2021-04-17, 09:39:31
25 kW would be the envy of most AM broadcasters (CFOS: 7.5 kW, CKNX: 10 kW). Of course a broadcast AM transmitter capable of operating 24x7 would be a little more substantial than the one in the video that Bubba cobbled together in his basement.
FCC occasionally fines CBers for running high power, but I think their enforcement resources are mainly targeted at bigger fish (e.g. robocallers fined $225 M$). They also fine hams now and then, mostly for intentional interference.
ISED/Industry Canada enforcement, other than commercial violators, is essentially non-existent. They did fine that ham in Quebec for interference a few years ago, but that was only because they got embarrassed when a bunch of hams signed a petition that MP Bernier took to Parliament. The infamous VE7KFM has never been shut down.
Now, to see a real AM transmitter, check out: http://j-hawkins.com/wlw.shtml
73
Dave, VE3WI
FCC occasionally fines CBers for running high power, but I think their enforcement resources are mainly targeted at bigger fish (e.g. robocallers fined $225 M$). They also fine hams now and then, mostly for intentional interference.
ISED/Industry Canada enforcement, other than commercial violators, is essentially non-existent. They did fine that ham in Quebec for interference a few years ago, but that was only because they got embarrassed when a bunch of hams signed a petition that MP Bernier took to Parliament. The infamous VE7KFM has never been shut down.
Now, to see a real AM transmitter, check out: http://j-hawkins.com/wlw.shtml
73
Dave, VE3WI