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In reply to the discussion: FCC decision strikes critical blow to right-wing radio dominance [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)38. A half-watt FRS radio is suppose to go up to 2 miles. Those are UHF FM radios. n/t
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This is a great turn around from what Powell did under Bush and will get the media in balance. Good.
freshwest
Mar 2012
#1
I sure hope this isn't their way of letting corporations roll over the existing noncommercial statio
Gregorian
Mar 2012
#8
Actually FM is more like 10 miles out from the transmitter, depending on terrain and antenna height.
RC
Mar 2012
#17
A half-watt FRS radio is suppose to go up to 2 miles. Those are UHF FM radios. n/t
krispos42
Mar 2012
#38
COULDN'T THIS BACKFIRE? What's to keep right wingers from doing this too?
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#15
I researched the LPFM licenses in Nebraska and surrounding states a few years back.
shcrane71
Mar 2012
#45
Sorry to burst this bubble, but "AM Hate Radio" has little to do with the morning hours (AM)
DemoTex
Mar 2012
#34
I can't believe the hate that is disseminated from the low-power religious stations.
shcrane71
Mar 2012
#46
It could also be a boon to the RW nuts. After all dont forget there are plenty of them who
cstanleytech
Mar 2012
#53