. When applicable, the first
row shall list the azimuth angle being tabulated. The range of depression angles shall be 10 degrees
above horizontal (-10 degrees depression) to 90 degrees below horizontal (90 degrees depression)
and shall include data points spaced not more than 0.5-degree between -5 and 10 degrees depression
angle, and not more than 5 degrees elsewhere. All pattern minima and maxima shall be included.
Additional elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data may be included following the column
corresponding to 350 degrees TN so that the direction(s) of maximum and minimum radiation are
provided. A relative field value of 1 shall correspond to the azimuth and depression angles
corresponding to the direction of maximum ERP.

PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION IN SECTION III MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.

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