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RE: FM station frequency vs fidelity

Respectfully refute thy assertion, Mr. Duttman. Stations from 88 Mhz to 92 Mhz are usually lower powered. Spectrum was originally assigned to local broadcasters, high schools, colleges, & universities, who couldn't afford multi kilo-watt flame throwers. Power is usually around 1 KW or so. U.C. Davis' 90.3 Mhz KDVS upgraded from 5 KW to 9 KW a few years back. Commercial stations, however, seem to utilize compression ratios which can grate the ear. Which is what hitsware is probably noticing. With current economic downturn, campus stations are auction block fodder. KUSF's 90.3 Mhz signal was sold to KDFC when they transferred their 102.1 Mhz signal to San Jose's Fox rocker. KUSF's staff-n-listeners were not pleased with that unexpected transition. 6bq5, KPFA's formerly strong 59kw signal is now blanketed here in the valley-n-foothills by 650 watt KNCO, which broadcasts from Banner Mountain outside Nevada City (shares transmission tower with KVMR). Can only receive KCSM over air when their 60.3 television signal propogates into valley. 73s from Sactown!!!


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