ANDRE CARSON 
7TH D ISTRICT , INDIANA 
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION 
AND INFRASTRUCTURE 
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT , PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND 
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December 15, 2016 
Honorable Ajit Pa i, Commissioner 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street, SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Commissioner Pai, 
245 3 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 
WASHINGTON, DC 20515- 1407 
(202) 225-4011 
D ISTRICT OFFICE 
300 E FALL CREEK PKWY N DR. #300 
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205 
(317) 283-6516 
SENIOR WHIP 
I am writing in regards to 93.5 MHz in Indianapolis, Indiana, an FM frequency on which Emmis 
Communications operates a translator to rebroadcast its AM sports radio station, "1070 The 
Fan." "1070 The Fan" is a centerpiece in my District broadcasting professional and amateur 
sports including the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and high school football. 
On May 19, 2016, a complaint was filed by Woof Boom Radio Licensee LLC, alleging that Em mis 
Communication's 93.5 translator interferes with their radio station, located 80 miles away in 
Hartford City, Indiana. On July 15th, Representative Luke Messer wrote the FCC requesting an 
expedient review and a determination to the complaint. It is my understanding that 
Representative Messer's request causes the complaint to receive expedited consideration, 
which I am concerned will result in a less comprehensive review than this matter deserves. 
I am writing to request information on the criteria used by Woof Boom to make a claim against 
Em mis Communications. Additionally, I am requesting an explanation of the review process, 
timeline and what your findings have been thus far. Specifically, I ask that you describe what 
criteria and technical factors will be used by the FCC to resolve this dispute. "1070 The Fan" is a· 
critical broadcast station in my District and I would like to ensure that this matter is resolved 
without any disruption of service to my constituents who rely on this station for their sports, 
weather and news content. 
Your attention is appreciated. 
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