They ask the FCC to update the formula used to decide which stations can use the highest allowable levels
Xperi and the National Association of Broadcasters believe many FM HD Radio stations in the United States should be allowed to raise their digital power levels and could do so without causing interference problems. So they are asking the Federal Communications Commission to update the formula that is used to make those distinctions.
In a petition for rulemaking, the organizations say the change would allow more HD Radio stations to increase digital power over the currently authorized digital ERP of –14 dBc, without need for separate FCC authorization.
“Approving this request will serve the public interest by improving digital FM coverage and digital FM signal penetration of…
