| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Waivers | Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? | Yes |
| Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request: | 1 |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Texas A&M University - College Station |
Department of Communications and Journalism College of Arts & Sciences College Station, TX 77843 United States |
+1 (979) 845-5500 | hblanton@tamu.edu | Private Not-for-Profit Educational Institution |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cary S. Tepper Communications Counsel Tepper Law Firm, LLC |
Cary S. Tepper 4900 Auburn Avenue Suite 100 Bethesda, MD 20814-2632 United States |
+1 (301) 718-1818 | tepperlaw@aol.com | Legal Representative |
| 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? |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Service Type | Service Type | Low Power FM |
| Facility ID | 788172 | |
| State | Texas | |
| City | COLLEGE STATION | |
| FL Channel | 238 | |
| Designated Market Area |
| Facility Id | Call Sign | City | State |
|---|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Structure Registration | Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? | No |
| ASR Number | ||
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude | 30° 36' 44.0" N+ |
| Longitude | 096° 20' 29.0" W- | |
| Structure Type | BMAST-Building with MAST/ANTENNA on top | |
| Overall Structure Height | 19 meters | |
| Support Structure Height | 13 meters | |
| Ground Elevation (AMSL) | 106 meters | |
| Antenna Data | Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level | 18.0 meters |
| Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level | 124.0 meters |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Type | Antenna Type | Non-Directional |
| Do you have an Antenna ID? | ||
| Antenna ID | 69-2019-08-06 | |
| Antenna Manufacturer and Model | Manufacturer: | |
| Model | ||
| Rotation | ||
| Electrical Beam Tilt | ||
| Mechanical Beam Tilt | ||
| toward azimuth | ||
| Polarization | ||
| Elevation Radiation Pattern | Does the proposed antenna propose elevation radiation patterns that vary with azimuth for reasons other than the use of mechanical beam tilt? | |
| Uploaded file for elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data | ||
| Out-of-Channel Emission Mask: | ||
| Frequency Offset: |
| Party Name | Address | Phone | Positional Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sam W. Torn |
12007 Taylorcrest Court Suite 6800 Houston, TX 77024 United States |
+1 (281) 734-1477 | storn@tamus.edu |
|
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Michael Plank |
225 Hedwig Road Houston, TX 77024 United States |
+1 (713) 898-4474 | mplank@tamus.edu |
|
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Mike Hernandez |
3705 Mockingbird Lane Ft. Worth, TX 76109 United States |
+1 (972) 998-0715 | mhernandez@tamus.edu |
|
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Jay Graham |
11821 Chapelwood Lane Houston, TX 77024 United States |
+1 (281) 507-3540 | jgraham@tamus.edu |
|
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Randy Brooks |
5401 Woodbine Lane San Angelo, TX 76904 United States |
+1 (325) 277-4833 | rbrooks@tamus.edu |
|
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John Bellinger |
19431 Settlers Creek San Antonio, TX 78258 United States |
+1 (210) 872-1501 | jbellinger@tamus.edu |
|
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David Baggett |
14 West Lane Houston, TX 77019 United States |
+1 (713) 444-5694 | dbaggett@tamus.edu |
|
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Robert L. Albritton |
4321 Ridhehaven Court Fort Worth, TX 76116 United States |
+1 (817) 307-6301 | ralbritton@tamus.edu |
|
|
Bill Mahomes |
7775 Firefall Way Unit 1215 Dallas, TX 75230 United States |
+1 (214) 758-9658 | bmahomes@tamus.edu |
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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. | N/A |
| Other Authorizations | Does the applicant or any party to the application have an attributable interest in any other broadcast station(s). |
| 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. | |
| Interference Protection Provisions |
The proposed TV station satisfies the interference protection provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626. |
| 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? |
| 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). |
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| 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. | Bill Mahomes Chairman, Board of Regents 02/12/2024 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station LPFM - Amended Technical Attachment 2-9-2024.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Amended 2-9-2024 Technical Information with Second Adjacent Channel Waiver Request |
| College Station - LPFM Amendment Statement 2-8-2024.docx | Applicant | Amendment | Amendment Statement |
| College Station LPFM - Waiver Exhibit (1).docx | Applicant | Fees, Waivers and Exemptions | |
| College Station LPFM - Waiver Exhibit.docx | Applicant | Fees, Waivers and Exemptions | FCC Rule Waiver Exhibit |
| TAMU College Station - Ownership Exhibit 12-2023.docx | Applicant | Legal Certifications | Attributable Ownership Interests Exhibit |
| TECHNICAL ATTACHMENT NEW LPFM COLLEGE STATION TX.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Technical Information with Second Adjacent Channel Waiver Request |
| Texas A&M University History - LPFM exhibit.docx | Applicant | Point System Factor/Tie Breakers | Established Community Presence Exhibit |
| Texas A&M University - LPFM Educational Programming Exhibit.docx | Applicant | Legal Certifications | Educational Programming Exhibit |