Dominican Republic marks 100 years of radio with AM dark
At the Dominican centennial: 90% of stations now stream, more than 150 operate illegally, and 70% to 80% of the AM band is fully dark.
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At the Dominican centennial: 90% of stations now stream, more than 150 operate illegally, and 70% to 80% of the AM band is fully dark.
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