Kansas City Chapter 59 SBE Frequency Coordinating Committee Bob Schneider * KSMO * 10 E. Cambridge Circle #300 * Kansas City, KS 66202-2228 (913) 621-6262 * (913) 621-4703 Fax DATABASE INPUT FORM INSTRUCTIONS The object of the database is to document the locations of transmitter sites, receiver sites, mobile and portable units, and the amount of usage of the Part 74 frequencies. This to better facilitate coordination efforts for when new or itinerant out of town users wish to begin operations in our area. All of this effort is simply to prevent or minimize interference to our own existing systems and those of the newcomers. To this end we must solicit your cooperation and efforts to assure we have the most complete listing as is possible. The headings in the left column are those found on the database input form, attached. The information in the right column represents explanations and examples of the data that is required for the database. Each Part 74 user should fill out the database forms and return them to the at the address printed above. Use the blank form that is attached to make duplicate copies. You should complete a form for each Part 74 fixed transmitter or fixed receiver as well as a form for each frequency which that transmitter and/or receiver is licensed and capable of operating on. Generally, a simple point to point path can be completely documented on a single database form. If you operate more than one fixed transmitter on a single frequency (an example is KGO-TV with a repeater output of 450.2875 MHz operating from Sutro Tower, Mt. Diablo, Mt. Loma Prieta, and Mt. Tamalpias.) you should complete a form for each of the sites for that frequency. The mobile units are then documented by completing one form which lists the mobile operating frequency (In KGO-TV's case the repeater input of 455.2875 MHz.) and then indicating, where noted, the total number of mobile units actually using the frequency. Again, there should be a completed form for each frequency that the mobile group is licensed and capable of operating on. For ENG TVPU sites you should document each frequency you are capable of receiving at that site. As above, the mobile microwave vehicles would all be grouped together on one form per frequency. FREQUENCY IN MHZ Frequency to 4 decimal places. Use center frequency for microwave video channels. USER (Or Station Call) The name or the call sign of the licensee of the particular auxiliary station. For example: KSBW-TV, Gill Cable, or University of California, etc. CALL SIGN OR STATUS Part 74 call sign or the words APPLICATION, PENDING, or PROPOSED, etc. RECEIVER CITY City where receiver is located. If station is portable or mobile, list area of operation. If a wireless microphone system enter WIRELESS MIC in this field. USE A description of what the system is used for, such as News Dispatch, STL, TSL, ICR, wireless mics, xmitter remote control, etc. EMISSION DESIGNATION The emission designator as shown on the license; 16F3, 25000F9, etc. REMARKS Special information or data which would be helpful. Repeater input frequency, PL tone (in EIA two letter code), polarization of the transmit antenna. (Field is single 55 character space line.) HOW USED Is this a PRIMARY, SECONDARY, SHARED, or PART TIME system? (Field is single 40 character space line.) AZIMUTH The transmitter antenna azimuth of the main lobe in degrees true (not magnetic) POLARITY Polarity of antenna System HOR,VER,CCW,CW,CIR CONTACT PERSON List the name of the person responsible for coordination of the auxiliary stations used by the licensee. Usually this is the Chief Engineer or some other technical person. TELEPHONE Telephone number of the CONTACT PERSON. FAX NUMBER Fax Telephone Number of Contact Person TRANSMITTER LATITUDE Transmitter site latitude. TRANSMITTER LONGITUDE Transmitter site longitude. RECEIVER LATITUDE Receiver site latitude. RECEIVER LONGITUDE Receiver site longitude. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA DESCRIP Transmitter antenna type; YAGI, WHIP, GRID PARABOLIC, SOLID PARABOLIC, ONE PLANE GRID PARAB, etc. RECEIVER ANTENNA DESCRIP Receiver antenna type; YAGI, WHIP, GRID PARABOLIC, SOLID PARABOLIC, ONE PLANE GRID PARAB, etc. TRANSMITTER POWER IN WATTS Rated transmitter output power at transmitter antenna terminal. POWER IN E.R.P. The Effective Radiated Output Power of the system. GROUND ELEVATION AT TRANSMITTER SITE The ground elevation at the base of the transmit antenna tower or support structure in feet above mean sea level. CENTER OF RADIATION OF TRANSMIT ANTENNA The height above ground level of the center of radiation of the transmit antenna. TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS IN ACTUAL USE ON THIS FREQUENCY Number of mobile units actually using the frequency, not the number licensed. VERTICAL BLANKING INTERVAL ID'ER Does this system have a vertical blanking interval identification system? Answer True or False. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA MANUFACTURER Transmitter antenna manufacturer. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA MODEL NUMBER Transmitter antenna model number. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA GAIN IN DBI Transmitter antenna gain in dBi. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA 3DB POWER POINT Transmitter antenna 3 dB point, also called beamwidth, expressed in degrees. RECEIVER ANTENNA MANUFACTURER Receiver antenna manufacturer. RECEIVER ANTENNA MODEL NUMBER Receiver antenna model number. RECEIVER ANTENNA GAIN IN DBI Receiver antenna gain in dBi. RECEIVER ANTENNA 3DB POWER POINT Receiver antenna 3 dB point, also called beamwidth, expressed in degrees. TRANSMITTER PHYSICAL ADDRESS/LOCATION and RECEIVER PHYSICAL ADDRESS/LOCATION Give as complete as a description as possible. If not a street address, then something such as "middle peak of Mt. Tamalpias," or "stone quarry at the end of Schmidt Lane." (Field is single 55 character space line.) PERISCOPE ANTENNA? Does this system utilize a periscope type reflector system? Answer True or False. PASSIVE REPEATER? Does this system utilize a passive repeater? Answer True or False. PASSIVE REFLECTOR? Does this system utilize a passive reflector? Answer True or False. POSSIBLE USE BY ITINERANT USERS WITH PRIOR COORDINATION? Could the frequency used by this system be used on an occasional special situation basis by itinerant users if they properly coordinated? Answer True or False.