FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 TWELFTH STREET SW
WASHINGTON DC 20554
MEDIA BUREAU
AUDIO DIVISION
APPLICATION STATUS: (202)418-2730
HOME PAGE: www.fcc.gov/mbfaudiof

ENGINEER: Dale Bickel
TELEPHONE: (202) 418-2706
FACSIMILE: (202)418-1410
E-MAIL: daIe.bickelfcc.gov
August 8, 2013

Ian Perry, Chief Engineer
Western Inspirational Broadcasters, Inc.
6363 Highway 50 East
Carson City, NV 89701
Re:

KCSP-FM (FM), Casper, WY
Western Inspirational Broadcasters, Inc.
Facility Identification Number: 71810
Special Temporary Authority
BSTA-20 1 30807ACP

Dear Counsel:
This is in reference to the request filed August 7, 2013, on behalf of Western Inspirational
Broadcasters ("WIB"). WIB requests special temporary authority ("STA") to continue operating
Station KCSP-FM at about 50% of licensed power.' Recent repairs to the station's transmitter
have not resolved the problems and it is apparent that further repairs or replacement of the
transmitter is needed. Additional time is needed to resolve these matters.
Section 73.1560(d), which governs reduced power operation, states:
In the event it becomes technically impossible to operate at authorized power, a broadcast station may operate at
reduced power for a period of not more than 30 days without specific authority from the FCC. If operation at
reduced power will exceed 10 consecutive days, notification must be made to the FCC in Washington, DC,
Attention: Audio Division (radio) or Video Division (television), Media Bureau, not later than the 10th day of the
lower power operation. In the event that normal power is restored within the 30 day period, the licensee must notify
the FCC of the date that normal operation was restored. If causes beyond the control of the licensee prevent
restoration of the authorized power within 30 days, a request for Special Temporary Authority (see Section 73.1635)
must be made to the FCC in Washington, DC for additional time as may be necessary.

Our review indicates that the request complies with Section 73.1560(d).
Accordingly, the request for STA IS HEREBY GRANTED. Station KCSP-FM may continue to
operate with reduced power. WIB must notify the Commission when licensed operation is
restored. WIB must use whatever means are necessary to protect workers and the public from
radiofrequency exposure in excess of the Commission's exposure guidelines. See 47 CFR §
1. 13 10.
KCSP-FM is licensed for operation on Channel 212C2 (90.3 MHz) with an effective radiated power of 100 kilowatts
(H&V) and an antenna height above average terrain of 587 meters.

This authority expires on February 4, 2013.

STA Advisory: Section 309(f) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the
Commission to grant STA in cases of 'extraordinary circumstances requiring temporary
authorizations in the public interest and when delay in the institution of the temporary operations
would seriously prejudice the public interest." However, Section 309(f) is not a means by which
a licensee/permittee may circumvent established processing procedures which require the filing
of an application, nor is it a means by which a broadcaster may enhance his facility or make
operation more convenient for the broadcaster. Stations operating with less than licensed
facilities under temporary authorities can be viewed as receiving the benefit of a larger protection
area than that in which they are currently providing service.
Accordingly, Special Temporary Authorities by nature are to be temporary and are not intended
for extended use. Licensees of stations operating under temporary authorities are reminded that
timely restoration of permanent facilities is the responsibility of the licensee and should be
undertaken expeditiously. Any request for extension of special temporary authorities carries an
increased burden with each subsequent request.
Therefore, requests for extension of STA will be granted only where the licensee can show that
one or more of the following criteria have been met:
• Restoration of licensed facilities is complete and testing is underway;
• Substantial progress has been made during the most recent STA period toward
restoration of licensed operation; or
• No progress has been made during the most recent STA period for reasons clearly
beyond the licensee's control, and the licensee has taken all possible steps to
expeditiously resolve the problem.

Sincerely,

Dale Bickel,
Senior Engineer
Audio Division
Media Bureau

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