On 20-Jan-08, at 10:24 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: > Deane, > > I thought the future plan was to move almost all Canadian MWs to > FM? If > there are not enough FM channels open, then how is that possible? >
In the larger markets (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal for example) the FM band is just about full as is, even with the recent decision to allow FM stations on 3rd adjacent frequencies (600 kHz apart) provided the transmitters are more or less colocated. So in these markets there will be AM stations that will never move to FM, unless the FM band is expanded downward at the expense of TV channels 5 and 6 (76-88 MHz, which are used for FM in Japan). I have a couple of portables that tune the 76-108 MHz range as one FM band. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO Calgary AB (with 7 50 kW locals for me to listen to on my crystal set...) _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
