An executive from Bryan Broadcasting Corp. suggested to the FCC that...
An executive from Bryan Broadcasting Corp. suggested to the FCC that a review of protections from AM skywave interference could allow for waivers that would give daytime AM stations relief. Ben Downs, Bryan Broadcasting vice president, met with Commissioner Ajit…
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Pai and Media Bureau staff in separate sessions, an attorney for Bryan Broadcasting said in an ex parte filing in dockets 12-268 and 07-294 (http://xrl.us/bofftb). Downs’ suggestions pertain to Pai’s proposals to study AM radio in an effort to improve the service, it said. As part of such a review, Pai proposed focusing on regulatory barriers to be removed (CD Sept 20 p6). Downs also suggested the possibility of using TV Channels 5, 6 and 4 “to maximize the potential use of these channels for AM users,” following the repacking process in connection with the TV spectrum incentive auctions, it said. Representatives from Texas Association of Broadcasters attended the meeting for informational purposes only, the notice said.