NAB reports (Mar-Dec 1933)

SHORT-WAVE BROADCAST PICK-UP ARRANGEMENT A station manager inquires — How do I arrange to use broadcast pick-up equipment ? This question has presented difficulties to many station managers. The following is offered as a guide for the pro¬ cedure required by the regulations of the Federal Radio Com¬ mission. This question involves two types of licenses — a general experi¬ mental license and a regular broadcast pick-up license. Assume you have two such stations — one we will say is W14ZZZ and operates on about 60,000 kc., and the other KBBB which operates on 2342 kc. The W14ZZZ station operates under a general experimental license, while Station KBBB is a regular broadcast pick-up station. However, in so far as use is concerned, either of these stations may be used for regular broadcast pick-up purposes, the only condition being that when W14ZZZ is used, a record shall be maintained in conformity with Rules 310 to 313 A. It will be noted, therefore, that the practice is to permit licensed general experimental stations using frequencies in the very high frequency band (30,000 kc. and up) to carry on any recognized service, provided, of course, it is done with the understanding that any use made of the very high frequencies is experimental and no direct charge should be made for the service. The expression “Where wire facilities are not available” in Rule 354 means where wire facilities are not installed and therefore would not be available on short notice. To illustrate, it may be desired to use W14ZZZ or KBBB for broadcast pick-up purposes in connection with the reporting of a parade 'and to locate the pick-up transmitter on the sidewalk. In all probability, a wireline could be obtained from a nearby building or the particular event could be reported from a building where wirelines are avail¬ able. However, there may be some special advantage for locating the pick-up transmitter on the sidewalk, and since wirelines could not be made available without providing for a special installation, the licensee would be permitted to use the broadcast pick-up trans¬ mitter on the sidewalk in lieu of making arrangements for wireline connections. In other words, it is our observation that the Rule is given very liberal construction. Under Rule 357, licensees of broadcast stations are required to obtain permission from the Commission at least two days in ad¬ vance of an expected radio pick-up. However, in the event that it is impossible to comply with this rule, such permission may be obtained by telegraphing or telephoning the Commission just prior to the time of expected use of the broadcast pick-up station. It is not necessary to obtain permission from the Commission to use a general experimental station operating on the very high frequen¬ cies (30,000 kc. and above), for broadcast pick-up purposes. In other words, you are required to obtain permission before using KBBB, though you may do so, in cases requiring it, by telephone or telegraph. In the case of W14ZZZ you are not required to obtain permission. In the event that a station desires to rebroadcast a short-wave broadcast program originating in, let us say, Mexico, it would be necessary to obtain the permission of the originating station. If, however, a broadcast station in the United States should desire to rebroadcast a short-wave program originating in the United States, the permission of the Commission would be necessary in accordance with Rule 321. TURKISH STATION COMPLETED _ The Turkish Government has completed plans for the construc¬ tion of a radio broadcasting station at Ankara at an approximate cost of $500,000, according to a report received in the Commerce Department’s Electrical Equipment Division from the Depart¬ ment’s office in Istanbul. FEDERAL RADIO COMMISSION ACTION HEARING CALENDAR Thursday, June 29, 1933 WGNY— Peter Goelet, Chester Township, N. Y.— Modification of license to increase power from 50 watts to 100 watts, 1210 kc., specified hours. TENTATIVE HEARING CALENDAR (Dates subject to change) July 6, 1933 NEW— Leo J. Omelian, Erie, Pa.— Construction permit, 1420 kc., 100 watts 250 watts LS, unlimited time (facilities of WERE). July 7, 1933 WNBW — WNBW, Inc., Carbondale, Pa. — Renewal of license and involuntary assignment of license. July 10, 1933 NEW — William L. Slade, Hamilton, Ohio — Construction permit, 1420 kc., 100 watts, unlimited time (facilities of WHBD). WHBD — F. P. Moler, Mt. Orab, Ohio — Renewal of license. KGEK — Elmer G. Beehler, Yuma, Colo. — Construction permit to move station to Ft. Collins, Colo.; 1200 kc., 100 watts, specified hours. July 11, 1933 WPRO — Cherry & Webb Broadcasting Co., Providence, R. I. — Special experimental authority to change from 1210 kc., 100 watts, unlimited time, to 630 kc., 250 watts, unlimited time. July 12, 1933 KSO — Iowa Broadcasting Co., Des Moines, Iowa — Construction permit to change from 1370 kc., 100 watts 250 watts LS, unlimited time, to 1120 kc., 250 watts 500 watts LS, un¬ limited time (facilities of WIAS). WIAS — Iowa Broadcasting Co., Ottumwa, Iowa — Renewal of license. July 13, 1933 Hearing involving the applications of WARD, WBBC, WLTH, and WFOX, Brooklyn, N. Y., for renewals of licenses and modifi¬ cations of licenses, and application of WARD for construc¬ tion permit to move transmitter. KFAC — Los Angeles Broadcasting Co., Los Angeles, Calif. — Modification of license to change hours to unlimited. July 18, 1933 WDEL — WDEL, Inc., Wilmington, Del. — Modification of license to increase night power to 500 watts. July 24, 1933 WEXL — Royal Oak Broadcasting Co., Royal Oak, Mich. — Con¬ struction permit to increase power from 50 watts to 100 watts. WJBK — James F. Hopkins, Inc., Detroit, Mich. — Modification of license to change hours to unlimited. WIBM — WIBM, Inc., Jackson, Mich. — Modification of license to change hours to unlimited. APPLICATIONS GRANTED First Zone WHN — Marcus Loew Booking Agency, New York — Granted con¬ struction permit to move transmitter from New York City to Astoria, L. I., and install new equipment with maximum rated power of 250 watts. WSVS — Seneca Vocational High School, Buffalo, N. Y. — Granted authority to suspend operation from June 26 to Sept. 11, 1933. WGLC — O. T. Griffin & G. F. Bissell, Hudson Falls, N. Y.— Granted modification of license to increase night power from 50 to 100 watts. WPRO — Cherry & Webb Broadcasting Co., Providence, R. I. — Granted license covering change in transmitter and studio location; 1210 kc., 100 watts, unlimited time. WPCH — Eastern Broadcasters, Inc., New York City — Granted voluntary assignment of license to Knickerbocker Broad¬ casting Co., Inc. WORC — Alfred Frank Kleindienst, Worcester, Mass. — Granted special temporary experimental authority to end 3 a. m., Sept. 9, 1933, to change frequency from 1200 kc. to 1280 kc., increase power from 100 to 500 watts, and install new equipment using directional antenna. Second Zone WBAX — John H. Stenger, Jr., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Granted special authority to operate from 8 p. m. to 12 midnight June 23. • Page 75 •