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Chief Operator ResponsibilitiesWhat should I be doing?
Dennis Baldridge,Presenter
J 12 2012
Chief Operator Responsibilities
January 12, 2012
Topics covered:
Chief Operator ResponsibilitiesTX S tTX SystemsMeasurementsStation Records (logs) samples includedAccountability
LicenseeFCC
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FCCFAA
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Why is the Chief Operator important?
FCC requirementFCC requirement
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Why is the Chief Operator important?
FCC i tFCC requirement Administrative responsibilities Technical responsibilities Accuracy requirements Communication requirements Validation requirements
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The Chief Operator is responsible for:
Day to Day Operation of the Station
Which includes the
Technical Operations of the Station
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Who is qualified to be the Chief Operator?
Chief Operator not the same as Chief EngineerEmployee or contract basis?
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Employee or contract basis?
Employee Contract
AMD or > 10KW
TV
AM < 10 KW
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FM
Employee or contract basis?
Employee Contract
AMD or > 10KW
XTV
AM < 10 KW
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Employee or contract basis?
Employee Contract
AMD or > 10KW
XTV XAM < 10 KW
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FM
Employee or contract basis?
Employee Contract
AMD or > 10KW
XTV XAM < 10 KW X X
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Employee or contract basis?
Employee Contract
AMD or > 10KW
XTV XAM < 10 KW X X
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FM X X
Employee or contract basis?73.1870
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Chief Operator (DCO)
Has many dutiesHas many duties
May delegate
Maintains oversight
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“The buck stops here.”
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The DCO must accept responsibility for
Compliance with the FCC's Rules
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Compliance with the FCC s RulesTerms of the station AuthorizationRequirements met in a timely and correct manner
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Chief Operator (DCO)
73.187073.1870
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Duties – 73.1870 (c)
Transmission systems
Systems; Monitors, Metering & Control
Measurements
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Duties: Transmission Systems
InspectionsCalibrationsRequired MonitorsMetering and control systemsAny necessary repairs
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Adjustments
Duties: Systems Monitors, Metering & Control
Any necessary repairs orAdjustmentsDocument!
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Duties: Measurements
AM field monitoring point measurementsEquipment Performance MeasurementsModulation, frequency, . . .Other Tests required from the rules orTerms of the station authorization
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Terms of the station authorization
Duties: Station Records
Station logs includingEAS logs
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Chief Operator Designation
Must be a written designationPosted with LicenseMust be a personMay appoint alternate or “acting” CO
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Chief Operator Designation
Must be in writingMust be in writingPosted with the station licenseContract in writing - copy in files73.1870 (b) (3)
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Chief Operator Designation
“Acting” Chief Operatorg p
Fills in for illness, vacation or other reasonsEach station should have an alternateAlso posted with station licenseShould be informed and responsible
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Chief Operator Designation
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Chief Operator Responsibilities
NumerousInsure compliance with rules and licenseMust be aware of all rules for service (AM, FM, TV)
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Where do I start?Where do I start?What should I be doing?
Self-Inspection checklistsand
FCC Rules
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Checklists
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http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bc-chklsts/
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Checklists
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DCO Position
Responsible for technical operationThe “eyes” and “ears” of the stationNot . . . a revenue making positionCan be a revenue saving position
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DCO Save $
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DCO as Supervisor
Develop and establish operating practicesTrain operatorsWeekly log review
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Transmission Systems
FrequenciesFrequenciesModulation Metering and calibrationInspections and calibrationsLogging of parameters and adjustments
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EASCheck EAS equipment
OperationalOperationalReceivers active and correct
Tests done correctlyDocumentation done correctlyHandbook current and available
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EAS – Required Retransmit
FCC 11 51 (m) must forward theseFCC 11.51 (m) – must forward these Immediately FCC 11.51 (m) (2)
Emergency Action Notification (EAN)Emergency Action Termination (EAT)
Not to exceed 60 Minutes (FCC 11.61)
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Required Monthly Test (RMT)
EAS – Sources
Two sources are required to be monitoredCheck State EAS plan or FCC
MapbookLocal Primary station (LP1)Local Primary secondary station
(LP2)
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EAS – Equipment
Should be checked daily for proper operationNote failures in station logs Note failures in station logs
60 days for repair or replacement Informal request to the District Director
of the FCC field is required FCC 11.35 (c)
RMT Test script still required FCC 11.35 (b)
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Tower
Lighting functional?Lighting functional?Document discrepanciesNotify FAA as required
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Tower
Lighting functional?g gDocument discrepanciesNotify FAA as required
Quarterly Tower light InspectionFences and locks in good conditionAM – ground radialsPainting as required
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Painting as required
Annual Measurements
AM NRSC testsAny other tests
Required in the rulesNecessary to maintain
compliance
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A closer look at
Things the Chief Operator should know
and
Logging – examples
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Chief Operator Should know:
Is the station attended or unattended?
Power readings: direct or indirect?
EAS Participating vs Non-participating
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Attended vs. UnattendedOperation
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Attended vs. UnattendedOperation
Attended = a live person, on duty, monitoring the station's parameters
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Attended vs. UnattendedOperation
Unattended = automatic monitoring equipment or known stable equipment
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Direct or IndirectPower readingsDirect = reading from a meterEX: 24KW or 6 8AEX: 24KW or 6.8A
Indirect = determined by calculationsEX: Transmitter output power = Ep x Ip x F
Ep = DC input voltage of final radio stage
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Ip = Total DC input current of final stage
F = Efficiency factor of the transmitter
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Direct or IndirectPower readings
Indirect Power ExampleIndirect Power Example
Transmitter output power = Ep x Ip x F
4500 volts X 2.5 Amps X 66% = 7425 Watts output
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AM Power Calculations
Power = I² X R
Day (10.18)² X 50 = 5181 watts
Night (0.68)² X 50 = 23 watts
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Log Examples
Can be simple or elaborateCan be simple or elaborate
Simple example to follow:Unattended OperationAutomatic Monitoring System
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But first, let's talk about log corrections
Log Corrections
Once signed they are an official recordOnce signed, they are an official record.
Corrections: Cross out the old information Make correction Explain correction
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Signature . . . FCC 73.1800 (c)
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Log Corrections
FCC 73.1800 (c)
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Log Corrections
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Log Notifications
If a problem persists, the the CO must notify the licensee of the situation.FCC 73.1870 (c) (3)
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EAS LOGSWhat are you looking for?
ReceivedRWT/RMT from both assigned sources each
week
SentRWT/RMT
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EAS LOGS
An entry for each EAS test and activation is required!
73.1820 (a) (1) (iii)
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EAS LOGS
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EAS LOGS
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MISSED EAS TESTS
Suggested follow-up steps:
Check the equipment Check receivers Other reasons Contact the source Log all findings
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Log all findings
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EAS LOGS
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Tower Lights
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Other Comments
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LOGS – Attended Operation
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LOGS
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LOGS AMD
AM directional systems should logAM directional systems should log Currents within 5% of allowable + 3° for phases Corrections or adjustments noted Common point current Other required information
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LOGS
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LOGSLogs can be simple or detailed.So what is required?So what is required? Log whatever is required to verify
compliance with the FCC requirements
In accordance with your operationAttended vs. unattendedO h i d i
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Other required entries
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Electronic Logs
Logs can be saved as a fileLogs can be saved as a fileAn electronic signature is permissible
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Electronic LogsLogs can be saved and stored as a file
An electronic signature is permissible Copy and paste signature Recommend reference to all portions
of station logs if not in same file –Example = transmitter logs
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Other Items
Public Inspection FilePublic Inspection File Not specifically assigned to DCO,
yet often accompanies this job.Proofs and 2 years of logsAny other requirement in rules or authorization
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Resources
FCC rules – start with 73.1870FCC Self Inspection ChecklistsSBE Radio Chief Operator's HandbookSBE Certification Handbook for Radio
Operators
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Q & A
Thank you for yourThank you for yourattentiveness
and participation!
D i B ld id
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Dennis Baldridge
