Is it possible for a translator that rebroadcasts an LPFM station to have a higher power output than the LPFM station it is rebroadcasting?

It’s important to note that while translators can operate at power levels exceeding 100 watts at 30 meters HAAT, these higher power levels are subject to necessary contour protections based on their specific location and channel assignment.

To summarize, translators may operate at power levels equivalent to:

• 250 watts at 32 meters HAAT in locations east of the Mississippi River and in California south of 40 degrees latitude.
• 250 watts at 107 meters HAAT in locations west of the Mississippi River, except in California south of 40 degrees latitude.

These power levels are governed by FCC regulations and are designed to balance the need for signal coverage while ensuring that the primary LPFM station remains the primary service in its coverage area.