Mike, As far as KAST goes, I am just repeating what their OM told me. There was concern over 10 KW from the KAST site. As they were looking at 5 KW there many years ago and were told, they may have to move. The CG was a concern, enviormentalists in this day and all, the towers on the Bay, New ground system, etc. The FM had Priority and New NW BCers had just so much money to spend. But you are right that some stations did not want to chance the frequency move. After all KAST has been on 1370 since the 30s and they are the number one AM rated station in the county and has been forever. From a personal standpoint, I am glad they did let 1700 go as I did not look forward to a 10 KWer 5 miles away Their 1 KWer on 1370 is not strong here and DXwise it fits me fine. Plus the plan was to keep both frequencies (somehow) and continue to run News & Talk on 1370 and Sports on 1700. Mike, do you think the FCC will reopen X Band apps and give stations a second shot?
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