Comment Re:satellite radio = no diversity -> go pirate (Score 1) 131
Oh. And if you weren't aware, the FCC is currently taking PUBLIC comment regarding a new system of Low Power FM ((LPFM) or "pirate radio") stations that would serve local communities for very low cost. In fact, a decent low power station could be setup for under $5,000. Compare that with the cost of just getting a license for a full power station (over $100,000 in many cases).
Of course the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is running a hot anti-LPFM campaign and getting help from NPR and the CPB. They like to use scare tactics like: airplanes will fall out of the sky if this is allowed; emergency communications will get disrupted; it will be all chaos! Those in the scene know better and know these things to be false.
You can find out about the FCC's Petition for RuleMaking at the FCC site (www.fcc.gov) or visit the ARD site at http://www.radiodiversity.com
The deadline is August 2nd, 1999! Make your voice heard.
Of course the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is running a hot anti-LPFM campaign and getting help from NPR and the CPB. They like to use scare tactics like: airplanes will fall out of the sky if this is allowed; emergency communications will get disrupted; it will be all chaos! Those in the scene know better and know these things to be false.
You can find out about the FCC's Petition for RuleMaking at the FCC site (www.fcc.gov) or visit the ARD site at http://www.radiodiversity.com
The deadline is August 2nd, 1999! Make your voice heard.
