Television digest and FM reports (Jan-Dec 1949)

delete Channel 6 from Syracuse and substitute Channel 3 in its place. Should this proposal be adopted by the Commission, it is hereby proposed to modify the construction permit held by Central New York Broadcasting Company for television station WSYR-TV in Syracuse by substituting therein Channel 3 in place of Channel 6. In the light of the information set forth in paragraph “7” above, it is the judgment of the Commission that its actions will result in the maximum utilization of television channels in the United States and Canada, and will promote the public interest, convenience and necessity, and the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of sections 303(f) and 312 (b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Central New York Broadcasting Co. (WSYRTV), Syracuse, N. Y., is directed to show cause in these proceedings and in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraphs 14 and 15 herein, why its construction permit should not be modified accordingly in the event the Commission deletes Channel 5 from Syracuse and substitutes Channel 3 in its place. 9. In the existing “Table” of television allocations set forth in Section 3.606 of the Commission’s Rules, Channels 2, 6 and 11 are allocated to Rochester, N. Y. A construction permit to operate on Channel 6 in Rochester is held by the Stromberg-Carlson Co. (WHTM) [now WHAMTV]. In the proposed “Table” in Appendix C attached hereto the Commission proposes to delete Channels 2, 6 and 11 from Rochester and substitute Channels 6, 22, 32 and 44 in their places. Should this proposal be adopted by the Commission, it is hereby proposed to modify the construction permit held by Stromberg-Carlson Co., for station WHTM [now WHAM-TV] by substituting therein Channel 6 in place of Channel 6. In the light of the information set forth in paragraph “7” above, it is the judgment of the Commission that its actions will result in the maximum utilization of television channels in the United States and Canada, and will promote the public interest, convenience, and necessity, and the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of Section 303(f) and 312(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, Stromberg-Carlson Co. (WHTM), Rochester, N. Y. [now WHAM-TV], is directed to show cause in these proceedings and in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraphs 14 and 16 herein, why its construction permit should not be modified accordingly in the event the Commission deletes Channel 6 from Rochester and substitutes Channel 5 in its place. 10. In the Existing “Table” of television allocations set forth in Section 3.606 of the Commission’s Rules, Channels 2, 4, 5, 7 and 9 are allocated to Cleveland, 0. A construction permit to operate on Channel 9 in Cleveland is held by the Empire Coil Co., Inc. (WXEL). In the proposed “Table” in Appendix C attached hereto the Commission proposes to delete Channels 2, 7 and 9 from Cleveland and substitute Channels 8, 11, 40 and 42 in their place. Should this proposal be adopted by the Commission, it is hereby proposed to modify the construction permit held by Empire Coil Co., Inc., for television station WXEL in Cleveland by substituting therein Channel 11 in place of Channel 9. In the light of the information set forth in paragraph “7” above, it is the judgment of the Commission that its actions will result in the maximum utilization of television channels in the United States and Canada, and will promote the public interest, convenience and necessity, and the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of Section 303(f) and 312(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Empire Coil Co., Inc. (WXEL), Cleveland, 0., is directed to show cause in these proceeding and in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraphs 14 and 15 herein, why its construction permit should not be modified accordingly in the event the Commission deletes Channel 9 from Cleveland and substitutes Channel 11 in its place. 11. On May 25, 1949, the Commission adopted an order (FCC 49-729), which added the following issue in Docket No. 8976: “6. To receive evidence and data with respect to the question whether there should be an allocation of the band 470-600 me to multi-channel broad band common carrier mobile radio operation in lieu of television broadcasting.” This issue was added to the proceeding upon the petition of The Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., requesting an allocation in the band 400-500 me for multi-channel broad band common carrier mobile radio operation in lieu of tele\dsion broadcasting. The Commission is not making any proposal with respect to the above issue but will consider all written comments and evidence supporting or opposing said petition. Interested persons may submit written comments or evidence concerning said proposal by complying with the procedures set forth in paragraphs 14 and 16 herein. 12. On November 30, 1948, Raymond M. Wilmotte and Paul A. deMars filed with the Commission a petition entitled, “A Petition Regarding a System for Television at UHF”, urging that Commission adopt a proposed system of television broadcasting referred to as “Polycasting”. Petitioners, and other interested persons, may submit details concerning the said proposal and may offer evidence with respect thereto by complying with the procedures set forth in paragraphs 14 and 15 herein. 13. (a) Appendix A hereto describes the conditions upon which the Commission will receive proposals for a change in Transmission Standards on Channels 2 through 55, looking toward the establishment of color television. Persons with relevant information, especially those who have heretofore supplied information concerning color television or have demonstrated experimental color operation to the Commission, should file proposals in accordance with Appendix A and should be prepared to submit information concerning color breakup, flicker, color fringing, image registration, color fidelity, picture brightness, camera light efficiency, definition, field tests, and details with respect to modification of transmitters and receivers to provide the degree of compatibility contemplated by Appendix A, paragraph II-C-2. (b) The Commission has heretofore received evidence concerning a method of airborne television, or “Stratovision”, in Docket No. 8976. (c) The Commission has received informal suggestions concerning the possible provision for non-commercial educational television broadcast stations in the 470 to 890 me band. (d) Interested persons desiring to submit comments or evidence concerning these matters, or concerning other matters upon which the Commission is making no proposal at this time, may do so upon complying with the procedures set forth in paragraphs 14 and 15 herein. 14. (a) On or before August 8, 1949, any interested person who is of the opinion that the proposals herein should not be adopted, or should not be adopted in the form set forth herein, may file with the Commission written comments (including data, views or arguments) concerning said proposals, and interested persons favoring the proposals herein may file such written comments in support thereof. All written comments must be clear and specific as to the proposals made therein and must be accompanied by supporting engineering statements. No comments or statements will be accepted after August 8, 1949, unless a later date is provided by Commission order. Any person filing conunents who owns or has the right to sublicense United States unexpired patents with claims directed to or covering operations or equipment specifically called for by the transmission standards proposed herein, or which are proposed by other persons during this proceeding, shall file a statement on or before the opening date of the hearing or such later date as the Commission 2