AM radio broadcasting

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radio broadcasting technology
gptkbp:alternativeTo satellite radio
internet radio
FM radio broadcasting
gptkbp:antennaType vertical monopole antenna
gptkbp:audio narrower than FM
gptkbp:broadcasts monophonic sound
gptkbp:canBe local station
clear-channel station
regional station
international station
gptkbp:canBeSimulcastWith digital AM (HD Radio)
gptkbp:competitor digital radio
FM radio broadcasting
gptkbp:decliningPopularity since late 20th century
gptkbp:firstAired 1906
gptkbp:frequency 530 kHz to 1700 kHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AM radio broadcasting
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Reginald_Fessenden
gptkbp:mayReceive gptkb:AM_radio_receivers
car radios
portable radios
gptkbp:operates medium frequency band
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
gptkb:International_Telecommunication_Union
gptkbp:servesArea long distance, especially at night
gptkbp:signalQuality susceptible to static and interference
gptkbp:subject atmospheric noise
fading
electrical interference
nighttime skywave propagation
daytime groundwave propagation
multipath distortion
gptkbp:transmission analog
gptkbp:transmittedBy audio signals
gptkbp:transmitterLocation varies from less than 1 kW to 50 kW or more
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:music
news
sports commentator
talk shows
public service announcements
religious programming
government information
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
rural areas
emergency broadcasting
gptkbp:uses gptkb:amplitude_modulation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MF_(medium_frequency)
gptkb:WNYC_radio_transmission_towers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7