Any thoughts on how this may impact local commercial translators?

[audio4tv]

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-321664A1.html

Feeding translators via internet (unless you are 91.9 and below) looks to be a non-starter. However, I know Saga/Cayuga in Ithaca is using their HD-2, HD-3 to simulcast their AM's, and use an HD receiver to feed them via over the air, which is legal.

 

[WJPYFM]

WECK translator at 102.9 FM in Buffalo has FM stereo with studio quality sound. How is this possible as an AM translator? They are not AM stereo. Using an STL? Don't think so.
I am thinking there are many, many, many stations using an internet connection for their audio. There has been mention of this in the HD discussion that the translator has audio but the host HD station IBOC is off.

 

[JustPastBuffalo]

WECK translator at 102.9 FM in Buffalo has FM stereo with studio quality sound. How is this possible as an AM translator? They are not AM stereo. Using an STL? Don't think so. I am thinking there are many, many, many stations using an internet connection for their audio. There has been mention of this in the HD discussion that the translator has audio but the host HD station IBOC is off.

The WECK translator is fed via intercity relay WLP255. I haven't heard it recently, but will listen tomorrow while I'm in Buffalo -- and perhaps you'll hear an improvement in audio quality within a few days.

AM stations may only be relayed on fill-in translators, and the translator can therefore be fed by any method. I think (but am not 100% certain) that WECK is using a Barix box to get audio from Genesee Street to the HSBC rooftop where the translator is located.