This answer is simply that in most moderate or larger metros, the band is already a mess. Here we are getting LPFM's on channels where there is already a dominant signal - true it's an out-of-market signal, but that doesn't reduce its strength to interfere right in the LPFM's backyard.
Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id <[email protected]> -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 4/9/14, Les Rayburn <[email protected]> wrote: Subject: [IRCA] Of AM Translators and LPFM Stations To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 4:43 PM Like many AM DX'ers I've been following the recent FCC filing period concerning the future of AM Radio with great interest. One band-aid solution that seems to have great favor with broadcasters is that of allowing stations to apply for FM translators to cover their primary service area, especially at night. The economic advantages of that are obvious, but I really wonder where all this spectrum is going to come from. I live just outside of a small city, Birmingham, and last Christmas I had a very difficult time finding a clear spot where I could broadcast my Christmas lights display music. This due to the addition of a couple of new translators and a LPFM station. I've been reading that we have a new LPFM coming on the air this summer on 99.1 FM (www.aphradio.org). Most cities that I have visited in the US are in similar circumstances. I just don't see how many AM stations could add translators without the FM band quickly becoming a crowded mess like the AM band. What am I missing? -- 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63 Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF Engineering Active Whips, Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector _______________________________________________ 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] _______________________________________________ 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]
