*Questions regarding the Hamilton Rangemaster Transmitter.
Q: What kind of range can I expect from a transmitter?
A: This will vary with each location and installation. Areas with good ground conductivity will offer much greater range than poor grounding areas. Areas with lots of bedrock, pavement or deep basements like in urban areas will have poorer range than small towns and rural areas with good soil.
Q: Do I need a license for my Part 15 low power AM Radio station?
A: The answer is NO! The FCC has purposely created rules that allow small, low power AM radio stations to broadcast over a short radius without the need for a license. You can have peace of mind when running a FCC approved transmitter. These units have the seal of approval from the Federal Communications Commission in the form of an FCC Type Acceptance ID.
Q: Why does The Low Power AM Radio Network offer so many free services?
A: Thanks to the declining number of locally owned and operated community radio stations in this country it has become apparent there is a need for some kind of real, local radio service. We want to be able to provide quality syndicated programming that stations may use alongside their locally produces programs. This allows your part 15 station an opportunity to compete effectively with the big licensed stations.
Q: Can I run my station as a commercial enterprise?
A: The answer is a resounding “YES”. The FCC will not regulate your station’s program content or application. You are free to decide whether or not you’d like to sell commercials or air time to businesses or sponsorships as a non profit entity or simply run your station in your spare time as a hobby.
