Like many AM DX'ers I've been following the recent FCC filing period
concerning the future of AM Radio with great interest. One band-aid
solution that seems to have great favor with broadcasters is that of
allowing stations to apply for FM translators to cover their primary
service area, especially at night.
The economic advantages of that are obvious, but I really wonder where
all this spectrum is going to come from. I live just outside of a small
city, Birmingham, and last Christmas I had a very difficult time finding
a clear spot where I could broadcast my Christmas lights display music.
This due to the addition of a couple of new translators and a LPFM station.
I've been reading that we have a new LPFM coming on the air this summer
on 99.1 FM (www.aphradio.org). Most cities that I have visited in the US
are in similar circumstances. I just don't see how many AM stations
could add translators without the FM band quickly becoming a crowded
mess like the AM band.
What am I missing?
--
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63
Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA
Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector
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