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2 Partial Index By Subject To Rules For AM & FM Broadcast Stations Since rules are subject to periodic revisions, listings should be checked with recent rule changes as they occur This is not a complete listing of all rules to which stations may be subject.. Station Document & Records AM FM License, CP, Renewal, Prograrrl, test posted Operator licenses posted or 759 posted Operators licensed, BC endorsed SCA, Auxiliary, alternate, PSA authority Remote control authorization Designated chief operator agreement posted Contract chief operator agreement Antenna impedance measurement Field strength measurement for directional systems Letter approving transmitter modifications Contracts for SCA, brokers, etc. Logs and Records available Station available for FCC inspection Logs relinquished to Commission on request 73.92[a] 73.92[b] [a] [b] [a] 73.92[a] 73.93[h] 73.93[c] 73.6[a] 73.6[a] 73.92[a].63[d] 73.6[a] [a] [a] [d] [c] [a].63[d] [a] [a].6[a] 2. Notices To Be Filed With E.I.C. Equipment test notice Program test authority advance notice Request for inspection Letter designating chief operator Replacement of transmitter 73.95[a] 73.96[a] 73.95[d] 73.93[h] 73.26[a] 73.27[a] 73.26[d] [d] 73.48[a] [a] [5] [5]

3 3. Transmitter Transmitter acceptable /or as shown on license Operating power correct Function of meters labeled 73.52[a] 73.58[d] Meters accurate Meter(s) proper scale /range all powers Interlock and safety provisions Power adjustment capability 73.40[b] 73.40[a] [8] Efficiency O.K [a] Transmitter efficiency factor available Transmitter and associated equipment operated in accordance with good engineering practice (GEP) 73.46[a] Transmitter modifications approved Frequency in tolerance Modulation within tolerance Compression /limiting not excessive GEP [h] [d] 73.25[f] [b] 73.37[a] [8] GEP [a] GEP [f] 4. Studio and Control Point Main studio location as licensed 73.3 Operator's primary duty is operation of Tx Remote control point security Function of meters labeled Equipment /wiring -good engineering practice Transmitter /Monitor visible to operator EBS alarm visible or audible 73.93[i] 73.67[a] 73.58[d] 73.46[a] [a] [a] EBS check lists immediately available Extension meters visible 73.70[c] [g] [d] [a] [a] [c]

4 Operators instructed or instructions and limits posted 73.93[g] [f] at operating position Operator can monitor /control SCA program [c] 5. Tower and Antenna Unauthorized changes in radiating system 73.45[b] [b] [4] Correct color (TSA -terms of station license) Correct number of bands (TSA) Lighting agrees with license TSA TSA Top and flashing lights work or FAA notified 7.48[a] 7.48[a] Photocell and flashing mechanism TSA TSA Radials protected and in good condition Antenna & transmission line not exposed Base fence secure and grounded Tuning house security Base ammeter 2% calibration to remote Weeds cut in antenna area 73.89[b] [4] & [5] 73.40[b] [v] 73.40[b] [vi] 73.40[b] [iv] 73.57[d] GEP Satisfactory field strength at mile 73.89[b] Spurious or harmonic emissions Base meters in range for all powers Remote sample unit location O.K [a] 73.58[a] 73.57[b] 73.37[a] 6. Modulation Monitor Modulation monitor installed & working Peak light calibrated & flashing properly Can check to +25% if used 73.56[a] 73.56[a] 73.56[d] [a] [a]

5 Alternate means for defective monitor 73.56[b] Modulation monitor type approved 73.56[a] Stereo monitor if transmitting stereo SCA monitor if transmitting SCA [b] [a] [a] [a] 7. EBS Receiver decoder installed and working Weekly test transmissions made unscheduled EBS tests being received Check list immediately available Equipment loan inventory O.K. EBS tone encoder installed /working Monitoring correct station assignment [a] [a] [c] 73.96[c] [c] [c] Terms of loan agreement [b] [a] [b] [a] 8. Remote Control Operation Positive on /off and failsafe circuits Transmitter security Remote meters have true calibration or charts Remote meter correct scales Remote meters calibrated weekly Remote meters agree within 2% Provisions for remote tower light check EBS alert can be made at control point Power can be adjusted 73.67[a] 73.67[a] 73.67[a][7] 73.67[a][6] 73.67[a][5] 73.67[a][5] 73.67[a][4] 73.67[b] 73.67[a][4] [7] [6] [5] [5] [4] [b] [4]

6 Phase & base current for each pattern as required Termination of remote control when required Operator using "off-air" monitor Type approved antenna monitor remote reading DA antenna skeleton proof conducted annually Modulation continuously monitored if limiter not used Provision to Monitor /Control SCA 73.4[a] [8] 73.67[a] 3.7[b] 73.69[a] 73.66[c] 73.67[a][8] 3.7[b] [8] [4] 9. Extension Metering Transmitter accessible within 00 feet All required meters extended Meters have correct scales Extension meters calibrated weekly Extension meters agree within 2% Extension meters operate continuously Modulation indicators installed 73.70[b] 73.70[d] 73.70[d] 73.70[f] 73.70[f] 73.70[e] 73.70[g] [b] [d] [d] [f] [f] [e] (g] 0. Operating Log Logs retained for 2 years Signed at start and end of duty Signed and dated by designated chief Pages numbered and dated Indicated advanced or nonadvanced times Time of power to antenna Daily tower light observation [a] 73.93[h][4] [iv] 73.[b] 73.[b] 73.3[a] [a] [d] [5] [iv] 73.28[b] [b] [a] [i] 73.3[a] [a] [ ] [ii] [5]

7 If tower lights out, indication FAA notified 73.3[a] [a] [ ] [ii] [5] 7.49[c][4] 7.49[c][4] Adjustments to transmitter parameters 73.3[a] [a] Plate voltage and plate current 73.3[a] [a] [ ] [iv] [i] Antenna current or common point current Sample loop current Phase indications Transmission line meter for direct power Meter readings without modulation 73.3[a] [ ] [iv] 73.3[a] [ii] 73.3[a] [i] 73.3[a] No variation in readings for long periods GEP GEP [a] [ii] Entries for commencement at each mode and at 3 hour 73.3[a] [a] intervals [ ] [iv] Efficiency factor derivation, Ep X Ip for indirect power 73.3[a] [iii] EBS Tests transmitted and received [a] [a] [v] Corrections made properly 73.3[d] [d]. Maintenance Logs Logs available upon request 73.6[a] [a] Logs retained for 2 years Signature, date & time of inspection 73.4[c] [c] Weekly Tx system inspection results 73.4[b] [b] Entries by holder of First Class License 73.4[a] [b] Weekly calibration of base and remote reading 73.4[a] - antenna /common point RF meters [i] Time and date of auxiliary Tx tests 73.4[a] [a] [i]

8 Frequency check results & methods used 73.4[a] [a] [iii] Calibration of automatic recorders 73.4[a] [a] [ ] [iv] Calibration of remote control meters 73.4[a] [a] [vi] [5] Calibration of extension meters 73.4[a] [a] [vii] [4] Calibration of antenna monitor 73.4[a] - [v] Time & date of removal of meters and monitors 73.4[a] [a] [6] Quarterly tower light inspection 73.4[a] [a] [7] Entries required by authorization 73.4[a] [a] [5] [0] Experimental operation 73.4[a] [a] [4] [8] Field strength measurements Common point current Base current, Ratio, % deviations Remote base or sample current, ratio, % deviation Phase indications & percent deviations Calibration of power output meter Corrections made properly 73.4[a] [6] 73.4[a] [8] [i] 73.4[a] [5][n] 73.4[a] [8] [iii] 73.4[a] - [8] [iv] [a] [9] 73.4[d] [d] 2. Program Log Indication of advanced /nonadvanced time Logs retained for 2 years Operator signature at start and end of duty 73.[b] [b] [a] 73.28[a]

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10 Public and Broadcasting Procedural Manual.526[a][6].526[a][6] Letters from public as required [f] [f] Public problems and need survey.526[a][9].526[a][9] Materials available for reproduction.526[f].526[f] Materials retained for proper period.526[e].526[e] Donor announcement for non -commercial stations [b] [b] 4. Automatic Logging Operating Log Cl Accurately calibrated, time, date and circuit functions Autologger does not affect accuracy Equipment accuracy C] Weekly calibration of logger Aural alarm circuit Parameters read every 0 minutes Logger located at control point Logger located in vicinity of operator Conforms with (arbitrary scales not authorized) Corrections made properly Program Log Information available for partial logging Certificate of auto logging by operator Corrections made properly 73.3[b] [b] 73.3[b] [b] 73.3[b] [b] 73.3[b] [b] 73.3[b] [b] [4] [4] 73.3[b] [b] [5] [5] 73.3[b] [b] [6] [6] 73.3[b] [b] [7] [7] 73.3[b] [b] [8] [8] 73.3[d] [d] 73.2[f] [f] 73.2[e] [e] 73.2[h] [h]

11 Certificate of logging data All required information available 73.2[f] [f] 73.2[g] [g] 5. Radio Operator LI First class operator full or contract First class operator full time if DA critical array Third class operators have broadcast endorsement RP LIC for ATS operation 6. Other Operating Requirement Required station identification Sponsors identified on air Presunrise operation Time and modes of operation correct Transmitting phone call requirements Rebroadcasting other stations Delayed- recorded broadcast announced Bi- monthly announcement of licensee obligation No fraudulent billing EEO Compliance Compliance with rules re: personal attacks and political editorials Letter to Commission describing emergency operation 7. Equipment Performance Measurements EPM available for inspection EPM available for two (2) years EPM made yearly (4 months) and four (4) months prior to renewal Description of equipment and method used 73.93[d] 73.93[e] 73.93[c], or [d] 73.40[c] [a] & TSA [a] [f] 73.47[b] 73.47[b] 73.47[a] 73.47[b] [d] [c], or [d] [c] [a] [a] [e] [c] [c] [b] [c]

12 Signed & dated by engineer making measurements 73.47[b] [c] EPM made through all circuits without compression or limiting 73.47[a] [b] 8. AM Measurements Data and curves for frequency response for 50 to 7500 Hz at 25, 50 & 85% (& 00% modulation if obtainable) Data and curves for harmonic distortion for 25, 50 & 85% ( &00% modulation if obtainable) at 50, 00, 400, 000, 5000 & 7500 Hz % carrier amplitude regulation for 25, 50 & 85% (& 00% modulation if obtainable) at 400 Hz Hum & noise for 00% modulation at 400 Hz Spurious & harmonic radiation check Required In Proof 73.47[a] 73.47[a] 73.47[a] 73.47[a][4] 73.47[a][5] Required Specifications 73.40[a][4] 73.40[a] 73.40[a][5] 73.40[a][6] 73.40[a], [3], & [4] 9. FM Measurements Information for frequency response for 50, 00, 400, 000, 5000, 0,000 and 5,000 Hz at 25, 50 & 00% modulation Harmonic distortion for 50, 00, 400, 000 & 5000 Hz at 25, 50 & 00% modulation, also harmonics at 00% modulation for frequencies of 0,000 & 5,000 up to 30,000 Hz FM noise in the band from 50 to 5,000 Hz below 00% modulation AM noise in the band from 50 to 5,000 Hz below 00% modulation Stereo parameters 20. Directional Antenna System Field strength measurements made according to license Field strength meter available and working Base current, sample loop current, phase angle agree with license [b] [b] [b] [b] [4] None TSA TSA TSA AM 73.37[a] 73.37[a] 73.37[a] [4] 73.37[a] [5] FM

13 Antenna monitor installed and working TSA Field strength measured less than licensed maximum at monitoring points Sample loop meters have calibration chart or scales when used as remote antenna meters Monitor point satisfactory location and adequately described on license TSA 73.57[f] GEP Fail -safe ckt. for reduced operator requirements 73.93[f][5] - Antenna monitoring type- approved 73.69[a] - Approved sampling system O.K. if required Stereo & SCA Operation Stereo pilot checked monthly [b] Stereo pilot injection 8 to 0% [b] Stereo pilot frequency within 2 Hz [b] Stereophonic subcarrier suppressed to less than % [e] modulation of main carrier SCA -0% modulation if stereo used SCA -daily operating log Time subcarrier generator on Time modulation applied to SCA Time modulation removed from SCA [j] [f] [f] [f] [f] Time subcarrier generator turned off [f] [4] SCA -program log General description of programming [e] Time of programming change [e] SCA subcarrier tolerance of 500 Hz checked each [g] calendar month (40 days max)

14 22. Automatic Transmission Systems Authorization to use ATS 73.40[c] [c] ATS personnel licensee employees 73.46[a] [a] ATS personnel can perform monitoring & duties 73.46[f] [f] ATS personnel fully instructed on duties 73.46[g] [g] Tower lights checks either manual or automatic 73.46[c] [c] Only manual turn on used 73.40[e] [e] ATS operator holds at least RP 73.40[c] [c] ATS control functions Power adjust automatic 73.42[b] [b] Modulation adjust automatic 73.42[b] [b] Mode switching clock O.K. if needed 73.42[d] - Mode Switching completely automatic 73.42[d] - Modulation control for SCA if used [c] ATS auxiliary /alternate trans. O.K. if used 73.42[g] [g] Minimum modulation maintained 73.42[b] [b] Provision for indirect power function if used [b] ATS test system functioning 73.42[i] [i] ATS turn off and fail safe functions Over power uncorrected over 3 minutes 73.44[a] [a] Over modulation uncorrected over 3 minutes 73.44[a] [a] Clock for mode switching fails over 3 minutes 73.44[a] - Loss of turn -on or turn -off control 73.44[a] [a] [4] [4] Loss of alarm device functioning 73.44[a] [a] [5] [5]

15 Loss of alarm sampling circuits 73.44[a] [a] [6] [6] ATS alarm functions Loss of signal (carrier or program) 3 min [c] [c] Power below 90% authorized over 3 minutes 73.46[c] [c] Tower lighting failure if alarms used 73.46[c] [c] ATS monitoring and alarm points On /off controls functioning Off -air SCA program monitor for SCA 73.46[b] [b] [b] Off -air monitor 73.46[b] [b] Aural alarm signal functioning 73.46[b] [b] Point accessible & under licensee control 73.46[a] [a] Point controls protected from unauthorized 73.46[a] [a] EBS facilities provided as needed 73.46[f] [f] Licenses and ATS authorization posted 73.46[h] [h] 23. Auxiliary Broadcast Stations Remote Pickup Stations Licensed power not exceeded Frequency tolerance License posted or attached to transmitter [a] or [b] Station log Frequency check Entries required by Part [a][í] Station identification Remote control operation % modulation indicator [a]

16 On /off control of RF stage [a] Protected against unauthorized operation [a] Operator under control of licensee [a] Aural Broadcast STL and Intercity Relay Stations +5% licensed power not exceeded Directional antenna required Frequency tolerance Station license posted Station log Hours of operation 74.58[a] Program transmitted 74.58[a] Frequency check 74.58[a] Entries required by Part [b] Station identification Remote control operation [a] Notification to Commission 0 days prior to operation [a] Operated under control of licensee [a] RF or control activated device showing Tx is radiating [a] On /off control of RF stage [a] Protected against unauthorized operation [a][4] Unattended operation [b] Notification to Commission 0 days prior to operation [b] Circuits to deactivate Tx if used as relay [b] Protected against improper operation [b] Protected against unauthorized operation [b] Observations made at receiving end every 24 hours [b][4] Repairs by qualified person [b][5] GPO