That's my point. Salem paid BIG BUCKs for the C1 that they Downgraded -- to C3
and moved to Portland. All of the new "Low Band FM" channels would be clear
and could be moved. If a company -- Like New Northwest could "tranfer" all of
their "Daytime AM" stations over to a new FM band --- eve
Patrick -- Yes -- moving all AM daytimers over to a new FM band along with any
fulltime station -- using under 1 KW fulltime will work. WHY ?? Tell the
group who owns your stations.It's a small group --- but like most small
groups -- the bottom line and need is for cash. Large amounts
That is NOT what the FCC says. There are already two proposals for the new FM
band.
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Patrick -- For the record -- the former owners of KAST applied for the 1700 Khz
channel -- not the present owners -- and at that time -- it was a requirement
that they would give up 1370 after a five year period. KAST is a 1 KW
-- Regional. Yet the coverage area is by far less than ma
The idea that a station can't improve -- without a power increase or power loss
-- is not the question. Radio Spectrum is a natural resource. Like trees in
a forest. You can only place so many trees in one area. They need room to see
sunlight and to grow their roots underground. Radio c
KAST was given an "extended band" channel -- not because of daytime IF -- but
because KAST's nightime operations prevented others from fulltime night
service. Not close to KAST -- but more than 200 miles away. So by KAST not
moving -- others are prevented from better serving their local com
Yes and no. Most often NO. The FCC would require a power reduction in most
cases. Have you ever seen a Class 4 AM -- with a power like 833 watts Day and
Night. ( I think the 1400 Silverdale, WA has less than 1 KW ). That is
because -- AM stations -- are like the Educational FM stations.
Stations that have the radials stolen -- should notify the local Police, FBI,
and FCC. Then replace the system -- as authorized. Same size and length wire.
Then the engineer might be required to file a new 302. At this point -- there
has been no FCC "Notice" on how to handle this type of t
AM broadcast stations do not operate the same as FM. Both the tower and
ground system are considered for daytime and nightime coverage. Changing the
tower or gound system -- requires a new CP (application). In an emergency --
you could get an STA.. But -- STA's are not given for regula
As a Hobbist or Ham radio operator -- thinking on your feet -- and being able
to change elements or parts -- is ok. However -- any change to a Commercial
radio station, without FCC approval, is NOT allowed. If an AM CP or license
calls for 120 radials -- 90 degrees long --- by adding extr
AM Radials work best -- hidden just a few inchs under sandy soil. Copper
radials need to be able to flex or bend -- somewhat. Radials that are placed
to far below ground -- don't work well. A hard winter frost can even destroy
the entire radial system --- if it's placed to deep.
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KOHI is one of the stations -- that the FCC and owners -- should have bumped --
up to the extended band. A true shame -- since several others that requested
an "extended band" channel -- never filed applications -- after the FCC
granted those requests.
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Glad to see that commerical broadcasters in Clatsop County -- know what the
public wants to listen to. When a Non-commerical is number one in your book
--- it's time to call it a day and let someone else drive. I didn't drop in
103.9 to have it come in 5th in the ratings.
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When K-BIG AM first went on the air -- back in the late 1950's -- the only
Studio was in Avalon -- on the Island. The Morning DJ -- Robert Q. Lewis (who
later did What's my line and other TV shows) had
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KABC TV has reported that the fire on Catalina Island, California -- may have
started near a radio transmitter site. KBRT - AM 740 -- a 10 KW daytime
station has been silent -- for two days. However
The KCIK license application -- was NOT denied. Dismissed. Grandfathered
Class 4 stations -- with 250 watts Daytime --- can use full 1 KW power at
night. See the 1240 station at Lemoore, California (Also licensed to IHR).
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KRKO 1380 -- The 9th 50 kw AM Broadcast signal in the Seattle Market area. .
HMMM In 1966 -- there were 9 AM Daytimers. There were 6 AM stations with 3
letter call signs. Today -- just two. Nine -- 50 KW AM Broadcast Stations --
and not one class 1A. A dozen AM stations licensed to Se
If KOOD 1480 asks for an FCC license to change it's "COL" City of Licence from
Stielicoom, Washington to Fort Lewis, Washington --- it is under FCC rules.
Not the US Army. Section 307(B) is an FCC rule. 1480 could still be licensed
to "Fort Lewis" and not located on the base.Most of the
If the VOA transmitter site is on"private property" it is NOT owned or
controlled by VOA alone. It may be possible to "sub-lease" or lease directly
from the private land owner. NOT all "government" installations are on
Federal Property. It all depends on who owns the property.
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Yes -- and NO. Not all Military Bases are owned by the Feds. 1480 in
Steilicoom, Washington could "rent" a parcel of land on the Fort Lewis Military
Base -- because it's owned by the State of Washington -- which rents the
property to the US Army. Other parts of Fort Lewis are rented out to fa
First -- not ALL military bases are federal property. Some are rented and
like Fort Lewis, Washington -- . Most of the base is State Property and some
is owned by private land owners as well as other federal agencies. FM channel
104.9 A was allocated at one time to San Clemente, California.
Must be one of those Humboldt County pot growers that support "Jefferso Public
Radio" and forming a new State called Jefferson. Might even be Southern
Oregon State University --- testing it's new outlet.
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The 1510 Mountlake Terrace station had a two tower -- DA system located near
52nd Ave West and 212th SW in a small construction yard. Studios on site in a
one story wood frame building with a couple of large windows. A Bauer AM
transmitter. The coverage area was almost circular -- except for
Scott, As a consultant and former owner -- I understand all of the rules. But
-- the value of a station is no longer based soley on it's intake of cash.
The FCC allows 'tolling" so that some "silent stations" have remained "off the
air" or even unbuilt for over ten years. KNGS FM, KAAX FM,
Scott and the group, I love radio just as much as all of us. However -- the
rules have changed. It does NOT matter if you are "on the air" or not. Even
a dark station license is worth more than an entire year of commercials. The
FCC auctions make the "license worth more than the entire as
Broadcasting is a business. All of the wonderful ideas that you say that
broadcasting should be -- are NOT a requirement of the FCC nor a matter of law.
The real world of broadcasting is money -- not community service. Electric
companys charge for their service. Radio stations must pay fo
Having a back-up power system is NOT an FCC requirement. They have a radio
tower and a studio -- so they deserve a gold star -- not a fine.
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KFSG is also a very old call sign. Prior to March of 2003 -- when the station
on 1690 in Roseville, CA. asked for use of the calls -- it was used in Los
Angeles by one of the very first AM and later FM stations - . KFSG stood
for "Church of the Foursquare Gospel" started by female preacher
KCIK - 1450 - Blue Lake (Eureka) California -- owned by IHR -- also programs
EWTN. CP has applied for license.
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I have never seen nor heard of any AM Broadcast station -- ever trying to use a
full wave length tower. It would be very very difficult to feed. Does anyone
know of any AM broadcaster using a full wave tower ???
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Patrick -- As you go higher than a 5/8ths wave -- you start to get a
"kick-back" of skywave against the ground wave. A full wave would be like
using a tree stump. Almost all of the Clear Channel -- 1A -- 50 kw stations
use half-wave. And you do have to figure the ground as well as the gro
I just use new NEW "Atomic clock" - from Target. A great ground hog day gift
-- under $ 30.00. It monitors WWV and keeps perfect time. Maybe Walmart
calls their version a "nuclear clock". Metric - Atomic -- Nuclear -- it all
the same junk.
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Thanks Patrick. One of my first jobs was at a 1 KW station -- ND1 -- on 1280
in a marsh. Covered fair. It was able to beat a 50 KW station on 1020 in the
ratings. Radio has to change -- as all things do. Back in the 1970's -- it
was common to have an "Irish Hour" or "German Hour" of progam
Just wait until the new 50 KW Daytime -- KBRV in Soda Springs ( Pocatello )
hits the air. Station is relocating some 20 miles west and building a new +
300 foot tower -- just off I-15. KBRV has been silent on 790 for along time.
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The KBRD / KLDY upgrade - sale is a " NO Win Deal". Most two-way radio
systems have at least 1 KW ERP. Anything less than 1 KW is NOT going to serve
the public or generate income. 680 has no possible chance of nightime service
-- nor any real local service. The 690 in Vancouver pounds the
Your ears are not what you should be worrying about.
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You could start with -- Al Gore -- who invented the internet and the 1996
re-write of the Communications Act -- that reqiures the FCC to auction off all
broadcast channels. I've heard that Al is busy saving the world and selling
his book. But what's to stop an FM station - from "buying" a thr
Who or What moved in -- next door to KOA ??
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December 7, 1941. --- Honolulu, Hawaii. Very early Sunday morning.
KGU 750 Khz -- operating with 2,500 watts and sharing time with
co-channel station WJR. KGU is then owned by the Advertiser Publishing
Company, Ltd. and a NBC carrier. The only other broadcast station in
Hon
On November 22, 1963 --- I was in the 8th grade. I was in the school office
-- when someone called to relay the very sad information. I had the duty to
tell the principal --- I could hardly speak --. My mouth was dry --
and the words were so very hard to say. Sister Margret Mary -
LAX is 530 and Ontario is 770. Ontario is no longer on 530.
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NEW TIS For Ontario International Airport -- run by the City of LA -- on 770
Khz.
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Iowa ?? In the winter ??? Gee -- and take a chance on missing the Buddy
Holly Winter Tour ??Is the FM of WHO -- WHOM or WHAT ??
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It has been a very long time ( Back in 1969-1971 ) but a few of the Army radio
techs used to use 1500 -- as well as a few other selected channels -- just for
kicks. We had a transmitter at the log center and one on main post. There
was a proposal to use a 10 watt AM or 10 watt class "D" FM s
KOMO AM 1000 must have been working on the DA antenna pattern. The signal is
much better toward the south again. That would explain the Saturday AM
downtime. Mike
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LAX is using a 50 foot ( 15 Meter ) pole and operates a 100 watt transmitter.
The site is on the south side of the street -- on Century Blvd -- just west of
Aviation Blvd. It is just east of the main LAX terminal. Part two of the
existing system is a 10 watt transmitter that feeds a "leaky R
LAX has money to burn. The LA Airports are buying 4 UHF TV Band - business
radio channels -- for 4 million dollars -- for airport operations (Police,
Fire and maintenace). They own 4 airports. LAX, Van Nuys, Palmdale and
Ontario. The AM 530 tower is a 50 foot pole located -- right on Centu
I think that the calls need to be changed --- to protect the innocent -- and
the radio listeners.
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Oy vey !!
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Dan, KKMO (the old KMO ) 1360 -- Tacoma was located on a tower in Fife -- near
the Port of Tacoma -- for the better part of it's life. In the 1970's it built
a 5/8's wave tower on Indian Hill -- the ridge in northeast Tacoma - Federal
Way. It didn't work as well as it was hoped and KKMO move
Pat and the group: Just a tad bit of trivia -- about the AM sites and stations
on Vashon Island.KJR - 950 started out on 1000 Khz. Fishers Blend (Flour
Mill Company) -- now known as Fisher Broadcasting owned both KJR on 1000 and
KOMO on 950. They sold of KJR after moving KOMO over to 100
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As of April of 2009 -- any analog only TV set will be worthless. All anslog TV
broadcasting will end by that date. Congress MAY give coupons worth about half
the cost -- of a analog to digital convertor -- but it will be based on income.
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My comments are about re-location of ALL AM daytime stations and AM stations
with LESS than 1 KW day and Night. It is about making the existing AM band
better and to re-fuel the existing AM band -- so that it might provide a true
local as well as regional radio service. It is NOT in a
Great Idea. Good intention. But very -- very hard to get everyone on the
"same page" at the "same time". HDTV was borne out of a NEED to sell TV sets.
Sony and others -- "re-invented" the TV wheel. This will force everyone in
the US to purchase new HDTV sets. --- The very first FM band
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