[IRCA] Proposed PSRA/PSSA changes

[AM-DXer@xxxxxxxxx (Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW)]

The FCC has opened a commentary window on a proposal (RM-11384) to relax
the PSRA/PSSA rules for AM stations. Here are some of the key points as
noted in todays edition of Radio Currents e-magazine.

PSRA and PSSA power need not be limited to 500W if no interference would
be caused. 

Secondary (skywave) service areas of class A stations expand and
contract from east to west with the transit of the sun. There is no need
to protect a service area that either does not exist yet on the western
edge of the area, or has ceased to exist because the sun is rising on
the eastern edge of the area. 

Stations should be able to use their day, night, auxiliary or one tower
of the array - whatever works best for PSRA and PSSA. 

Class B and D stations should be able to operate with any power, up to
the maximum of day or night station power during PSRA and PSSA so long
as no interference is caused.

Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO
Broadcast Technician
NRC Broadcasting - Denver
http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/
http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/

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