In article , "Jim" wrote:

FCCInfo.Com lists WFAN New York with a CP to change power to 35 KW day and
night (with "Mode" ND2, non-directional 2 (whatever 2
means...non-directional different patterns day and night...hello???).

Anyway...anybody know why WFAN...with a great signal, best in New York, low
frequency 660 kHz, 50 KW ND, island tower site (multi with WCBS) with
salt-water path to surrounding land...would want to drop to 35 kHz.

Reduce electric bill???

What's the story? Temporary?

I assume that 35 kW is for the backup tower, although the question remains
why 35 kW? Did the FCC limit the power because of interference caused by
high angle radiation, or could the backup tower not take full power from
both WFAN and WCBS? Also what is the "2" in ND2 all about, I can't see
any difference day and night?


Regards,

John Byrns


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