# Revision of Broadcast Auxiliary Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-12 · Effective 2004-01-12 · 68 FR 69328
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-30749
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 69328
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 74
- **Publication date:** 2003-12-12
- **Effective date:** 2004-01-12
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket No. 01-75
## Abstract

This document addresses petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order in this proceeding, filed by Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) and the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE). In the Report and Order, the Commission amended the rules in part 74, Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS), part 78, Cable Television Relay Service (CARS), and part 101, Fixed Microwave Service (FS) to permit stations in these services to use digital technology. It also made conforming amendments so that the stations in these services, which share frequency bands and use similar transmission technologies, will operate under consistent regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/12/03-30749/revision-of-broadcast-auxiliary-service)
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