U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
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All TitlesTitle 47Chapter IPart 73Subpart B - Subpart B—FM Broadcast Stations
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(a) In the issuance of FM broadcast station authorizations, the Commission will specify the transmitter output power and effective radiated power in accordance with the following tabulation:
| Power (watts or kW) | Rounded out to nearest figure (watts or kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | .05 |
| 3 to 10 | .1 |
| 10 to 30 | .5 |
| 30 to 100 | 1 |
| 100 to 300 | 5 |
| 300 to 1,000 | 10 |
(b) Antenna heights above average terrain will be rounded out to the nearest meter.
