NAB Broadcasting Regulations & Industry Standards 2

Question 1

Under FCC rules, what is the maximum allowable effective radiated power (ERP) for a full-power FM station in the contiguous 48 states?

Accepted Answer

100,000 watts

Answer

Full-power FM stations in the contiguous US may not exceed 100,000 watts (100 kW) ERP.

Question 2

Which FCC rule part primarily governs the technical standards for AM broadcast stations?

Accepted Answer

Part 73 Subpart A

Answer

FCC Part 73 Subpart A contains the technical and operational rules specifically for AM broadcast stations.

Question 3

A broadcaster must file for license renewal how far in advance of the license expiration date?

Accepted Answer

4 months

Answer

FCC rules require broadcast stations to file their license renewal application four months before the license expires.

Question 4

What does the term 'blanketing interference' refer to in AM broadcasting?

Accepted Answer

Strong-signal interference to nearby receivers within the 1 V/m contour

Answer

Blanketing interference is strong AM signal overload affecting receivers within the 1 V/m contour around the transmitter site.

Question 5

Under FCC rules, which entity is responsible for maintaining a public inspection file for a commercial broadcast station?

Accepted Answer

The station licensee

Answer

The station licensee is responsible for maintaining the public inspection file, now hosted online via the FCC's OPIF system.

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