Digital Transmission

AM Improvement Proceeding Proceeds at FCC

The FCC opened a rulemaking proceeding, MM Docket 13-249 on the Revitalization of the AM Radio Service.  In it, the…continue reading

AM Gets Short Shrift in Performance Royalty Deal

The FM Radio in Cellphones vs Radio Broadcasters paying performance royalties is a bad deal for Broadcasters.

Digital for AM Band? Maybe…

All India Radio tested the AM single channel Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) simulcast system on a 100 kW transmitter last…continue reading

First Mexican HD Stations on the Air

Radio-Locator Decoded

I have received a lot of questions about the contours shown on the Radio-Locator maps. For AM they are: Red…continue reading

Mexico Approves HD Radio

The agency that regulates broadcasting in Mexico, CoFeTel has approved the use of HD Radio for both AM and FM…continue reading

ITU approves Digital Radio Mondale for Tropical Bands

According to Radio Magazine, the ITU gave the green light for DRM digital broadcasting in the tropical bands. Although not…continue reading

NRSC issues revised standards, deletes NRSC-3

The National Radio Systems Committee has issued two revised AM standards and deleted the NRSC-3 receiver specifications standard as obsolete…continue reading

Mexico spoils AM IBOC Party

Our southern neighbors have formally communicated that they want the FCC to reconsider its order authorizing AM IBOC operations at…continue reading

FCC’s Second Report and Order Unleashes AM Night IBOC

The FCC has issued its Second Report and Order authorizing regular IBOC transmissions for AM and FM stations. The Report…continue reading