Technologie i telekomunikacja · 2/19/2003

Radio Broadcasting Services; Cotulla and Dilley, TX

This document requests comments on a Petition for Rule Making filed by IH-35 South Broadcasters proposing the allotment of Channel 264A to Cotulla, Texas, as a third local FM service. In order to accommodate this allotment, the Petitioner also proposes the substitution of Channel 229A for vacant Channel 264A at Dilley, Texas. Channel 264A can be allotted to Cotulla, Texas, consistent with the minimum distance separation requirement of the Commission's Rules at city reference coordinates. The coordinates for Channel 264A at Cotulla are 28-26-12 North Latitude and 99-14-05 West Longitude. Since Cotulla is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.-Mexican border, Mexican concurrence has been requested. Channel 229A can also be allotted to Dilley, Texas, consistent with minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's Rules provided there is a site restriction 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles) south of the community. The coordinates for Channel 229A at Dilley are 28-36-56 North Latitude and 99-10-48 West Longitude. Since Dilley is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.-Mexican border, Mexican concurrence has been requested.