[BC] Simulcast call letters

[Larry Fuss]

> I remain unconvinced that the rules permit AM/FM simulcast IDs, common as
they are.

I guess it could be argued that in any simulcast operation, one is the
satellite of the other.  In which case, this would seem to apply.
"Satellite operation. When programming of a broadcast station is rebroadcast
simultaneously over the facilities of a satellite station, the originating
station may make identification announcements for the satellite station for
periods of such simultaneous operation."  Sub-part (ii) says "In the case of
aural broadcast stations, such announcements, in addition to the information
required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section, shall include the frequency on
which each station is operating."

However, there are big stations owned by big companies in big markets that
don't seem to understand the station ID rules for a single station, as
simple as they are.  But I've only seen one or two actual fines for station
ID violations.  Janet Jackson's nipple is far more important.

LF