Re: [IRCA] Of AM Translators and LPFM Stations

[<martinfoltz@xxxxxxx>]

I don't see what they are fixing by adding LPFM stations. The AM band will remain the same. The addition of a LPFM station will keep more AM stations on the air that would go out of business. You're right Les, the FM band will suffer. I think the fix for AM is to increase powers to overcome noise, get rid of IBOC and figure out a way to reduce the number of stations. Stations will need to have programming that attracts listeners and make it available on the Internet and Phones. Eventually Internet and Phones will dominate and they can turn off their AM station. Remember, a radio station is in business to make money by advertising during programming that has an audience. AM radio is one of the ways to deliver their programming and it might not be their best long term mode of delivery.

I'm with my grandkids and my grandson just asked me if I brought my radio. He pointed to his Tablet and said this is what we use for entertainment now. 

Martin

> Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:43:20 -0500
> From: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [IRCA] Of AM Translators and LPFM Stations
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> 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

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