[BC] Question About Class D AM Stations

[Paul B. Walker, Jr.]

I have a question. I know the minimum required nowadays for new AM stations
is 250W Day and night, however some stations are Grandfathered in at lower
power.

http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/info?call=WSMX&service=AM
WSMX is 140 Watts Daytime only, Non directional

http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/info?call=WMJL&service=AM
WMJL is 175 Watts Daytime only, non directional.

Is it because their towers are taller then they need to be? I know to be 1/4
wave at 1500khz, the towers would be around 150 to 160 feet tall.  Im
guessing these stations are grandfathered situations or WAY taller then need
be.


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Sincerely,
Paul B. Walker, Jr.
www.walkerbroadcasting.com
www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting