[BC] CALLING ALL AM DAYTIMERS

[Phil Alexander]

On 22 Feb 2006 at 15:14, Paul Smith W4KNX wrote:

> Sounds like the famous High School Nite authorization STA to me.  Many
> stations do that.  Caused inadvertant transmitter operation after sundown,
> daytime power/pattern at nite.  DXers all over the country listen on Friday
> nites to bag new stations this way....

Heh, heh. In this case I believe STA means Self Transmitting Audacity. <g>

But, since the FCC overlooks many more serious violations, they seem to
look the other way on this one too. A local service is performed, and
that is becoming more rare in radio these days. <g> I would never advise
a client to do it, but if I heard it I'm not sure I do anything more
than mention the risk to the client. The licensee is responsible and
it is a $4,000 fine for unauthorized emissions if caught.


Phil Alexander, CSRE, AMD
Broadcast Engineering Services and Technology 
(a Div. of Advanced Parts Corporation) 
Ph. (317) 335-2065   FAX (317) 335-9037





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