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Application to Obtain a Broadcasting
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Notices CRTC 2000-12 and 2000-13, the Commission announced that it would
introduce a streamlined regulatory framework for developmental campus and
community stations. The objective of this approach is to allow new stations
to commence operating quickly, primary for training purposes. Applicants
are reminded of the following points relating to developmental stations:
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The
Commission's practice is to issue developmental community or campus radio
licences for 4 years. If a developmental station licensee wishes to pursue
its operations as a community or campus station after the end of its
developmental station licence term, it should apply for a regular community or
campus radio licence at least nine (9) months prior to the end of its licence
term as a developmental station. Developmental station licensees will be
required to cease operating at the end of their licence term. |
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Developmental community or campus radio licences will only be granted to stations
having a transmitter power of 5 watts or less (AM) or an effective radiated power
(ERP) of 5 watts or less (FM). |
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Except where
the Commission has provided otherwise in a condition of licence, developmental
station licensees must comply with the regulatory requirements outlined in the
Radio Regulations, 1986 (the regulations), as amended from time to time.
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Licensed
developmental community or campus stations will be subject to fundamental
requirements such as Canadian ownership as set out in the Direction to the CRTC
(Ineligibility of non-Canadians, SOR/97-486 as amended by SOR/98-1268) and
technical certification by the Department of Industry, and expected to conform to
those portions of the community or campus radio policy governing the role of
community or campus stations. |
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FILING
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File electronically via
Epass by attaching the
application to the Cover Page, which is
available on our web site under "File, Register and Epass". Epass
allows secure transmissions to the Commission and also authenticates your
identity. A
signature is not required when using Epass. For more information, see
Broadcasting Circular CRTC
2005-466,
Electronic filing of applications. |
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When filing your application, please
ensure that the file name of the documents attached to your application form
reflects the ascending order in which they should appear on the public file and
that each file name include a brief description of the document content. For
example, "Doc1-brief description of document"; "Doc2-brief description of
document", and so forth. This will ensure that the application and all related
documents are presented in the correct order once they are made available for
public viewing. |
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Applicants who are unable to file
their application using Epass should contact the Commission’s Specialist,
External Liaison, at (819) 953-4405, for information on alternate filing options.
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INSTRUCTIONS |
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The following
questionnaire is in HTML format and may be downloaded to the word processing
software of your choice. This enables you to complete the downloaded
questionnaire by inserting your response in bold letters immediately
following the question. You may add lines to the tables if necessary but do
not alter or delete any text from the questionnaire. |
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You must file the
Application Brief, which includes the questions and responses, and the Book of
Supporting Documents, identified as Appendices in the questionnaire. |
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The Application Brief,
filed electronically or otherwise, must be divided into sections, and include the
numbered questions, as set out in the questionnaire, each followed by the
corresponding response. |
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If you wish to enhance
or clarify your application, such information should be filed as a
Supplementary Brief identified as APPENDIX 1A in the Book of
Supporting Documents. |
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The Commission will not
process the application if required technical documentation has not been filed
with Industry Canada. |
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PUBLIC
EXAMINATION FILE |
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Copies of the
Commission's letters requesting further information and copies of your replies
form part of the application and must be available for examination by the public.
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CONFIDENTIALITY REQUESTS |
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Portions of the
application may be treated as confidential, at your request, pursuant to section
20 of the CRTC Rules of Procedure. |
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The onus is on the
applicant to request confidentiality for the information or material and
to clearly demonstrate that the public interest will best be served by treating
the information as confidential. For further information, refer to Circular
No. 429 dated 19 August 1998. |
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Applicants must ensure
that documents that they request be treated as confidential are submitted in a
separate electronic file and must incorporate confidential in the name
of the file. It is incumbent upon applicants to clearly identify the confidential
documents by indicating confidential on each page and, in such cases, to
file an abridged version of the document. |
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For Commission's use |
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionApplication to Obtain a Broadcasting
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STATION: |
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| Community: |
AM ( ) |
FM ( ) |
| Community-based campus: |
AM ( ) |
FM ( ) |
| Campus Instructional: |
AM ( ) |
FM ( ) |
| LOCATION
OF UNDERTAKING:________________________________________________________ |
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| CAMPUS
STATION: |
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NAME OF THE ASSOCIATED
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION: |
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| 1.1 |
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED LICENSEE (hereinafter the
applicant) |
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| Corporation ( )
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Corporation to be
incorporated ( ) |
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| Other (
) Specify:
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| NAME: ADDRESS: FAX: E-MAIL: CONTACT PERSON REPRESENTING THE
APPLICANT NAME: |
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APPOINTMENT OF AGENT I, _________________________, the applicant, hereby appoint _____________________ as my agent for and on my behalf and in my name to sign, file and complete (if necessary) an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and to sign and file a reply with respect thereto and I do hereby ratify, confirm, and adopt as my own act, such application and all replies made thereto.Date: |
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1.3
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DECLARATION OF APPLICANT OR ITS APPOINTED
AGENT |
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___________________________________ SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: |
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I am the
___________________________ (representative/appointed agent) of the
applicant named in this
Application Brief
and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein. |
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The statements made in
this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further
information by the Commission, are (will be) to the best of my knowledge and
belief true in all respects. |
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The opinions and
estimates given in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any
request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) based on facts
as known to me. |
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I have examined the
provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations
relevant to this application. |
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AND I HAVE SIGNED Signature: Date: WITNESSED BY Signature: Name (Printed): Date: At: |
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EXAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC
Indicate a location, within the area to be served, where the application may be examined by the general public. ADDRESS: |
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2. OWNERSHIP
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Complete the following
table providing a list of the directors and officers,
including the Chief Executive Officer.
Please note that all sections must be completed. |
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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
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Name
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Complete Home Address
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Citizenship
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Position Held
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Directors, please |
QUESTION 2.2 - TO BE COMPLETED BY CAMPUS STATIONS ONLY |
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In the campus radio
policy set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-12, the Commission stated that it
expected the board of directors of campus radio stations to include balanced
representation of each of the following: |
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the student body; • the associated college or university (for example, faculty or administration); • station volunteers; and • the community at large. |
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continuity of direction, campus stations were also encouraged to establish
positions on their boards of directors for terms of more than one year. |
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| Provide a detailed
description outlining how the structure and composition of the board of directors
complies with the policy. |
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED: |
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| APPENDIX 2A |
Copy of all constituting
document(s) or analogous documents (for example, Letters Patent, Certificate and
Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Memorandum, Amendments, etc.) of the
applicant. |
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3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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a) |
Have all
required technical documents been filed with Industry Canada? |
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NO ( ) |
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I hereby
authorize the Commission to include as part of this application any documents or
correspondence filed with Industry Canada with respect to this application. |
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NO ( ) |
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explain. |
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| 3.2 |
Provide the
following technical information: |
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PROPOSED |
NOTE |
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| Frequency (Channel) | kHz for AM MHz for FM |
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| Transmitter power (for AM) |
Watts |
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| MAXIMUM ERP -
Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) (for FM) |
Watts |
If no beam-tilt is
used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
| AVERAGE ERP -
Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) (for FM) |
Watts |
If no beam-tilt is
used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
| EHAAT - Effective Height Above Average Terrain |
metres |
FM only |
| Antenna and Transmitter site coordinates |
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North Latitude West Longitude |
| Studio Location(s) | City and, where
possible, street address |
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| Subsidiary Communications (SCMO) |
YES ( ) |
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| Programming Feed Method(s) | Satellite,
microwave, fiber optic cable, other (specify) |
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| If rebroadcasting other
station(s), identify station(s) rebroadcast |
Call Letters Frequency Location |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED: |
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| APPENDIX 3A |
Documentation supporting
the availability of the proposed transmitter site. |
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4. PROGRAMMING
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ROLE OF A
COMMUNITY STATION
In the community radio policy set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-13, the Commission described the role and mandate of community radio stations as follows: The primary focus of a community radio station is to provide community access to the airwaves and to offer diverse programming that reflects the needs and interests of the community that the station is licensed to serve, including music by new and local talent; music not generally broadcast by commercial stations; spoken word programming; and local information. Indicate how this station, if approved, will
fulfill the role and mandate of a community radio station. |
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ROLE OF A
CAMPUS STATION
In the campus radio policy set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-12, the Commission described the role of community-based and instructional campus radio stations as follows: Community-based campus: The primary role of these stations is to provide alternative programming such as music, especially Canadian music, not generally heard on commercial stations (including special interest music, as well as styles of popular music seldom broadcast), in-depth spoken word programming, and programming targeted to specific groups within the community. Although students play an important role in programming, community-based campus stations may also provide access to members of community at large. Such stations also provide training in radio production to volunteers. Instructional: The primary role of these stations is to provide a training ground for students in broadcasting courses. These stations must also provide their audiences with alternative programming. Alternative programming should include music, especially Canadian music, not generally heard on commercial stations (including special interest music as well as styles of popular music seldom broadcast), in-depth spoken word programming, and some formal educational programming. All campus stations (both community-based campus and instructional) should provide programming that is complementary, not only to that of commercial stations, but also to that of community stations and other campus stations operating in the same location. Indicate how this station, if approved, will
fulfill the role of a campus station. |
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CONDITIONS OF LICENCE |
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applicant will adhere to all conditions of licence stipulated in Public Notice
CRTC 2000-156 (campus radio) or in Public Notice CRTC 2000-157 (community radio):
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NO ( ) |
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| If NO,
outline proposal and provide justification for the proposed exception. |
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LANGUAGE(S) OF PROGRAMMING |
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The
principal language of programming will be: ____________ |
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Other
languages of programming: |
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Per broadcast week |
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Hours |
Minutes |
% of total |
| Other official language (MAXIMUM) | |||
| Languages of Aboriginal Canadians (MINIMUM) | |||
| Third-language programming(1) (MINIMUM) | |||
(1) |
Applicants proposing ethnic programming must respond to questions 4.8 and 4.9 (Ethnic Programming). |
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HOURS OF
BROADCAST |
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The
applicant UNDERTAKES to broadcast an average of _______ hours per
broadcast week. |
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Are there
any periods during which you anticipate to significantly reduce the hour of
broadcast or during which there would be no broadcasting? |
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| YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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indicate these time periods: |
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STATION
PRODUCTION |
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applicant expects to broadcast a MINIMUM of _______:_______ (hours:minutes) of
station-produced programming during each broadcast week. |
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SOURCES
OF PROGRAMMING |
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| a) |
The
applicant proposes to operate as part of a network: |
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| YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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specify the name(s) of the network(s) and the number of hours (based on 24-hour
days) and type of programming to be broadcast per week: |
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Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Type (1) |
(1) |
Type of programming delivered by network (for example, sports, talk, entertainment, etc.) |
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The
applicant proposes to broadcast programming originating from another station: |
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| YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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specify originating station: |
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The
applicant expects to broadcast a MAXIMUM of _______:_______ (hours:minutes) of
acquired programming in a broadcast week. |
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TYPE B
developmental community stations that expect to broadcast network or acquired
programming must outline how these programs will complement, but not replace,
their local programs: |
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| ETHNIC
PROGRAMMING OR UNDERTAKINGS |
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Applicants
proposing ethnic programming must complete
questions 4.8 and 4.9. |
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For more
information on ethnic programming, applicants should consult Public Notice CRTC
1999-117 entitled Ethnic Broadcasting Policy, and consequent amendments to
the Radio Regulations, 1986, set out in Public Notice 2000-92. |
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| 4.8 |
Market
with a local ethnic radio station
The applicant will operate in a market served by an ethnic radio station: |
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NO ( ) |
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Ethnic
programming by linguistic category
Complete the following table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming. Please note that a "broadcast week" refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the 126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive days beginning on Sunday. Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast week (that is, the total number of hours of programming by the station in a broadcast week may be less than or equal to 126 hours). Please note that ethnic programming means programming provided in any language, that is specifically directed to any culturally or racially distinct group other than one that is Aboriginal Canadian or from France or the British Isles. Ethnic programming may be in English, French, a third-language or a combination of languages. Third-language programming means programming in languages other than French, English or those of Aboriginal Canadians. In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising, station contests and community and emergency messages during a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, those elements must be counted. |
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Language in which ethnic programming is provided |
Ethnic group to which it is directed |
Total duration of this programming per broadcast week (hours:minutes) |
% of the total programming provided during each broadcast week that is devoted to this type of programming |
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% of the total programming provided during the broadcast week that is devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING |
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% of the total programming provided during the broadcast week that is devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING |
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BOOK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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APPENDIX NUMBER AND NAME |
APPENDED |
E-FILED |
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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION |
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1A |
Supplementary Brief | ||
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SECTION 2: OWNERSHIP |
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2A |
Constituting Documents | ||
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SECTION 3: TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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3A |
Documentation -
Availability of Proposed Transmitter Site |
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