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47 CFR 80.771: Method of computing coverage.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 47—Telecommunication
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
- SUBCHAPTER D—SAFETY AND SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES
- PART 80—STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES
- Subpart P—Standards for Computing Public Coast Station VHF Coverage
Compute the + 17 dBu contour as follows:
(a) Determine the effective antenna height above mean sea level according to the procedures in §§ 80.757-80.761.
(b) Determine the effective radiated power according to § 80,765. Determine for each radial the distance from the antenna site to the + 17 dBu point of field strength using procedures of §§ 80.765 and 80.767.
(c) Plot on a suitable map each point of + 17 dBu field strength for all radials and draw the contour by connecting the adjacent points by a smooth curve.
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