I noted the following TIS information on http://tinyurl.com/2qm6gf
(Wrightwood, California, Forum):
The Wrightwood Communications Group will begin testing for a AM
"Travelers Information Station" the week of March 17. A temporary FCC
testing license and rental of testing equipment has been ordered.
Frequency reportedly will be 1620 kHz.
The low power AM radio stations are known as "Travelers Information
Station". These stations are licensed between 530 kHz to 1700 kHz AM.
The low-wattage radio transmitter is 50 watts or less and used to alert
motorists of upcoming events, road detours, public notices, abnormal
traffic conditions, visitor information (noncommercial content). In an
emergency or disaster the message can be amended to provide new
information such as evacuation routes, mud/debris flow or wildfire
updates. Fixed AM stations covers a 3-5 mile radius or about 28-78
square miles.
I had the pleasure of DXing from the home of Jim and Karen Young, in
Wrightwood, in 1976, along with the late John Clements (founder of the
LWCA). The area was so RF quiet as to defy imagination. I recall Jim
mentioning that he could tell when a neighbor in the next block turned
on his TV! The elevation is about 6,000 feet. Beautiful DX spot....well,
it once was a quiet place. Sorry, Jim!
Mike
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