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Low Power FM Report Rejects Interference Concerns

Posted by simoniker on from the not-so-meddling-as-we-thought dept.

akb writes "Back in 2000, Slashdot covered the Low Power Radio setback by Congress, detailing a law which gutted an FCC initiative that would have created thousands of Low Power FM radio stations (LPFMs). Congress overruled the FCC, ostensibly because of interference concerns, and cut the number of stations from thousands to a few hundred, with hardly any in urban areas. A concession was made to allow a study of the interference caused by LPFMs, and that report has been released. The verdict: 'Based on the measurements and analysis reported herein, existing third-adjacent channel distance restrictions should be waived to allow LPFM operation at locations that meet all other FCC requirements, [with the exception of several minor technical requirements]'. There's more coverage at DIYmedia.net"

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  1. Hrm... by I+Like+Swords!!! · · Score: 5, Funny

    Can just imagine if the interference was a problem...

    All those DJs going "Can you hear me now?" every five seconds.

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  2. I don't understand this news. by radiumhahn · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't understand this news, but they can have my Mr.Microphone when they pry it out of my cold dead hands!

  3. Newsflash! by bugnuts · · Score: 5, Funny

    RIAA filed 250 million lawsuits against every person in the USA, each of which has allegedly "received stolen music". Notable quotes are "Air should not be allowed to be used freely, as using the air is costing our artists millions of dollars. We are lobbying for a medium tax for everyone that uses air."

  4. If they allow low power FM stations ... by DogIsMyCoprocessor · · Score: 3, Funny

    to fill up all the gaps in the FM band, what will happen to pirate radio stations?

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  5. OH Goody Were Going To Have More Talk Radio! by ratfynk · · Score: 2, Funny

    Music Smoosic just give me more Opra wantabees on small regional FM stations.
    Just imagine you will be adle to drive from Portland Ore. all the way to Portland Maine and not have to listen to music. Wonderfull.

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  6. There is a lot of interference by GnarlyNome · · Score: 2, Funny

    Amazing how much interference is created by a briefcase full of hundred dollar bills

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