Re: [IRCA] increase to 10%

2008-10-25 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Powell. This is good news. I had visions of AM IBOC up to 50%. :) Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing lis

Re: [IRCA] increase to 10%

2008-10-25 Thread Powell E. Way III
Not likely as AM uses one transmitter and many FM's for IBOC use separate antenna and transmitters. Even on FM to go up to 10% in most cases it means replacing transmitter and maybe antenna...and even coax. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Sat, 10/25/08, Pat

Re: [IRCA] increase to 10%

2008-10-24 Thread Patrick Martin
Yes, I noted that. However, "if" the FCC goes ahead with increasing the power on FM IBOC, then can AM IBOC be far behind? I was hoping that it would all go away...hi. But I guess FM IBOC is a different animal and is more positive in the eyes of the broadcasters. So hopefully, they will not increas

[IRCA] increase to 10%

2008-10-24 Thread kevin redding
Info from the FCC on October 24th, that they are taking comments on upping the 1% amount of IBOC to 10% Not good news if it happens. Pat, The FCC is asking for comments on raising the **FM** IBAC power to 10%. This is not AM power. Just wanted it to be clear. Kevin FCC Seeks Comments on F