Meeting tower light monitoring requirements: old rules, new penalties. (US Federal Communications Commission transmission tower regulations) (Tower Regulations) From: Communications News | Date: May 1, 1992 | COPYRIGHT 1992 Nelson Publishing. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations regarding the illumination of radio towers present increased costs to broadcasters. The FCC requires that towers be observed at least once every 24 hours and that any light failures be immediately reported to the US Federal Aviation Administration. Fines for non-compliance have increased to $8,000 for private licensees, $20,000 for broadcasters and $80,000 for common carriers. Light tower observation can be automated via the use of a Remo...

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