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September 2014
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Minor Modification of Licensed AM Station Application (301-AM)

File Number:
BP-20011012AAG
Submit Date:
10/12/2001
Lead Call Sign:
WCMR
FRN:
0004341897
Service:
Full Power AM
Purpose:
Minor Modification
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
02/01/2002
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? Yes
Indicate reason for fee exemption: FILED PURSUANT TO TOWER REGISTRATION PROGRAM
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

PROGRESSIVE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.

Applicant

Doing Business As: PROGRESSIVE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.

P.O. BOX 307

ELKHART, IN 46515

United States

+1 (219) 875-5166

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

WAYNE REESE

CONSULTING ENGINEER

PO BOX 220

COLDWATER, MI 49036

United States

+1 (517) 278-7339

WAYNE@MUNN-REESE.COM

Technical Representative

DENNIS F. BEGLEY

REDDY BEGLEY & MCCORMICK

United States

+1 (202) 659-5700

DBEGLEY@RBMFCCLAW.COM

Legal Representative

Attributable Interest

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Section Question Response
Multiple Ownership Is the applicant or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio joint sales agreement or an attributable radio 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.
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 policies 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)?

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. Yes
Adverse Findings Applicant certifies that, with respect to the applicant and any party to the application, and any non-party equity owner in the applicant, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Local Public Notice Applicant certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580. Yes

Frequency and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Proposed Community of License State Indiana
City Elkhart
Facility Information Frequency 1270
Service Type Main
Facility Type Commercial
Class B
Modes/Hour of Operation Modes/Hour of Operation Daytime, NightTime

Antenna Summary Data

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Directional Antenna Data - Daytime

Section Question Response
Parameters Power 5.000
Latitude 41° 37` 16.2N
Longitude 85° 57` 40.0W
Theoretical RMS 648.57
Standard RMS 682.06
Specified Q
Augmentation Augmentation
Augmentation RMS 682.06
Augmentation Table
Central Azimuth (degrees) Span (degrees) Radiation at Central Azimuth (mV/m)
346.2 23.3 1319.18
273.0 10.0 103.00
264.0 18.0 67.59
246.0 18.0 80.47
237.0 17.0 65.18
187.0 18.0 542.88
178.0 18.0 573.12
167.0 22.0 548.98
118.0 20.0 99.73
108.0 20.0 99.78
98.0 20.0 101.39
88.0 20.0 85.05
Site Plat and Tower Sketch Attach an antenna site plat and a tower sketch. The antenna site plat should clearly show the following items: Boundary lines, roads, railroads, other obstructions, and the ground system or counterpoise. Number and dimensions of ground radials or height and dimensions of counterpoise. Spacing and orientation of each element in the array with respect to true north. A scale in meters. The tower sketch should include site elevation, radiator height above base insulator, tower height above ground level, overall tower height above ground without obstruction lighting, and overall height above ground with obstruction lighting.

Directional Antenna : Tower - 1

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217760
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68.9
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 0.6
Phase -158.5
Spacing 0
Tower Orientation 0
Tower Reference Switch 0
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Directional Antenna : Tower - 2

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217759
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 1
Phase 0
Spacing 86
Tower Orientation 178
Tower Reference Switch 0
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Directional Antenna : Tower - 3

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217761
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 0.485
Phase 158.5
Spacing 86
Tower Orientation 178
Tower Reference Switch 1
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Directional Antenna Data - Nighttime

Section Question Response
Parameters Power 1.000
Latitude 41° 37` 16.2N
Longitude 85° 57` 40.0W
Theoretical RMS 302.56
Standard RMS 318.96
Specified Q
Augmentation Augmentation
Augmentation RMS
Augmentation Table
Central Azimuth (degrees) Span (degrees) Radiation at Central Azimuth (mV/m)
Site Plat and Tower Sketch Attach an antenna site plat and a tower sketch. The antenna site plat should clearly show the following items: Boundary lines, roads, railroads, other obstructions, and the ground system or counterpoise. Number and dimensions of ground radials or height and dimensions of counterpoise. Spacing and orientation of each element in the array with respect to true north. A scale in meters. The tower sketch should include site elevation, radiator height above base insulator, tower height above ground level, overall tower height above ground without obstruction lighting, and overall height above ground with obstruction lighting.

Directional Antenna : Tower - 1

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217760
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68.9
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 1
Phase 0
Spacing 0
Tower Orientation 0
Tower Reference Switch 0
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Directional Antenna : Tower - 2

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217759
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 2.06
Phase -180
Spacing 86
Tower Orientation 178
Tower Reference Switch 0
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Directional Antenna : Tower - 3

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217761
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 1.59
Phase -7.9
Spacing 86
Tower Orientation 178
Tower Reference Switch 1
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Directional Antenna : Tower - 4

Section Question Response
ASR Number Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1217758
Parameters Overall height above ground (including obstruction lighting) 68.9
Height of radiator above base insulator, or above base, if grounded 67
Electrical height of radiator 102.2
Field Ratio 0.49
Phase 158
Spacing 86
Tower Orientation 178
Tower Reference Switch 1
Is the tower toploaded, sectionalized, or neither? Neither
Tower Parameters A 0.0
B 0.0
C 0.0
D 0.0

Technical Certifications

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Section Question Response
Environmental Effect By checking “Yes”, the applicant certifies that the facility will not have a significant environmental impact and complies with the maximum permissible electromagnetic exposure limits for controlled and uncontrolled environments (see 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306). Unless the applicant can determine compliance through the use of the RF worksheets found on the FCC website (https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/lms-radiofrequency-exposure-compliance-worksheets-radio-broadcast-stations.pdf), an Exhibit is required. Yes
Broadcast Facility Does the proposed facility comply with the applicable engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.23, 73.24, 73.33, 73.37, 73.45, 73.150, 73.152, 73.160, 73.182, 73.186, 73.187, 73.189, and 73.1650?
Community of License Change - Section 307(b) Is the application being submitted to change the facility’s community of license? If ‘Yes’, an exhibit is required containing information demonstrating that the proposed community of license change constitutes a preferential arrangement of assignments under Section 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. Section 307(b))?

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


Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description Upload Status
553316_44142.pdf Applicant All Purpose Discussion Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44143.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.1 - Topographical Map showing corrected Center of Array Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44144.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.2 - Copy of corrected ASR #1217760 (Tower 1) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44145.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.2(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217760 (Tower 1) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44146.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.3 - Copy of corrected ASR #1217759 (Tower 2) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44147.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.3(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217759 (Tower 2) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44148.pdf Applicant All Purpose 8. Exhibit 10.4 – Copy of corrected ASR #1217761 (Tower 3) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44149.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.4(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217761 (Tower 3) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44150.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.5 - Copy of corrected ASR #1217758 (Tower 4) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_44151.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.5(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217758 (Tower 4) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_45815.txt Applicant All Purpose SEE DISCUSSION IN EXHIBIT 10 Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_45816.txt Applicant All Purpose NO CHANGES IN DAYTIME OPERATION ARE PROPOSED Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_45817.txt Applicant All Purpose NO CHANGES IN NIGHTTIME OPERATION ARE PROPOSED. Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_45818.txt Applicant All Purpose NO CHANGES IN DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME OPERATION ARE PROPOSED Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233689.pdf Applicant All Purpose Discussion Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233691.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.1 - Topographical Map showing corrected Center of Array Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233693.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.2 - Copy of corrected ASR #1217760 (Tower 1) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233694.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.2(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217760 (Tower 1) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233695.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.3 - Copy of corrected ASR #1217759 (Tower 2) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233696.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.3(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217759 (Tower 2) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233697.pdf Applicant All Purpose 8. Exhibit 10.4 – Copy of corrected ASR #1217761 (Tower 3) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233698.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.4(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217761 (Tower 3) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233699.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.5 - Copy of corrected ASR #1217758 (Tower 4) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
553316_6233702.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 10.5(a) - Vertical Plan of Antenna System ASR #1217758 (Tower 4) Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion