NAB and Xperi Push FCC to Approve Digital FM Power Increases
The FCC should move forward with authorizing power increases for most digital FM stations even though concerns remain about outlets on 107.9 MHz interfering with aircraft navigation, NAB and Xperi said in an ex parte letter (see 2309220071) posted in…
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docket 22-405 Monday. “The FCC should move forward with regard to those digital FM stations operating on 99 of the 100 designated FM broadcast channels and table the matter only for digital radio stations that operate on 107.9 MHz,” said the filing. NAB and Xperi said testing of possible interference with aviation equipment could continue after the rule change allowing increased power. “This testing could take several months. It would not serve the public interest to delay the benefits of the Commission’s proposal for the vast majority of broadcasters,” the filing said. Digital FM stations operating on 107.9 MHz could be required to request experimental authorization from the FCC when seeking to increase power, the filing said. This “well-established process” would provide a mechanism for aviation stakeholders to get advance notice of a specific station’s proposed power increase and to address any concerns, the filing said.