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In reply to the discussion: FCC decision strikes critical blow to right-wing radio dominance [View all]Gregorian
(23,867 posts)43. Thanks for that update
I'm still listening to the live365 stream. But it appears to be a loop. That's the bad part. The good part is no PSA's (spam), and no other stuff that bugs the crap out of me. Can you tell I've been listening to college radio for 30 years? The first 20 were pure bliss. The last ten have had me searching for European radio stations. I hate psa's and obsessive station id's. But I digress.
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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