# An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2008-10-30 · Effective 2008-12-01 · 73 FR 64558
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-25802
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 64558
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2008-10-30
- **Effective date:** 2008-12-01
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket No. 93-177
## Abstract

In this proceeding the Commission permits the use of computer modeling techniques to verify that directional AM antennas perform as authorized. The new rules reduce the time and expense associated with the license application for a directional AM station. The changes, consistent with the Commission's streamlining initiatives, reduce the regulatory burden upon directional AM stations to the extent possible while maintaining the integrity of the service.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/30/E8-25802/an-inquiry-into-the-commissions-policies-and-rules-regarding-am-radio-service-directional-antenna)
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