Forgive me fellow DX’ers, for I have sinned. Despite AM DXing for several years now, I confess that I’ve never quite learned how to decipher the FCC database’s designations for AM authorizations.
For instance, tonight i’m listening to 1550 AM a lot. I notice that WAZX 1550 in Smyrna, GA is authorized to run 50000w/16w DA-2B. Now I know this vaguely means that they can run 50,000 watts in the daytime, but only 16 watts at night. But I have no real idea what “DA-2 B” refers to. Meanwhile, KCOM 1550 in Comanche, TX is authorized to run 250w/54w ND D. Say what? I’ll take a stab that means 250 watts in the daytime, and 54 watts at night. Non-directional? I know this stuff is important. But I’ve been using the hunt and peck method of DXing for years. Not targeting stations as I’m doing now, so it’s becoming more important. Is there a “FCC Lingo for Dummies” guide on the web somewhere? Can someone post some Cliff Notes? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com 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: irca@hard-core-dx.com
