Sunday, February 18, 2024

In a Challenging Era, AM Stations Still Have Options

 

Let’s consider some of them

BY CRIS ALEXANDER
PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I have in recent years had discussions with several individuals about AM siting issues. Stations frequently lose their land leases or have to sell their land for economic reasons. Landlords and station owners find that the dirt under the AM tower or towers is worth far more for another purpose than as an AM site.

Many times, this news comes with little warning, and stations don’t have a lot of time to find another site. The other side of this double-edged sword is that it isn’t easy to build a tower anymore, even out in the middle of nowhere.

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