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Translators vs. Boosters

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hipman2

re: Randy Dotinga's 11-11-09 article.

How can KCRW's Lemon Grove 10 watt transmitter on 89.9 FM be called a translator if 89.9 FM happens to be the originating frequency of KCRW in Santa Monica? Why can't it be called a booster since it's on the same frequency, though over 100 miles away?
 
hipman2 said:
re: Randy Dotinga's 11-11-09 article.

How can KCRW's Lemon Grove 10 watt transmitter on 89.9 FM be called a translator if 89.9 FM happens to be the originating frequency of KCRW in Santa Monica? Why can't it be called a booster since it's on the same frequency, though over 100 miles away?
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It's a regulatory thing. A booster has to have its own signal contained within the predicted (i.e. "no mountains in the way") signal of the parent station. A translator, at least a non-commercial one, can be used to extend the range of the signal. And since it can be fed indirectly, over satellite or microwave or even an IP connection, if it's far enough from the main-channel signal it can be on the same frequency, legally, without being an "on-channel booster."
 
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