§ 15.713   TV bands database.

   (a) Purpose. The TV bands database serves the following functions:

   (1) To determine and provide to a TVBD, upon request, the available TV
   channels at the TVBD's location. Available channels are determined based on
   the interference protection requirements in § 15.712. A database must provide
   fixed  and  Mode  II personal portable TVBDs with channel availability
   information that includes scheduled changes in channel availability over the
   course of the 48 hour period beginning at the time the TVBDs make a re-check
   contact. In making lists of available channels available to a TVBD, the TV
   bands database shall ensure that all communications and interactions between
   the TV bands database and the TVBD include adequate security measures such
   that unauthorized parties cannot access or alter the TV bands database or
   the  list  of available channels sent to TVBDs or otherwise affect the
   database  system or TVBDs in performing their intended functions or in
   providing adequate interference protections to authorized services operating
   in the TV bands. In addition, a TV bands database must also verify that the
   FCC identifier (FCC ID) of a device seeking access to its services is valid;
   under this requirement the TV bands database must also verify that the FCC
   ID of a Mode I device provided by a fixed or Mode II device is valid. A list
   of devices with valid FCC IDs and the FCC IDs of those devices is to be
   obtained from the Commission's Equipment Authorization System.

   (2) To register the identification information and location of fixed TVBDs.

   (3) To register protected locations and channels as specified in paragraph
   (b)(2)  of this section, that are not otherwise recorded in Commission
   licensing databases.

   (b) Information in the TV bands database. (1) Facilities already recorded in
   Commission databases. Identifying and location information will come from
   the official Commission database. These services include:

   (i) Digital television stations.

   (ii) Class A television stations.

   (iii) Low power television stations.

   (iv) Television translator and booster stations.

   (v) Broadcast Auxiliary Service stations (including receive only sites),
   except low power auxiliary stations.

   (vi) Private land mobile radio service stations.

   (vii) Commercial mobile radio service stations.

   (viii) Offshore radiotelephone service stations.

   (ix) Class A television station receive sites.

   (x) Low power television station receive sites.

   (xi) Television translator station receive sites.

   (2) Facilities that are not recorded in Commission databases. Identifying
   and location information will be entered into the TV bands database in
   accordance  with  the  procedures established by the TV bands database
   administrator(s). These include:

   (i) MVPD receive sites.

   (ii)  Sites  where  low  power  auxiliary stations, including wireless
   microphones and wireless assist video devices, are used and their schedule
   for operation.

   (iii) Fixed TVBD registrations.

   (iv) 600 MHz band operations under part 27 of this chapter in areas where
   the licensee has commenced operations.

   (c) Restrictions on registration. (1) Television translator, low power TV
   and  Class A station receive sites within the protected contour of the
   station being received are not eligible for registration in the database.

   (2)  MVPD  receive  sites within the protected contour or more than 80
   kilometers from the nearest edge of the protected contour of a television
   station being received are not eligible to register that station's channel
   in the database.

   (d)  Determination  of  available channels. The TV bands database will
   determine  the available channels at a location using the interference
   protection requirements of § 15.712, the location information supplied by a
   TVBD, and the data for protected stations/locations in the database.

   (e) TVBD initialization. (1) Fixed and Mode II TVBDs must provide their
   location and required identifying information to the TV bands database in
   accordance with the provisions of this subpart.

   (2) Fixed and Mode II TVBDs shall not transmit unless they receive, from the
   TV bands database, a list of available channels and may only transmit on the
   available channels on the list provided by the database.

   (3) Fixed TVBDs register and receive a list of available channels from the
   database by connecting to the iInternet, either directly or through another
   fixed TVBD that has a direct connection to the Internet.

   (4) Mode II TVBDs receive a list of available channels from the database by
   connecting to the Internet, either directly or through a fixed or Mode II
   TVBD that has a direct connection to the Internet.

   (5) A fixed or Mode II TVBD that provides a list of available channels to a
   Mode I device shall notify the database of the FCC identifier of such Mode I
   device and receive verification that that FCC identifier is valid before
   providing the list of available channels to the Mode I device.

   (6) A fixed device with an antenna height above ground that exceeds 30
   meters or an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) that exceeds 250
   meters shall not be provided a list of available channels. The HAAT is to be
   calculated  using  computational software employing the methodology in
   § 73.684(d) of this chapter.

   (f) Fixed TVBD registration. (1) Prior to operating for the first time or
   after  changing location, a fixed TVBD must register with the TV bands
   database by providing the information listed in paragraph (f)(3) of this
   section.

   (2)  The  party responsible for a fixed TVBD must ensure that the TVBD
   registration database has the most current, up-to-date information for that
   device.

   (3) The TVBD registration database shall contain the following information
   for fixed TVBDs:

   (i) FCC identifier (FCC ID) of the device;

   (ii) Manufacturer's serial number of the device;

   (iii) Device's geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude (NAD 83)
   accurate to ±/− 50 m);

   (iv) Device's antenna height above ground level (meters);

   (v) Name of the individual or business that owns the device;

   (vi) Name of a contact person responsible for the device's operation;

   (vii) Address for the contact person;

   (viii) E-mail address for the contact person;

   (ix) Phone number for the contact person.

   (g)  A personal/portable device operating in Mode II shall provide the
   database its FCC Identifier (as required by § 2.926 of this chapter), serial
   number  as  assigned  by the manufacturer, and the device's geographic
   coordinates (latitude and longitude (NAD 83) accurate to ±50 m)

   (h) TV bands database information. The TV bands database shall contain the
   listed information for each of the following:

   (1) Digital television stations, digital and analog Class A, low power,
   translator and booster stations, including stations in Canada and Mexico
   that are within the border coordination areas as specified in § 73.1650 of
   this chapter (a TV bands database is to include only TV station information
   from  station license or license application records. In cases where a
   station has records for both a license application and a license, a TV bands
   database should include the information from the license application rather
   than the license. In cases where there are multiple license application
   records or license records for the same station, the database is to include
   the  most  recent  records, and again with license applications taking
   precedence over licenses.):

   (i) Transmitter coordinates (latitude and longitude in NAD 83);

   (ii) Effective radiated power (ERP);

   (iii) Height above average terrain of the transmitting antenna (HAAT);

   (iv) Horizontal transmit antenna pattern (if the antenna is directional);

   (v) Amount of electrical and mechanical beam tilt (degrees depression below
   horizontal)  and  orientation of mechanical beam tilt (degrees azimuth
   clockwise from true north);

   (vi) Channel number; and

   (vii) Station call sign.

   (2) Broadcast Auxiliary Service.

   (i) Transmitter coordinates (latitude and longitude in NAD 83).

   (ii) Receiver coordinates (latitude and longitude in NAD 83).

   (iii) Channel number.

   (iv) Call sign.

   (3) Metropolitan areas listed in § 90.303(a) of this chapter.

   (i) Region name.

   (ii) Channel(s) reserved for use in the region.

   (iii) Geographic center of the region (latitude and longitude in NAD 83).

   (iv) Call sign.

   (4) PLMRS/CMRS base station operations located more than 80 km from the
   geographic centers of the 13 metropolitan areas defined in § 90.303(a) of
   this chapter (e.g., in accordance with a waiver).

   (i) Transmitter location (latitude and longitude in NAD 83) or geographic
   area of operations.

   (ii) Effective radiated power.

   (iii) Transmitter height above average terrain (if specified).

   (iv) Antenna height above ground level (if specified).

   (v) Call sign.

   (5) Offshore Radiotelephone Service. For each of the four regions where the
   Offshore Radiotelephone Service operates.

   (i) Geographic boundaries of the region (latitude and longitude in NAD 83
   for each point defining the boundary of the region.

   (ii) Channel(s) used by the service in that region.

   (6)  MVPD  receive sites. Registration for receive sites is limited to
   channels that are received over-the-air and are used as part of the MVPD
   service.

   (i) Name and address of MVPD company;

   (ii) Location of the MVPD receive site (latitude and longitude in NAD 83,
   accurate to ±/− 50 m);

   (iii) Channel number of each television channel received, subject to the
   following condition: channels for which the MVPD receive site is located
   within the protected contour of that channel's transmitting station are not
   eligible for registration in the database;

   (iv)  Call  sign  of each television channel received and eligible for
   registration;

   (v) Location (latitude and longitude) of the transmitter of each television
   channel received;

   (7) Television translator, low power TV and Class A TV station receive
   sites. Registration for television translator, low power TV and Class A
   receive sites is limited to channels that are received over-the-air and are
   used as part of the station's service.

   (i) Call sign of the TV translator station;

   (ii) Location of the TV translator receive site (latitude and longitude in
   NAD 83, accurate to ±/− 50 m);

   (iii) Channel number of the re-transmitted television station, subject to
   the following condition: a channel for which the television translator
   receive site is located within the protected contour of that channel's
   transmitting station is not eligible for registration in the database;

   (iv) Call sign of the retransmitted television station; and

   (v)  Location  (latitude  and  longitude)  of  the  transmitter of the
   retransmitted television station.

   (8) Licensed low power auxiliary stations, including wireless microphones
   and wireless assist video devices. Use of licensed low power auxiliary
   stations  at well defined times and locations may be registered in the
   database. Multiple registrations that specify more than one point in the
   facility may be entered for very large sites. Registrations will be valid
   for no more than one year, after which they may be renewed. Registrations
   must include the following information:

   (i)  Name  of the individual or business responsible for the low power
   auxiliary device(s);

   (ii) An address for the contact person;

   (iii) An email address for the contact person (optional);

   (iv) A phone number for the contact person;

   (v) Coordinates where the device(s) are used (latitude and longitude in NAD
   83, accurate to ±/− 50 m);

   (vi) Channels used by the low power auxiliary devices operated at the site;

   (vii) Specific months, weeks, days of the week and times when the device(s)
   are  used (on dates when microphones are not used the site will not be
   protected); and

   (viii) The stations call sign.

   (9)   Unlicensed   wireless   microphones  at  venues  of  events  and
   productions/shows that use large numbers of wireless microphones that cannot
   be accommodated in the two reserved channels and other channels that are not
   available for use by TVBDs at that location. Such sites of large events and
   productions/shows with significant wireless microphone use at well defined
   times and locations may be registered in the database. Entities responsible
   for eligible event venues registering their site with a TV bands data base
   are  required to first make use of the two reserved channels and other
   channels that are not available for use by TVBDs at that location. As a
   benchmark, at least 6-8 wireless microphones should be operating in each
   channel  used  at  such  venues (both licensed and unlicensed wireless
   microphones used at the event may be counted to comply with this benchmark).
   Multiple registrations that specify more than one point in the facility may
   be  entered for very large sites. Sites of eligible event venues using
   unlicensed wireless microphones must be registered with the Commission at
   least 30 days in advance and the Commission will provide this information to
   the data base managers. Parties responsible for eligible event venues filing
   registration  requests must certify that they are making use of all TV
   channels not available to TV bands devices and on which wireless microphones
   can practicably be used, including channels 7-51 (except channel 37). The
   Commission will make requests for registration of sites that use unlicensed
   wireless microphones public and will provide an opportunity for public
   comment or objections. Registrations will be valid for one year, after which
   they may be renewed. The Commission will take actions against parties that
   file inaccurate or incomplete information, such as denial of registration in
   the database, removal of information from the database pursuant to paragraph
   (i) of this section, or other sanctions as appropriate to ensure compliance
   with the rules. Registrations must include the following information:

   (i) Name of the individual or business that owns the unlicensed wireless
   microphones;

   (ii) An address for the contact person;

   (iii) An e-mail address for the contact person (optional);

   (iv) A phone number for the contact person;

   (v) Coordinates where the device(s) are used (latitude and longitude in NAD
   83, accurate to ±/− 50 m);

   (vi) Channels used by the wireless microphones operated at the site and the
   number of wireless microphones used in each channel. As a benchmark, least
   6-8 wireless microphones must be used in each channel. Registration requests
   that do not meet this criteria will not be registered in the TV bands data
   bases;

   (vii) Specific months, weeks, days of the week and times when the device(s)
   are  used (on dates when microphones are not used the site will not be
   protected); and

   (viii) The name of the venue.

   (10) 600 MHz band operations under part 27 of this chapter in areas where
   the licensee has commenced operations.

   (i) License area of the 600 MHz band licensee, as defined under part 27 of
   this chapter;

   (ii) Identification of the frequencies on which the part 27 600 MHz wireless
   licensee has commenced operations;

   (iii) Call sign.

   (i) Commission requests for data. (1) A TV bands database administrator must
   provide to the Commission, upon request, any information contained in the
   database.

   (2) A TV bands database administrator must remove information from the
   database, upon direction, in writing, by the Commission.

   (j) Security. The TV bands database shall employ protocols and procedures to
   ensure  that  all communications and interactions between the TV bands
   database and TVBDs are accurate and secure and that unauthorized parties
   cannot access or alter the database or the list of available channels sent
   to a TVBD.

   (1) Communications between TV bands devices and TV bands databases, and
   between different TV bands databases, shall be secure to prevent corruption
   or unauthorized interception of data. A TV bands database shall be protected
   from unauthorized data input or alteration of stored data.

   (2) A TV bands database shall verify that the FCC identification number
   supplied by a fixed or personal/portable TV bands device is for a certified
   device and may not provide service to an uncertified device.

   (3) A TV bands database must not provide lists of available channels to
   uncertified TV bands devices for purposes of operation (it is acceptable for
   a TV bands database to distribute lists of available channels by means other
   than contact with TVBDs to provide list of channels for operation). To
   implement this provision, a TV bands database administrator shall obtain a
   list of certified TVBDs from the FCC Equipment Authorization System.

   [ 74 FR 7326 , Feb. 17, 2009, as amended at  75 FR 75840 , Dec. 6, 2010;  77 FR 29247 , May 17, 2012;  79 FR 48536 , Aug. 15, 2014]

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