Re: [IRCA] FCC to consider FM translators for AM stations?

[Russ Edmunds <wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- "R. F. Tetro" <rtetro@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A great example of this is an intersection that is less than two
> miles
> from both our site and KYW's.  At this corner the electrical noise is
> so
> bad that there is not a station on the AM band that can be listened
> to -
> including WNTP, KYW, and WFIL - all of which place signals well over
> 350
> mV/m at that location.  We have tried to get PECO to inspect their
> system in that area, but have had little luck.
>  
>

*** Something else I've noticed - it seems like a constant source of
electrical noise for the FM band is a Walgreens store, and they're
cropping up like weeds around here. And don't get me started about
banks - don't try to listen to anything but the strongest AM or FM
locals in a bank parking lot.

Russ Edmunds
Blue Bell, PA  ( 360' ASL )
[15 mi NNW of Philadelphia]
40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20ID
<wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>
FM: Yamaha T-80 & APS9B @15'
AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop

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