Is WSRO-AM 650 Testing Its Modest Power Increase?

[Dale H. Cook]

At 06:12 PM 6/14/2014, Don wrote:

>What is the power level that you CAN use unlicensed?

On AM a maximum of 100 mw (.01 w) DC power input to the final stage, with an antenna and ground system totaling no more than 3 meters. That provides less than 1/10 of a watt radiated power into a very inefficient antenna system. 100 watts without a license is illegal. See CFR47 Part 15.

Dale H. Cook, Contract Engineer, Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA
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