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Approved by OMB 3060-0837
September 2014
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)Modification of a License for DTV Application

File Number:
0000040845
Submit Date:
01/26/2018
Call Sign:
KQED
Facility ID:
35500
FRN:
0001549765
State:
California
City:
SAN FRANCISCO
Service:
DTV
Purpose:
Modification to License (Sharing) BLEDT-20130104ACT
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
01/29/2018
Expiration Date:
12/01/2022
Filing Status:
Active


General Information

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

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? No
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:
Are the frequencies or parameters requested in this filing covered by grandfathered privileges, previously approved by waiver, or functionally integrated with an existing station? No

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

KQED INC.

Doing Business As: KQED INC.

Abby Staeble

2601 MARIPOSA STREET

SAN FRANCISO, CA 94110

United States

+1 (415) 553-2337 astaeble@kqed.org Not-for-Profit

Authorization Holder Name

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

ABBY Staeble

Senior Paralegal

KQED Inc.

Abby Staeble

KQED Inc.

2601 Mariposa St.

San Francisco, CA 94110

United States

+1 (415) 553-2337 ASTAEBLE@KQED.ORG Legal Representative

Larry Voytilla

MANAGER OF ENGINEERING FACILITIES

KQED Inc.

KQED INC.

2601 MARIPOSA ST.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110

United States

+1 (415) 553-2473 LVOYTILLA@KQED.ORG Technical Representative

Alien Ownership

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Question Response
1) Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government as specified in Section 310(a) of the Communications Act?
2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1))
3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2))
4) Is the applicant an entity of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(3))
5) Is the applicant directly or indirectly controlled by any other entity of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof, or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(4))
6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act?
7) In connection with this application, is the applicant filing a foreign ownership Petition for Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act?

Basic Qualifying Questions

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Section Question Response
Revoked Application Has the Applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station Authorization revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station Authorization denied by the Commission? Yes
State or Federal Convictions Has the Applicant or any party to this application, or any party directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant, ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court? No

Channel Sharing

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Section Question Response
Channel Sharing Is this filing to implement a Channel Sharing Agreement? Yes
Is the channel sharing agreement consistent with all Commission rules and policies including those set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 73.3700? Yes
Enter the Facility ID of the station to be shared:
Input the Facility ID of station(s) listed in the CSA:

Channel and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Proposed Community of License Facility ID 35500
State California
City SAN FRANCISCO
DTV Channel 30
Designated Market Area SAN FRANCISCO-OAK-SAN JOSE
Facility Type Facility Type Noncommercial Educational
Station Type Main
Zone Zone 2

Antenna Location Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Structure Registration Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1001289
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 37° 45' 19.0" N+
Longitude 122° 27' 10.0" W-
Structure Type TOWER-A free standing or guyed struct
Overall Structure Height 297.7 meters
Support Structure Height 237.7 meters
Ground Elevation (AMSL) 254.2 meters
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 288.4 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain 511.7 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 542.6 meters

Antenna Technical Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type Directional Custom
Do you have an Antenna ID? Yes
Antenna ID 109395
Antenna Manufacturer and Model Manufacturer: DIE
Model TUM20-C5SP-14/60H-2-R-T
Rotation 0 degrees
Electrical Beam Tilt 0.75
Mechanical Beam Tilt Not Applicable
toward azimuth
Polarization Elliptical
DTV and DTS: Elevation Pattern Does the proposed antenna propose elevation radiation patterns that vary with azimuth for reasons other than the use of mechanical beam tilt? No
Uploaded file for elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values (Pre-rotated Pattern)

DegreeValueDegreeValueDegreeValueDegreeValue
0.7450.8860.6370.296
0.9350.7010.8510.169
0.8780.7190.9820.419
0.6120.9210.8490.619
0.7780.8620.6580.661
10.6620.6040.777
0.8810.8210.5370.95
0.660.9440.2870.977
0.8590.7340.1350.785

Additional Azimuths

Degree VA
86 0.915
356 0.709
14 0.963
124 0.939
105 0.656

Operating Constants

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Section Question Response
Transmitter and Transmission Line Transmitter Power Output (TPO):
(average power at input to transmission line, after any filter attached to the transmitter, if used)

15.84 dBk

38.37 kW

Transmission Line Loss (LL): 1.69 dB
Antenna Input Power (AIP): 14.15 dBk
Max. Antenna Power Gain (AG) 15.85 dB
Effective Radiated Power (ERP)
(Average Power)

30.00 dBk

1000 kW

Parties to the Application (0)

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Information not provided.

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).

License Certifications

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Section Question Response
Main Studio Location The main studio location complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. Yes
Country US
PO Box
Address Line 1 2601 Mariposa St
Address Line 2
City San Francisco
State FM
Zip Code 94110
Phone
Constructed Facility The facility constructed as authorized in the underlying construction permit. Yes
Special Operating Conditions The facility was constructed in compliance with all special operating conditions, terms, and obligations described in the construction permit.

An exhibit may be required. Review the underlying construction permit.

Yes
Transmitter The transmitter complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1660. Yes
Changing Transmitter Power Output Is this application being filed to authorize a change in transmitter power output caused by the replacement of an omnidirectional antenna with another omnidirectional antenna or an alteration of the transmission line system? See 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1690(c)(1) and (c)(10). No
Replacing a Directional Antenna Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(3) to replace a directional antenna with another directional antenna? No
The proposed theoretical antenna pattern complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(3).
Use a formerly licensed main facility as an auxiliary facility Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(c)(1) to request authorization to use a formerly licensed main facility as an auxiliary facility and/or change the ERP of the proposed auxiliary facility? No
The proposed auxiliary facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(a).
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)

Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Obligations Licensee/Permittee certifies that all terms, conditions, and obligations set forth in the underlying construction permit have been fully met. Yes
Licensee/Permittee certifies that, apart from changes already reported, no cause or circumstance has arisen since the grant of the underlying construction permit which would result in any statement or representation contained in the construction permit application to be now incorrect. Yes
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. Yes
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? No

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. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

William Lowery

General Counsel


01/26/2018

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
KQEH Channel Change Basic Qualification Exhibit.pdf Applicant Basic Eligibility Questions KQED Basic Qualification Exhibit for KQEH Channel Share License Modification
KQEH Channel Change Notice of Internal Channel Share.pdf Applicant Channel Sharing KQEH/KQED Notice of Internal Channel Share