Radio World - February 1, 2011 - (Page 1) PROMETHEUS ON THE LPFM LAW — Page 38 February 1, 2011 | inside enGineeRinG • All STL paths are not created equal. — Page 18 • James O’Neal explores the evolution of transmitter power supplies. — Page 22 Richard Arsenault: Champion of AM Radio He Has Pushed for Regulatory Changes, Though Success Hasn’t Been All He’d Hoped by Randy J. Stine The News Source for Radio Managers and Engineers | $2.50 | radioworld.com An Unscheduled Inspection FORTESCUE, James O’Neal collection N.J. — Richard Arsenault knows AM radio is slipping in popularity as media consumption ◗Newsmaker fragments. He believes it’s a matter of time before more small-market AM broadcasters meet their financial doom during challenging economic times. That’s why the consultant and former AM station owner in 2010 asked the FCC to consider two petitions for rulemaking: one to allow a power boost for AM licensees, another to allow for AMs to begin pre-sunrise service earlier. The FCC rejected the power increase idea, citing interference concerns. It has yet Page 10 StUdiO SeSSiOnS • KUNV in Las Vegas hits the facility jackpot. — Page 26 Shapiro takes His Plan to the book Circuit Government Should Foster Change, CE Leader Believes GM JOURnaL • Lapidus says it’s time to take the marketing of HD Radio to the next level. — Page 30 • Pacifica sees what it can do with very low-power AM. — Page 32 Richard Arsenault, right, is shown on a job with Terry Dalton of Stellar Communications. by LeSLie StiMSOn to act on the pre-sunrise service request. The proposals drew new attention to Arsenault and positioned him as something of an advocate for downtrodden stations, particularly AMs. “Due to the exponential growth in competitive digital technologies and the ever-increasing interference from those devices, AM radio needs all the help it (continued on page 6) WASHINGTON — Gary Shapiro is a first-time author who says the U.S. economy is going in the wrong direction. Asked why he decided to write a book, the long-time president/CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association replied: “We elect politicians to make tough decisions and they’re not making them. I’m pretty distressed about it. It’s going to affect our kids.” His book “The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream” was released by Beaufort Books in January. (continued on page 3) http://www.RADIOWORLD.COM http://www.tieline.com/videos http://www.tieline.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Radio World - February 1, 2011 Radio World - February 1, 2011 Richard Arsenault: Champion of AM Radio Shapiro Takes His Plan to the Book Circuit Nautel Seeks the Long-Term View Contents Captioned Radio to Take Another Step Gen 6 Nano Keeps FM Live Pause News Roundup Workbench: It’s a Transmitter, Not a Habitrail There I Was at the Greek Festival Marketplace All STL Paths Are Not Created Equal Who’s Buying What How Transmitter Power Supplies Evolved KUNV Comes Home With New Facilities Marketplace Selling HD Radio on AM/FM Radio Can You Do a Lot With 0.1 Watt? 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