[BC] A nice, legit, Part 15 AM box

[Robert Meuser]

I guess the message never reached the field.

R


Richard Fry wrote:

> R. Meuser wrote:
>
>> You are correct, Richard BUT the FCC seems to accept
>> a TX mounted on top of a Billboard.
>
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> Then again, maybe not so much.
>
> Here is a response to a question on this topic from Raymond Laforge
> at the FCC.  The complete header is included, to show authenticity.
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> You  seek information on the legality of setting these AM transmitting
> systems on top of billboards and other high, metal structures. Pursuant
> to 47 CFR 15.219(b), the total length of the transmission line, antenna
> and ground lead (if used) shall not exceed 3 meters.  Thus, we do not
> except installations on higher structures that result in violation of
> Section 15.219.
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