[IRCA] LPFM and AM Revitalization FCC Remarks

[Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Read some of the FCC's remarks about both LPFM and AM Revitalization 
efforts in this Radio World article:

http://www.radioworld.com/article/lpfm-the-little-engine-that-could/270879

While we focus on the impact of any regulatory changes from the 
perspective of DX'ers, I'm also interested in how these efforts might 
affect us as listeners and citizens. Providing increased localization of 
media outlets is important, and should be mandated by regulation. The 
airwaves are a vital natural resource, and their use should demand that 
they be used in the service of the public, not just as a commodity to 
make profit.

While LPFM aims to provide diversity and serve smaller populations, 
around here those lofty aims don't usually last long. In order to 
survive, they generally spiral towards more religious programming. A 
market that is already well served by dozens of stations. It remains to 
be seen if these small stations can reach enough of a market to remain 
economically viable.


--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
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