[grc] CP extension, then file Minor Mod -- Instructions

[juice at whidbey.com]

Attached are specific instructions for filing a CP extension and an
example, put together by Betty at the community radio assistance
project.
Tom Voorhees

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 "Stubblefield" <stubblefield at lists.prometheusradio.org>

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Sent:
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:25:03 -0400
Subject:
Re: [Stubblefield] ask for CP extension, then file Minor Mod, or other
way around?

To answer your original question, you can file for a minor
modification at any time but if you request a CP extension you should
do that a month or two before its expiration. In your case, I don't
recommend rushing to file a minor mod until you have all the details
of the new site. There is no sense in filing multiple mods because you
didn't have all the details the first time. Michi is correct that
unless you are making changes to a registered tower (with ASRN), you
don't need to register again.

If you need help filing the mod or dealing with the extension you can
hire us for consultation, or just call with a quick question.

On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM, al davis <ad242 at freeelectron.net
[1]>
 wrote:
On Tuesday 16 June 2015, Bill Putney wrote:
 > How out of time are you? Any chance you can build the station
 > at the  location the existing CP is for before the CP
 > expires? Even if it's for a day or two with the transmitter
 > hooked to a laptop for audio? The FCC doesn't like to grant
 > CP extensions. You have to have a really good reason to get
 > one.

This is LPFM.  You are thinking full power.  The rules and
 strategy are different.

 LPFM .. CP time is 1.5 years, you can easily get one extension,
 making the total 3 years.  Extensions are routine.  That's ONE
 extension!

 Full power .. CP time is 3 years.  That's final.

 Regarding temporary builds then STA ....   FCC has been clamping
 down.  Try it, it's likely you will lose it all.

 On Tuesday 16 June 2015, Bill Putney wrote:
 > Most of the time, advise is worth what you pay for it.
 > ;)  Spend a  little money and save your CP!

I have found very little correlation between what you pay and
 its value.

 When selecting consultants (lawyers, engineers, etc) .. it works
 best when the majority of the consultant's clients are like you.
 It can be a disaster if the majority of the consultant's clients
 are very different from you.

 Most "radio engineers" who mostly do big are clueless when it
 comes to small.  DIY is good.  You need to work with an engineer
 who understands the DIY culture.  Some want to build your
 station, some want to help you build your station.  If you want
 to DIY, you can, don't let the nay-sayers stop you.

 Tools ....  For LPFM, you can do all you need with RFree.  That
 doesn't substitute for knowing what you are doing.

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