In a recent decision, the FCC adopted new rules for AM station proofs of performance that make the process much simpler. We wrote about this proposal when it was advanced, here. The order adopted a week ago allows stations installing new series fed AM directional antennas to avoid the time-consuming and expensive process of
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Proposal for FM Translators for AM Stations Deleted From FCC Agenda – Along With Many Other Broadcast Items
By David Oxenford on
Tomorrow’s FCC meeting was to consider the proposal to allow AM stations to use FM translators on a permanent basis (see our post here). However, it is not going to happen – the FCC released a Public Notice today removing that item from the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting. While a number of other items…
AM Radio Changes Proposed – While Others Languish
By David Oxenford on
Posted in AM Radio, Digital Radio
We’ve recently written much about Internet radio, digital radio, digital television and all sorts of new technologies to electronically deliver media content. But the grandfather of all electronic media – AM radio – still provides significant service. A recent Petition for Rulemaking suggests certain technical changes to increase the service provided by these stations. In particular, the proposed changes would…
FCC Asks For Comment on the Use of Computer Modeling For AM Proofs of Performance
By David Oxenford on
Posted in AM Radio
The FCC has asked for public comment on a change in its rules which would allow broadcasters to conduct proofs of performance for a new directional AM antenna system to be conducted by a computer modeling system, rather than the extensive system of field tests that currently are required. While generations of broadcast engineers have grown…