Re: [IRCA] IBOC battle begins

[Bill Harms <philcobill@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I heard someone state that at least some of the big guys are prepared to 
pay off smaller stations for the privilege of making the hiss.  I am not 
sure if this is true, and I certainly hope it does not come to this, but 
it would not surprise me.

Bill

Craig Healy wrote:
>>From today's "Inside Radio" emailing:
> 
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-
> HD interference becomes a federal case.
> WYSL, Rochester, NY owner Bob Savage has filed a formal complaint with
> the FCC alleging his station is suffering "continuous" interference from
> a Boston station - 353 miles away. His filing says the "IBOC hiss" is
> "likely to cause loss of advertising revenue" saying, in essence, "WYSL
> has been condemned to "daytimer status."
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-
> 
> About time..  I hope that the actual facts are discussed and not some
> Houdini-style escapism baloney.  Kudos to Bob for stepping up.  If the FCC
> fails in it's duty, I truly hope it moves to a federal court and is
> summarily blocked.
> 
> I also hope that Bob has taken the time to have field strength readings of
> the IBOC noise taken and documented.  That should clearly show a serious
> degradation of his night coverage.  That in itself ought to be evidence
> enough of the damage and a clear pointer to the need to shut this noise
> down.
> 
> Craig Healy
> Providence, RI
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