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Community complains about new tower

The shorter tower will produce a different level of interference. Even with less power, it may produce more interference to near-by neighbors.
I went through this when we replaced the towers at (then) WQYK-AM, Seffner, Florida. Technically, we were not required to do anything about the complaints because the directional array had not changed.
Nonetheless, I made sure that we addressed every complaint. In a couple of cases, I even built high pass filters for their TV sets. We replaced a few telephones too.
This is a far different case. The new tower is not the same height as the main tower.
I believe that CBS will be required to address the interference complaints ... but only when the tower is actually in use ... for a period of one year (unless the FCC rules have changed).
While much of the consumer equipment is exempt from the FCC's blanketing interference rules, it's good advice to keep your neighbors as happy as possible.
It's a sticky situation. I wish them luck.
 
But it's a backup tower. This will be used during painting, relamping, and guy work work on the main tower. In other words, hardly ever. Even if interference is slightly worse when they are on the backup tower- who cares?

These people bought houses near a 50KW AM radio station that's probably been there 50 years. And now they're mad. But no, they're not right. This new tower will not really change their interference situation or their lives in any way.

And the station is providing a benefit of having a 21 acre area of grass that is free from houses and businesses. That's a good thing.
 
First off, reasonable discussion in these instances is not usually possible. The gent who is being killed need only have a look at public heath records to see the death and illness rates are no worse there than anyplace else in the metro area. He won't, because his objection is emotional and unfounded in fact. He's not interested in facts.
As to the neighbors, fellas, that tower has been there 60 years. Your house has not. If you're too stupid to notice a 450 foot tower before you make the (usually) largest investment you'll make in your life, you've little room to grouse about it.
Realize that the concept of instant gratification for cheeeep has led to pretty much all consumer electronics being sourced at a price point from the Heathen Chinee. The price point does not allow for design or shielding to keep RF out of the mix.
Go to the meeting, listen quietly, and then take a cue from Bill Ingvalls:

"HERE'S YOUR SIGN!"
 
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