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Post by David on Jul 13, 2019 19:49:02 GMT -6
While scanning the AM band this evening, I noticed that KMRI is back on the air already. Their STA for silent authority was just filed two months ago. Nothing posted on the FCC web site so far to indicate the station ownership has filed the required resumptions of operations paperwork.
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Post by David on Aug 4, 2019 12:45:29 GMT -6
Still no resumption of operations notice for KMRI posted at the FCC's web site as of August 4th. Considering that 1550 was operating on day power at night for several months before someone noticed and corrected the problem, I'm not at all surprised.
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Aug 4, 2019 23:04:41 GMT -6
There are a lot of problems with the FCC database and have been for some time. For example, I just did a search for all TV stations within 40km of Farnsworth Peak. The only results were KTMW, KBTU (old Ch 23), KUCL and KSUD. Everything else is completely missing. Searching for KUTV, KTVX and KSL specifically result in nothing found. Also, from what the FCC has said it appears that the main reason for notifying the Commission of resumption of operation is to avoid having the license cancelled. The authority to be silent is still good for several months.
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Post by David on Aug 5, 2019 14:32:20 GMT -6
So if I'm understanding you correctly, it's legal for KMRI to resume broadcasting before the six month silent period is up; so long as they file a resumption of operations with the FCC before their STA expires?
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Aug 6, 2019 1:04:26 GMT -6
A couple of caveats first. One, I'm not a lawyer. Two, FCC regulations are a labyrinth of nonsense that probably only makes sense to lawyers.
Having said that, I don't think there's any problem with KMRI broadcasting when they have a silent STA. Obviously their underlying license covers the broadcast itself as long as they follow the proper technical parameters. Special Temporary Authority is *permission* to do something they wouldn't ordinarily be allowed to do. In this case that's being silent. An STA isn't an order from the FCC saying they *must* be silent. If they're doing something they should be doing when they don't have to I can't see how the Commission would have any problem with that.
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Post by radiowyoming on Aug 7, 2019 20:42:32 GMT -6
Noted KMRI tonight about 845pm in Laramie WY.
Had KRPI 1550 Bellingham, WA the night before
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Post by David on Aug 8, 2019 13:56:03 GMT -6
Based on my observations, it appears KMRI is no longer broadcasting with 10 KW day power 24/7. On the other hand, KDYL continues to broadcast with full daytime power after dark, and there's still a nasty off frequency heterodyne on 1060 at night. The FCC recently fined a Florida AM station for not reducing its power at night, so it would behoove KDYL to get their transmitter in proper working order before the feds slap them with a hefty fine.
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Post by radiowyoming on Aug 14, 2019 21:32:29 GMT -6
Based on my observations, it appears KMRI is no longer broadcasting with 10 KW day power 24/7. On the other hand, KDYL continues to broadcast with full daytime power after dark, and there's still a nasty off frequency heterodyne on 1060 at night. The FCC recently fined a Florida AM station for not reducing its power at night, so it would behoove KDYL to get their transmitter in proper working order before the feds slap them with a hefty fine. I can still hear spanish at night on 1550 here in Laramie WY but not as strong, consistent or clear as KMRI was before. I'm presuming this is KMRI
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Post by David on Aug 18, 2019 15:09:18 GMT -6
Did another AM band scan this afternoon (Sunday 8/18), and KMRI is conspicuous in its absence from 1550. Either someone can't decide whether to keep the station silent or not, or AASAA Media forgot to pay the power bill for the transmitter. ;-)
Oops, I spoke too soon. Around 3 PM, 1550 came alive with the sounds of KMRI again. Perhaps they're doing some work on the transmitter this afternoon.
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Post by radiowyoming on Aug 18, 2019 21:13:43 GMT -6
Did another AM band scan this afternoon (Sunday 8/18), and KMRI is conspicuous in its absence from 1550. Either someone can't decide whether to keep the station silent or not, or AASAA Media forgot to pay the power bill for the transmitter. ;-) Oops, I spoke too soon. Around 3 PM, 1550 came alive with the sounds of KMRI again. Perhaps they're doing some work on the transmitter this afternoon. Im pretty sure when listening Saturday night i heard local spots for SLC businesses and a mention of La Raza.. so it was definately KMRI I heard
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Post by David on Aug 23, 2019 23:08:15 GMT -6
Still no resumption of operations notice for KMRI posted at the FCC's web site as of August 4th. Considering that 1550 was operating on day power at night for several months before someone noticed and corrected the problem, I'm not at all surprised. UPDATE: KMRI finally filed a resumptions of operations statement with the FCC on August 20th.
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Post by radiowyoming on Aug 26, 2019 22:05:06 GMT -6
I cant prove anything, but KMRI here in Laramie, WY seems like its running more then night power but it doesnt sound as strong as day power would be.
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Post by David on Aug 27, 2019 1:15:48 GMT -6
I can't prove anything either, but I'm 98% positive that KMRI is operating with 10 KW day power this morning (1:00 AM). They're dominating 1550 in Ogden so much that I can't hear any other stations underneath their signal. Whatever they were doing during their brief silent period, it apparently didn't involve fixing the timer settings on their transmitter. I can't believe someone hasn't noticed the huge increase in the electric bill from broadcasting with 10 KW 24/7!
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Aug 27, 2019 19:31:50 GMT -6
Would whoever does the accounting have any idea? Accountants usually just make sure the bills get paid, not why they are what they are.
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Post by radiowyoming on Aug 27, 2019 21:06:03 GMT -6
I can't prove anything either, but I'm 98% positive that KMRI is operating with 10 KW day power this morning (1:00 AM). They're dominating 1550 in Ogden so much that I can't hear any other stations underneath their signal. Whatever they were doing during their brief silent period, it apparently didn't involve fixing the timer settings on their transmitter. I can't believe someone hasn't noticed the huge increase in the electric bill from broadcasting with 10 KW 24/7! KMRI 1550 has been pretty solid most of the night here in Laramie, WY on 8/27
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