OK... So I have a client that has an old antenna near their studio that was a former main site back in the day. The thing hasn't been used as a main since the 80s. It seems to sweep ok so it's still useable RF-wise. The site is well within the 1mv and covers the main studio nicely. Do I need to file for a brand new AUX site or is there a shortcut that I can use becuase it was a former main site back in the day? I have a copy of their former license and even a copy of where they prepaired to file for this site as a backup (but can't see that it ever actually got filed). Any input would be great! Thanks!
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- Thread starter OKCRadioGuy
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If I remember right you will be required to file a new application for an aux site. That will require you to look at stations spacing requirements from this site today and not what was authorized back in the 80's.
Silly as this point seems, you will need to not exceed your current coverage in any direction from the main, and you SHOULD have community coverage maitained as much as possible. Putting a 25 watt station on top of the tall building in that big city you cover nearby without having coverage of your suburban COL doesn't fly.OKCRadioGuy said:
And yes, IMHO, you need to do another application etc... I should be easy though. You know it fits. Should have an ASRN already, Etc.. Etc.. SHould pretty much be a rubber stamp I would think.
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Yes, you have to file. And if you somehow exceed coverage in any direction from the currently licensed main you'll have an issue to address. You might be able to get a varience in the public interest. Maybe use a reduced power ERP if necessary. AUX sites are cool to the commission.
It's still okay as long as the 1 mv contour is not exceeded.
This is a simple app. Any engineer will charge between 1k and 4 k to do this. You will need to calculate coverage with a map in pdf. you need to show main and aux coverage. You need to supply a channel study.
PM me for a Christmas special. This is what I do. You must have the CDBS password and account and the FRN and account. This is a few hours to finish if the initial look shows it still works.
I ahve a client with a licensed backup. After years the 1 kw backup died and they replaced it with a 25 watt exciter. Still worked but not used as much now because they changed the city they serve.
This is a simple app. Any engineer will charge between 1k and 4 k to do this. You will need to calculate coverage with a map in pdf. you need to show main and aux coverage. You need to supply a channel study.
PM me for a Christmas special. This is what I do. You must have the CDBS password and account and the FRN and account. This is a few hours to finish if the initial look shows it still works.
I ahve a client with a licensed backup. After years the 1 kw backup died and they replaced it with a 25 watt exciter. Still worked but not used as much now because they changed the city they serve.
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