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FCC: 1560 KZIZ power change

The FCC has granted a construction permit (CP) to Akal Media inc. for Punjabi-language 1560 KZIZ Pacific. Previous power levels were 5 kW days, 3.3 kW during ‘Critical hours’ & 900 watts night power. This will change to 3 kW days & 430 watts at night using a directional antenna array.

Mike Cherry

retired broadcaster: on-air, MD, PD, asst PD, Prod Mgr, IT, station technician/engineer, pioneer Internet webcaster, station installation/maintenance; 12 years in commercial radio, 17 years volunteer in campus/community radio in B.C., Alberta & Wash. Amateur radio operator & "DXer" specializing in AM night-time DX, short-wave DX/listening & remote SDR DXing/listening