The Chief Operator Overview of requirements and duties

A Review of the FCC Rules 73.1870 Chief operators The licensee of each AM, FM, TV or Class A TV broadcast station must designate a person to serve as the station's chief operator. At times when the chief operator is unavailable or unable to act (e.g., vacations, sickness), the licensee shall designate another person as the acting chief operator on a temporary basis.

A Review of the FCC Rules (1) The chief operator for an AM station using a directional antenna or operating with greater than 10 kW authorized power, or of a TV station is to be an employee of the station

A Review of the FCC Rules (2) Chief operators for non-directional AM stations operating with authorized powers not exceeding 10 kW and FM stations may be either an employee of the station or engaged to serve on a contract basis

A Review of the FCC Rules SAMPLE DESIGNATION: Effective (date) the designated chief operator for station (call letters) is (name of chief operator). In the absence of the chief operator (name) will perform the necessary duties to conform to FCC rules. Signed by station general manager

A Review of the FCC Rules

Chief Operator Responsibilities Insure that the station is technically operating in accordance with current FCC Rules & Regulations

Chief Operator Responsibilities Inspections and calibrations of the transmission system, required monitors, metering and control systems; and any necessary repairs or adjustments where indicated.

Chief Operator Responsibilities Review of the station records at least once each week to determine if required entries are being made correctly.

The Station Log

EAS Information

EAS Information

EAS Information

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EAS Information

EAS Information

EAS Information

EAS Information

EAS Information

EAS Information National EAS Test (NPT) is scheduled for Wednesday August 7th, 2019 at 2:20 PM EDT

EAS Information

Tower Lights A record of any observed or otherwise known extinguishment or improper functioning of any flashing light .

Tower Lights A record of the required quarterly tower light system inspection.

Tower Lights 17.47 Shall inspect at intervals not to exceed 3 months all automatic or mechanical control devices, indicators, and alarm systems associated with the antenna structure lighting to insure that such apparatus is functioning properly.

Transmission System Insure Transmission System is operating within all the parameters listed on the Station Authorization.

Transmission System FM Transmitter Output Power

Required Logging EAS Event Log

Required Logging Sample Station Log

Required Logging On Line Public Files

Take Away Points Assuring that the station is operating in accordance with all FCC Rules & Regulations Operating within the parameters listed on station authorization

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