Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Brazil AMs push for FM

[Earl Higgins <earlthenut@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am trying to look at the bright side here. If they are expanding FM down to "TV channels 5 and 6", what exactly does that mean? If they mean the same allocation as we have in North America, I believe that would be down to around 78 MHz. Might this provide some opportunities for DX from North America?

It's too far for even double hop E-skip, but what about other modes? F2? Trans-equatorial scatter?
 
Earl Higgins 
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On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:04 PM, Chernos Saul <sauldx@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
 
My apologies for the previous unrelated header...


 

Brazil Broadcasters Push AM Migration

"The U.S. radio industry is not the only one exploring ways to help AM 
broadcasters. 

"Brazil radio observers expect their government to publish a decree in 
November detailing an optional migration process for AM radio to the FM band. In 
cities where the FM spectrum can’t accommodate new channels, it will be 
necessary to extend the spectrum using television Channels5 and 6..."

Continued at Radio World:

www.radioworld.com/article/brazil-broadcasters-push-am-migration/222179


Saul Chernos
Burnt River ON




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