[BC] Regulations For AM Station DX Te sts

[Robert Meuser]

Not really, if you need programming go totally off format. Otherwise tones are 
not a format as far as Know.

R

Mike McCarthy wrote:
> During the experimental period, it is possible to perform certain tests 
> so as to verify operation of equipment designed for that power level.  
> HOWEVER, if they publicize the fact they plan to do this and supply 
> normal programming , it could be construed to they are programming for 
> that power level and that would be outside of their licensed parameters.
> 
> Further, experimental hours also have a non-commercial aspect in that 
> the FCC expects that no commercials/promo's, etc. are to be aired for 
> revenue generating or promotional purposes.
> 
> It is a VERY fine line which can be easily crossed if not careful.
> 
> MM
> 
> At 12:58 PM 12/30/2005 -0700, Tom Dimeo wrote
> 
>> Do the regulations governing DX tests for AM stations require
>> that the station must operate according to their license
>> parameters when doing the test?
>>
>> For example, I think, WHB 810 Kansas City operates with fifty
>> thousand watts directional during the day and five thousand
>> watts nondirectional at night.  Could the station do a DX
>> test with fifty thousand watts nondirectional?
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
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