[BC] Class "D" AM Towers

[Scott Bailey]

Jerry,
   I think you got my thread all wrong. This is just a thought that I had "if" 
my tower fell and I had to fight the city and the county. Of course, I can apply 
for a wavier from the commission to operate at a lower field strength.

   I'm only 45, going to be 46 in May, so I'm not ready to retire. I'm don't 
want the station to be a big ole money maker. If that was the case, in 2004, I 
would have applied to move the allocation as close to Nashville as possible then 
sell the thing!

   You see, I like little AM stations. The good ole days of a small tower, with 
250-1000 watts. I had a "real job" all along while owning the station all these 
years. I worked for metro. I'm semi-disable now, and I do not take a salary out 
of the station. I have disability to pay my bills.

   I just wanted to know how short anybody has seen a "CLASS D" (not a Class C) 
tower. At 1560, I can go to 100' and be happy. I have enough property for a 
ground system. I have bought new copper, and we will lay it as soon as the 
weather gets better. Huh.....I should have been a Ham Operator. My station is 
just a labor of love, and not to be used as a big cash register.

   I've seen all kind of things done to achieve a 241 mv/m to make a Class C 
work, and the FCC should allow little Class D's like mine lower our minimum 
efficiency to 241 mv/m, as long as we are covering the COL.

   WRKM in Cartridge, TN is on 1350, is a Class "D" Station, and their tower is only 110'. They get out very well with what little property they have. I can hear them in Gallatin.

   I respect your opinion Jerry, by you just have to understand my 
circumstances. It's just a little community station, not WSM.

Best,
   Scott
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Scott Bailey
WMRO Radio, Gallatin, TN
  
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Jerry Mathis <thebeaver32 at gmail.com>
>
Scott, with all due respect to you and the work and effort put into your 
station, maybe the best thing for you to do would be simply to turn in your 
license, sell the property for all you can get, and retire. With all you've told 
us over the years here, you have practically no hope of this ever becoming a 
significant money-maker. You've explained to us why none of the suggestions we 
make to turn your situation around will work, and we've given you pretty much 
all the advice we have. Sometimes you just have to accept the situation and say 
die. None of us here, and apparently no one you've hired, has any solutions or 
advice that isn't going to cost you a bunch of money, effort, and time. Unlike 
what they say on Star Trek, sometimes there just aren't any alternatives. Go out 
gracefully, with your head held high, and you can honestly say you gave it your 
> best shot. Good luck.
>  
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> Jerry Mathis