The “modern scene” is my name for the new atmosphere produced by changes being made in FCC frequency allocations and the Part 15 Rules. It seems to me that TV, which I think has been disallowed for low power, is being re-allowed for low power projects (comments welcome).
Anyway, I launched a TV station online, and also make reference to “Channel 14,” because I have a “TV Genie” which is a lovely low power UHF transmitter for Channel 14. It is discussed on this website that “Genie” was confiscated by the FCC and channel 14 has been taken out of TV service, but I think channel 14 is being put back onto a part 15 status. That doesn’t matter, because my “Genie” is turned off and serving only as a prop.
But the Online TV station is real. Maybe I’ll get a Ramsey VHF transmitter.
http://kdxradio.com/kdxtv.html
I am old so I view TV as radio with pictures. What I need next is knowledge of how to make a video playlist so that KDX-TV has more than one program at a time.
Low Powerful.
Part 15 TV
I wish we could do TV.
how did you come about the info that the FCC is reconsidering unlicensed TV?
A Part 15 Report
Notice Rule 15.216 which describes devices being considered for “the core tv band.”
http://www.hallikainen.com/FccRules/2011/15/216/
“…low power auxiliary stations…”
Lets take a look at what the web link actually says, and then what it doesn’t say. The link above cites the advertising and marketing requirements for wireless microphone systems and IFB TV systems (read internal field communication between truck and camera/talent).
Please understand the use of the phrase, “low power auxiliary stations”. Low power is 50 milliwatts and below. However, the most important part of the phrase, “auxiliary stations” in FCC lingo refers to a station or transmitting device that is operating in tandem or under the authority of a main station license or permit. Studio transmitter links and microwave links are considered to be auxiliary stations or uses. The individual devices are not licensed. 50 milliwatts at 960 MHz. and 2.4 and 5.8 GHz. will not go very far, even when using directional high gain antennas. For a variety of reasons, low power TV below these frequencies is a crap shoot.
In short, even if there is no primary license, permit, or use, operation of these devices are, for now, allowed. The FCC consideration of this issue is not for expanded use of the devices, but for the elimination of the authorization, licensed or otherwise use, for these devices. From experience, I wouldn’t expect this issue to be decided for years. The delayed decision is primarily due to the fact that this part of spectrum has turned into a political football. Politically, the FCC does not find itself in a good place in the eyes of the new Congress (Community Radio Act, Net Neutrality Act, et al).
My read is that Mr. Hallikainen, who is well respected for his opinions, is in fact expressing his opinion of what he would like to see the FCC do with this spectrum and these devices. It is all wishful thinking.
And finally, low power television will never be allowed in this country. The reasons are simple: money and politics. Lest we forget, the FCC is a GOVERNMENT agency. I’m just sayin’…
Going Far Out
Hello again Mr. Marshall Johnson, Sr. I just spoke with you on another thread.
Now I’m going far out, probably a little farther than usual.
I have a channel 14 lptv transmitter. So far as I know it cannot legally be turned on. So, as an obedient act I will not turn it on. But there it is. Channel 14 turned off.
I intend calling my station “Channel 14” simply because I own the transmitter, the one that’s not turned on.
Part 15 is always partly imaginary. For example, the girl up the street knows I have AM 1680 on the air, but she can’t receive it on her radio. So to her, I have an AM station that she can’t hear EVEN WHEN AM 1680 IS TURNED OFF. To her, it’s imaginary. Just like channel 14.
One Toke Over the Line
The old Brewer and Shipley song, “One Toke Over the Line”, seems to fit your description of how you see things in Part 15 service. It appears to be time for you to share the Hooka, eh?
Let’s see if I have this right. If I’m on the internet with radio or TV, then my Part 15 transmitter is turned off, then I can call it anything I want. I guess I agree with that. I’m just imagining.
I love to have folks listen to my station when its off. I just tell them that its radio for parents of small children; you know, “Silence is Golden” and “Children are better seen and not heard”. We used to call it “Beautiful Music”, at least it is to some peoples ears. Excuse me, I’ve got to get back to my “medical” ganga. 10-4, over and out.
You’ve Got It
That’s it! You’ve got it!
And it’s legal!