DRM Recommends DRM30 for FCC’s AM Revitalization

Digital Radio Mondiale has submitted comments to the FCC in regards to the AM Revitalization (MM Docket No. ET 13-249). While the organization says that it is supportive of changes to rules for AM broadcasters, in its comments it also submits a proposal for the FCC to consider its DRM30 standard mode for replacing analog sound broadcasting in frequency bands below 30 MHz.

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http://www.radioworld.com/article/drm-recommends-drm30-for-fccs-am-revitalization/278678

FCC Chairman says “broadcast and radio are largely unaffected” by Hurricane Irene

FCC Chairman Julius Genchowski held a press briefing this afternoon to give an update on communications infrastructure after Hurricane Irene battered much of the East Coast. The good news is that while some cable systems, wireless and wireline providers are out of service, Genachowski says, “there hasn’t been major damage to our communications infrastructure.” He also reports that “broadcast and radio are largely unaffected.”

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http://www.radiosurvivor.com/2011/08/28/fcc-chairman-says-broadcast-and-radio-are-largely-unaffected-by-hurricane-irene/

FCC says just 3 radio stations are reported dark
http://www.radio-info.com/news/fcc-says-just-3-radio-stations-are-reported-dark