[BC] Re: Changing Channels

[Phil Alexander]

On 23 Feb 2006 at 21:05, Christopher Quinn wrote:

> A recent post suggested that an AM station changing channels from 1530 to 1590
> would be considered a minor change. If I'm not mistaken a minor change for AM
> as far as frequency is concerned is limited to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd adjacent channels
> either side of the current licensed frequency. Therefore a station at 1530 could move
> to 1500, 1510, 1520, 1540, 1550, or 1560 without it being subjected to auction proceedings
> as a major change. A move to 1590 would not meet minor change requirements.
> Harold, do you have the exact rule on this?

I'm not Harold, but the answer is your understanding is
correct, except that moves to the expanded band are also 
considered minor changes.

The rule is 73.3571(a)(1) in the exceptions to major changes. 


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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