[BC] BUREAU ADOPTS ORDER TO MODIFY FM DIGITAL

[Mark Humphrey]

If our AM station was granted a digital allotment in channel 5 or 6, I
would have no problem giving up a ~24 k voice and text subchannel for
unlimited public safety alerting use.   I would be happy to consider
this the public interest "quid pro quo" for use of the new VHF
spectrum.

Our county EOC, state EMO, and FEMA would be responsible for providing
and delivering the content (as is the case with EAS) but the messages
would ride "piggyback" with our regular programming, sparing taxpayers
the expense of transmitters, antennas, and routine maintenance.

Mark

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM, Dana  Puopolo <dpuopolo at usa.net> wrote:
> I completely disagree, Chip.
> I think adding channels 5 and six would help a LOT! First off, you put most of
> the AM stations there (as Canada is doing with their AMs). Next, you allot one
> or two frequencies to the National Weather Service/Homeland Security-and have
> smart radios that automatically can go there in case of emergency. Finally you
> allot two or three channels for exclusive hobby use with 1 watt ERP.
>
> THREE problems solved in one swoop! Also, make the band 100% digital.
>
> -D
>