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ITU approves Digital Radio Mondale for Tropical Bands

According to Radio Magazine, the ITU gave the green light for DRM digital broadcasting in the tropical bands. Although not…continue reading

NRSC issues revised standards, deletes NRSC-3

The National Radio Systems Committee has issued two revised AM standards and deleted the NRSC-3 receiver specifications standard as obsolete…continue reading

Mexico spoils AM IBOC Party

Our southern neighbors have formally communicated that they want the FCC to reconsider its order authorizing AM IBOC operations at…continue reading

Possible Copper Alternative

For those of us who have found the “Yellow Gold” in the ground at tower bases disappearing: Ron Nott of…continue reading

FCC Requests Comments on Radiotechniques PSRA/PSSA Petition

The FCC has issued RM-11384 to my petition to revise the Pre-SunRise and Post-SunSet Authorization rules for AM stations. The…continue reading

Comment Date set for AM Directional Antenna Simplification

The FCC has asked for comments and set July 23 as the deadline in response to the recommendations by the…continue reading

FCC’s Second Report and Order Unleashes AM Night IBOC

The FCC has issued its Second Report and Order authorizing regular IBOC transmissions for AM and FM stations. The Report…continue reading

Arbitron / Edison study shows AM and FM stand up to digital dial

Arbitron and Edison Media Research have conducted a study on the impact of alternate radio-like delivery methods, such as:  iPods,…continue reading

Time to Rethink Pre Sunrise and Post Sunset Authorizations?

New York Congress’ change to the dates for Daylight Savings Time has madePre-Sunrise authorizations more important than ever. Operation of…continue reading

FCC Pre-sunrise and Post-Sunset Calculator on the Fritz

Congress changed Daylight Savings time to begin three weeks earlier and end three weeks later. This means that for three…continue reading