fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 27 No. 217
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 5, 2008


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR UNLICENSED USE OF TELEVISION WHITE SPACES. Established rules to allow new, sophisticated wireless devices to operate in broadcast TV spectrum on a secondary basis at locations where that spectrum is open. News Release. Adopted: 11/04/2008. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668 or Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124 OET. Contact Alan Stillwell at (202) 418-2470  DOC-286566A1.doc  DOC-286566A2.doc  DOC-286566A3.doc  DOC-286566A4.doc  DOC-286566A5.doc  DOC-286566A6.doc  DOC-286566A1.pdf  DOC-286566A2.pdf  DOC-286566A3.pdf  DOC-286566A4.pdf  DOC-286566A5.pdf  DOC-286566A6.pdf  DOC-286566A1.txt  DOC-286566A2.txt  DOC-286566A3.txt  DOC-286566A4.txt  DOC-286566A5.txt  DOC-286566A6.txt

FCC APPROVES, WITH CONDITIONS, SPRINT-NEXTEL/CLEARWIRE TRANSACTION. FCC approves Sprint Nextel/Clearwire transaction with conditions. News Release. Adopted: 11/04/2008. News Media Contact: Matt Nodine (202) 418-1646 WTB. Contact Robert Kenny (202) 418-2668  DOC-286221A1.doc  DOC-286221A2.doc  DOC-286221A3.doc  DOC-286221A4.doc  DOC-286221A5.doc  DOC-286221A6.doc  DOC-286221A1.pdf  DOC-286221A2.pdf  DOC-286221A3.pdf  DOC-286221A4.pdf  DOC-286221A5.pdf  DOC-286221A6.pdf  DOC-286221A1.txt  DOC-286221A2.txt  DOC-286221A3.txt  DOC-286221A4.txt  DOC-286221A5.txt  DOC-286221A6.txt

FCC APPROVES, WITH CONDITIONS, VERIZON WIRELESS-ALLTEL TRANSACTION. FCC approves Verizon Wireless-ALLTEL transaction with conditions. News Release. Adopted: 11/04/2008. News Media Contact: Matt Nodine (202) 418-1646 WTB. Contact Robert Kenny (202) 418-2668  DOC-286571A1.doc  DOC-286571A2.doc  DOC-286571A3.doc  DOC-286571A4.doc  DOC-286571A5.doc  DOC-286571A6.doc  DOC-286571A1.pdf  DOC-286571A2.pdf  DOC-286571A3.pdf  DOC-286571A4.pdf  DOC-286571A5.pdf  DOC-286571A6.pdf  DOC-286571A1.txt  DOC-286571A2.txt  DOC-286571A3.txt  DOC-286571A4.txt  DOC-286571A5.txt  DOC-286571A6.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN FCC-NARUC JOINT CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED SERVICES BROADBAND SUMMIT. News Release. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov OCM. Contact Matt Nodine at (202) 418-1646, email: Matt.Nodine@fcc.gov  DOC-286577A1.doc  DOC-286577A1.pdf  DOC-286577A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-01083 Released: 11/05/2008. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-286539A1.pdf  DOC-286539A1.txt

Report No: SES-01082 Released: 11/05/2008. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-286538A1.pdf  DOC-286538A1.txt

Report No: 1807 Released: 11/05/2008. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-286558A1.pdf  DOC-286558A1.txt

Report No: 46857 Released: 11/05/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-286541A2.txt  DOC-286541A1.pdf

Report No: 26857 Released: 11/05/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-286540A2.txt  DOC-286540A1.pdf

Report No: 4495 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-286557A1.pdf  DOC-286557A1.txt

Report No: 4487 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-286549A1.pdf  DOC-286549A1.txt

Report No: 4493 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-286555A1.pdf  DOC-286555A1.txt

Report No: 4485 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-286547A1.pdf  DOC-286547A1.txt

Report No: 4491 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-286552A1.pdf  DOC-286552A1.txt

Report No: 4489 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-286550A1.pdf  DOC-286550A1.txt

Report No: 4497 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-286561A1.pdf  DOC-286561A1.txt

Report No: 4499 Released: 11/05/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-286562A1.pdf  DOC-286562A1.txt

Report No: 4494 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-286556A1.pdf  DOC-286556A1.txt

Report No: 4486 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-286546A1.pdf  DOC-286546A1.txt

Report No: 4492 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-286554A1.pdf  DOC-286554A1.txt

Report No: 4484 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-286548A1.pdf  DOC-286548A1.txt

Report No: 4490 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-286553A1.pdf  DOC-286553A1.txt

Report No: 4488 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-286551A1.pdf  DOC-286551A1.txt

Report No: 4496 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-286560A1.pdf  DOC-286560A1.txt

Report No: 4498 Released: 11/05/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB  DOC-286563A1.pdf  DOC-286563A1.txt

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TEXTS

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AMERICAN SAMOA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY. Notified ASTCA of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $6000 for violating the hearing aid compatibility status report filing requirements, and admonished ASTCA for failure to meet the handset deployment requirements. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/03/2008 by NALF. (DA No. 08-2451). EB, EB  DA-08-2451A1.doc  DA-08-2451A1.pdf  DA-08-2451A1.txt

POST-TRANSITION DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(I), BRYAN, TEXAS. Changed Station KYLE-DT's DTV Channel from 28 to 29. (Dkt No. RM-11484, 08-175). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2008 by R&O. (DA No. 08-2452). MB  DA-08-2452A1.doc  DA-08-2452A1.pdf  DA-08-2452A1.txt

POST-TRANSITION DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, 47 C.F.R. § 73.622(I), MADISON, WISCONSIN. Changed Station WMSN-DT's DTV Channel from 11 to 49. (Dkt No. RM-11459, 08-127). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2008 by R&O. (DA No. 08-2453). MB  DA-08-2453A1.doc  DA-08-2453A1.pdf  DA-08-2453A1.txt

APPLICATIONS OF 1090 INVESTMENTS, LLC. Granted applications for modification of facilities for Stations WCAR(AM), Livonia, Michigan and WOAP(AM), Waverly Michigan; modified license of Station WTIC(AM), Hartford, Connecticut. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/04/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-2455). MB  DA-08-2455A1.doc  DA-08-2455A1.pdf  DA-08-2455A1.txt

LONDON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. Granted continuing satellite request to KWAB-TV and applications to assign KFDA-TV, Amarillo, KWES-TV, Odessa, KWAB-TV, Big Spring, and KXXV (TV), Waco, TX; KSWO-TV, Lawton, OK; and KTXC (FM), Lamesa, TX, to subsidiaries of London Broadcasting Co., Inc. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-2454). MB  DA-08-2454A1.doc  DA-08-2454A1.pdf  DA-08-2454A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 4, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 216:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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DELETION OF AGENDA ITEM FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2008, OPEN MEETING  DOC-286559A1.doc  DOC-286559A1.pdf  DOC-286559A1.txt