SBE 53 Encourages FEMA Training
Chapter 53 in Miami is encouraging it's members to get certified FEMA training through FEMA's EMI program. Find out more.
WPLG, WSVN and WLYF-FM Start Construction of a Tower in Miami
WPLG, WSVN and WLYF started construction of a new stainless steel tower 60 feet southeast of the current WPLG tower in Miami. The construction started the first week of March 2009. The new candelabra tower will be 1042 feet tall with a 12 foot face. You can watch the tower construction live - here.
The FCC seeks comments
On May 22, 2009 the Federal Communications Commission announced that it is seeking comments on a proposal to allow an increase to the IBOC subcarrirer levels from there current levels of -20 db relative to carrier to -10 db relative to carrier. You can find the Public Notice here. Please let us know your thoughts on this.
FCC Information
The FCC and Uncle Sam need your help and your money. Tell us what you think about the following issues and we will forward your ideals to the appropriate authorities.
1: Should the FCC allow HD Radio - IBOC broadcasters, to increase their station IBOC power levels from -20 dBc (1 percent relative carrier power) to -10 dBc (10 percent relative carrier power)? Why should the FCC allow this? What affect might this have on the smaller radio broadcasters and the public?
See "Opponents Worry About Digital Power Hike; Would It Be 'Highly Destructive'?"
2: Should the FCC allow the FM radio band to expand and occupy the current television channels 5 & 6? How would this affect the television community? Local radio broadcasters? LPFM? The public?
3: The FCC and Civil Authorities are proposing revamping the current EAS system. In your opinion, what improvement should be made? What are the strength and weakness in the current system? How will the proposed changes affect you, the broadcaster? The public?
See "The EAS CAP Roadmap", “A Strategy for Implementing CAP EAS.”
4: How is the economy affecting you as a broadcaster? personally?
Please let us know what you think about these issues - SBE53. We will forward your ideals to the appropriate organizations..
