Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1959)

from Oct. 7 to Oct. 12 in proceeding on application of Eastern Idaho Bcstg. and Television Co. for new tv station to operate on ch. 8 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Action Sept. 22. Granted joint petition by Continental Bcstg. Corp. (WHOA), San Juan, and Jose R. Madrazo, Guaynabo, P.R., for continuance of date for exchange of exhibits from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12 and from Oct. 5 to Oct. 21 for hearing on their am applications. Action Sept. 25. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle Pursuant to Sept. 21 hearing in proceeding on applications of Sheffield Bcstg. Co. and J. B. Fait Jr., for new am stations in Sheffield, Ala., scheduled Oct. 13 for filing proposed findings of fact and conclusions and Oct. 26 for replies, if any, and closed proceeding. Action Sept. 21. On own motion, continued without date prehearing conference and hearing, which were set for Sept. 25 and Sept. 30, respectively, in proceeding on am application of WPGC Inc. (WPGC), Morningside, Md. Action Sept. 22. On own motion, continued without date prehearing conference which was set for Sept. 23 in proceeding on applications of WBUD Inc. and Concert Network Inc., for new fm stations in Trenton, N.J. Action Sept. 22. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning By order, formalized certain agreements reached at Sept. 15 prehearing conference in proceeding on applications of Birney Imes Jr., for new am station in West Memphis, Ark., et al.; scheduled hearing for Jan. 18, 1960. Action Sept. 22. Upon request by Satellite Center Radio Co., scheduled further prehearing conference for Sept. 28 in proceeding on Satellite's application and that of Denver Bcstg. Co., for new am stations in Denver and Arvada, Colo. Action Sept. 23. Pursuant to agreement of parties, continued hearing to Oct. 1, at 10:30 a.m., in proceeding on am application of Radio Americas Corp. (WORA), Mayaguez, P.R Granted petition by KFWB Bcstg. Corp., respondent, for continuance of certain procedural dates in proceeding on am application of Southbay Bcstrs., Chula Vista, Calif.; continued hearing from Sept. 29 to Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. Actions Sept. 24. By Hearing Examiner Herbert STiarfman Scheduled prehearing conference for Oct. 26 in proceeding on applications of Lawrence W. Felt and International Good Music Inc., for new fm stations in Carlsbad and San Diego, Calif. Action Sept 23 Granted petition by North Suburban Radio Inc., for leave to amend its application to reflect stock agreement between it and Mid-America Bcstg. System Inc., competing applicant for new am station to operate on 1430 kc, 1 kw DA-D, in Highland Park, 111. Action Sept. 24. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith Pursuant to agreement of parties arrived at during Sept. 18 prehearing conference, continued from Oct. 9 to Dec. 9 hearing in proceeding on application of South Minneapolis Bcstrs. for new am station in Bloomington, Minn. Action Sept. 18. Granted motion by the National Bcstg. Co. (WRCA), New York, N.Y., insofar as it requests continuance of prehearing conference in proceeding on its am application; continued prehearing conference from Sept. 23 to Nov. 5 and continued to date to be fixed at prehearing conference scheduled for Oct. 30 Pursuant to agreement of counsel at prehearing conference of Sept. 21, continued hearing from Oct. 8 to 2 p.m., Dec. 14 in Greensboro-High Point, N.C., tv ch. 8 proceeding. Actions Sept. 21. Granted petition by broadcast bureau for extension of time from Sept. 23 to Sept 28 to file pleadings in response to petition for reconsideration filed by TriCities Bcstg Co., one of applicants in Greensboro-High Point, N.C., tv ch. 8 proceeding. Action Sept. 25. Commission on Sept. 22 amended Sec. 3.682 of part 3 of rules to delete note following that section which authorized tv broadcast stations to transmit reference test signals through Oct. 3, 1959. A Sept. 9 action authorized transmission on regular basis, thus eliminating need for the special authority. Commission has revised its radio equipment hst, part A, showing transmitters, translators, and monitors acceptable, as of Aug. 31, for use in tv broadcast service provided operation is in accordance with Commission's rules and that technical specifications listed are not exceeded. "Type acceptance" is required for listing of transmitters, and "type approval" is necessary for translator and monitor listings. It is not possible for Commission to print BROADCASTING, October 5, 1959 the list in sufficient quantity to permit general distribution. However, copies will be available for inspection at Commission's offices in Washington, D.C., and at each of its field offices. Industries and others interested may reproduce list in whole or in part if they so desire. Arrangements may be made through the Technical Research Div. of the Office of Chief Engineer for loan of copy for this purpose. BROADCAST ACTIONS By Broadcast Bureau Actions of September 25 WOC-TV Davenport, Iowa— Granted cp to change trans, location, trans, make changes in ant. system and other equipment changes; ant. 940 ft. WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, Wis.— Granted cp to make changes in ant. system and equipment; ant. 900 ft. (main trans. & ant.) *WBAA West Lafayette, Ind.— Granted cp to make changes in ant. system (side mount fm ant. on center tower); condition. Nevada Radio-Television Inc. Reno, Nev. —Granted cp for new tv intercity relay station. WLOB-FM Portland, Me.— Granted cp to replace expired permit which authorized new fm station. WOOW Greenville, N.C.— Granted mod. of cp to change studio location and type trans.; remote control permitted. KSFM (FM) Sacramento, Calif.— Granted extension of completion date to Oct 30. Actions of September 24 WICC-AM-TV Bridgeport, Conn.— Granted assignment of licenses to ConnecticutNew York Bcstrs. Inc. WHBG Harrisonburg, Va.— Granted acquisition of positive control by William Wallace Greer, Jr. through purchase of stock from Charles and Zerilda Dillon. WARN Ft. Pierce, Fla.— Granted cp to change ant. -trans, and studio location and make changes in ground system. WPAT-FM Paterson, N.J.— Granted cp to decrease ERP to 4.4 kw; increase ant height to 870 ft.; change ant.-trans. location; install new trans, and new ant.; remote control permitted; waived Sec. 3.205 (a) of rules to permit main studio to be located at site other than in place where station is located and not at trans, site and cp to install new trans, to be used as alternate main trans. WAUG-FM Augusta, Ga.— Granted cp to install new trans, and increase ERP to 9 kw; ant. 100 ft. KNDO (TV) Yakima, Wash. — Granted mod. of cp to change ERP to vis. 19.5 kw, aur. 10.5 kw, type ant., make changes in equipment, correct geographical coordinates (not move) and specify studio location; ant. 960 ft. KCCC-TV Sacramento, Calif.— Granted mod. of cp to change ERP to vis. 15.8 kw aur. 8.51 kw, install new trans, and ant. system, and make changes in equipment; ant. 320 ft. KRKD-FM Los Angeles, Calif.— Granted mod. of SCA to install new equipment. The following stations were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: K76AR, K78AL, K80AR, K82AI Minneonto Television Inc., Kabetogama, and Orr, Minn., to Dec. 31. Actions of September 23 WDMG Douglas, Ga.— Granted mod. of license to operate trans, by remote control, using DA-N; conditions. KWME-FM Walnut Creek, Calif.— Granted change of remote control authority. Actions of September 22 KRLD-AM-FM-TV Dallas, Texas— Granted assignment of licenses to The Times Herald Printing Co. WCQS Alma, Ga.— Granted assignment of license to Queen City Bcstg. System Die. WHAB Baxley, Ga.— Granted assignment of license to WHAB Radio Inc. WVSC Somerset, Pa.— Granted assignment ment of license to Radio Station WVSC Inc WITE Brazil, Ind.— Granted assignment of cp to Quad Cities Bcstg. Corp. KPAP Redding, Calif.— Granted relinquishment of negative control by P. Dalporto through sale of stock by C. E. Chamberlain, P. Dalporto and Victor Milnes to James R. Hampton and Victor Milnes. KSRA Salmon, Idaho— Granted relinquishment of negative control by Snake River Radio & Television Co., Inc. through transfer of stock to Richard Eugene and Sara Lynn Carr. KFI Los Angeles, Calif.— Granted mod of license to operate main trans, by remote control. WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, Mich.— Granted cp to change trans, location, make changes in ant. system and other equipment; ERP vis. 316 kw, aur. 158 kw, ant 1,000 ft WDAM-TV Laurel, Miss.— Granted' mod of cp to change name to South Mississippi Television Co. Following stations were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: KERATV Dallas, Tex. to March 30, 1960; WGANTV Portland, Me. (main trans. & ant.) to April 13, 1960; KOPR-TV Butte, Mont to Feb. 13, 1960; KOMC (TV) McCook, Neb. to Dec. 21; WSPD-TV Toledo, Ohio (aux trans.) to Jan. 13, 1960; KNAC (TV) Hot Springs, Ark. to March 28, 1960; WARDTV Johnstown, Pa. to Feb. 13, 1960. Actions of September 21 KBMI Henderson, Nev.— Granted mod of license to operate trans, by remote control WLOD Pompano Beach, Fla. — Granted mod. of license to change name to WLOD Inc. WYFI (FM) Norfolk, Va.— Granted cp to make changes in ant. system and change ground system; ERP 13.5 kw. Following stations were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: KYAP Ruidoso, N.M. to Nov. 30; KCUL Fort Worth Tex to Feb. 8, 1960; KSPL-FM Diboll, Tex.' I?, Nov 21; WNWC (FM) Arlington Heights, 111. to Dec. 31. WPDR Portage, Wis.— Granted authority to sign-off at 5:15, CST, for period beginning Sept. 27 and ending Sept. 30. PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED Hastings-Raydist Inc., Hampton, Va. (9 22-59)— Requests that table of frequency allocations found in Sec. 2.104, Sec 11 601 ™„sec-; of sub Part M of Part H and Sec! 20.29 of part 20 of rules be amended to provide for use of certain frequencies in 16501655 and 3300-3310 kc bands as well as entire 1750-1800 kc band for radiolocation operations throughout continental United States Alaska, Hawaii and the United States' possessions, on noninterference basis WLUK-TV Marinette, Wis. (9-22-59)— Requests reallocation of ch. 11 from Marinette to Green Bay, Wis. and simultaneous mod. of WLUK-TV's outstanding license to specify operation on ch. 11 in Green Bay Ann. Sept. 25. How the FCC radio processing line will be Following applications, announced Sept. 24 are on top of the standard radio processing line and are due to be considered by FCC, beginning Oct. 31. Any new applications or changes in current applications that may conflict with applications on this list must be filed with FCC by close of business Oct. 30 in order to be considered with this group. Applications from the top of processing line: BP-12238— KSAM Huntsville, Tex., Huntsville Bcstg. Co. Has: 1490kc, 250w, Unl. Req: 1490kc, 250w, lkw-LS, Unl. BP-12250— WILM Wilmington, Del., Delaware Bcstg. Co. Has: 1450kc, 250w, Unl Req: 14o0kc, 250w, lkw-LS, Unl BP-12251— WRAW Reading, Pa., WRAW Inc. Has: 1340kc, 250w, Unl. Req: 1340kc 250w, lkw-LS, Unl. BP-I2254— NEW Wheatland, Wyo. Kowbov Bcstg. Co. Req: 1340kc, 250w, Unl BP-12261— WNEX Macon, Ga., Macon Bcstg. Co. Has: 1400kc, 250w, Unl Rea • 1400kc, 250w, lkw-LS, Unl q" BP-12262 WOPI Bristol, Tenn., WOPI Inc Has: 1490kc, 250w, Unl. Req: 1490kc, 250w' lkw-LS, Unl. BP-12264— WBHF Cartersville, Ga., W R Frier. Has: 1450kc, 250w, Unl. Req: 1450kc' 250w, lkw-LS, Unl. 4 ' BP-12270— WSSC Sumter, S.C., Radio SoU^ter Has: 1340kc, 250w, Unl. Req: 1340kc, 250w, lkw-LS, Unl BP-12286 — WELY Ely, Minn., Charles B Persons. Has: 1450kc, 250w, Unl. Req: 1450 kc, 250w, lkw-LS, Unl. BP-12287— KXRA Alexandria, Minn., Alexandria Bcstg. Corp. Has: 1490kc, 250w, Unl. 113