Re: Nighttime AM broadcast band IBOC approved by FCC

[Jim Burgan]

"Xmttrman" <xm...@rf.tv> wrote in message news:f0b2ob$1ll$1...@xuxa.iecc.com...
>
> Say goodbye to night DXing on the AM-BC band. Many of the 50kW clears are
> transmitting IBOC during
> day hours now. The digital 'splatter' covers 20KHz on either side of the
> main frequency. This will
> happen at night soon. Forget about listening to 830 AM and 850 AM at
> night, both 50 KW clears. WCCO
> is using IBOC, not sure of KOA. This and power companies tagging data on
> their lines doesn't look
> good for a once, fun, and inexpensive hobby.

I knew the FCC had approved HD Radio for night time use on AM, but I didn't
catch when it would start.
Anyone know?