Optimizing Frequency Modulation Band Channels for Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting: The Case of Uganda (1059)

This paper aims at optimizing Frequency Modulation (FM) band utilization following Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)’s halt on licensing of new FM radios. Using Chowning’s FM model and Carson’s rule, the paper reveals that UCC’s region 9 with the highest number of 64 licensed FM radio stations can accommodate 102 channels. Consequently; for the 14 UCC demarcated regions, more 1128 FM radio stations can be licensed in addition to the current 300.