Translator windows, interference protection changes, MDCL … and adios to the ratchet rule Two years in the making, the FCC’s AM Revitalization decision (full name: “First Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, and Notice of Inquiry” – let’s just stick with Revitalization Decision, shall we?) has finally worked its way through the … Continue Reading
Action on long-pending AM rescue items may come soon, but things aren't looking good for an AM-only FM translator window.… Continue Reading
If you were planning to file reply comments in the AM Revitalization proceeding, you can breathe a bit easier.… Continue Reading
Deadlines for comments on the FCC's proposals to revitalize the AM radio service have now been set.… Continue Reading
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making looking to the "Revitalization of the AM Radio Service" has been released. Read all about it.… Continue Reading
The Commission has invited comments on the Rackley/Dawson Ratchet Rule Repeal proposal we reported on last week.… Continue Reading
A proposal to eliminate the "ratchet rule" -- 73.182(q), footnote 1, relating to AM applications -- has been submitted to the FCC. The petition is not for the AM neophyte, but if you happen to have an interest in AM allocation standards, you might want to take a look.… Continue Reading
