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,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector
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