** Public Notice **Decatur Community RadioDCR 1650 AM Radio
Station Documentationprovided as a courtesy to FCC inspectors or other interested parties.
Official On Air Date 06 October 2003Section I Statement of Purpose and Disclaimera. The following is a compilation of all pertinent information that may be required by an agent of the FCC while inspecting
or presenting a query to Decatur Community Radio facilities and or Studios. It may also be of interest to those who may be in the process of developing a Part 15 broadcast station. Please note that under any circumstances are the following parts of information to be taken as receiving legal advice from Decatur Community Radio, it's agents, associates, or anyone associated directly
or indirectly with Decatur Community Radio.
1. No liability is assumed for any information that is broadcast over the air, either online or over the AM frequency. Decatur Community Radio believes in the right to free speech under the Constitution. It is the listeners responsibility tochoose when to turn the dial when the content does not agree with his or her views.
b. In addition to broadcasting on the internet, Decatur Community Radio operates on the AM frequency under FCC Part 15 rules and regulations (Sec. 15.219 Operation in the band 510-1705 kHz.) and intends to fully comply with the same. While the right to free speech is important, Decatur Community Radio is not a "Pirate Radio station" and does not hide the location and/or the band on which it operates. All program schedules are publicly posted on the website and announced over the air waves.
c. 1650 AM Decatur Community Radio is a private community oriented radio station. It's mission is to give the listening area an air wave voice of it's own. Local businesses, civic groups, etc. are encouraged to request ad space for broadcast.
Section II Content
a. The majority of broadcasts incorporate talk radio, old time radio re-broadcasts, music mixes created by Decatur Community Radio, and comedy.
b. Public service announcements and commercials are also aired everyday.
Section III Ownership Profile
a. Decatur Community Radio is owned and operated as a Corporation. There are no investors and no investments are solicited in any way.
Section IV Equipment List
a. Decatur Community Radio uses various amounts of equipment to create a professional broadcast both online and on the air waves. The radio transmitters that are used are unaltered AM1000 Rangemasters by Hamilton PCB Design (FCC Certified). The entire transmitter system is set up according to manufacturer instructions as it was certified by the FCC. No modifications have been made to the unit. No linears, or other power boosters are used.
d. Transmitter Certification:
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FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554
GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION
Certification
Hamilton PCB Design 134 Wind Chime Ct. 20594,
Raleigh, NC 27619 Date of Grant: 07/17/1998 Application Dated: 05/08/1998
Attention: Keith Hamilton
NOT TRANSFERABLE
EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is
hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID
ONLY for the equipment
identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and
Regulations listed
below.
FCC IDENTIFIER: NWXAM1000
Name of Grantee: Hamilton PCB Design
Equipment Class: Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
Notes:
Grant Notes FCC Rule Parts Frequency Range (MHZ) Output Watts
Frequency Tolerance Emission Designator
37 15 1.2 - 1.71 %
37: This
device has shown compliance with new rules adopted under Docket 87-389 and is
not affected by Section 15.37, transition rule.
TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 15--RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES
Subpart C--Intentional Radiators Sec. 15.215 Additional provisions to the
general radiated emission limitations. (a) The regulations in Secs. 15.217
through 15.255 provide alternatives to the general radiated emission limits for
intentional radiators operating in specified frequency bands. Unless otherwise
stated, there are no restrictions as to the types of operation permitted under
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Section V Pre-Operation Testing and Surveying
a. Prior to operating the AM frequency portion of this radio broadcast, a number of internal/external surveys and tests were performed by the owner. This was to insure a clear signal, which would not impose on the rights of both licensed commercial stations and listeners of the same.
Section VI FCC Rules and Regulations Pertaining to this Operation
a. A listing of the required rules under which Decatur Community Radio operates is provided below:
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[Code of Federal Regulations][Title 47, Volume 1][Revised as of October 1, 2001]From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access[CITE: 47CFR15.219] [Page 725] TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 15--RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES--Table of Contents Subpart C--Intentional Radiators Sec. 15.219 Operation in the band 510-1705 kHz. (a) The total input power to the final radio frequency stage (exclusive of filament or heater power) shall not exceed 100 milliwatts. (b) The total length of the transmission line, antenna and ground lead (if used) shall not exceed 3 meters. (c) All emissions below 510 kHz or above 1705 kHz shall be attenuated at least 20 dB below the level of the unmodulated carrier. Determination of compliance with the 20 dB attenuation specification may be based on measurements at the intentional radiator's antenna output terminal unless the intentional radiator uses a permanently attached antenna, in which case compliance shall be demonstrated by measuring the radiated emissions.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b. To conform to applicable provisions of Part 15 of FCC Rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.