[IRCA] increase to 10%
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[IRCA] increase to 10%



Info from the FCC on October 24th, that they are taking comments on
upping the 1% amount of IBOC to 10% Not good news if it happens.

Pat,

The FCC is asking for comments on raising the **FM** IBAC power to 10%. This is not AM power.

Just wanted it to be clear.

Kevin

FCC Seeks Comments on FM HD Radio Power Increase

The FCC's Media Bureau is seeking public comment on several recent filings in the Commission's pending digital audio (HD Radio) proceeding. A group consisting of 18 broadcasters (that operate over 1200 commercial and non-commercial educational FM outlets) along with four of the largest manufacturers of transmitters is asking the agency to increase the maximum operating power.

Current levels are capped at 1% of a station's authorized analog power (-20 dB) to a maximum of 10% of a station's authorized analog power (-10 dB). Based on an iBiquity study, the filing requested that the Commission authorize voluntary increased digital operation power for FM stations up to a maximum value of 10% of the station's authorized analog power.

In addition, NPR has submitted its recently completed Corporation for Public Broadcasting supported research on digital radio coverage and interference. As part of this study, NPR investigated the effect of a power increase to 10% of authorized analog power, and concluded that such an increase could result in interference to reception of first and second adjacent channel FM stations. NPR recommends that further testing is necessary to determine if the higher power can be permitted for FM stations.

The FCC is seeking comments on the broadcasters' filing, the iBiquity study, and the NPR study. Comments are due by November 28, and reply comments will be accepted until January 4. (10-23-08)



http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/$rol.exe/headline_id=b11216


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