FCC should make it clear that terrestrial repeaters for satellite...
FCC should make it clear that terrestrial repeaters for satellite radio service should be allowed to transmit only exactly same programming at exactly same time, NAB said in comments on proceeding (IB 95-91). Group, like others, objected to phrase…
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“nearly simultaneous” proposed by satellite licensees, and said proposed definition didn’t absolutely close door on locally originating programming. NAB also said all incumbents should be protected from interference by repeaters, and satellite interests should have to make public full parameters about repeaters. NAB said it was particularly concerned repeaters would interfere with Broadcast Auxiliary Service. Wireless Communications Assn. (WCA) and others said they backed rules proposed by FCC International Bureau that would protect MMDS and Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS) operations from potential interference by imposing advance notice and cure provisions on DARS operators. But WCA said Wireless Communications Service Coalition planned to make separate filing on “serious flaws” in bureau’s proposal for addressing interference that terrestrial DARS facilities caused to WCS operations and to propose alternative. Filing will outline mechanism for DARS licensees to transition to use of 2 kw terrestrial facilities that “will minimize interference to other services.” Still, WCA said it supported bureau proposal insofar as it would compensate licensees of older MMDS and ITFS operations that experienced interference and for providing advance notice of terrestrial DARS rollouts.