[BC] Expanded AM Band and License Return

[PeterH5322]

>I recall the expanded band was introduced to result in a long
>term reduction in interference on the AM band. Stations whose removal from
>the existing band would result in the greatest interference reduction were
>given a preference for licenses in the expanded band. During the
>transition, they were allowed to broadcast on both the old and new
>frequencies. I thought they were required to simulcast, but from what I
>read in this article, that does not seem to be the case. Anyway, these
>stations now do not want to give up the old channels. Not giving up the
>channels appears to result in an increase in local program diversity, but
>does not result in the original goal of interference reduction.

In at least one case retention of both the original (daytime) and the 
expanded band (fulltime) stations is preventing a Class A from moving its 
facilities in order to better serve its market.

That retention of a closely-spaced Class D, in a market already 
over-served by AMs would even be remotely considered ItPICaN, on account 
of so-called programming "diversity", is truly bizarre, as this market 
has over 30 AMs, and that many or more FMs.

That Class D should go ... now!