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HOW TO EASE WAY INTO TV: FCC Chairman Denny stirred a simmering cauldron when he
made that NAB convention suggestion about "whistling post" TV outlets, as a temporary expedient until TV can surmount its economic barriers (Vol. 3, No. 38). His words, quite naturally, are being construed as basic Commission policy, for he said his speech had been approved by all his colleagues save new incumbent Comr. Jones. Quiet Mr. Jones prefers to say nothing until he learns his way around — indeed, is gaining quite a reputation as a tireless questioner and good listener, non-committal to all who are offering him gratuitous advice and "indoctrination."
That the FCC, in its zeal to "sell" TV to more comers, is inclined to be lenient and helpful during these inceptive stages, was manifested this week by its waiver once again of rule requiring minimum of 28 hours programming weekly, this time until Dec. 31.
Denny 's suggestion, in effect, invites many to get into TV, gain foothold on some channels (see allocations, page 4, Supp. 18-D) , with little more investment than a transmitter-antenna setup. Since no local programming would be attempted at first, need for camera chains, film units, studios, staff is eliminated. Programs for such "repeaters" would be obtained from either (a) coaxial cable or common carrier microwave relays, if such system runs through or near station location, or
(b) private microwave relays, such as now link New York-Schenectady-Philadelphia, or
(c) direct pickup, sometimes possible over 100 miles if extremely high receiving antennas are used.
Costs would be surprisingly low, considering future stake and compared to §250,000 usually estimated for full-scale plant. Basic equipment would be 500-watt transmitter, quoted by all 3 makers (DuMont, GE, RCA) at around §35,000 with associated audio and monitoring equipment; 3-bay antenna, GE's at §10,000, RCA's at §12,200 for Channels 1-6 and §13,250 for 7-13. There are many variables, of course; a one-leap relay, for example, would cost §10,000, says RCA. Then there are costs of tower (high FM tower often will do) and, of course, real estate.
Note : We again suggest you read TV portion of Denny’s speech closely; ask
FCC information office for copy of full text.
SPROUTING FM NETWORKS: Petrillo put a definite crimp in Continental Network’s program plans, but he can’t stop its physical expansion (Vol. 3, No. 37). WSBA-FM, York, Pa., became 23th affiliate this week, and several more, involving substantial jumps, are due any day. Number of stations asking about chances of hooking up is
now around 30. CN has told many of these to hurry up to full power and start
stringing regional FM chains first.
Some regional FM networks are coming along nicely, others are still nebulous. In Michigan, WPAG-FM, Ann Arbor, plans to feed at least U of Michigan's home football games to 7, perhaps more, of the State's FM stations, beginning today. Arrowhead FM Network (WDUL, Duluth, Minn., WEAU-FM, Eau Claire, Wis., WJMC-FM, Rice Lake, Wis., to begin with) has set Nov. 1 as beginning date — but Petrillo ban may cramp its musical style. KOZY, Kansas City, and WIBW-FM, Topeka, have been ex
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