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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 17 No. 229
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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November 30, 1998


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 30, 1998, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 229:

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FCC ISSUES WARNING NOTICE ON ANTENNA LIGHTING AND MARKING AFTER AMBULANCE HELICOPTER NEARLY HITS UNLIT RADIO TOWER IN TEXAS. The Federal Communications Commission today warned owners of antenna structures to comply strictly with FCC antenna tower lighting and marking rules following a recent nighttime incident in Texas. Report No: CI-98-27. by News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske. CIB OMD. Contact: Compliance and Information Bureau contact: Pam Hairston at (202) 418-1160, CallCenter: 1-888-225-5322. 0.

FCC TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT OF EAS REGULATIONS. The Federal Communications Commission today urged broadcasters to come into 100% compliance with the Emergency Alert System.. Report No: CI-98-26. by News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske. CIB OMD. Contact: Compliance and Information Bureau Contact: Frank M. Lucia at (202) 418-1226. 0. DOC-148635A1.doc DOC-148635A1.pdf DOC-148635A1.txt

COMMON CARRIER BUREAU RELEASES STATISTICS OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS-. by News Release. CCB OMD. Contact: Industry Analysis Division at (202) 418-0940, or TTY: (202) 418-0484. 0.

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Report No: 24377A. Released: 1998-11-30. NEW AND MAJOR CHANGE ITFS APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB OMD. 0.

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TCI OF PLANO, INC. Granted the Petition for Stay of Local Rate Order filed by TCI of Plano in the City of Plano, Texas. Action by: Associate Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 1998-11-25 by ORDER. (DA No. 98-2413). CSB OMD. 0.

DP MEDIA LICENSE OF BATTLE CREEK, INC. Granted must carry complaint filed against Nova Cable Management, operator of a cable television system serving Maple Rapids and Clinton County, Michigan, seeking carriage. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 1998-11-24 by MO&O. (DA No. 98-2405). CSB OMD. 0.

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 9, 1998, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 216:

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Report No: 24364. Released: 1998-11-09. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB OMD. 0.

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MASS MEDIA BUREAU RELEASES NEW FCC FORM 302-DTV. by R&O. MMB OMD. 0.

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 27, 1998, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 228:

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Report No: 1210. Released: 1998-11-27. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND OTHER FILINGS. CSB OMD. 0.

Report No: 24376. Released: 1998-11-27. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB OMD. 0.

Report No: 44376. Released: 1998-11-27. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB OMD. 0.

Released: 1998-11-27. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. 0.

Released: 1998-11-27. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. Public Reference Log: 11/25/98. CCB OMD. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933. 0.

Report No: CWS-99-9. Released: 1998-11-27. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS INFORMATION. WTB OMD. 0.

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PCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF FEATURE GROUP B LOCAL ACCESS CODES. Extension Granted from December 1, 1998 through January 15, 1999. Action by: Chief, Competitive Pricing Division. Adopted: 1998-11-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 98-2414). CCB OMD. 0. DA-98-2414A1.pdf DA-98-2414A1.txt

LINN, MISSOURI. Effective January 11, 1999, amended the FM Table to allot Channel 276A to Linn, Missouri as that community's first local broadcast service. (Dkt No 98-164 RM-9357). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 1998-11-11 by R&O. (DA No. 98-2364). MMB OMD. 0.

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 24, 1998, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 226:

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Released: 1998-11-24. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF LICENSES IN THE 220 MHZ SERVICE. (DA No. 98-2403). WTB OMD. Contact: Scott A. Mackoul at (202) 418-7240. 0.

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RUSH NETWORK CORPORATION. Denied Rush's Waiver Request, dismissed its long-form application, and imposed an initial default payment of $1,948.05 on Rush. Action by: Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 1998-11-24 by ORDER. (DA No. 98-2397). WTB OMD. 0.

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 25, 1998, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 227:

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PENFOLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Ordered Penfold Communications, Inc., Licensee of Station KRTM(FM), Temecula, CA to forfeit $4,000 for repeated violations of Section 399B of the Communications Act of 1934, and Section 73.503 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 1998-11-24 by MO&O. (DA No. 98-2407). MMB OMD. 0. DA-98-2407A1.pdf