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AKLes
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While it has never been needed, I'm aware of one small-market AM-FM combo that has taken preparedness to extremes:
1. Separate AM and FM sites (towers).
2. Backup power at both with fuel for minimum 30-days at each.
3. While AM and FM originate from the same studio building, there is a separate studio at the AM site equipped with backhaul to the FM, bypassing all but the transmitter.
4. A complete, though very low power, FM setup with transmitter, antenna, mini-studio. All capable of being used from a vehicle (any of several types). It's enough to cover the residential area but nothing at any great distance.
5. Remote pickup gear stored at three distinct locations so destruction of any two still leaves broadcast capability.
Total cost, under $10,000. None of it provided by government at any level.
Mostly a case of inventorying existing equipment and thinking through now it can be utilized for more than one purpose and then positioning it accordingly.
Needless to say, not owned by any mega-giant. But how many operators are willing to make that effort?
1. Separate AM and FM sites (towers).
2. Backup power at both with fuel for minimum 30-days at each.
3. While AM and FM originate from the same studio building, there is a separate studio at the AM site equipped with backhaul to the FM, bypassing all but the transmitter.
4. A complete, though very low power, FM setup with transmitter, antenna, mini-studio. All capable of being used from a vehicle (any of several types). It's enough to cover the residential area but nothing at any great distance.
5. Remote pickup gear stored at three distinct locations so destruction of any two still leaves broadcast capability.
Total cost, under $10,000. None of it provided by government at any level.
Mostly a case of inventorying existing equipment and thinking through now it can be utilized for more than one purpose and then positioning it accordingly.
Needless to say, not owned by any mega-giant. But how many operators are willing to make that effort?