[Scan-DC] [OT] Receiving low power FM stations

[Mike Rhodes]

The FCC doesn't license stations to operate on 87.9. The FM band starts at
88.1, even for LPFMs.  Since most radios tune down to 87.9, this is the
likely choice for lots of pirate radio stations.


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> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 12:09 AM
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> Subject: [Scan-DC] [OT] Receiving low power FM stations
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> http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/117928/index.php
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> I know there was a discussion here a while back about a pirate station
> operating on the FM band in DC. Is this that station, or is WSQT a
> legitimate LPFM station?
>
> >>
> by WSQT Radio
> (No verified email address)  17 Feb 2005
> Modified: 18 Feb 2005
> Here are some tips for receiving WSQT 87.9 or any other low power or
> distant FM station.
> ....
> <<
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