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FCC Invites Comments on Digital AM Broadcasting Proposal

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The FCC has invited comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), that would allow AM broadcasters to transmit an all-digital signal using the HD Radio in-band on-channel (IBOC) mode, known as MA3.1

“We tentatively conclude that a voluntary transition to all-digital broadcasting has the potential to benefit AM stations and provide improved AM service to the listening public,” the FCC said....

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Since it will require new receivers, it will probably be about as successful as AM stereo if they can convince car manufacturers to install them. Not to mention I wonder how well that digital signal is going to hold up to selective fade, adjacent channel interference and other AM propagation issues...
 
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