[IRCA] Of AM Translators and LPFM Stations

[Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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 
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