[SBE] FM logging

[Bob Reite]

This is a "catch 22" if I ever saw one.  At a PAB engineering conference 
I talked to the FCC rep from the enforcement bureau about this and his 
take was that when the chief operator signs off on the log every week he 
is certifying that the station is operating in accordance with FCC rules 
and the terms of the station authorization.  So in that case it would 
seem that once a week readings at a minimum would be required.  However 
73.1400 (b) allows for unattended operation, this reads in part, 
"equipment is employed which is expected to operate within assigned 
tolerances for extended periods of time".

When I become chief operator for a new client, I take readings at the 
same time I review the EAS logs.  If after a few months the transmission 
system proves it stays within 90% to 105% of licensed power I may take 
readings less often.

For a complete discussion of unattended of operation "straight from the 
horses mouth" visit http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/noonehome.html

On 8/31/10 12:06 PM, dd92251 at aol.com wrote:

> Transmitter logs aren't required...that rule was done away with long

> long ago....The FCC leaves transmitter logging to the stations

> discretion...but you must keep the transmitter legal at all times so how

> you do it is up to you.

> Dave Dybas

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> -----Original Message-----

> From: jack leishman <k8xx at chartermi.net>

> To: sbe at sbe.org

> Sent: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 10:28 am

> Subject: [SBE] FM logging

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> Can anyone supply a link to the rules regarding FM transmitter logging?

> Has all logging except EAS been rescinded? Thanks! Jack

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