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FCC Approves Digital Radio, Kills Satellite Merger
n8willis writes "...Just saw this AP article on Excite news: the FCC has just approved the first upgrade in broadcast radio technology in decades. It allows "CD quality" digital signals to be simulcast by stations along with their traditional analog feed. The tech comes from some company called iBiquity, and unlike Sirius or XM satellite radio, there will be no charge for listening. Some radio buff want to tell us what they know about this concept?" And wiredog writes "The Federal Communications Commission has voted 4-0 to reject a $26 billion merger between satellite TV providers Echostar Communications and Hughes Electronics.
Well, at least it assures a 3/4 majority. Simple majority can be dangerous; just look at the last presidential election.
The government has a defect: it's potentially democratic. Corporations have no defect: they're pure tyrannies. -Chomsky
Not quite. Ever notice how DJs will talk as long as they can before the words of the song start? No one will want a CD-quality recording of an Arkansas DJ talking about tonight's "Catch A Greased Pig and Win a Chevy" Contest down at the swamp bogs.
That silly bush, actually appointing people who stand for what he beleives in and not kissing the butt of the Senate.
~ Maintainer of the Skajake Projects