American Network (United States)

In May 1940, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the establishment, effective January 1, 1941, of an FM radio band operating on 40 channels spanning 42–50 MHz.

[2] The American Network was incorporated in April 1941, in order to provide programming to the newly established FM stations.

[8] In mid-1941, an unsuccessful application was made to establish a New York City station, as part of a proposed 40 market national network.

[10] An optimistic review of the post-war future of FM broadcasting showcased W41MM, transmitting from atop a western North Carolina mountain, as "the lofty affiliate of The American Network".

[11] The United States had entered World War II in December 1941, and the following May, it was announced that the network would curtail operations for the duration of the conflict.