Are translators required to ID on the hour?

[ALRocker]

The new Way FM one doesn't, the one in Cullman anyway.

 

[RDP]

> The new Way FM one doesn't, the one in Cullman anyway.
>
Far as I know, they are allowed to have a 60 second spot to bring attention to that station.

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[bdcast_tech]

Not in the traditional sense of "W2XX** Cullman" or whatever. They can ID with an FSK morse code ID. They are supposed to be given audio ID at certain times of the day.

See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2004/octqtr/47cfr74.1283.htm (mind your line wrap)for more information


> > The new Way FM one doesn't, the one in Cullman anyway.
> >
> Far as I know, they are allowed to have a 60 second spot to
> bring attention to that station.
>
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[TheDingo]

> The new Way FM one doesn't, the one in Cullman anyway.

The only translator I have ever heard a legal ID for is W293AH (106.5 for WTAK) which they incorporate into their normal legal id
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[clichemoth]

> > The new Way FM one doesn't, the one in Cullman anyway.
>
> The only translator I have ever heard a legal ID for is
> W293AH (106.5 for WTAK) which they incorporate into their
> normal legal id
>

WTDR in Talladega does the same for their Anniston translator, the calls of which I can't remember at the moment.

 

[William_Yeager]

> Not in the traditional sense of "W2XX** Cullman" or
> whatever. They can ID with an FSK morse code ID. They are
> supposed to be given audio ID at certain times of the day.
>
>

I know prior to the launch of WAYH, the Huntsville area translators of WAY-FM actually would come on and identify themselves. One of the two translators actually had a callsign that began with K!<P ID="signature">______________

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[DonReelSteal]

My two cents

I agree with tech.

Translators are required to do a legal ID, but can do it with sub audible tones. These must be properly logged so it can be proven the translator did ID.

However, translators are *REQUIRED* to do a verbal ID 3 times a day at 10am, 1pm and 5pm I believe.

> > Not in the traditional sense of "W2XX** Cullman" or
> > whatever. They can ID with an FSK morse code ID. They are
>
> > supposed to be given audio ID at certain times of the day.

 

[brian5]

From the FCC

Identification of Translator and Booster Stations
Translator stations must be identified by the licensee by the following means:


By arranging with the primary station whose signal is being rebroadcast to identify the translator by call sign and location. The identification must occur 3 times daily: once between 7 AM and 9 AM, once between 12:55 PM and 1:05 PM, and once between 4 PM and 6 PM. Stations which do not begin operating before 9 AM must provide the identification at the beginning of the broadcast day. The licensee of the translator station must arrange for the primary station to keep in the primary FM station's file (and to make available to FCC personnel), the call sign and location of the translator station. This record must include the name, address, and telephone number of the translator licensee or his service representative to be contacted in the case of a malfunction of the translator. See 47 CFR Section 74.1283(c)(1).

OR
by transmitting the call sign in Morse Code at least once hour. See 47 CFR Section 74.1283(c)(2) for additional requirements for transmission of the call sign in this manner.

Booster stations are identified by the primary station, by the broadcasting of the booster's call sign and location, in accordance with 47 CFR Section 73.1201.



> I agree with tech.
>
> Translators are required to do a legal ID, but can do it
> with sub audible tones. These must be properly logged so it
> can be proven the translator did ID.
>
> However, translators are *REQUIRED* to do a verbal ID 3
> times a day at 10am, 1pm and 5pm I believe.
>
> > > Not in the traditional sense of "W2XX** Cullman" or
> > > whatever. They can ID with an FSK morse code ID. They
> are
> >
> > > supposed to be given audio ID at certain times of the
> day.
>
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