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New Pre-Sunrise and Post-Sunset Power Levels Available for Eligible AM Stations

The FCC is now accepting letter requests from AM stations for pre-sunrise authorization (PSRA) and post-sunset authorization (PSSA).  PSRA permits AM stations to operate at increased power during the two hours immediately preceding sunrise.  PSSA allows for increased power for the two hours immediately following sunset.    According to the FCC’s Public Notice, the Audio Division … Continue Reading

New Commercial FM Programming Non-Duplication Rule Goes Into Effect on August 2, 2024

The FCC recently announced that August 2, 2024, is the effective date of its newly reinstated programming non-duplication rule for commercial FM stations. As we have previously noted here, that rule, which was reinstated in a June 2024 Reconsideration Order, prohibits commonly owned or operated commercial FM stations with overlapping service contours from duplicating more … Continue Reading
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