In this thread the chief engineer for our FOX affiliate said "Our power level now is 800 Watts ERP. Channel 56 is currently authorized for 1 MW. However, Channel 56 is also among the channels the FCC is planning to auction away for wireless services. There are no near term plans to change the power levels. "
Can anyone expand upon this comment?
Why would the FCC give them a temporary channel assignment? How temporary can it be? Is this just an excuse for a low power (and hence, I assume, cheaper) transmitter? Transmitters are frequency specific, no? So if they have a large expense and expect to use it a short time, I could understand their reluctance to get a reasonable transmitter.
Are other markets/stations affected by this cricumstance?
Thanks,
Joe
Can anyone expand upon this comment?
Why would the FCC give them a temporary channel assignment? How temporary can it be? Is this just an excuse for a low power (and hence, I assume, cheaper) transmitter? Transmitters are frequency specific, no? So if they have a large expense and expect to use it a short time, I could understand their reluctance to get a reasonable transmitter.
Are other markets/stations affected by this cricumstance?
Thanks,
Joe