Why AM Stations Must Reduce Power, Change Operations, or Cease Broadcasting at Night
Most AM radio stations are required by the FCC’s rules to reduce their power or cease operating at night in order to avoid interference to other AM stations. FCC rules governing the daytime and nighttime operation of AM radio stations are a consequence of the laws of physics. Because of the way in which the … Read moreWhy AM Stations Must Reduce Power, Change Operations, or Cease Broadcasting at Night
History of the 11m HAM band
We know the 11m or the 27MHz (27-Mc) band as CB (Citizens Band) band. Some people refer to it as the “chicken” band. CB radio was very popular before everyone had a mobile phone and internet. When you search for the 11m band history you will read numerous sites about how 11m CB started in … Read moreHistory of the 11m HAM band
Here are some cool things the average person may never know about how a signal leaves an antenna.
Ionospheric Layers: D, E, F, F1, F2, Regions Within the ionosphere there are several different ionospheric regions which affect the propagation of radio signals & radio communications in different ways – the D layer, E layer, F layer which splits into F1 and F2 layers all affect radio signals differently. Click here to read more.