I received this somewhat disappointing e-mail today from Dale Lamm at WHBC. I wonder if some of our list members who are professional broadcasters might contact Dale directly and see if we can still salvage a full-blown DX Test? I don't know the applicable FCC rules that well - particularly how the Commission "interprets" and potentially enforces them. Perhaps a little "broadcaster to broadcaster" communication could prove helpful. Thanks for anything anyone can do. I'll hold off for a little while before getting back in touch with Dale.
73s, Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint BTC Coordinator Memphis, TN -----Original Message----- From: Dale Lamm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:28 PM To: Jim Pogue Subject: RE: WHBC 1480 kHz Canton, OH DX Test Jim, Am writing to update you on the 3/29/08 DX test with WHBC. I am afraid we will need to postpone the test as published to avoid entanglements with FCC rule 73.72. Looking closely at FCC 73.72, it says "...provided no interference is caused to other stations maintaining a regular operating schedule within such period". See the 73.72 excerpt below. (a) An AM station may operate during the experimental period (the time between midnight and sunrise, local time) on its assigned frequency and with its authorized power for the routine testing and maintenance of its transmitting system, and for conducting experimentation under an experimental authorization, provided no interference is caused to other stations maintaining a regular operating schedule within such period. If we interpret the Rules strictly, then they would seem to prohibit operation at night while using the daytime power and antenna pattern. Because WHBC-AM has a nighttime authorization which allows us 24/7 operation, my view is that special ID's aired in the wee hours are acceptable, so long as they are transmitted using authorized power and pattern for the period. We share the 1480 frequency with other broadcasters, one of them located in our own state. Let's discuss what our remaining options are before 3/29. Dale Lamm Director of Engineering WHBC AM/FM NextMedia Group 330-471-1583 _______________________________________________ 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]
