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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)Minor Modification of Licensed AM Station Application (301-AM)

File Number:
BP-20090106AFY
Submit Date:
01/06/2009
Call Sign:
WTSD
Facility ID:
54876
FRN:
0027860832
State:
Virginia
City:
LEESBURG
Service:
AM
Purpose:
Minor Modification BL-19940228DA
Status:
Superceded
Status Date:
04/01/2010
Filing Status:
InActive


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? No
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Is the applicant exempt from FCC regulatory Fees?
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)?
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

POTOMAC RADIO, LLC

Applicant

Doing Business As: POTOMAC RADIO, LLC

2131 CRIMMINS LANE

FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043

United States

+1 (703) 532-0400 Other

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

GARRISON C. CAVELL

CONSULTANT

CAVELL, MERTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC.

7839 ASHTON AVENUE

MANASSAS, VA 20109

United States

+1 (703) 392-9090 GCAVELL@CAVELLMERTZ.COM Technical Representative

REBECCA S FINE

POTOMAC RADIO, LLC

2131 CRIMMINS LANE

FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043

United States

+1 (703) 532-0400 BECKY@NEWWORLDRADIO.COM Legal Representative

Channel and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Facility ID 54876
State Virginia
City LEESBURG
AM Channel
Facility Type Facility Type
Station Type Main
Zone Zone

Attributable Interest

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Section Question Response
Equity and Financial Interests Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the applicant parties are non-attributable.
Other Authorizations Does the applicant or any party to the application have an attributable interest in any other broadcast station(s).
Multiple Ownership Is the applicant or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio or television joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement in the same market as the station subject to this application?
Applicant certifies that the proposed facility complies with the Commission's multiple ownership rules and cross-ownership rules.
Applicant certifies that the proposed facility: (a) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media interests of immediate family members; (b) complies with the Commission's polices relating to future ownership interests; (c) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and non-participation of non-party investors and creditors
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: (a) 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 (b) 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 (c) 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)?

Construction Permit Certifications

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Section Question Response
Environmental Effect Would a Commission grant of Authorization for this location be an action which may have a significant environmental effect? (See 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306)
Broadcast Facility The proposed facility complies with the applicable engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.616, 73.622(i), 73.623(e), 73.625, 73.1030, and 73.1125.

Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Character Issues Applicant certifies that neither applicant nor any party to the application has or had any interest in, or connection with: (a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left in unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or party to the application; or (b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Adverse Findings Has the Applicant or any party to this application had an adverse finding or an adverse final action taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under any law related to the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination?
Local Public Notice Applicant certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580.

Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by authorization or otherwise, and requests an Authorization in accordance with this application (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.).
The Applicant certifies that neither the Applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. §862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR §1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification §1.2002(c). The Applicant certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

JAMES M. WEITZMAN


Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1169676_5152275.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table of Contents for Technical Application Materials
1169676_5152287.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Statement A - Proposal and Antenna Description - Blanketing and Coverage information
1169676_5152307.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table I - Night Antenna System Parameters - Standard Pattern Tabulation
1169676_5152322.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figure 1 - Nighttime Radiation (Standard) Pattern Polar Plot
1169676_5152340.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figure 2 - Antenna System Elevation Plan
1169676_5152384.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figures 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D - Site Location maps, site photographs, site plat plan
1169676_5152456.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figures 4 and 5 - Blanketing Contour Map and Nighttime Coverage Map
1169676_5152487.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table II - Distance To Coverage Contours
1169676_5152503.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table III - Soil Conductivity Summary
1169676_5152523.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Appendix I - Supplemental Conductivity Measurements
1169676_5152768.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 12 - Statement B - Nighttime Principal Community Coverage
1169676_5152782.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 12 - Figure 6 - Map showing Nighttime Coverage Contours
1169676_5153176.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Statement C - Nighttime Allocation Considerations
1169676_5153180.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Table IV - 'Nighttime Interference Free' Contour Calculations
1169676_5153189.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Table V - Nighttime Frequency Allocation Channel Study
1169676_5153197.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Table VI - Study of WHAM Protection
1169676_5153233.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 18 - Statement D - Environmental Considerations - RF Exposure
1169676_5200017.pdf Applicant All Purpose BIA Radio Market Report
1169676_6056642.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table of Contents for Technical Application Materials
1169676_6056643.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Statement A - Proposal and Antenna Description - Blanketing and Coverage information
1169676_6056644.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table I - Night Antenna System Parameters - Standard Pattern Tabulation
1169676_6056645.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figure 1 - Nighttime Radiation (Standard) Pattern Polar Plot
1169676_6056646.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figure 2 - Antenna System Elevation Plan
1169676_6056647.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figures 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D - Site Location maps, site photographs, site plat plan
1169676_6056648.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Figures 4 and 5 - Blanketing Contour Map and Nighttime Coverage Map
1169676_6056649.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table II - Distance To Coverage Contours
1169676_6056650.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Table III - Soil Conductivity Summary
1169676_6056651.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 11 - Appendix I - Supplemental Conductivity Measurements
1169676_6056652.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 12 - Statement B - Nighttime Principal Community Coverage
1169676_6056653.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 12 - Figure 6 - Map showing Nighttime Coverage Contours
1169676_6056654.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Statement C - Nighttime Allocation Considerations
1169676_6056655.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Table IV - 'Nighttime Interference Free' Contour Calculations
1169676_6056656.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Table V - Nighttime Frequency Allocation Channel Study
1169676_6056657.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 16 - Table VI - Study of WHAM Protection
1169676_6056658.pdf Applicant All Purpose WAGE - Exhibit 18 - Statement D - Environmental Considerations - RF Exposure
1169676_712058.txt Applicant All Purpose RESPONSE
1169676_712059.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 11 - WAGE NIGHTTIME APPLICATION; STMT A, FIGS 1-5; TBLS 1-3; APPENDIX I
1169676_712060.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 12 - NIGHTTIME 1190 KHZ APPLICATION - STATEMENT B AND FIGURE 6
1169676_712061.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 13 - MAIN STUDIO REQUIREMENT
1169676_712062.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 14 - SATISFACTION OF INTERFERENCE RULES
1169676_712063.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 16 - NIGHTTIME 1190 KHZ APPLICATION - STATEMENT C, TABLES IV, V, AND VI
1169676_712064.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 18 - NIGHTTIME 1190 KHZ APPLICATION - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
1169676_712065.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 20 - DAYTIME APPLICATION INFORMATION
1169676_712066.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 21 - NIGHTTIME APPLICATION INFORMATION
D:\data\prod\cdbs\letters\\11\A-1169676_F-54876_L-11693-BP-20090106AFY.pdf Internal All Purpose imported letter
D:\data\prod\cdbs\letters\\13\A-1169676_F-54876_L-13511-BP-20090106AFY.pdf Internal All Purpose imported letter